Klarinet Archive - Posting 000156.txt from 2006/05

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Accent brand clarinets?
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 21:53:05 -0400

At 12:53 AM 5/22/2006 -0400, Jason W Alder wrote:
>Anybody know anything bout Accent brand clarinets? One of my students is
>in the market for a new horn, and her options were between the pro model
>of an Accent or a Buffet E11. I wasn't there with her, so I'm getting this
>info relayed from the mother, but the repairman at the shop told her that
>Accent is actually made on the Buffet line, and just branded differently.
>Don't know the validity of that statement, but when I compared the keywork
>to my R13, it was identical... not that that necessarily means anything...
>I was able to find a webpage, www.accent.cc, but it has very little info.
>She went with the Accent (the less expensive choice), as she's able to
>return it if not to her liking, and when I played it, all seemed well.
>Response was good, seemed solidly built, intonation was good. And
>according to the mother, she thought the sound of the Accent was fuller
>than the E11, but admits she doesn't have the best ear.
>I'd never heard of the brand until she brought it to my attention. Anyone
>else have any info?

You never know for sure, since these off-brands could theoretically change
suppliers at the drop of a hat, but the last one I saw, held next to an
E-11, did indeed appear to be identical in every respect, right down to the
"Made in Germany" stamp.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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