Author: Wes
Date: 2015-01-30 12:27
The Buffet R13 Prestige that I play came new two years ago with no tryout as they are not easily available for trying. While it played right out of the box, I've modified it some to make it easier to play. Some of those changes are:
Adjusting springs for less tension.
Replacing the C#/G# pad, found to have a cut in it.
Lowering all the rings for my large fingers.
Thinning the sliver keys for my large fingers.
Adjusting the seating of a few pads.
Shortening the LH Ab/Eb lever so as not to hit it with my long little finger.
It plays easily, with good intonation, and a ringing sound with VD V12 #3s.
I've used it a lot, most days, but I would prefer a smaller case than the standard Buffet case. It is slightly heavier than my other R13s and may project a bit more. I bought it with a serious discount in the price from a foreign store.
Having bought many first class woodwind instruments without trying them, I am willing to set them up or adjust them myself because the store or factory would not know what I prefer, anyhow. The fine oboes I've bought without trying them (3 year wait) have not needed adjustment, however.
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