Klarinet Archive - Posting 000217.txt from 1995/08

From: Donald Oehler <dloehler@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Buffet RC clarinet?!
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1995 00:07:28 -0400

On Sat, 12 Aug 1995, Tom Ascher wrote:

> I think this topic was brought up before, but don't remember anyone
> actually commenting on the RC vs. the R13.
>
> The Buffet product literature states:
>
> R-13 Clarinet - Preferred in the United States for its intense, penetrating,
> yet full, blendable sound.
>
> RC Clarinet - Preferred in Euope with its softer sound color and easier
> response.
>
> Has anyone actually tried both models and willing to offer any observations?
> Is the RC really easier to play/blow? Especially above the stave?
>
> Thanks!
>
> =====================================================================
> Tom Ascher Internet: u15310@-----.edu
> University of Illinois at Chicago Phone: (312) 413-3665
>
I have two RC horns. One is a basset clarinet (A) Prestigie which is
perhaps one of the finest horns I have ever played. I also have an RC A
clarinet that is a very beautiful instrument. I play on a Prestige R 13
A clarinet, though. I know so many players that play on the RC and like
it much more than the R 13, but they are in Europe for the most part. I
know that in England a number of years ago many players changed to Buffet
horns and at that time the horns of choice seemed to be the RC. Now,
though, the R 13 has taken the place of the RC, it seems. Of course,
here in the States is seems that the RC is met with great horror!! Both
are good horns and it is a matter of what one likes. In my opinion the
RC does respond a little easier but I always find myself looking for
something more than the horn seems to have. Buffet seems to have a
higher opinion of the RC - better work on the horns and always with
silver keys.
D. Oehler 8/14/95