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Author: SecondTry
Date: 2025-04-18 02:07
Is it me? Is this not new?
It seems that several of the vendors to the clarinet world, Buffet, Vandoren, and Selmer to name a few, have come out with more limited edition collectors item products that in times past. Titanium mouthpieces, carbon fiber ligatures that belong in museums, the Selmer Bb Muse clarinet 2025 Limited Edition, the Buffet Festival Clarinet with lever E-flat – A – 19/6 A limited edition in mopane...
not an exhaustive list.
Sure, many of us older folk will remember things like Buffet's B12 Clear Acrylic clarinet. In times old and new, limited edition runs have allowed manufacturers to charge a premium for things people hope may have collective value. But is this trend on the rise, an if so, does anyone care to speculate why?
TIA
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Author: David H. Kinder
Date: 2025-04-18 02:18
The current trend is due to brand anniversaries:
Buffet Crampon: 200 years
Vandoren: 120 years
Selmer: 140 years
Ridenour AureA Bb clarinet
Vandoren BD5 HD 13-series mouthpiece
Vandoren Optimum Silver ligature (plate 1)
Vandoren #4 Blue-box reeds
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Author: liza45crosby
Date: 2025-04-18 14:04
There's been a noticeable rise in the production of limited-edition clarinet products by manufacturers like Buffet, Vandoren, and Selmer, featuring items like titanium mouthpieces, carbon fiber ligatures, and exclusive clarinets. These runs allow companies to charge a premium, appealing to collectors and musicians who hope these items gain value over time. This trend is likely driven by marketing strategies that create exclusivity, efforts to celebrate milestones, a focus on innovation through premium materials, and catering to a market of collectors seeking unique, investment-worthy pieces. While it blends tradition and innovation, opinions FasTrak The Toll Roads differ on whether it's an exciting development or merely a strategic gimmick.
Post Edited (2025-04-21 08:41)
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Author: ISM
Date: 2025-04-18 20:15
Who is behind these AI generated responses, and what is the motivation? I’m assuming that liza45crosby is not an actual reader of this board.
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Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2025-04-18 21:31
ISM,
"Who is behind these AI generated responses?" I don't know.
"What is the motivation?" My guess is to see if it can pass as a real person.
"I’m assuming that liza45crosby is not an actual reader of this board." I agree with you.
I sent a short email to liza45crosby@rosslistens.one and received the following from my email provider:
Message blocked
Your message to liza45crosby@rosslistens.one has been blocked. See technical details below for more information
The response from the remote server was:
554 Message delivered to liza45crosby@rosslistens.one; Message failed: 554 message rejected because the target returned error 404 - error code: 1042
So...it does appear that an AI generated response was created.
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Author: kdk
Date: 2025-04-21 05:37
I've been busier than usual over the past week and haven't been reading much. I'll delete liza's post, the 4th one I've deleted in the past few minutes. At least this one doesn't have any links in it.
Karl
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Author: kdk
Date: 2025-04-21 05:47
Although on second reading, fake though liza45crosby may be, the post is pretty much on the money. Basically paraphrases and expands a little on SecondTry's original post.
Maybe I'll leave it up and see who wants to argue with it.
Karl
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Author: donald
Date: 2025-04-21 18:37
Buying clarinet gear in the hope that it will accrue in value and become a worthy investment? I've never met anyone who does that other than a few vintage mouthpiece collectors but I suppose these people might exist.
As for vintage mouthpieces, there have always been a few Chedevilles that sell for big dollar, but it's not always easy to sell at the premium price (and I don't think it's ever really been guaranteed that you'd get the big $$).
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Author: David H. Kinder
Date: 2025-04-21 21:49
Agreed. These would be novelty purchases, particularly when, functionally and featurally speaking (if that's a word), they're no different than their other models. Just a new logo.
Although in another thread, for the Buffet Crampon 200 Anniversary Bass Clarinet, there is another feature on their anniversary edition Tosca that isn't on their other models.
Ridenour AureA Bb clarinet
Vandoren BD5 HD 13-series mouthpiece
Vandoren Optimum Silver ligature (plate 1)
Vandoren #4 Blue-box reeds
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