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Author: Crissy
Date: 2002-05-03 23:17
I'm looking into buying a C clarinet, and have done lots of exploring on various websites. Time to ask the experts! I was thinking about a Buffet E-11, but I'm open to suggestions. I currently have a Buffet Festival, Buffet Elite, and an E-11 in Bb. I'd really like to hear your thoughts, and especially some suggestions on where to purchase a C clarinet.
Thanks!
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Author: GBK
Date: 2002-05-03 23:50
Crissy...IMO, at this time, the Buffet E-11 C clarinet is probably one of the best buys in the clarinet world. I've tried a number of them for my students, and all have been remarkably consistant and with a very high quality of workmanship. The tone is quite remarkable, from this "intermediate line" instrument.
I own a Buffet R-13 C from 1985, and today, if I had to recommend a new C clarinet, the E-11 would no doubt be the hands on winner.
(I better not say this too strongly, or Buffet may start realizing that this horn is severly underpriced)...GBK
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Author: Robert Small
Date: 2002-05-04 17:35
I have a Leblanc Esprit in C that's a very nice horn, though I think I heard something about this model being discontinued. Also the Patricolas have developed a good reputation, especially the the C and Eb models.
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Author: Kat
Date: 2002-05-04 21:53
Anyone tried the Amatis? I was just at WW/BW website...I never really trust them, but if someone out there has any experience, please advise...
I did try a friend's E11C last year...was pretty good, but I'm still really accustomed to my R13 Bb so it was actually really weird!
Also, this friend had purchased it from Muncy, since they actually have them in stock and WW/BW is always on backorder for them. He paid a little more, but he said it was worth not having to wait for it.
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Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2002-05-07 16:38
Brad Wong at Western Michigan University has a Patricola C:
http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=52999&t=52945
Several highly recommended instruments played rather flat in the altissimo range - don't buy anything from a catalog unless you yourself have played one with your mouthpiece setup.
Regards,
Ralph
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Author: David Dow symphony nb
Date: 2002-05-13 10:30
My professional experience with the C clarinet has been quite negative. The Buffet pro models I have tried tend to be something of a dissapointment in matters of tone and in some ares of the range tuning wise. In the Beethoven symphonies i prefer to transpose at site instead of making music on the C instruments...
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