Klarinet Archive - Posting 000048.txt from 2003/04

From: "Mike Smith" <mike@-----.edu>
Subj: [kl] F-series Buffet A
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:00:57 -0500

Hello,

Would anyone know reliable technical details about the F-series A clarinets
produced by Buffet in the late 60s and early 70s. I have one (s/n F-107383)
purchased domestically in 1970 and have since been told variously that these
were an experimental bore taper, that they were later redignated as the RC
model, that they were never officially distributed in the U.S., and that
they were pitched higher than 440. (After playing one for quite a few
years, I don't believe this last speculation.)

Mine is somewhat stuffy, with a distressingly sharp throat b-flat (adding
fingers help, but not enough). Other than that, not a bad horn.

My apologies if this has already been discussed on-list. Returning you now
to the regularly-scheduled thread about the location of the Bisti
Badlands...

Cheers,

Mike Smith

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