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Author: pplateau
Date: 2008-02-16 13:41
I have a wood R-13 circa 1986, but I want another clarinet for backup , outside, dixie etc. Don't like the Greenline (too heavy), didn't care for the Lyrique, don't want an open mp for the Forte; I have a Vito 7214 which is ok especially with a Muncy synthetic barrel, but still am lusting------ now thinking of a Yamaha 650 (btw: my chemistry is hard on the nickel plating too). Any recommendations? (I know I'm picky----senior citizen here).
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Author: clarijen
Date: 2008-02-16 16:36
I have had a Yamaha 64 (predecessor to 650, though mine has silver not nickel plating) for many years and I've been very pleased with it. Although it is marketed as an intermediate model it has some qualities I like at least as much as my more recently acquired Selmer Signature, though I can't compare it with the R13. Overall I'd say it has a great tone, generally good intonation - the one thing I'm not sure of is its projection power for outside playing? But that could just be the way I play it ;-)
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Author: CWH
Date: 2008-02-17 13:23
Something worth considering would be a Leblanc Concerto II; these are a fantastic horn for the money. Good luck with your search.
Study, Practice, Play and Enjoy.
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Author: susieray
Date: 2008-02-18 23:55
If you are looking for another wood clarinet as a backup to your R13, why not look for another used R13?
Sue
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Author: pplateau
Date: 2008-02-19 00:32
Kinda hankering for a used pro Yamaha if I could find one etc but may spring for another Buffet, just hunting now; I like the idea of the new LeBlanc cadenza but previous LeBlanc's didn't work well ergonimically on my largish hands, especially right pinky.
Comments are and will be appreciated!
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Author: William
Date: 2008-02-19 15:03
My set of R13's is my current "back up" for my Leblanc Coincertos. However, I have used all of my Buffet, Yamaha and LeBlanc clarinets for outside gigs--band concerts and wedding receptions, etc--with no incidence of damage or cracks. Wood clarinets are more durable than we think and with proper care, can withstand the same environmental elements that we can as performers. That, of course, excludes rain, extreme cold and marching bands (which I no longer even think about). With good resonable care, you should be able to play your "mainline" instruments for all of your gigs without dire consequence. If a clarinet is destined to crack, it will do so no matter how careful you are--and if it does, simply get if fixed and forget about it.
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