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Manning low C bass clarinet

Author: brianhjazz
Date: 2015-08-09 10:06

Hi, I am wondering if anyone on here has/has tried the Manning Custom low C bass clarinet who could give a review of it?

I am in need of a low C bass for a musical tour contract this winter, and I am looking for a horn that is high quality but won't bankrupt me in order to buy it ha! I love the Manning custom cases, and if I did get one of his horns I would for sure get a clari/bass clari double case, but I have never played one of his basses so I don't know how it compares to the Ridenour or Kessler horns that are over $1000 cheaper.

I do know that the Manning bass is wood, whereas the Ridenour and Kessler horns are a composite material, but I would be traveling the horn with me and not on the truck, so that wouldn't be a concern if the upgrade to wood would be worth it.

Any thoughts on the Manning or other sub-$4K low C basses would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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