[nathan61]

I purchased this Ridenour Libertas Bb clarinet in 2015, and have been playing it for nearly five years. I have never had it serviced! The keywork has held up well, and it plays just like it did when I bought it, thanks to it being made of hard rubber rather than wood. I still have two pro level wooden clarinets, but I end up gravitating toward the Ridenour because of the superior tuning and voicing. In this video I play a mellow ballad called Among My Souvenirs, circa 1927. In the second chorus I take some an improvised jazz solo in order to demonstrate the Libertas in a jazz setting. Hope you listen and enjoy it!

 

[LostConn]

I purchased this Ridenour Libertas Bb clarinet in 2015, and have been playing it for nearly five years. I have never had it serviced! The keywork has held up well, and it plays just like it did when I bought it, thanks to it being made of hard rubber rather than wood.

There are innumerable wooden clarinets that still play the same way after five years, or much longer.

 

[nathan61]

There are innumerable wooden clarinets that still play the same way after five years, or much longer.

In my experience the wooden ones cost more and require care and maintenance. Just pointing out the added benefits of it being hard rubber. For those unfamiliar with Ridenour clarinets.

 

[Airflyte]

I purchased this Ridenour Libertas Bb clarinet in 2015, and have been playing it for nearly five years. I have never had it serviced! The keywork has held up well, and it plays just like it did when I bought it, thanks to it being made of hard rubber rather than wood. I still have two pro level wooden clarinets, but I end up gravitating toward the Ridenour because of the superior tuning and voicing. In this video I play a mellow ballad called Among My Souvenirs, circa 1927. In the second chorus I take some an improvised jazz solo in order to demonstrate the Libertas in a jazz setting. Hope you listen and enjoy it!

Nice!