Klarinet Archive - Posting 000370.txt from 1999/07

From: Roger Shilcock <roger.shilcock@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buffet E 11
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 04:14:34 -0400

Presumably those of outside the U.S. who try to play (and occasionally
buy) Buffet clarinets are not persons.......
Roger Shilcock

On Tue, 13 Jul 1999, Mark Charette wrote:

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