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Diff between a RC and a R13

Author: marie_marius
Date: 2004-01-23 13:04

I just wanna know what's the main difference between a Buffet RC and a R13...Is it true that the latter tends to be made to play sharper? Please help! Thanks in advance. [wink]

Marius

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Re: Diff between a RC and a R13

Author: Ralph G
Date: 2004-01-23 15:11

The former can be made to play sharper -- the RC comes pitched at 442 and 440 Hz.

The RC bore is different, has a differently shaped bell bore (more boxlike, I understand), and has a brighter tone than the R-13.

The Buffet experts here can fill in more blanks and/or correct any misinformation I've given, or you can search for past similar topics.

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Re: Diff between a RC and a R13

Author: msloss
Date: 2004-01-23 15:54

http://www.musicgroup.com/Instruments/Database/FrameInstrumentList.htm

All the info on the two horns is there.

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Re: Diff between a RC and a R13

Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2004-01-23 15:56

No misinformation, there.

Search "Buffet RC" under Google (or any other search engine) and find scads of info about both - much of it marketing hype.

I think the RC design tunes better, with less spread between the 12ths.
If the "egg-shaped bore in the bell" makes a real difference in sound, I wonder why it isn't on all Buffet models.

I would exercise caution in paying a premium for any "Prestige" branded models - if the standard model plays as well, that little sticker is expensive!

Search also "European tuning" or "American tuning" for discussions of A=440 Hz versus A=442 Hz

There is a SEARCH function at the top of this page for your use.

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