Author: Ursa
Date: 2015-02-24 00:55
Ben, owning both a Normandy with a carefully matched Backun MoBa grenadilla barrel and a Ridenour 576BC, I can say this: Depending on the kind of playing you do, you could very well find that one is not a complete substitute for the other.
For general concert band and orchestral use, In the practice room and when playing duets and chamber music, the Ridenour will delight you with its ergonomics, impeccable regulation, even response, and superb tuning.
In a pit orchestra, jazz band, or stage band--especially one with an overmanned brass section--you're going to wish you'd brought your Normandy. These are among the best I've played for getting the air through and the sound out while maintaining a very decent tone in situations when you're struggling to be heard--situations where the Ridenour just doesn't have the guts to cut through.
Post Edited (2015-02-24 01:00)
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