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Re: Schrieber Aura: Buffet copy?

Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2019-07-06 19:49

A bit of an update on this. I tried every barrel I have on this instrument and found that a 1980s Buffet R13 barrel produces the best response and intonation. I then purchased a bell from a Buffet R13 Vintage to replace the stock bell. The bell had a hole in it, which I was originally going to fill, but I actually found that it improves the response and intonation of the B and E so I am going to leave it as is. I also replaced the stock thumb rest with a Buffet thumb rest as the stock was too low for me.

After these modifications I can now say that this instrument plays better than my Buffet Festival in most respects. Just to be sure I gave it to my girlfriend to try side by side with her Festival (which is much newer than mine) and she found it to be more free blowing and responsive. After this I have decided to make this my main Bb.

In total with all the accessories I'm in this clarinet less than $500. I could not be happier with this instrument given my initial impression.

-Jdbassplayer

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