Klarinet Archive - Posting 000732.txt from 1999/03

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Purchasing Eb Clarinet
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 10:39:27 -0500

On Fri, 12 Mar 1999 Jdclar@-----.com wrote:

> My limited experience with Eb clarinets suggest that playing in tune can be
> difficult and oftentimes requires alternate fingerings. This is true on my
> Italian Eb, it was true on a Selmer I played for awile a few years ago and it
> is true on my instructors new Buffet. I took advantage of an offer to test the
> newest Yamaha Eb in California. Simply stated it played in tune with no
> adjustments on my part. I would probably buy the Yamaha over the Buffet if I
> was getting a new instrument. My Bb and A clarinets are Buffet. No prejudice
> towards any particular brand.
> Jack Dannenberg

John Yeh told me that the Yamaha Eb is a copy of the Buffet RC. This was
after he had worked with them for several years to develop a better Eb
that he could play in the symphony.

RG
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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