Klarinet Archive - Posting 000723.txt from 1998/08

From: Matt Palasik <mattp169@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Fw: Buffet E13
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:07:52 -0400

In my experience the bigest differences between intermediate and pro
models is intonation and key work.
On promodels tone holes are sometimes located a mm higher or lower which
improves intonation especially in the altissimo register. Some more
experienced players on the list could probably explain this concept
better then I. But the keywork is often differnt. On student and
intermediate models, the keywork will havehave corkk spacers to make key
combinations work. I f you look at the connection of the left hand e/b
key there will be a piece of cork at the top of its very end on which
the a connection to the right hand e/b key. the two pieces are seperate
and can easily come out of adjustment with a slight jar. The same is
true for the c/f keys and the c#f/f# keys. now on r13s and many
professional models the keys are joined together. the connetor from
the right hand keys has a small hole in the center into which the left
and key is inserted to make a nearly seemless connection. also on
student models the places where keys over lap and toch each other are
somethines slight larger then they need to be. So if they are a little
out of adjustment they still work. BUt on r13s and others there is
very little excess everything is exact and precise. there is move cor
often but not to keep things in adjustment but to make the keys fuction
better. If you look at student models metal will hit metal the keys
will rest against the body of the instrument. On pro models cork is
added to keep all keys level and off of each other and the body of the
clarinet.

While the keywork does not effect the sound of an instrument it will
make it easier to play. I am just starting at a repair shoop in my town
and in the past week i have worked on 7 or 8 student models 2
intermediates and then go home and practice on my r13. Even after the
student models are perfectly adjusted and the instrument is playing
wonderful. The keywork is still slightly harder and less fluid then on
a pro model

matt

Sheryl L. Katz wrote:
>
> I'd been looking for a clarinet in the key of C for months. After looking
> and looking I got a used Noblet 45. This is made by LeBlanc and is an
> "artist" or student model. It's a truly beautiful clarinet and the sound
> and workmanship are fantastic. I've got a Yamaha YCL-72 Bb which is
> supposedly a "professional" level clarinet and I've played R-13s and and
> various LeBlanc pro models and I can't figure out how this Noblet is an
> "artist" level instrument while the others are pro models.
>
> I haven't seen or played the Buffet E13, but based on my experience with
> this Noblet can easily imagine that it might be difficult if not impossible
> to distinguish the professional model from a good intermediate clarinet.
> Maybe someone knows something about what really makes these clarinets
> "inferior."
>
> Sherry Katz
>
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Debbie Sellers <CB270@-----.net>
> >To: klarinet-owner@-----.org>
> >Date: Monday, August 17, 1998 11:25 PM
> >Subject: Buffet E13
> >
> >
> >Knowing the R13 is a very popular clarinet I went the the music store
> >with all intentions of buying one. I was encouraged, or almost
> >pressured to try the E13. The guy told me he could find no difference
> >in the two except price. I couldn't either, but I don't have the
> >experience to tell the difference.
>
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