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Author: Will Thompson
Date: 2021-04-12 00:36
I recently acquired a Buffet Alto, serial number dates it to 1982. Came with a stock Buffet MP. I'm interested in upgrading the mp. Does anyone know what bore the horn has from that generation and can you recommend a mouthpiece. Any other tidbits on this horn would be appreciated too!
Thanks!
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Author: Hugues Fardao
Date: 2021-04-12 01:54
I know someone who love the Vandoren BD5 on Alto, very good round sound.
Another one tested the Grabner, says it has deep low end frequencies.
A clarinetist I know let me play with his Pomarico once, (and with his Leblanc Alto) : very rich sound, impressive.
I tested the Vandoren B44 : very easy and comfortable but too much on the bright side for me.
And the Vandoren B40 did'nt impressed me, it's OK but that's all.
I finaly play a C* by Selmer and love it : even and punchy (but I have a Selmer Alto clarinet, not the same conception than the Buffet...).
About bore size : for the actual Prestige Alto clarinet it's a 689″ bore. Don't know about the previous model if to was the same.
Post Edited (2021-04-12 01:56)
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2021-04-12 13:22
0.689" is around 17.5mm.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2021-04-13 16:04)
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Author: Djudy
Date: 2021-04-12 16:21
I've tried several mps for alto on my Selmer and the BD5 is the most agreeable to play all round; I got mine "new used" so it was also a bargin.
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Author: Ebclarinet1
Date: 2021-04-12 18:00
I have a Buffet Prestige and like the Grabner for all around sound and intonation.
I bought the updated neck joint for my Prestige that allows pitch adjustments and found it made the overall sound of the horn much improved too. It was ~$400 but IMHO a big step up.
Eefer guy
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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2021-04-12 18:37
I have a 1972 Buffet alto and the best stock mouthpiece I could find was the Hite with a Vandoren 3 reed. I did not like any of the Vandoren or Fobes pieces I tried unfortunately.
-Jdbassplayer
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Author: EbClarinet
Date: 2021-04-13 12:24
If u're trying 2 develop excellent tone quality, I'd recommend a Selmer or Pyne.
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Author: Johan H Nilsson
Date: 2021-04-14 03:36
1982... Does it say "Radio" or "Professional" or nothing under the logo? I believe the "Prestige" alto came later.
Does your instrument have a double register venting mechanism?
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Author: Will Thompson
Date: 2021-04-14 17:18
Hi. No "Radio" or "Professional" or Prestige. Nothing under the Buffet logo; has double register -- looks like it activates at clarion G.
Post Edited (2021-04-14 17:19)
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Author: Johan H Nilsson
Date: 2021-04-14 19:51
Supposedly also all index, long and ring finger keys in a straight line and concave. I think your instrument is the edition that was after the Radio/Professional and before the Prestige.
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