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Author: Vytas
Date: 2002-01-02 15:41
Hi, -
Is the Auguste Buffet considered a "PRO" instrument? TIA
Vytas
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Author: Joseph O'Kelly
Date: 2002-01-04 04:16
Weather or not it was marketed as a pro instrument I do not know. IMHO I do not think the Auguste Buffet would live up to the standards of a pro instrument. I mentioned my views of this instrument some threads back. I would also like to mention that I thought the keys were too soft and the smallest of incident could warent re-adjustment. All I know is that I don't believe it could hold a torch to the new profesional models out there. Perhaps as an ntermediate instrument.
Then again what is a professional instrument? What is even the point of asking? Does this instrument play well for you? I know the one I used had a very nice tone. I used to care how my equipment ranked in terms of what pro musicians used. Then I got my Evette Master Model. Traditionaly classified as an intermediate instrument, it outplayed my Festival and other fine clarinets (it is the best clarinet I've ever played and I've played many) so it's all about how you feel it plays.
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Author: Vytas
Date: 2002-01-04 15:34
Joseph, -
Thank you for your response.
Clarinet responds beautifully, second the best-playing clarinet I have ever tried. Low register is just amazing. My Auguste Buffet clearly outperforms 1916 Buffet Crampon and a couple of Pro Conn 424N’s I own.
OT: My main horn is top of the line Marigaux 350 distributed by King in the 70’s. This instrument is absolutely remarkable. It has all the best qualities of a Buffet, Selmer and Leblanc. IMO, Marigaux 350 leaves R13 in the dust. OK,OK .. no offense. The wood grain is very tight. Silver keys and gold plated springs makes it visually stunning. Very good intonation, dark fluid sound, clear throat tones, "fat" upper register. When I got my Marigaux I’ve stopped searching for a perfect instrument.
Regards,
Vytas
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