Klarinet Archive - Posting 000235.txt from 2004/06

From: Virginia Hill <gigi1182@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Repair or buy new?
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 17:04:29 -0400

Steve... What year were those made?

Buffets, as most clarinets do, typically need overhauls every few years or
so. An instrument played regularly is going to need an overhaul at least
every 2 or 3 years. Mine made it all the way through from 11th grade in High
School until I am graduating college this year with only needing one or two
pads replaced.

An overhaul on your clarinet will cost you around $200. That's a lot cheaper
than having to buy yourself a new one, and you'll still get to play an
instrument you're used to.

Also, within the last 10 years the quality of the instruments, new, are
going down. Older instruments have better craftsmanship and are, in truth,
mostly better sounding then newer ones.

I'd say go for the overhaul. It'll save you money and your instrument will
be in tip top shape- and probably sound better too!

Ginger

On 6/16/04 3:23 PM, "Steven Haaser" <steven.haaser@-----.edu> wrote:

>
> I have two older Buffet R13s (Bb) that I play regularly.
> The older is a 937xx, and the newer is 1037xx, which
> I prefer. I have no strong objections to either instrument,
> but they need some serious work done on them after
> many years.
>
> My question: given the age and design specs of these
> instruments, in your opinion should I have one or the
> other put in top shape, or consider buying a new Buffet
> Bb?
>
> What improvements might I likely expect with a new R13?
> Should/Must I consider the more expensive, newer models
> in the Buffet line?
>
> If I buy an another Bb, I'll sell one of my current R13s.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
>
> Steven A. Haaser steven.haaser@-----.edu
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