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Author: Matt S
Date: 2001-02-09 22:43
Im a beginning clarinetist in 8th grade I have an old Kingston and an old Barclay. they are way to junky and I need an intermediate clarinet. My Band Director said I needed one because Ive made All County Band. So my prvt teacher has an old Buffet called an E 45. I know that the E series of clarinets for buffet is an intermediate series. But an E 45? Theres the E 13 E12 E11 and E10 I know that. But Oh well. I played on it with a Vandoren B 45 and I got a great tone and it has alot less resistance which helps me alot soo Im wondering how much an old used E 45 Buffet might cost? Have any ideas?
Thanx in advance Peaceness
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Author: Bob Sparkman
Date: 2001-02-10 01:25
Not exactly, but it sounds pretty good, and if your teacher recommends it, and you're comfortable with it, you're way ahead of many. I's grab it!
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Author: Bill
Date: 2001-02-10 10:03
There is one on Ebay, and its description states that the E45 was a high end intermediate clarinet 7 years ago. Buy it Now price is $500.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1409278729
Also, a search of this board gave the following info:
Author: Jen L. ()
Date: 03-14-99 21:23
The Buffet E45 seems to be the equivalent of the current E11/E12. Maybe ten years ago or so, Buffet changed from the numbering system R13/C12/E45/E11/B12 to the current R13/E13/E12/E11/B12 system for their primary models. I don't know exactly when the change took place, but I have a C12 that's 12 or 13 years old. In a pamphlet describing the instruments from the older system, the E45 was listed as an intermediate model wooden horn. The E11 was described as a wooden horn for beginners.
Jen L.
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Author: Anji
Date: 2001-02-10 14:11
I would have the nearest repair shop look the horn over, first.
I had an early, unpleasant experience with a teacher pushing gear on me.
Do be cautious taking equipment recommendations from someone selling second-hand items, they're motives may not be clear.
(Not that I know your instructor, mind you.)
anji
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Author: Matt S
Date: 2001-02-11 02:43
Thanx alot everybody. I bought it and Im soo happy. My tone quality has improved bunchez and and it has a nice rich full sound. Thanakya thankya
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