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Re: older R13 clarinets

Author: GBK
Date: 2007-09-13 02:28

I have 13 Buffets, and other than one from 1939, the other 12 (R13's) are between 1962 and 1986.

Although I've played and selected many newer Buffets for students, (IMO) very few compare to those from the 1960's and 1970's.

Whether it was the wood, the (handmade) assembly, or the design of that era, there WAS something different about those instruments.

If you find an older Buffet that feels a bit loose or lacking the playing qualities you desire, before dismissing it, try a different barrel to see if that changes your opinion.

Often, on older instruments, I have found that changing the barrel can breathe new life into an otherwise excellent instrument

(BTW - Until Buffet decides to change the current nylon pin connection for the LH F#/C# and E/B, I refuse to consider or recommend the new ones)...GBK

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