Klarinet Archive - Posting 000215.txt from 1994/11

From: Anthony G Taylor <agtaylor@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Buying u Used Buffet
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 1994 15:55:54 -0500

>
> I am thinking of buying a used Buffet R-13 Bb clarinet. I played one
> yesterday and it sounded great. It was not particularly pretty, but I
> guess that represents character. I had one problem. I had some trouble with
> articulation in the upper register. I sort of feel that was more the result
> of my playing and the instrument being less forgiving than the mid-range
> Yamaha I now use. If any one has any thoughts on this, I would really
appreciate
> it, since my dad is willing to part with the bucks.
>
> Nick Wiger
>
Does the Buffet that you tried seem altogether more resistant, like the
sound is smaller and more contained? If so, this may be the reason. You
may need to experiment with your tongue position, or the force and amount
of blowing to find a combination that works for you. Of course, you
won't know until you play on the Buffet for a while. You will make
changes subconsciously just by practicing on it.

--Anthony Taylor at FSU