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Re: Advice on buying a Ridenour Lyrique 576

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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