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Re: New Buffet R-13 opinions

Author: TomS
Date: 2017-10-17 17:20

You shouldn't have problems with finding a greenline R13 ... I played several and bought one back in March of this year ... I really like it and alternate it with a Ridenour Lyrique Libertas and Yamaha YCL-650 ...

I think the greenline instruments are more consistent than wood ... and the added density of the material seems to be a plus, in my opinion. We pay extra for well aged "heart wood" that is more dense than "normal" wood ... it seems to me that the greenline takes density to a whole new level.

I dropped the upper joint of my greenline R13 off a table from about 3 feet unto a hardwood floor ... could find no signs of damage and it plays perfectly. Pretty tough stuff, at least the latest formulation ...

Oh, and ditto on Buffet's workmanship and consistency ... I've had mine worked on several times in it's short life ... A Yamaha CSVR would be a better choice, if you want something well made (and better designed) and not too terribly dissimilar to the Buffet in playing qualities ...

Tom

Post Edited (2017-10-17 17:32)

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