Klarinet Archive - Posting 000358.txt from 1999/07

From: "Mark Charette" <charette@-----.org>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buffet E 11
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 20:28:24 -0400

From: Mark Weinstein <cpaok@-----.net>
> No they don't. That is my experience. I have bought/chosen six clarinets
...
> and have had 3 times as many sent to me. IMO, they don't do a proper job
of
> regulation. Period. I NEVER said that fine tuning should cost somebody
> hundreds. Where did you get that? NOT.

The differential in price between mail order & local is about a 100% markup,
at least in my area of the USA. I've ordered a number of clarinets for
friends & students in the area. Very few so far have needed attention.

> >>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.
>
> Who said it was necessary. Buying a clarinet isn't necessary in the
firstg
> place. People are starving in China!

Huh? I just stated it wasn't necessary, since you brought cork pads up.

> Clearly, this is a matter of personal opinion/taste.

Yes, it is. All I said (please read again) that it is not necessary. People
may have misconstrued your statement that changing the pads to cork was a
necessity.

> Easy. Easy. Not everyone has access to Francois Kloc or can drive to see
> him --- if 100 people show up to see Francois tomorrow I fail to see how
he
> can accomodate them.

_Every_ person who buys a Buffet has access to Francois or one of the other
techs at Buffet. That's their (somewhat new) policy.

>Nor can everyone justify flying to a Clarinet Festival
> ... or spare the time involved.

As I mentioned, the cost savings may allow you to fly to one of the outlets
or festivals ...

> >>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 ....
>
> What are you talking about? Who bought a B-12 ? If I didn't buy any, why
> would I want 3?

The "you" wasn't in reference to Mark Weinstein, it was in reference to
whoever pays 1095 for a B-12. I was unclear there. $1095 would buy close to
3 B-12s at $385 each.

> I think you've got a BEE in your Bonnet ? I think you owe me an apology
for
> your flaming attack ! This was totally unwarranted, uncalled for and.
> literally, NOT nice.

Oh, grow up. No attack, no flames, no nothing. My experiences, contrasted to
yours. No personal nothing in that post.

Mark Charette@-----.org

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