Klarinet Archive - Posting 000075.txt from 2006/03

From: "Forest Aten" <forestaten@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] R-13 vs E-11 Eb clarinet
Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 15:12:51 -0500


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stermers [mailto:stermers@-----.net]
> Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 10:36 AM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] R-13 vs E-11 Eb clarinet
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking to purchase an Eb clarinet. Any recommendations from Eb
> players
> out there? I'm currently using a friend's Noblet which is alright. Also,
> I
> would like to know your opinion on the Buffet R-13 vs E-11. The price tag
> is pretty high on the R-13 ($3,000) vs. $1300 on the E-11. I need the Eb
> for orchestral, wind ensemble, and trio work.
>
> Thank you. Lori
>
>

Lori,

I perform on Eb clarinet quite a lot. If you have the money...spend it on
the very best clarinet you can. The R13 is a great instrument. Keith's Fox
Eb is a terrific instrument but will cost you a bit more than the Buffet and
you will wait until Steve has it complete.
The E-11 or Noble serve well...but are not professional level instruments.

Intonation issues are critical on the Eb. You won't resolve all of the
problems with the professional level instrument....but the intonation
problems becomes manageable...not a constant nightmare. I know so many
people that have purchased student line instruments with the intent to
perform at a professional/semi-professional level (and save a buck)...with
the instruments now hiding in the back of some closet because they were
simply not usable at that performance level.

Forest Aten

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