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Author: gtkka
Date: 2006-09-09 22:51
I recently ordered a Bridgecraft clarinet for my daughter who is starting band. I have found no information on this brand name. Does anyone have information on Bridgecraft clarinets, their quality and such, or how they compare to Yamaha especially the Yamaha20? I want her to have a good experience with band and I know nothing about clarinets. I want one with good sound quality and such and I saw Bridgecraft listed as a brand of clarinet that you do not want. Does anyone know anything about bridgecraft?
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Author: GBK
Date: 2006-09-09 23:12
"Bridgecraft" clarinets have been listed as a clarinet of questionable quality.
http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=20&i=357&t=357
These clarinets MAY play well for a while, but usually encounter problems within the first year.
Keywork is flimsy and may go quickly out of adjustment, or worse yet, may break. Replacement parts, if needed, can be very difficult to find. Some techs will not work on these clarinets because repairs and adjustments can not be guaranteed.
Intonation with these clarinet can be very questionable. The enclosed mouthpiece usually should be replaced with something of better quality.
It is probably best to think of these clarinets as disposable, just like many other items in our society - not worth the time or money to fix...GBK
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Author: Iacuras
Date: 2006-09-09 23:12
I have never heard of them either. I would suggest buying her a Yamaha, Vito, or Buffet student model. All of these are quite good student models (I've played on all 3).
Steve
"If a pretty poster and a cute saying are all it takes to motivate you, you probably have a very easy job. The kind robots will be doing soon."
"If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly."
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Author: Bruno
Date: 2006-09-10 03:45
Why did you wait until after you'd ordered it to ask about its quality? It's too late now. Odd.
b/
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Author: gtkka
Date: 2006-09-10 03:55
I asked after I had ordered it because I found it listed as an instrument not to buy, after I had ordered it, and I wanted to know why it was listed as such. And it's never too late. If it's a bad clarinet I plan to return it and purchase one that she can be proud to own and to use. Thank you for your concern.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2006-09-10 12:40
Send it back unopened. Your chances of getting a refund are much better.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2006-09-10 15:13
Never heard of it but feel certain it's not a horn one would be proud of....by comparison to other well known ones that have been available for years.
Bob Draznik
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Author: Bruno
Date: 2006-09-10 17:29
I hate to be a curmudgeon here, but I've always thought that the choice of a clarinet (or any instrument for that matter) is not about pride of ownership. It's about buying the best-playing clarinet you can afford all things considered. Trusted brand names confer better intonation, tone quality, general design, build quality, durability, reliability, and general value over the years.
That they also confer pride of ownership is a nice perk but it shouldn't be a factor in your selection IMHO.
T/
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2006-09-10 19:46
You should be congratulated on supporting your daughter's interest.
If a return is possible, it's recommended.
(Many of these are rapidly built in China, and are unplayable.)
Your credit card company should get a telephone call.
The Yamaha YCL-20 is a good starter instrument - if it is new , otherwise to be avoided... most beginners handle them in the roughest fashion.
If your child is less than 10 years of age, I recommend renting, for a fixed period... that way, you're not stuck if a new interest replaces this one.
Vito VSP
Vito V40
Ridenour TR147
Ridenour Arioso
Forte clarinet
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