Klarinet Archive - Posting 000660.txt from 1995/12

From: Dave Lane <davelane@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: Buffet R-26
Date: Tue, 26 Dec 1995 20:46:32 -0500

At 07:24 AM 12/26/95 EST, you wrote:
>Dave,
>
>How did you reach the comclusion that it's am R-26? I believe that Buffet
>STILL makes a full-system clarinet...therefore, theoretically, a new case
>should be available for it. Leblanc also has a full-system horn. I suggest
>a call to the Woodwind and Brasswind for help. (I don't have their number
>- but a call to 800 information should help. They should be able to help.
>I play a very old Leblanc full system Bb and it is physically longer than
>my Selmer A. Good Luck!
>
>Louis Natkin
>
>
Nat Clark, the woodwind repair guy at Boosey-Hawkes, told me it was an R-26
based on my description. They have no cases for older instruments. He told
me that Washington Music bought out all their old stock, including some of
these. Washington Music either sold them out, or can't figure out that they
have them. Being somewhat of a purist, if I can't find an original Buffet
case, I'd prefer to get a nice custom case rather than a competing brand's.

(After 10 seconds of reflection, I've decided that being a purist doesn't
mean much. My usual equipment is a pair of Concertos, Buffet Moenig Barrel,
and the mouthpiece of the week, from a collection of about 60!)

Thank you

Dave Lane