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RE: leblanc or buffet?

Author: Dee
Date: 2000-01-01 15:31

joey wrote:
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which one is better??? Buffet or LebLanc????

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This question has no answer. Both of them (plus Selmer and Yamaha and the custom makers) are top notch. Every player will have their own preference so if you are in the market for an instrument, try several of each model (there is some variance between individual instruments even of the same model).

When you are trying out instruments, make sure they are comparable. Do not compare an intermediate to a pro. Do not compare a pro grade to a premium grade. As an example, here is what you should compare. I will only use Buffet & Leblanc but you should also try the similar Selmer and Yamaha.

Buffet B-12 vs Leblanc Vito
Buffet E-11 vs Leblanc Noblet 40
Buffet E-13 vs Leblanc Noblet 45 or perhaps Leblanc Sonata
Buffet R-13 vs Leblanc Infinity or perhaps Leblanc Eternite

Note that many people compare the Leblanc Opus or Concerto to the R-13 but this is not a valid comparison as the Opus & Concerto fall in the category of premium pro instruments rather than standard pro instruments and it is unfair to compare the R-13 to them. However Buffet also makes premium pro instruments.

By the way, I happen to be a fan of the Leblanc instruments but that is merely my personal preference.

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