Author: johnnydodds
Date: 2020-01-25 23:26
Oldreedguy - Why do you assume I don't know my scales? Because I like plastic clarinets? There's a lot of strange prejudice in the pro music world and I guess I understand where it comes from, being so many amateurs out there, some of whom really stink up the stage and others who lowball the rest of us out of work. But no need to stereotype me just because I don't prefer the same horns as typical academian types. And yeah, I play a lot of outdoor gigs in winter, like ribbon cutting ceremonies, political rallies, parks activation program gigs, farmer's markets etc. And I busk occasionally too. My tech is the most knowledgable guy around and he agreed, plastic is a better choice for me. I just bought another vintage Selmer Paris barrel only to have it crack everywhere from playing out in the cold and damp.
And those concerns aside, I'm not going to buy a really expensive horn just to be in the expensive horn club. I already have an R13 Bb I rarely play, because I prefer the sound of my Yamaha 20. If that makes me a weirdo to the rest of you, well, maybe that's an opportunity for some healthy self-reflection and possible broadening of perspectives.
Thanks for your advice on the Ridenour though, and suggestions on other horns. Very helpful.
And btw I have two 1920'S era Buffets I love most of all, fantastically fast action and great tone, but too dark and quiet for what I'm doing right now. I played my Conn Cavalier recently at a corporate party and thinking that metal clarinets will end up being what I play most. So if you have any siggestions for an A-key metal clarinet I will add that to my hunt.
Post Edited (2020-01-25 23:59)
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