Klarinet Archive - Posting 000062.txt from 1997/11

From: jensmore@-----.net (Moren, Jennifer)
Subj: Re: Buffet International
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 23:31:32 -0500

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Right on Dee! All of these wonderful new clarinets are giving players
different choices for different tastes than were available 20 or so years
ago. Take a look at all of these clarinets people are raving about, the
improvements are outstanding! The R-13 will still be a reliable bet and
somewhat cheaper, but try a LOT of them!

> From: Dee Hays <deerich@-----.net>
>
> Clair inet wrote:
>
> > I don't know much about the Buffet International clarinet, but I know
> > that the Buffet r-13 is played on by all of the teachers that I've
> > had(5)and every other young musician that I know, including myself.
The
> > r-13 is a wonderful instrument and everyone should have one!
>
> If you like your R-13, then it is the right instrument for you. I don't
> want to discourage a young musician.
>
> ==> BUT
>
> I do not care for the sound or playing characteristics of the R-13 so why
> should I own one?
>
> While the R-13 is a good instrument, it will not suit everyone. The main
> things that the R-13 has going for it are it's publicity and widespread
> availability.
>
> Just because it is currently a popular model, doesn't mean people should
go
> buy it. The purchaser should research as many of the top models as they
can
> rather than buying by name alone.
>
>
> Dee Hays
> deerich@-----.net
> Canton, SD