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Re: C Clarinet ... which one?

Author: L. Omar Henderson
Date: 2008-08-24 18:50

(Disclaimer - I am seller of the Forte' C clarinet)
We took the Amati wooden C clarinet as the starting point and the Forte' C is custom made by Amati to our specifications and quality control standards and checks. We moved the position of tone holes to improve intonation problems that we found on the Amati C and altered the configuration of the bore. The bell is Grenadilla wood and not cocobolo as on the Amati. We also specified finishing specifications which include smoothing tone hole seating area for pads. We custom designed two new barrel tapers for the two included barrels. The pads are upgraded Italian leather pads. The G# screw is adjustable.

In addition we have included the signature Forte' features which include the bridge key sunken into the body of the clarinet which completely avoids jamming the bridge key if the rings on the upper joint are not depressed when assembling - no jam bridge key. Silver plated keywork. Ergonomic changes to the register key and A keys for easier playing. The B-E connecting rod has an extra post and support to keep the regulation of the lower keys tighter and there is an extra support piece for the top trill key. The Forte' C has a passive bell vent and TRAC (Tuned Resonance Acoustic Chamber) groove inside the bell which has been discussed at length in other threads. The Forte' instruments come with an adjustable thumb rest secured with 4 screws for sturdiness. The instrument comes with a custom ballistic nylon case with carry strap, handle and large zippered accessory pocket. No mouthpiece is provided however a discounted custom made hard rubber Gennusa mouthpiece for the Forte' C is offered with the purchase. All of the pads and springs are standard shop items and other parts are available quickly from our facility here in the U.S..
L. Omar Henderson
www.doctorsprod.com

Post Edited (2008-08-24 18:52)

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