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Re: Bass Clarinets

Author: ErezK
Date: 2014-12-17 22:32

The marketing material on the respective websites is, well, marketing material. Take it as that. Don't spend too much time reading between the lines or pixel peeping the images.

Unless there is a testimony from a professional artist, that you credit, and that manufacturing consistency has been established (which is critical) - there is absolutely no way of knowing what you are getting before you get the chance to play test the instrument (don't forget a tuner). Even with Buffett/Selmer/Yamaha you still need to play test their instruments - so this goes without saying when it comes to the above brands.

Ridenour has a simple return policy. Check Kessler's. If your credit card can handle it, get both and return the one you like less.

Since you did mention the Yamaha. Yes, unfortunately it only goes to Low Eb. But those are consistent and speaking from experience, the build quality and overall design is very good. Who am I to say so? should you take my word for it? nope. But if your local dealer has one in stock, you can go check it out and at least get a frame of reference to compare the low C instruments you are considering.

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