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Re: Vintage Buffets still a choice for professionals?

Author: m1964
Date: 2024-02-03 01:17

John Peacock wrote:
"I think we need definitions of old and new. I play a pair of Buffets from 1979 & 1982. If these count as "old", then I'd say they definitely outplay the "new" versions. I've tried many new Buffets in recent years and never encountered anything that made me want to give up my older versions - the depth of sound just isn't there. I suspect this is related to the quality of wood that was available then compared to what manufacturers have to use today..."

Hi John,
I recently got a 1977 R13 which plays very well- in tune, has even tone and sounds just a hair better than my earlier R13.

However, I also have a RC Prestige that just sounds better- has more resonant, fuller tone. However, this is my second RC Prestige that I chose from four clarinets. My previous RC Prestige was not as good as the current one.

Your experience just confirms, again, that older instruments can be played anywhere.

Regarding your experience with newer Buffets: it is possible that you got a pair of exceptionally good instruments and the ones you tried were not the best...

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