Author: Kalashnikirby
Date: 2018-01-17 19:57
The E11 is, to be honest, neither well-tuned nor the nicest sounding horn, but On the other hand, once saw one that was even better than a C-12. In this price range, Buffets might perhaps vary a lot.
The CSG III is worth trying too, which as Yamaha themselves state is supposed to sound more "german" (and that is what the G in the name stands for), however I felt that the keywork is something you need to get used to.
It would be the easiest compromise for you to buy the Lyrique Libertas , which is supposed to be better than the standard model in every way, plus the ergonomics should be the same, so I suggest you give that one a try. Even when you're going to buy another clarinet in a few years, a hard rubber instrument can always be handy for rougher playing conditions.
Pretty sure the Tradition isn't any better or worse than the rest of the Buffets. It sounds differently, but that's not worth the extra 700~ bucks vs. the RC/R13.
Funny thing about my Amati A-clarinet: I felt like the performance had been degrading a huge deal within just a few years with rather little use, but it turned out the cheap pads on her just fell apart real quick. After experimenting with pad hights and the register key (besides having drilled a hole in the bell), I'm actually starting to get an instrument with decent intonation and ergonomics - but the initial setup was very poor. I'd probably go to far by recommending DIY, but it's safe say that a proper setup is both seldomly found on NEW horns and that it pays giving yours to a repairman - there should be some that don't ask ridiculous prices, right? Only Uebel's Superior had a really impresive setup out-of-the-box and with the pros here inspiring me to use other silencing materials, swedging pliers etc., even my RC is slowly turning into a horn with great ergonomics.
But then again, we have a music student in our orchestra that doesn't give a *** about her horn, with the cork on her Bb/D# RH key long gone (smashing it against the wood of the clarinet body, 'cus it's a german system one!!!) - this level of negligence drives me completely nuts, but she's still sounding and playing well. Maybe she doesn't care because the piano is her first instrument, who knows...
Bottom line: With some horns, you might just end up giving them to a repairman, even when bought new, but then they should at least set them up to your exact demands.
Post Edited (2018-01-17 20:07)
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