Klarinet Archive - Posting 000213.txt from 2009/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Intermediate Instrument
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:13:35 -0400

At 09:00 AM 3/30/2009, you wrote:
>Hi Everyone,
>
>My 30+-year old "Selmer Signet Soloist" clarinet is unfortunately reaching the
>end of it's run, and I am looking to replace it with a good intermediate-level
>instrument.? I am an amateur player of 35 years and I play regularly in a
>community symphonic band.? I love playing clarinet and I want an
>instrument that
>will be easy to play and sound good, but I can't afford to?break the
>bank on it
>either.??Whatever I get, I'll?probably be keeping it for a long
>time, so?new is
>probably better than used.? The section leader in my band recommended that I
>look at a Buffet E11.? How do others feel about that clarinet?? Are
>there other
>models that you'd recommend instead?
>
>Thanks in advance for your input!
>
>- Steve Lewis

The Buffet E-11 is not a bad clarinet, once it is set up
properly. We generally have to go over them pretty thoroughly in our
shop, as they typically come in from the factory very leaky, often
with very rough tone holes that need dressing. So, if you do decide
on one, make sure you buy it from a dealer who can set it up
right. You can also consider buying a Schreiber clarinet, which is
made in the same factory, but to higher specs, it appears to us. The
Yamaha YCL-650 (or YCL-450) might also be right in your ballpark, and
have excellent quality control.

A lightly-used pro model Buffet,.Selmer, Leblanc or Yamaha would also
be very good choices.

Bill Hausmann

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

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