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Author: ruben
Date: 2024-12-17 23:56
I was given a free sample of a box of these Italian clarinet reeds and I am most impressed. I've been using Peter Leuthner reeds for the past few years, but I prefer the Lupifaro. I find them smoother; creamier. Vandoren V12 are cheaper, but too strident for me.
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Author: graham
Date: 2024-12-18 00:14
According to Curly Woodwind (in Liverpool England) these are made by Rigotti or from Rigotti cane (depending on the cut I suppose). Looks like something that could be worth trying. Thanks for the tip.
Have you also tried the jazz cut?
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2024-12-18 01:26
I only hope their reeds are more impressive than their saxes! I had a Lupifaro tenor come in for me to have a look over and I couldn't find a single redeeming feature - it even had a leak as the crook key pip hadn't been soldered in properly which I've seen on a load of Chinese saxes.
I know Italian build quality isn't great when it comes to saxes, but this was your typical Chinese build quality at best, only they charged a ridiculously premium price for what was a woefully substandard product.
The sax in question was given to Bobby Wellins to endorse, but he didn't particularly like it either and why would he when he played a 1936 Selmer Balanced Action.
Just because something has a fancy sounding Italian name slapped on it doesn't always mean it's a fancy Italian product.
Here's a more in-depth review of one: https://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/Reviews/Saxes/Tenor/lupifaro_platinum_vintage_tenor.htm
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2024-12-18 01:34)
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