Klarinet Archive - Posting 001040.txt from 2000/03

From: "Ed & Carol Maurey" <edsshop@-----.ca>
Subj: Re: [kl] RC clarinet
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 12:02:37 -0500

Thanks, Francois.
Ed
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From: Kloc, Francois <Francois.Kloc@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] RC clarinet

> So Francois, I play a Buffet RC I bought new in the mid 70's. What is
> the
> difference in that and the R13? I have never been completely clear on
> it, I
> just know I really like the horn. Are they still making the same model
> RC?
> I think I remember hearing there was something different about the bell
>
> shape but I am sure that is not the only difference. I am glad you are
> as
> close as the computer and appreciate your knowledge and straightforward
> answers to all the questions you have been asked.
> James
>
> Dear James,
>
> The RC model is Polycilindrical in the upper joint,more conical in the
> lower joint and has an egg shappe socket in the bell. This is the most
> popular model in Europe, France,Italy,Portugal,Spain(Pitch at 442) and
> players who play Boehm clarinet in Germany like the RC as well (Pitch at
> 444) we have a model at 440 for north america wich must be the one you
> are using. The response of the RC si deferent than the R13 because of
> the bore design the air travel differently into the instrument, sound
> wise the RC I think will give you a sound more round around you with a
> lot of low harmonics but I think less focus than the R13. the R13 is
> totally polycilindrical wich to my opinion will give you a more focused
> and centered sound(this is only my opinion). I hop this help you.
>
> Ed, Yes the other model of Buffet are based on the concept of the R13
> but they have their own dimentions this is why we call them RC, Elite,
> DG, Vintage,Festival.The R13 again changed over the years to folow the
> need of players who ask for changes. I hope that this time I am clearer
> than the last time. Sorry for the confusion.
>
> Musically Yours
>
> Francois Kloc
> Manager of Woodwinds North America
> Boosey & Hawkes Musical Instruments Inc
>
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