Klarinet Archive - Posting 000717.txt from 2003/09

From: "David Adlam" <david.adlam@-----.nz>
Subj: [kl] A Clarinet Suggestions
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 16:30:38 -0400

> I am in need of some suggestions on purchasing a used A clarinet. I
had a
> Buffet RC A clarinet that I purchased new about a year ago, but sold
it when
> it appeared that I would not have a need for it any more. Well, now I
have a
> need for one, but can't afford a new one again.
> This has lead me to look at other brands such as Selmer and Leblanc. I
find
> that I can purchase a good condition Leblanc or Selmer A clarinet for
quite
> a bit less than what a used Buffet would go for. Can anyone give me
some
> opinions on mixing brands?

Why not try a Yamaha? They started out as a copy of the Buffets and some
would say are better now.
I have a student with a Festival which is very similar to my Yamaha
Custom CS (except the tuning is better on my CS).
Sound quality is the same from both. The only thing you would miss
(unless it is an option on the instrument you look at) is the right hand
E flat key...and of course the name buffet on the instrument. Nothing
wrong with the Buffet of course, but I don't think you would be moving
down to the Yamaha....

David Adlam

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