Klarinet Archive - Posting 000002.txt from 2003/06

From: "Antoine Clark" <trioarioso@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] re:Subject: Buffet
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 13:06:22 -0400

I would not pay a 1000. You can go on ebay and find a vintage clarinet in
good condition and probably bid for less than a 1000. I had a friend who
just got a great horn for 750 on ebay. Check your options before you pay
that much. Also, if possible, have a professional try it and see if its
worth it.

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From: "Blumberg Artists Management" <Musicians@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] re:Subject: Buffet

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