Klarinet Archive - Posting 000562.txt from 1996/02

From: lil' ole Nikkie-Bear <UNDPARKER@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Buffet Elite Clarinet
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 20:18:43 -0500

>From: IN%"KLARINET@-----.BITNET" "Klarinet - Clarinettist's Network"
18-FEB-1996 19:11:45.51
>Subj: Buffet Elite Clarinet
>
>I am interested in hearing from anyone on the list who has tried the Buffet
>Elite model instruments. What are your impressions regarding sound,
intonation,
> suitability for orchestral playing, etc.?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Kim

Hi Kim,
I've tried the Buffett Elite model, and I was not very pleased with it at all.
It had a very thin sound with very shaky intonation and the entire setup was
just very unresponsive in general. In my opinion, it was the closest thing to a
toy that I've ever played on. No matter what they come out with next, nothing
in the world beats the "good ole'" R-13.

Nikkie Denise Parker
undparker@-----.edu
Bachelor of Music Education--University of Memphis