Author: Kalashnikirby
Date: 2017-10-29 02:16
Being an amateur and studying dentistry, I'm glad to be still able to play in 2 orchestras (concert bands, that is). In addition to that, I used to play 1st clarinet in an amateur symphony orchestra for 3 years
Having grown up with the german system I switched to Buffet at the age of 17 as all I cared for was getting the best performance for the €€€.
Now at 24, I still regret that decision, but made some amends with my instrument on my own and generally accepted that I was blinded by marketing and hearsay, which, I apprehend now, greatly influenced my decision.
There are 2-3 people with extremely expensive Wurlitzers or Leitner & Kraus', the other play on "standard issue" Yamahas or Schreibers (Buffet owned, teachers hate them, they've become a bit better). There is exactly zero connection to be drawn between this and their skills.
To answer your last question: Since professionals have told me some major BS about the Boehm system already and since many people keep telling me the most esoteric things about "their" favorite brand ever, I'll just say that Buffet's dominance was at some point in time justified, but nowadays there are many exciting alternatives and I'll most likely buy a nice handmade Reform Boehm from a small maker once I can afford it. Stoltzman's R13 is highly modified, don't know about Kam or Fröst, but I'm not a huge fan of either of them. Most of my favorite artists play the German system, but I'm not sure if that or the different schools affect my liking.
Best regards
Christian
Post Edited (2017-10-29 02:17)
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