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Author: Dan
Date: 2002-11-23 22:46
Hi everyone, I've read several postings about hard rubber clarinets sounding as good as or even better than wood clarinets. I have several names of the "yesteryear" hard rubber clarinets, but I am curious if any manufacturer besides Hanson is currently producing this type of clarinet. I understand the Hanson has keywork designed more for the smaller, child's hand. Is anyone making hard rubber clarinets with keywork for adult sized hands? (I tried doing a search in the archives with no results.)
Thank you in advance for any info.
Dan
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2002-11-24 00:11
I haven't played the Hanson horns, but the B-flat is supposedly a full-sized instrument. The British instruments commonly suggested for smaller players are generally 'C' clarinets, which are physically shorter than your standard horn.
Don't overlook the Ridenour hard rubber clarinet or the Vito VSP if you're determined to have a modern variant of the HR clarinet.
PS - Maker certain that you may play before purchase of ANY horn!
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2002-11-24 08:16
Until at least recently years ago 'Hsinghai' and 'Lark' Chinese-made clarinets were hard rubbber. They are very likely still hard rubber.
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Author: Colin B
Date: 2002-11-25 08:34
I have a Hanson Bb clarinet made from ebonite (hard rubber); I also have fairly long fingers, and have no problems with it at all. As for sounding like wood, it actually sounds better than some of the wooden ones I have played in the past. A hell of a lot cheaper ,too!
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Author: jez
Date: 2002-11-25 16:32
I used to have an ebonite B&H Imperial Eb clarinet which served me well for nearly 20 years professional playing. There was no loss of quality compared with the wooden version. The only thing which persuaded me to change was the improved key-spacing on my current one, I have large hands.
jez
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-11-25 18:02
Henry Lazarus played an ebonite clarinet. He said he preferred it to wood. Loree oboes are available with a plastic upper joint, for a higher price than wood. Richard Woodams plays one in Philadelphia. It's only a matter of time for clarinets.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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