The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Re: Buffet RC circa 1990's question

Author: Johan H Nilsson
Date: 2020-12-23 20:16

The only examples of "official pairs" from a manufacturer I have seen are from Leblanc where A and Bb clarinets have had the same serial numbers. The so called "matched pairs" probably come from some player hand-picking a pair at the factory or some seller just calling two clarinets "matched" to raise the price. The A and Bb will always feel and behave differently.

Whether there exists a "golden era" of clarinet making (or grenadilla wood quality) is a question that has been debated.

I think your strategy to test clarinets thoroughly and see if they add anything is sound.

You can also buy the pair and sell them if you don't like them. Not the end of the world.

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics