Klarinet Archive - Posting 000572.txt from 1996/02

From: juliek@-----.ORG
Subj: Buffet Elite Clarinet
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 1996 01:39:26 -0500

To: INTERNET: ELLISKS@-----.LAM

Kim,
I have been looking around for a Buffet R-13 clarinet and
earlier this year, while I was trying out some R-13's, I tried
out an Elite just to see what it was like. It was the only one
they had so I can't compare it to any others (they wanted
$6,000 for it!) I play on a Leblanc L-300...the Elite was not
near as good as my LeBlanc. The response wasn't great and I
didn't feel like the intonation was good either. The sound was
thin too. If someone could find a good setup for the instrument
it might be different but these were my impressions. I think
the Buffet R-13's are better (so is the price).
Julianne Kirk

IE>I am interested in hearing from anyone on the list who has tried the
IE>Buffet
IE>Elite model instruments. What are your impressions regarding sound,
IE>intonation,
IE>suitability for orchestral playing, etc.?
IE>
IE>Thanks,
IE>
IE>Kim

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