Klarinet Archive - Posting 000148.txt from 2006/05

From: "Christy Erickson" <woodshome7@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Yamaha YCL-72A
Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 19:19:58 -0400

Recently, I purchased an A clarinet. I walked into the store fully
intending to get a Yamaha, since they were about $1,000 cheaper and I'd
heard good things about them. I tried both the Yamaha and Buffet, as well
as Selmer professional instruments the store had in stock. To me, there was
a huge difference between the Yamaha and the Buffet and after hearing the
tone quality of the Buffet instrument I knew I couldn't walk out of that
store with a Yamaha. I felt I would NEVER be happy with that instrument.
All the instruments I tried were professional instruments-wouldn't purchase
anything less than that. Just wanted to relay my experience. I know we're
talking about two different clarinets here, since mine was an "A" clarinet
but there was simply no debate in my mind about which instrument had a far
better tone quality, better projection and intonation. I tried several
different mouthpieces on that Yamaha clarinet with the same results every
time-it was NOT for me. I will say that my Bb and Eb clarinets are Buffets
also so perhaps I'm simply used to the sound of that brand but I could not
make that Yamaha produce a sound that even came close to matching the tone
that Buffet A clarinet had. Christy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred Jacobowitz" <fbjacobo@-----.net>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: [kl] Yamaha YCL-72A

> Kathleen,
> The YCL72 series is a clone of the Buffet R-13. It is an excellent
> one, usually as good or better than the R-13. It has the same
> tuning/acoustical properties (for good or evil) as the R-13 with the
> possible exception that it might be a tad brighter. In the past, there
> was some criticism of the quality of the wood Yamaha used - some said
> that it tended to get blown out quickly. I have not heard anything
> about that in many years. As far as I can tell, it is a viable option.
> I don't think it is any much worse or better than the R-13. If you like
> it, BUY IT! have no fear that it is inferior. (did i just do a pun?)
>
> Fred Jacobowitz
>
> Kol Haruach Klezmer Band
> Ebony and Ivory Duo
> On May 18, 2006, at 1:26 PM, Kathleen LeBlanc-Hood wrote:
>
> > I am looking for information about the Yamaha YCL-72A clarinet. As
> > well as opinions both good and bad.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Kathleen LeBlanc-Hood
> >
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