Klarinet Archive - Posting 000355.txt from 1999/07

From: "Mark Charette" <charette@-----.org>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buffet E 11
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 19:38:59 -0400

From: Mark Weinstein <cpaok@-----.net>

> Ian, you pay and you pay and you never stop paying.
>
> The prices mentioned don't deal with things like (expert) regulation of
> keys.

Sure they do. The reputable mail order houses make sure that the instrument
is in good working order before it leaves the place. Now, if you want some
fine tuning done - great - but it shouldn't cost you hundreds.

>Also, changing to cork pads in the upper of an E-11 is every bit as
> worthwhile as for an R-13 or other instrument.

But not necessary - and some people may not like the change in sound. It's
something that can be left for later.

Now, I don't mind paying a small premium for obtaining instruments locally,
but I balk at the 100% markups. I know the costs involved, etc. - but for
the difference in price many of us can fly to Illinois & have Francois
adjust the clarinet for us, or fly to a clarinet festival and have 100s to
chose from.

A Buffet B-12 for $1095 is a rip-off, plain and simple, and gives music
stores a bad name. It'll end up driving the honest music stores out of
business.

>The world over, one thing rings true, you pay for what you get.

In that case - you should have got close to 3 B-12s ....

Mark Charette@-----.org

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