Klarinet Archive - Posting 000136.txt from 1997/11

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Reed Strengths and types
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 09:27:30 -0500

Even as a Buffet player, I don't find this rude! Good post!

Roger Garrett

On Tue, 4 Nov 1997, Composer16 wrote:

> Buffets aren't for everyone. Before these newer models of Leblanc, etc. came
> out, not too many other brands were as good as the Buffets, according to my
> teacher. But these newer horns are meeting the neeeds of many professionals.
> It is all a matter of personal taste. I own a leblanc Concerto, and I prefer
> it over my R-13. Just because Buffets were "the legendary choice of
> professionals" doesn't mean they are the only thing anymore that is of
> exceptional quality. Some people, are still slightly closed-minded to the
> fact that there are other horns. (This was not meant to be rude, so I
> apologize if it comes off that way.)
> Chris
>