Author: Chris Hill
Date: 2001-04-10 04:10
The Buffet R13 is the most popular clarinet amongst American professionals, and has been for quite some time. Personally, I've played Selmer 10G's, Leblanc Concertos, and Buffet R13's professionally, (at least as far as Bb clarinets are concerned.) While they each have their strengths, I prefer the R13 to the others, and am playing one now. I have a Chadash Bb clarinet on order right now, but I think that it would be overkill for a beginner, or most other players. (They sound great, but cost over $4,500 US, and there is an 18-month waiting list to get one.) As for the rest of my clarinets, I play a Chadash A, Noblet C with a Chadash barrel, a LeBlanc D, a Buffet RC Eb, and a LeBlanc bass. I should probably sell my D, along with my soprano sax, since I never use them!
Chris
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