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Re: Testing A LOT of clarinets reviewed

Author: thereallukasj
Date: 2018-01-22 22:44

As stated above, the Selmers do feel great and very ergonomic. But the E12f does feel a bit more solid. The R13's did not feel as solid as the E12f or the Presance. To me, the Backun Beta played great, but I felt it did not feel as good under the fingers as many other more expensive horns did. As Dave Kessler mentioned to me, he said the E12f is a great playing clarinet WHEN it is setup correctly and I feel Kessler and Sons is a great place to buy as they test the clarinets and make adjustments. Best horn for a budget would be the Beta. Then the E12f for a larger budget and lastly the Presance for the $3500 range which is directed to compete against Buffet's R13 (not much of a competition if you ask me). The quality of R13's varied a shocking amount, more then I would have imagined and the best one I tried felt similar to the Backun's Beta. I tried 6 R13's and one R13 Prestige.

Thanks,
Lukas Johnson

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