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Re: cloudiness to nickel plated keys

Author: fskelley
Date: 2014-04-18 19:57

I purchased my Arioso directly from Tom Ridenour last year (after I called and discussed available options). Their Arioso was the precursor to the Lyrique, and went through several design iterations. I believe mine to be nearly identical to their first Lyrique.

These were offered for sale on the Ridenour web site a few years ago... "These Ariosos, the last to be produced with the Arioso logo, are brand new. Because they were so late in our Arioso production they have the same key work and acoustical designs finalized for our present Lyrique. In addition, each is personally set up and hand tuned by me for each order, giving you the same clarinet as the Lyrique, identical acoustically and mechanically in every way except for the standard register key, standard thumb rest and, obviously, a different logo stamp––right down the to full warranty and custom services."

So I got what amounts to a Lyrique, at a reduced price- though if I ever want to sell I guess I'll have trouble getting what it's really worth.

I also have read that there are other clarinets being manufactured under the Arioso name, whether of same or similar design I do not know. I would be careful about purchasing one of unknown vintage/source- perhaps the Ridenours would help with a serial number comparison, though even that might not be 100%.

Stan in Orlando

EWI 4000S with modifications

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