Author: TomS
Date: 2017-09-03 19:04
I've spent almost $300.00 in repairs and adjustment on my NEW R13/greenline since late March, that was selected by me and setup by a great dealer. Still needs some work, at least another $200, I just keep finding little stuff wrong ... I like the R13 acoustics and glow (a lot, sorry guys!) for my playing style, but Buffet's final fit and finish sucks swamp water. Mine just got out of the shop this week, after 21 days away.
In contrast, I have a Yamaha 650 that is a year old, cost 40% of the Buffet, and has never been touched from the time it left the factory, and doesn't need ANYTHING done to it! It's sitting in front of me now ...
I've only had minor repairs done to my Ridenour clarinets in over 5 years ...
I suggested, to the repair technician, that Buffet should just outsource their production to Yamaha. I got a smile and a nod of agreement ...
If I could just get a CSVR in a composite ... it's R13ish enough ... and better in tuning and evenness ...
Tom
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