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Author: Thanks philva
Date: 2019-02-22 23:37
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This is my first clarinet after playung on a student Yamaha for 5 years.
Since i am a street musician this hard rubber tempted me as a pro horn.
I found this one but i am doubtful since the owner says he bought it in 2014 for his son and was regularly and recently maintained .
Looks very worn on the keys. Also the logo says 576 without bc.
Could it be a fake Chinese? It is fir sell at 400 usd.
I can't try it and just learned a lot thru this board.
I include pictures
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Author: bmcgar ★2017
Date: 2019-02-22 23:55
It's not a fake. (I can't imagine anyone trying to "fake" an instrument from any company other than one of the big three.)
Yes, it looks worn, like it's been through the ringer. That the seller bought it in 2014 doesn't mean it isn't a lot older. Looks like it's been played a lot!
I like the Ridenour clarinets, but I think you'll be able to find one on one of the auction sites that's in better shape for the same money. Of course, if you buy any clarinet--used or new--without being able to try it out and-or having a tech look over it, you're taking a big chance. It may be mechanically sound or it may be crap; there's no way to tell from pictures.
If I were you, I'd check Wichita Band Instruments or some other established company that sells a lot of used instruments. The prices won't be much higher than what you'll find on the auction sites, and you'll be able to be fairly confident that what you buy will be mechanically sound.
B.
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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2019-02-23 00:05
It's real,
That logo is the newer version so 2014 makes sense as the year it was purchased it was changed.
One of the biggest problems I personally had with my Ridenour instrument (a Libertas) was durability. The instrument was new, but after 6 months the hard rubber had turned olive green and the plating had worn through on the ring keys and the A and Ab touch piece. Of course this didn't affect playability and the instrument was still a good player. I eventually replaced it with a Greenline Buffet Festival which I personally liked better for various reasons.
Of course this is all just my experience/opinion so take it with a grain of salt.
-Jdbassplayer
Edit: added some details.
Post Edited (2021-12-07 17:30)
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Author: Thanks philva
Date: 2019-02-23 01:31
Thanks! Great advices!
The owner said he bought new in 2014.
I will move to something else like a Noblet 40
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Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2019-02-23 02:22
Again, it's very real. And probably a good instrument. For it's condition, I think $400 is steep, even if mechanically sound.
I have a Ridenour Lyrique (similar to the 576) I use for a summer 'beater' instrument and it's terrific. I've had no issues with any discoloration. I also have a 'C' clarinet that's truly superior to any other C horn I audition.
~Robt L Schwebel
Mthpc: Behn Vintage
Lig: Ishimori, Behn Delrin
Reed: Legere French Cut 3.75/4, Behn Brio 4
Horns: Uebel Superior (Bb,A), Ridenour Lyrique, Buffet R13 (Eb)
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Author: Burt
Date: 2019-02-23 18:39
I've had a 576 for about 4 years, bought used. It's used mostly as a backup, but I've put in many hours on it. I've had no trouble with it other than wearing through the plating. There is no discoloration on the ebonite.
I paid about $400 for the instrument in very good condition. From what I've seen, the price is a little higher now FOR AN INSTRUMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
Burt Marks
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