Klarinet Archive - Posting 000280.txt from 2001/11

From: CBA <clarinet10001@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Fwd: [kl] Patricola Bb clarinet
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 13:56:02 -0500

Mike,

I really think you need to try them out for yourself.
I have tried all of the above. I have Buffet
instruments and Patricola instruments also. I do not
play on a Patricola Bb (I have an Eb) and my Buffet
instruments are all RC bore (not R13). Preference is
in the playing of the person in question. If you are a
good enough player to be looking at these instruments,
you should decide for yourself, as you are the one to
be satisfied.

Where are you located? Do you have a store you are
buying from or are you doing mail order? You might
want to try a few other brands out also, if you have
access to a local store for instruments.

One thing that definitely makes my ears perk up is the
Patricola instrument is 1/2 that of a Buffet Prestige
13 and a good 20% less than a regular R13. If you are
not really able to make a decision on your own,
Patricola might be the way to go, since they are so
much cheaper, but are VERY well made. Everyone doesn't
HAVE to have a Buffet to have the "best" clarinet.
Since I can't tell you what YOU would prefer (since I
am not you) this would at least keep the costs down.

E-mail me privately if you want other information. I
wouldn't want to bring up this thread of "THIS brand
of clarinet is best." If it wasn't a preference
situation where everyone likes different things, one
company would make all of the clarinets for the world.

Kelly Abraham
Woodwinds - New York City
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--- barnes mike <pappychillmo@-----.com> wrote:
> Mike Barnes wrote:
>
> "I would appreciate it for anyone with experience to
> discuss their
> experiences with Patricola Bb clarinets and compare
> them to well known
> instruments such as the Buffet R13 or Buffet
> Prestige R13. Prestige R13’s
> are described as dark as is the Patricola CL4."
>
> Come on now, I need help. Surely there is at least
> one list member that has
> had the opportunity to try both instruments?
>
> Mike

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