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Re: Thinking of upgrading

Author: m1964
Date: 2019-10-29 22:33

TomS wrote:

"I agree with Paul on the Tom Ridenour clarinets or Backun Alpha. No muss, no fuss. I've had my Ridenour Speranza and Lyrique for years and with virtually no problems...
My Buffets, in contrast, always need something done to them..."

I have no experience with either Tom Ridenour or Bachun clarinets.
However, my experience with various Buffet clarinets have always been positive:
E12 bought used off CL -had no problems, it played out of the case just fine.
R13 off "the auction site" needed complete repad and some minor adjustments but played fine after that. In fact, it sold recently and I did not lose any money at all after playing it for over one year.
R13P- bought new when on vacation in Europe, it required tenon shaving and some minor work but it is a pleasure to play.
I do not consider minor adjustment like key height opening to be major consideration in choosing the instrument.

Again, that has been my experience, "your mileage can very"

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