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Re: Comparison of 1960s Buffet R13 to D and K Series Evettes

Author: m1964
Date: 2020-05-21 10:20

Jack Kissinger wrote:

> ...
> I personally think the French Evettes from the 60s and 70s were
> better constructed instruments than the German E11s that
> succeeded them. The reason for preferring a newer E11 or E12
> for students is the fact that clarinets do not improve with
> age. A 40 year-old Evette is risky. Generally you don't know
> where it's been or what damage or abuse it may have incurred
> over its life. There is also something to be said about new
> and shiny as a motivator for a young student. But if you can
> find one of these old clarinets in good condition, it can be a
> very good instrument at a fraction of the cost of a new E11 (or
> E12). MOO.
>
> Best regards,
> jnk

Jack,
Thanks for the detailed history of Buffet/Evette/E&S clarinerts.
I am not sure how old is the Evette I got (serial number B14K), but it looks pretty solid to me. I agree that an Evette in good condition is as good any modern E11, esp. considering their prices.

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