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Re: Clarinet Buffet B12 is good?

Author: Kaos
Date: 2019-05-30 02:18

Buffet's student models are not that good, a friend of mine got a B12 and was really bad. The sound was kind of dull and it was hard to keep it in pitch, build quality also was not impressive. Thanks to a conservatory collegue I had the chance to try his new Buffet Prodige (new Buffet's entry level horn that replaced the B12), I must admit that with my Vandoren B45 mouthpiece sounded better than the old B12, they improved the build quality too but honestly it wasn't worth the price.

Like the others suggested for less money you can get a Yamaha student model 250/255 or the old 26II (made in Japan). They are pretty good for the price. Solid keywork, durable pads and if you upgrade the standard Yamaha 4C/6C mouthpiece with a better one (vandoren B40, B45...etc) they have a nice sound/pitch. When you will want to move to a professional horn you can still keep it as 2nd horn for playing outdoor or in marching bands.

Post Edited (2019-05-30 02:20)

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