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We can tell you about our instrument but what really matters is what the musician sees in them. This is what a selection of the top clarinetists and teachers have to say.

(Click the artist's name to be linked to their respective sites. Click their quotes to see more indepth comentary).

-Glenn Kantor--Philip Shapiro--Dr. Douglas Masek--Carmine Campione-
-Ben Redwine--Jose V. Herrera--Ruth Rhodes-

Glenn Kantor: noted teacher, principal clarinet- The Sound Symphony, Alto saxophone/Clarinet- The Big Band East.

"Finally someone has addressed the weaknesses found in student clarinets and solved the problems in a logical, innovative way while improving the overall product"

Philip Shapiro: Owner- The Davie Cane Company, Principal Clarinet- The Miami Symphony Orchestra.

"The Forte' has a nice feel, very pleasing sound, solidly built, and the choice of case, mouthpiece and ligature are excellent for students"

-Glenn Kantor--Philip Shapiro--Dr. Douglas Masek--Carmine Campione-
-Ben Redwine--Jose V. Herrera--Ruth Rhodes-

Dr. Douglas Masek: Sony recording artist, film recording artist for Paramount, Universal Studios, 20th Century Fox, International Freelance Soloist, Profesor of Saxophone at UCLA, former professor or clarinet and saxophone at Cape Town University, South Africa.

"The no jam bridge key is wonderful. Evenness in tone througout the registers. Excellent intonation... The power barrel- WOW"

Carmine Campione: Noted teacher, professor of clarinet at the Cincinnati Conservatory, author and clarinet soloist. Past principal clarinetist (37 years) Cincinnati Symphony.

"Very strong- well built. Excellent mouthpiece for student development of emboucheure. Good key feel"

-Glenn Kantor--Philip Shapiro--Dr. Douglas Masek--Carmine Campione-
-Ben Redwine--Jose V. Herrera--Ruth Rhodes-

Ben Redwine: International soloist, clinician, leader of the Redwine Jazz Band, recording artist, owner of Redwine Jazz, LLC makers of the Gennusa mouthpieces.

"As a member of a premiere United States military band, I find that the Power Barrel allows me to achieve the volume needed to blend with brass. More importantly, I have found that with the barrel, I am able to play softly, with a good tone, and with excellent intonation for any style of music that I may encounter. It's worth your while to try one !"

-Glenn Kantor--Philip Shapiro--Dr. Douglas Masek--Carmine Campione-
-Ben Redwine--Jose V. Herrera--Ruth Rhodes-

Jose V. Herrera: Principal Clarinet "Orquesta de Valencia" Spain

"I tested the Forté clarinet at the ClarinetFest in Washington and I found fantastic improvements and great quality-price relation. I highly recommend it."

-Glenn Kantor--Philip Shapiro--Dr. Douglas Masek--Carmine Campione-
-Ben Redwine--Jose V. Herrera--Ruth Rhodes-

Ruth Rhodes: Professor of Clarinet and Dean of Graduate Studies, Vandercook College of Music, Chicago Illinois

"I really liked the Forte' clarinet. I've been telling my students and former students about them. They have such a lovely sound and playing over the break(s) is a breeze. I'm impressed with the tone quality of the third line Bb. I've never played a clarinet before that could play this note with such clarity and focus. I really felt like I was playing my (professional) Buffet (which I love very much). Thank you so much for the time you took to develop such a wonderful clarinet. Your talent and dedication to provide the best instrument for our young clarinetists is to be commended. Thank you again for all you've done for the clarinet world."