Author: Kalashnikirby
Date: 2017-11-13 10:28
seabreeze aand Ray are right, once you test other instruments in reality, you might even find yourself disappointed. 1980 or earlier R13s are highly sought after as they were made in a time before Buffet started ageing the wood in a kiln and procuring some nasty measures to reduce costs.
If your instrument is in a good condition, other than worn plating, I'd overhaul it. Simply start looking for new clarinets by asking colleagues to try theirs when there's a little time, you'll surely see a number of different instruments in all the orchestras you (will) play in. They might likewise be interested to check out a vintage Buffet. Win-Win.
Not sure whether today's instrument have tuning issues. In my experience, once you pay 2k or more, there's little to worry about, perhaps because tone holes can be accurately placed using CNC.
-Christian
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