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Re: C Clarinet ... which one?

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2008-08-23 07:19

>> so can I justify the extra cash or not? Therein lies the debate in my mind

I haven't tried the Forte, but I have a feeling you get a lot of recommendations for it not only because of the instrument, but also because of the maker/seller. Omar Henderson not only sells/makes the Forte but also many products for clarinets, some are especially good IMO (like his natural cork grease for example). He also posts here on the forum to help others. All of this gives a very good impression of him and he seems very trustworthy, which I think is at least one reason people would like to buy from him. OTOH Amati gives the impression of "just another company". This of course has nothing to do with the instruments themselves which I have no experience with.

Whether the price difference is worth depends on the instruments. I recently checked a couple of Amati student model clarinets (Bb), and then understood why they are cheaper than other student models (at least in USA websites, prices locally a re bit different). I have a detailed review for my website. There were many problems (but had a pretty good sound). So I'd say the price difference is worth it if the Amati C clarinet also has these problems, and the Forte doesn't. Amati has several C clarinets but I don't know if they are all the same (other than wood/plastic and silver/nickel), or how they compare in quality to Amati Bb clarinets.

Nitai

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