Author: seabreeze
Date: 2022-03-16 02:25
No matter how the Buffet R13 compares to the Selmer Presence, it's a myth that all seasoned orchestral and solo clarinetists have moved on to more expensive Buffet models, leaving the R13 behind as a mere "entry-level" clarinet. Sharon Kam, who makes a living as a solo performer, still plays an R13. If she thought the Tosca, Divine, or Legende were better, surely she would switch to one or more of them.
Just a quick look at orchestral players would reveal that many of them still play the R13 frequently or as their favorite instrument, even if they own (or advertise) other models. These include Bret Hara and David Howard (Los Angeles Philharmonic), Marc Nuncio (Houston Symphony), Greg Radin (Dallas Symphony), Patricia DiLutis (Pittsburg Symphony), Eric Abramowitz (Toronto), Andre Moisan, and Mitchell Estrin. This list could easily be extended. Some players will go to Jacksonville, Fl to try scores of R13s and pick the ones they prefer. The RC and Divine models are darker, warmer, and more covered in sound; the Prestige models may have a wider, weightier tone; the Tradition and Legend may tune better, and so forth, but a good R13 still focuses well, has a lovely "'ping" and is immediately responsive. It all depends on what a player is looking for and how much trouble they are willing to go through to find it.
And, there will always be players who prefer Selmer, Yamaha, Uebel, Rossi, Backun, Patricola, etc. to any Buffet model.
Post Edited (2022-03-16 07:24)
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