Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2016-05-09 16:33
Jon,
A lot of good and sensible advice here.
My story of recent days has me migrating from the "major brands" to Ridenour. My major clarinet had been a 1969 Buffet R13, that I maintained in meticulous order, had it overhauled by Brannen Woodwinds in Evanston, Illinois. Their customers are the "who's who" in the clarinet world. Had Selmer Series 10 clarinets, all very wonderful, a Selmer Centered Tone for jazz and shows, my A is a rare Selmer 10G, that had been picked by the factory to be adjusted and regulated to Gigliotti standards by Moennig and Morgan. It is a fabulous clarinet, with a sound to die for!
On other posts here, I've told of my migration to a Ridenour Libertas clarinet, because of full time employment in horrific orchestra pit environments, wanting to be kind to my Buffet and Selmer horns. Well, the Ridenour Bb won me over to being my full-time Bb horn. After much consideration, I recently received the Ridenour 575A A clarinet, and it just blew my mind! It is an absolute wonder of a clarinet! I've retired my Selmer 10G as a result. I wouldn't consider any other clarinets for any other job than my Ridenours!
Now - I did not really need financing, as you are looking for, but the Ridenours do offer payment plans, as does PayPal! I would council you to give the Ridenour line major consideration. Tom Ridenour is one of the top acousticians in the industry, and his clarinets are worth much more than their cost!
Good luck in your quest! Keep us up to date with your adventures!
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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