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Re: Amati C Clarinet

Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2013-11-09 01:02

I have a 13-year-old Stephen Fox C and like it a lot.

Perhaps 8 years ago, I played duets with a friend who has an Amati C. At one point we traded instruments, and the results were not appreciably different, although we each were more comfortable with our own instruments.

3 years ago, I was booked at a dance where the other reed guy had a Ridenour C. He was gracious enough to let me try it, and I was impressed. I like my Fox, but, let me say, I was depressed at what a bargain the Ridenour was. At the same token, I don't Mr. Ridenour's Bb instruments, but that is just me, as I know some truly fine players using them.

Looking at any group of perfectly good musicians, some will be more flexible and some less flexible in terms of what they need from their instrument. Every instrument will have its quirks, and you have to decide whether you can live with them. I can live with the Fox, Amati and Ridenour C instruments, but this won't be true for everyone. Play them, then pick.

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