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Author: danny (ireland)
Date: 2002-02-10 20:31
i'm 17 and have been playing for about 7 years, i'm still using the Buffet B12 i got first day, i'm planning of upgrading to maybe a E13 or R13, both Buffet. i dont know much about either and would welcome any advice.
i would prefere i think to stick to a buffet clarinet.
also if anybody could suggest a good mouth-piece
thanks for any help and sorry for wasting your time with this, but my search has turned up very little.
d
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Author: diz
Date: 2002-02-10 22:20
Buffet are very good clarinets, don't get me wrong, but I suggest you also try out Selmer and LeBlanc before you decide to upgrade. Many of us, in sneezy, use Selmer or Le Blanc as a preference to Buffet.
Make a critical assessment before you buy. Also, Yamaha also make pro-clarinets, but I've not played one - but they might be worth the try, too.
good luck
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Author: Julianna
Date: 2002-02-10 22:42
"Many of us, in sneezy, use Selmer or Le Blanc as a preference to Buffet."
Diz--that's a pretty blanket statement that is probably not remotely true. What is true is that one should try multiple brand names and that any pick from one of the big 4 that plays well for you is perfect.
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Author: diz
Date: 2002-02-10 23:15
Yes well, you are correct - my wording should, rather have stated: many people I am in CONTACT with via sneezy use other brands. My point, which you obviously missed, was to make a assessment by trying out all possibilities - if you find the R-13 your wonder clarinet, then go for it - I agree it's a wonderful instrument - I just don't play it as a personal preference.
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Author: Julianna
Date: 2002-02-11 01:36
yes, of course. just one question--how did I "obviously miss your point"? I said the same thing you did...I guess I must be missing something else!
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Author: danny (ireland)
Date: 2002-02-11 19:27
thanks for the advice diz but how do i make a "critical assessment" without playing them? compleatly out of the question here. i was thinking of going for a Buffet as they are the ones i know the most about.
if you could maybe help point me in the right direction on what to get
please, please
thanks
d
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Author: Josh
Date: 2002-02-12 00:26
Is there no way you could have instruments sent to you on trial, Danny? This is often a great way for people who live in remote areas to try horns...being in Europe, you may want to try http://www.matthewsmusic.nl as a source of instruments...good luck with your search!
Josh The Slightly Elder
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