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RE: old buffet

Author: Lisa
Date: 1999-08-13 12:59

I played on an old Buffet for about 4 years. With my experiences it started off as a great instrument. But as I became a better overall player the tone became very raspy. The clarinet became very hard to tune with itself and it became extremely hard to play well in tune in an ensemble situation. As time went on the keys began to click very loudly. I tried to get to fixed twice and when I first got it back it was great, but after 2 weeks of playing on the clarinet I couldn't tell that any work had been done.
But this is just my experience with an older Buffet. Oh and if the serial number is in the 33000 then it isn't a R-13. Buffet didn't start the R-13 line for many years after the clarinet was made. But the clarinet may be the top of the line Buffet of it's time.
Remember, this is just one experience with an older Buffet. The one you have may turn out to be 10 times better than mine. If your teacher is on a professional level and you respect his/her opinion and you feel the instrument is good for you go for it. Good luck!

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