Author: ozgida
Date: 2002-04-28 11:27
I am about to purchase an intermediate-level clarinet, and I am trying to decide between a Buffet E11 and a Selmer CL211. A very nice and knowledgeable sales person at Muncy Winds suggested the E11 because they apparently almost never crack due to special treatment: the wood is dried, treated with oil, dried, soaked in oil again, and the process is repeated. But he said other instruments are not treated this way (even from Buffet) and very frequently crack. I've read the many interesting posts on oiling or not, and types of oil, etc., but I didn't get the impression from my "research" that the E11 is treated very differently with respect to oil during manufacturing. Was the sales person right -- are the E11's much less likely to crack than other models?
I originally favored the Selmer because the Buffets are said to be so variable (and I don't feel experienced enough yet to evaluate -- and don't have access to an expert) but the sales person assured me that they have a pro musician test the instruments and they send back quite a few to the manufacurer. I am, however, quite able to spot sloppy/nice workmanship. I just returned two Yamaha YCL52's (to an internet store) because of surprisingly poor workmanship. My 20+ year old Vito resotone had nicer workmanship. I'm picky, but returning to tries of a product is unusual even for me. Sorry to stray a bit from my original question, but I thought maybe this extra bit would help someone give suggestions concerning my top two contestants. Thanks for any info!
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