Author: m1964
Date: 2020-01-12 19:56
bsnake1956 wrote:
> Caveat.
> I am a Buffet player.
> However, Buffets do not play out of the box. They require
> setting up by a tech.
> I KNOW, I KNOW, Yamahas are SO sensational out of the box. I
> don't believe it because I have experienced it.
> If you love the wood (see a previous post) and the basic
> resonance, don't be distressed if you have to spend some money
> getting the horn really setup. I personally like cork pads on
> the entire top joint, and valentino pads on the bottom.
> Contrary to popular opinion and myth, Buffets have ALWAYS
> needed adjusments, when you bought them, going back to when I
> started University in 1975, and through my professional years.
> They have NEVER been perfect out of the box.
> All the above advice is legitimate, and I understand that they
> are trying to help through very good experience , but if you
> have a good tech, for a few hundred dollars the horn will play
> beautifully, and you don't have to mess around with it
> yourself.
>
> There are many discussions about mouthpieces, ligatures, reeds
> (and a great many other things, most of it not very useful) on
> this Bboard, but remember practice and performance are the only
> equalizers. That way you understand your setup, horns, reeds,
> breath, interpretations and technique.
> Remember, all the rest that you read here is merely opinion,
> not gospel.
Hi bsnake1956,
thank you - I have no problems with doing some adjustments on a new clarinet- Buffet or anything else.
My Buffet was supposedly looked over by the tech in the store prior to it being shipped to me.
When I got it , I did not see any significant problems. The slightly binding tenon was addressed by an expert player/ tech, as well as a couple of pads.
I do like the clarinet and will keep it.
As we saw from the discussion about cheap Chinese- made clarinets, it's who is behind the clarinet what counts, not Buffet/Selmer/Yamaha, etc.
Although, it is definitely a pleasure to even hold my new R13P.
Regarding the pads: I am an amateur player, the instruments I have is absolute overkill because where I play I could use a pair of E11s.
So the original pads will do fine for now, and in a few years, if they need to be changed, I will consider your options.
Unfortunately, this is a common misconception that when we spend more money on a piece of equipment, be it a clarinet or a car, we expect better reliability and quality.
So Buffet vs. Yamaha discussion reminds me Toyota vs. Audi/BMW/MB discussion: cheaper Toyotas are much more reliable than german luxury cars.
Are the toyotas more enjoyable?
Yes and no- germans are much more pleasurable to drive...until they break and then Toyota is suddenly more enjoyable.
I toyed with the idea of going to a store and trying a Yamaha but I probably would not buy anything so why waste salesman's time…
Again, thanks for your advice.
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