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Author: Bob
Date: 2000-08-15 20:42
I am going to be buying a Buffet R-13 for my 11 year old son who has been playing for 2 years and is quite gifted. This seems to be the best one to buy and I want to get a "clasic" for him. What's the best way to buy one? Do new ones vary greatly to where he needs to "try each one on for size", or can we order one through the mail (and save money) and expect it to be OK?
Please email responses to me. Thanks.
Bob
bob.mutchler@varcom.com
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Author: Bob Sparkman
Date: 2000-08-15 20:51
Contact Clark Fobes on this site - really knows Buffets.Bob wrote:-------------------------------I am going to be buying a Buffet R-13 for my 11 year old son who has been playing for 2 years and is quite gifted. This seems to be the best one to buy and I want to get a "clasic" for him. What's the best way to buy one? Do new ones vary greatly to where he needs to "try each one on for size", or can we order one through the mail (and save money) and expect it to be OK?Please email responses to me. Thanks.Bobbob.mutchler@varcom.com
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Author: Bob Gardner
Date: 2000-08-15 21:47
Also if you are buying new IMS will take it back if you are not happy with it.
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Author: Fred
Date: 2000-08-15 23:14
Don't forget to hold on to his old horn if there is any outdoor music in your son's future. Marching bands, outdoor concerts, etc. will not be kind to a new R-13. We sometimes ignore the breakin instructions that we get with a new car, but new cars don't punish our oversight by cracking (as will many a new clarinet). The only practical way of avoiding this is to switch from an R-13 to a Greenline (an R-13 twin made by the same company but constructed out of composite material of high quality).
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2000-08-15 23:19
Bob wrote:
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I am going to be buying a Buffet R-13 for my 11 year old son who has been playing for 2 years and is quite gifted.
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Work with your son's teacher (I'm assuming he has a private teacher). I don't know of many students who have played for only two years who can make a really qualified decision about a clarinet; there's more to consider than just brand, so your son's teacher would probably be the best qualified to help.
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Author: Roger
Date: 2000-08-15 23:21
Even if you were to buy a R-13 Greenline, I would still keep the old clarinet and use in marching band. Any R-13 is too expensive to risk on the marching field. Rain can damage pads, etc.
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Author: Hiroshi
Date: 2000-08-16 02:06
Lengthy. Take care:R-13s are quite dispersent in its quality,and needs Pro's selection. (10 to 1)
International Music Supplier does this:selected R-13 by Greg and customized by Brannen and with Greg Smith mouthpiece. I do not know the price.But it deserves your talented son surely.
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Author: Hiroshi
Date: 2000-08-16 02:09
Sorry,misspelling. And I'd say my opinion is 'Next I would like to do this.'
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Author: Barry
Date: 2000-08-19 02:01
I bought a Greenline R-13 - Perfect right out of the box. I think in the old days, there may have been more variation. Computers work wonders in the shop, and with the stable material of the green-line you should do fine.
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Author: Chris Ondaatje
Date: 2000-08-19 06:27
I would find a place where you could try 2or3 Clarinets. Take an experienced player with you and have them check it for,sound,intonation,cracks,any buzzing pads.For me price is not the main issue if it plays well.
One point though, why always an R13. The RC is an excellent Clarinet.As are other makes such as Selmer,Leblanc,etc...
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