Klarinet Archive - Posting 000699.txt from 1997/05

From: gene keyes <gene@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Eb Clarinet
Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 10:10:49 -0400

At 09:26 AM 5/26/97, you wrote:
>My parents are going to buy me an Eb clarinet for my
>bday. My teacher told me I should try out the Buffet Prestige,
>Yamaha Custom and the Patricola Eb clarinets. Since I have only
>played on an old Noblet Eb I am at a lost on which one
>to get.
>
>Any advice from all the experts out there in clarinetland?
>Oh, my teacher also told me to stay away from the 2pc buffet.
>Thanks,
>Billy S.
>
>Hi Billy..........The Buffet R-13 Eb is a fine instrument. If your Noblet
is a good instrument....I would consider having it overhauled by a top
repair guy. I used a Noblet Eb on Broadway for years and found it to be a
surprisingly good instrument. It tuned well (a major problem for the Eb)
and had a real nice sound. Since my instrument was borrowed, I eventually
had to return it and that's when I went to the R-13...........I f your happy
with your horn...I would really think twice about replacing
it...................good luck/gk

Gene Keyes
gene@-----.net