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R-13

Author: Drenkier_1
Date: 2004-09-19 15:47

Another subject I would like to bring up is something that has come to haunt me right now. When I purchased my R-13, it was SUPER DRY! It was so dry that when I played it, it would produce a fuzzy sound more than anything! My question is, has anybody ever had problems with a new R-13? When I would put the upper and lower joints together they would not come apart except by physical means, as in I had to literally rip them apart which probably caused all kinds of problems. But has anyone had this problem before? I'm really considering sending it in to have it play tested and the whole 9 yards. But has anybody had these kind of problems with their new Buffet R-13's? Please tell me if you have.

Thanks

Kevin Collins

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Re: R-13

Author: GBK
Date: 2004-09-19 16:05

It is very common for the dimensions of the tenon joint to slightly change (expansion/contraction) after purchase.

Don't rip anything apart!!

Removing a bit of wood (by either the original store you purchased it or from local tech) is a simple routine adjustment, which is covered under warranty...GBK

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Re: R-13

Author: Drenkier_1
Date: 2004-09-19 16:07

Thanks GBK, this makes me feel better about buying another clarinet from Buffet and not worrying so much. I have to purchase an A Clarinet for Orchestra, and I really was worried about having this problem agian, thank you very much.

Kevin Collins

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Re: R-13

Author: Kev
Date: 2004-09-21 02:35

I purchased a new R-13 a few years ago and I had similar problems, except it was with my barrel and bell. I even had an instance where after playing for a few hours I had to put my clarinet in a closet for a few hours before I could get the bell and barrel off. After a few months things got better though, and now things move just fine.

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Re: R-13

Author: Carol Dutcher
Date: 2004-09-21 05:20

Oh gad. I had problems with my new R-13, trying to get it apart. I couldn't! I took it into a shop and had it fixed. Then, the barrel would stick. Had to take it back again. I think I took it there one more time too. The technician said that it might have to come back in again due to weather changes. I live in California. This was so frustrating to me that I eventually sold it. The gentleman that bought it from me has taken it in several more times but now it is okay. I don't know what in the heck that was all about but when you can't get your clarinet apart, it gets pretty scary. I was afraid I would either break the clarinet, or break my wrist.

I purchased a new Noblet C clarinet. This one I had to take in just one time. It's been okay since. I'm still using the B flat Buffet I bought in 1969. What a heavenly instrument it is. That one went in just once also but it was my fault for leaving it together over night. I never had problems with it when I first bought it.

Good luck on this.

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Re: R-13

Author: nobbsie
Date: 2004-09-23 08:13

I had similar problems with my R13 when i first brought it. Leave it for a few weeks and see if the wood contracts first. If that doesnt help get hold of some very fine sandpaper and sand a tiny bit of the cork where you are having problems. Be very careful when you do this because it is easy to take to much off.

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