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Re: Complete restoration or purchase new?

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2019-10-27 22:39

Christian suggested Yamaha's. At least look at them. I have to agree as I personally question how happy you will be with new Buffets. They aren't like the old ones you have, but the old ones may be pretty dead. If you want that old small bore style from the 1960'd give Guy Chadash a ring. I've tested a few of his and they are very good. You can freely use my name. With his adjustable barrels they are a very nice fit. Prices are around $6000.

The Yamaha's CSVR's are very nice and I feel they out play the present R13's. They just play so easy and the A clarinet is the best A I've ever played on. I keep getting standing ovations! These horns work. Yes everyone plays differently but it's surely worth checking out.

Harold Wright often said he likes changing horns every 8 to 10 years. I think I like this even if it's not needed, getting new horns is always fun. To be honest, I'd like to get new Yamaha's every 5 years or so. But that's crazy. I also feel that these horns are aging well and they sound better and warmer each year. Do they sound like Buffet's? No, but the new Buffet's don't sound like the 1960's Buffet's so we can't really compare. Not an in Honest way, which you can live with yourself. Buffet is still living from their past 60's R13 and it won't last. These were the only Buffet's that went up in value. Actually tripled in cost when present Buffet's drop in value. Anyway, check out Guy for a really sweet Buffet.

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