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Author: Johnny Galaga
Date: 2026-10-10 22:10
Everything I'm seeing online, they all start around $13 - $17 EACH. I'm seeing some that friggin' $25-$30. I'm like geez dog, it's a stupid dinky little metal thing that prolly costs $3 to make. So what's the deal? Is there a way to get these without being ripped off?
Post Edited (2026-10-10 22:12)
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Author: David H. Kinder
Date: 2026-10-10 22:35
The best ones are made from aerospace-grade carbon fiber so the resonance can be amplified throughout the entire instrument, producing a richer, warmer, more focused sound with improved projection and tonal complexity.
Of course, for maximum performance, you'll want the cryogenically treated, hand-polished, acoustically optimized model with directional carbon-fiber weave. Those start at $149.95.
Actually at that price, you can buy a lyre on Amazon and get a whole other clarinet-shaped-object AND white gloves! :D
The $3 ones just hold your music.
Here, this one is $10:
https://www.amazon.com/TUOREN-Clarinet-Marching-Beginner-Practicing/dp/B0DK71JPHQ/
Ridenour AureA Bb clarinet
Ridenour Artist MT36 mouthpiece
Vandoren Optimum black ligature (plate 1)
Vandoren Traditional #3.5 reeds
Brad Behn HR adjustable barrel
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Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2026-10-11 02:50
Attachment: Clarinet Lyre.jpg (1176k)
Johnny,
I did a search using "buy clarinet lyre" and couldn't find anything over $15.99.
Here are some of what I found:
1) $13.99, Yamaha Nickel Plated Lyre at J.W. Pepper & Son
2) $14.49, Yamaha Nickel Plated Lyre at Musicarts.com
3) $15.99, Yamaha Nickel Plated Lyre at Kincaidsmusic.com
3) $14.99, Selmer Nickel Plated Lyre at Kincaidsmusic.com
4) $11.49, APM Clarinet Lyre at Schmitt Music
5) $10.50, Amplate 530 Clarinet Lyre at Brightonmusic.com
What I find interesting is that they all looked almost exactly as mine pictured in the photo.
Edited for updated information.
Post Edited (2026-10-11 23:28)
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Author: Philip Caron
Date: 2026-10-12 16:07
I like how the first phone-lyre link shows it clamped over a pad.
With those devices, or any such music reader, how does one turn the page while playing?
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Author: farabout
Date: 2026-10-12 17:12
Philip Caron wrote:
> I like how the first phone-lyre link shows it clamped over a
> pad.
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> With those devices, or any such music reader, how does one turn
> the page while playing?
With a Bluetooth-connected clicker clamped between the upper and lower joint (over the C#/G# key).
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Author: davyd
Date: 2026-10-12 23:16
Notice how in several of the Gripophone photos, the models are holding the instrument wrong, with their right hands on the upper section.
I like the one that Mr. Kinder envisions. Perhaps someday it will actually exist.
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