Klarinet Archive - Posting 000291.txt from 1996/11

From: Steve Prescott <mipresc@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Buffet "International"
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 1996 09:00:19 -0500

Neil wrote:

>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

Neil,

I've never seen "Buffet International." You can contact Boosey &
Hawkes Musical Instruments: 708-816-2500

Steve

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu