In this page we'd like to share with you the basic concepts behind the design of Ridenour clarinets , to help you know what to expect from them and get the best from them if you should decide to order one.
The heart of the Ridenour acoustical concept is one of efficiency of response, evenness of resistance and stability of pitch, color and shape in dynamic changes throughout the full range of the clarinet. The benefits of these qualities when adequately realized, dramatically improves the security of the clarinetist's performance and provides noticeably more ease and freedom in realizing the all important musical phrase. Technically speaking, this means the clarinetist can play low, high, loud and soft throughout the clarinet's range with only minimal adjustments in embouchure, air or tongue position. This permits the clarinetist to attain the widest range of pitches and dynamic effects with the least amount of effort: efficiency.

In addtion to evenness and efficiency, the uniform blowing resistance provides, the "hold", and stability that makes the clarinet's characteristic tonal focus amazingly easy to achieve and maintain. This gives the clarinetist much more endurance, since the acoustical design does not put heavy demands upon the embouchure to control a tendency towards instability, because that tendency simply isn't there. It also means, for instance, high tones can be played at higher dynamic levels than other clarinets without loss of tonal quality and pitch fidelity and/or the irritating increase in brightness and harshness so common to clarinet high tones. It also means those same higher tones can be played and controlled more easily at softer dynamics without danger of "grunts" or what clarinetists call undertones. In short, Ridenour clarinets provide better quality at higher dynamic levels as well as more ease and control at lower levels, thus widening the expressive range that can be played with confidence and security.
We believe, when compared back to back playing the same passages, you will find Ridenour clarinets help you phrase and control the sound better with less effort than any clarinet offered at virtually any price. Ridenour clarinets demand less effort from you as a player while delivering more!
Such is the result when superior acoustical material is brought together with intelligent, advanced acoustical design, experienced craftsmanship and careful, detailed preparation.