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Re: Ridenour's Lyrique in A

Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2008-01-21 23:49

L. Omar Henderson wrote:

> They are cosmetic and for the most part do not alter
> the tone of the instrument or mouthpiece unless the rubber
> itself breaks too many cross links and deteriorates.

Yeah, you know it, I know it and the rest in here knows that too - but unfortunately the average 2nd hand buyer does not and will likely scream and drop the instrument in disgust. :-/
So, HR is fine for the conaisseur, but probably not ideal if you ever plan to resell your instrument. Unless, of course, modern HR formula prevent the camouflage look.

> I wonder why the new Lyrique horn is ABS plastic - is plastic
> suddenly OK?

I'm waiting for the PVC version: http://www.geocities.com/tpe123/folkurban/clarinet/ [tongue]

(now before anyone takes offense - I do not mean to connect a PVC DIY project with any respectable maker. I was just googling against plastic clarinets and stumbled over that one)

--
Ben

Post Edited (2008-01-21 23:54)

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