Klarinet Archive - Posting 000098.txt from 2003/04

From: "Bob Head" <headhousehold@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] F-series Buffet A
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:30:35 -0400

I have a Buffet Crampon D31022 - does that mean anything?
Bob Head
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From: "Magnus Börjesson" <magnus.borjesson@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] F-series Buffet A

> 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>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 9:00 PM
> 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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