Klarinet Archive - Posting 001035.txt from 1999/07

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Re: [Buffet models and pitch.
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 14:09:34 -0400

In a message dated 7/26/99 8:50:02 AM Central Daylight Time,
Felix1297@-----.com writes:

<<
You said it doesn't make sence that Buffet make different pitched instrument
for different market it is not Buffet decision but the Market decision for
example we are making a RC model pitched at 444 for germany.In France they
play at 442 in the states even if I think the orchestra are going higher now
it is still 440 it is why we have the R13,r13prestige,Vintage, RC model US
,RC prestige model US pitched at 440 the Elite and DG model are pitched at
442 because it is more a european instrument. The Elit comes with two
barrels
to be abble to play at 440 if you wish.
I hope this help.

Francois Kloc
Woodwind Product Specialist
Boosey & Hawkes Musical Instruments inc. >>

Guys and Gals,

Let's say thank God that Buffet makes differently pitched models. If they
didn't, their only recourse would be to make all clarinets at A=444 and tell
the rest of the non-Germans to just pull out!

I like the fact that manufacturers are disclosing the pitch level of their
instruments and what market they are targeted toward. Also manufacturers are
disclosing the bore sizes. This gives us information to make better choices.

ALSO....welcome back to the list Francois! Your contribution is greatly
appreciated.

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