Klarinet Archive - Posting 000888.txt from 2003/05

From: Blumberg Artists Management <Musicians@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] re:Subject: Buffet
Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 19:15:27 -0400

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From: "Hal J. Freiman, M.D." <hfreiman@-----.net>
Subject: Buffet
Message-id: <002101c327b0$dd07a920$85ad2d18@Default>

My daughter is in high school and is an accomplished clarinetist. She has
been using the Buffet E11 for a few years and I have been considering
upgrading her instrument. She has been offered an old Buffet that her
teacher has been using and supposedly is in excellent condition and is
supposed to be much better than professional instruments of today, in terms
of wood used, etc. It's serial number is in the 37000 range and I have been
told it is pre-WWII. She has played it and loves it. I'm interested in
opinions-is she doing well to buy this instrument (for about $1000) or
should she buy a new Buffet professional grade instrument for more money?
Thanks in advance.
Hal
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No, it probably isn't a bit better than an instrument of today and I'll bet
it's quite a bit worse in fact. A professional clarinet will feel better
than the E-11 which is basically a Jr High instrument (wooden, but still).
Though if she isn't majoring in music then it may be a good deal and a fine
bargain.

Is it "blown out" feeling?

;)
David Blumberg
http://www.TopTempo.com

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