Klarinet Archive - Posting 000287.txt from 1996/11

From: Neil Leupold <nleupold@-----.EDU>
Subj: Buffet "International"
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 23:32:31 -0500

I taught a couple of new students today, both of whom had Buffet
clarinets. I played their instruments, which had the feel of an
R-13, and they were also silver plated, but without an auxiliary
Ab/Eb key. Beneath the standard Buffet stamp on the top joint was
the word, in cursive, "International". Is this an R-13 variety, like
the Prestige? Or is it a separate line of instrument like a Festival?
I'm given to understand that this "International" model runs around
$1300. Surely it's not just a student model Buffet like the E-11.
It plays quite beautifully, both instruments being possessed of a full
and lush sound and keywork precision typical of the R-13. What's the
scoop?

Neil

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Neil Leupold
Southern Methodist University
Meadows School of the Arts
nleupold@-----.edu
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