Klarinet Archive - Posting 000444.txt from 2000/02

From: Christopherhill@-----.net (Christopher Hill)
Subj: [kl] Buffet-Crampon
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 00:25:10 -0500

I would not buy a clarinet like that without trying it. When my local
music store doesn't have any professional clarinets in stock for my
students to try, I order from International Musical Suppliers in the
Chicago area. Lisa, the owner, will try them out for you, and she does
know how to pick them well! Their # is 800-762-1116.
In answer to your question about how people feel about the R13, I'm
happy with my set of Buffet R13's, (my spares are Leblanc Concerto's.)
As far as I know, the R13 is still the most popular professional
clarinet in the US. (No, I don't have any polling data to back this up.
This has simply been what I've observed.) This doesn't necessarily mean
that they are the best for everyone in every situation. For example,
next month, I will be using my Leblancs for Brahms' Fourth Symphony.
BTW, I don't have any affiliation with IMS; I've just had good
experiences dealing with them.
Chris

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