Klarinet Archive - Posting 001182.txt from 1997/08

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Bass clar. price and more
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 21:19:09 -0400

The Yamaha YCL 72A is about as close to a Buffet feel that I have
found...actually, I have been told by a prominent Yamaha rep. (who plays
in a major symphony and I can't disclose the name!!!) that they literally
copied the Buffet bore, dimensions, etc. If you found a good one that
seems to fit well......that is probably why. For the most part, they tend
to lack something, but I can't tell you what it is....but I would assume
there are a few out there that are as good as any Buffet on the market.

Roger Garrett

On Wed, 27 Aug 1997, Gary Hopkins wrote:

> At 08:09 AM 8/27/97 -0500, you wrote:
> >Well...we all have the brands we like, but the bottom line is, if you like
> >the way it plays.....go for it! I continue to buy Buffet for a couple of
> >reasons......mostly that they match up with each other. What you do not
> >want to do is buy a Leblanc Bb and a Buffet A or mix a Selmer with a
> >Leblanc......too much adjusting to pitch and resistance.
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> Normally I would agree with what you say about matching brands of
> instruments. However, I own a Yamaha YCL 72A that I purchased about 12 years
> ago. It has been the absolute best A clarinet I have owned. (I've had a
> Selmer and several Buffets, including a Buffet that came from Moennig's
> shop.) This clarinet plays so well that I doubt I will ever let it slip thru
> my fingers. I don't like any other clarinet Yamaha makes, but this is a
> definite exception.
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> Just my $.02 worth.....:)
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