Klarinet Archive - Posting 000721.txt from 2003/10

From: Rick Campbell <ricksax@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buffet RC vs R-13?
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 17:19:43 -0500

I am in Portland, Oregon, which is not ideal for playing a large
selection of clarinets. A friend ordered three R-13s from Brasswind
Woodwind in Terre Haute, and kept the best one. They, too, were quite
variable. Thanks for your input!
Rick Campbell
Saxophone and Clarinet
Portland OR

CBA wrote:

> Rick,
>
> I have always preferred the RC to the R13. I have had 2 sets of
> the RCs and loved both of them.
>
> The R13s always left me with a rather dry feeling after playing.
> The color was stagnant to me. Although I do like many players'
> sounds that use R13, it was just never the instrument for me.
>
> R13s are only *that* popular in the US. They aren't "the" big
> seller anywhere else. The RC was created in the early 70s, in
> contrast to the R13 made in the 50s. You might also try the
> Festivals, if you like the RCs better than the R13s.
>
> As with all instruments that are mostly machine made, the
> quality of ALL of the R13s *AND* all of the RCs are variable.
> You probably did luck up with a good RC and some bad R13s. There
> are good instruments in both camps. I would try more of the RCs
> if you like them, and see which one is good for you...
>
> You probably would do well to try Leblanc's Opus and Concerto,
> Patricola's instruments, Selmer's Recital, Artys, Odyssee, and
> Signature, Yamaha Custom clarinets, and, depending on where you
> are located and your finances, Steve Fox's (in Toronto) handmade
> instruments, which are in that price range too.
>
> What area of the country are you in?
>
> Kelly Abraham
> Clarinet and Saxophone - New York City
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> --- Rick Campbell <ricksax@-----.net> wrote:
> > I recently played three new Buffet R-13s and was surprised at
> > the
> > differences between them. I also played a Buffet RC and was
> > surprised at
> > its accuracy of intonation and consistency of timbre. I know
> > that the
> > R-13 is the reputed clarinet of choice, so I would like to
> > hear from
> > those who have experience with both instruments, especially
> > those who
> > have chosen the RC over the R-13.
> > Rick Campbell
>
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