Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2017-09-13 09:36
Ray,
I just did a little research myself. Wikipedia states that Buffet started making clarinets in Paris, France in 1825! Selmer also started making clarinets in France but started much later in 1898. Georges Leblanc and Mr. Vito didn't start importing clarinets until 1946. So, IMO, Buffet has almost a 200 year history of making their awareness known.
Yamaha is coming on very strong, however, IMO, they arrived at the manufacturing party pretty late in the game. (Hence, their brand name is not as well known.)
Anyway, I think you are absolutely right...brand name.
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