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Re: Yamaha vs Buffet

Author: Garth Libre
Date: 2012-10-30 17:24

I own a Yamaha Custom CSV and a Buffet R13 but in the process of buying these instruments I tried a Yamaha 450, 650 and Buffet E11. There are many reasons for preferring either a Yamaha professional instrument or a Buffet R-13, but at the intermediate level of Yamahas and Buffets like the 650 or the E11, I think the choice is much clearer. For quality construction, key work, tone and beauty and pitch, I'd go with the Yamahas. Strangely, the Yamaha 450 with a wooden barrel was entirely satisfying musically and easy to play. Those 450's are commonly available for $600, I think. The one or two E-11's I tried were tonally less interesting and involving than the R-13's I sampled but I'm always hearing that some E-11's are the equal of some R-13's. I didn't find it be true though for the Buffets I tried. If money is at all an object I'd go with a Yamaha 450 over a Yamaha 650. I believe the 450 is one of the most underappreciated instruments for those looking for a quality horn on a budget.

Garth, 305-981-4705. garthlibre@yahoo.com

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