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Re: Buffet R13 A tuning

Author: John Peacock
Date: 2020-03-08 20:20

I have a 1960 Buffet R13 A. I noticed the same issue with the sharp C, and I fixed it by filling the hole for the LH first finger very slightly, using a small amount of bluetac. This is a perfect material for such things, as it adheres well to the side of the tonehole and you can work it with e.g. a small screwdriver until you have the perfect amount and shape in place.

But I find it hard to believe you can really have a sharp D. This note seems to be flat on just about every A clarinet I've ever encountered - but on the good ones it's within lippable range. Maybe, as commented above, you've using the RH Eb key with that note. All I can say is that I hate to do that as it gives the note a strident character that seems most undesirable. I play the D without the extra key on all instruments - and on the 1960 Buffet A the tuning is acceptable.

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