Klarinet Archive - Posting 000097.txt from 2003/04

From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Magnus_B=F6rjesson?= <magnus.borjesson@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] F-series Buffet A
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:30:34 -0400

Hi Mike

I´ve the sam problems with my Buffet S1 purchased in the early seventies. I
posted a question to the Buffet Crampon forum a year ago.

Here is the question:

I have a Buffet Crampon (Bb) S1, serial number F123356 and a S1 (A), serial
number F143020. They are both a bit sharp, specially the one in Bb. The B
and C in the middle register are very sharp. Can anybody explain why? And
what can i do to solve this problem I´ve heard that the F stands for sharp
pitch.

And here is the answer:

First of all, the F preceding the serial number indicates tuning at 442-444
and normally means that the instrument was intended for sale in Europe (or
at least not the USA.) Tuning on these instruments can be a little tricky,
but it is manageable. Try tuning open G by pulling out the barrel; then tune
staff C by pulling out between the main joints. That should help.

Maybe you can find some more facts at the forum:

http://www.musicgroup.com/Instruments/Forum/FrameForum.htm

Cheers

Magnus
(Sweden)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Smith" <mike@-----.edu>
Subject: [kl] F-series Buffet A

> 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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