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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2013-11-07 22:12
I have a buffet academy pre r13 clarinet. The clarinet is in good condition, no cracks. The clarinet has a polyclyindrical bore (only one step) and I am in the process of restoring it. The reason this clarinet was labeled an academy was because it has a knot in the wood. My question is is this clarinet a good one? Would it be out of place in a college orcestra? Also how would it compare to a selmer signet soloist (my backup choice)?
From Jared.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2013-11-07 23:06
The polycylindrical bore came in only with the R13.
If it's an R13 with a fit-and-finish fault, then it will be better than a Signet, which was a step-up model just above the plastic Bundy.
The Buffet trademark will be more impressive than the Selmer. However, everything depends on how it tunes and plays. Forget about what people might think. Ricardo could play either in the Philadelphia Orchestra and nobody would notice.
Ken Shaw
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Author: BobD
Date: 2013-11-08 10:44
I have been a Vito fan for years and own 6 of them, 2 of which are Pete Fountain models but my Bundy is my favorite non-wood horn.
Bob Draznik
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Author: Vytas
Date: 2013-11-08 14:39
Here is some info for polycylindrical bore Buffet Crampon "Academy Model".
Vytas Krass
Clarinet Repair
Professional clarinet technician
Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker
Former professional clarinet player
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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2013-11-08 18:54
Perhaps polyclyindrical was the wrong word to use. The serial number shows that it was made in 1952 so it's no an r13. But the bore at the top of the upper joint is larger than at the bottom. The place where the diameter steps down is right at the register tube. This feature looks original to the clarinet and dosent affect how the clarinet plays (I can only play the top half as I am still waiting on the pads for the lower joint).
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