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Re: Buffet Tosca Bb Clarinet

Author: KellyA
Date: 2005-11-02 03:56

I recently purchased a Bb Tosca Greenline a few weeks ago and couldn't be more pleased. I've ordered a Chadash 66mm barrel and a Clark Fobes MP for it. Right now I'm using a Vandoren m30 with the original barrel and it sounds wonderful. At first, I was freaked out about the low f correction key. I was hitting it thinking it was the regular f and having problems finding the Ab, but that only lasted a day. I can now navigate the correction key with no problem. Some players have criticised the low f correction key saying it really doesn't make a notable difference in the sound. I found that it improves the sound greatly and gets rid of the flatness. The keywork is awesome! There are nylon contact points on some of the keys to eliminate the metal-hitting-metal sound. I've tried some selmers and leblancs and found them akward, but that's probably because I've only played buffets and I'm used to the way they feel and play. I ordered mine new from music123.com for 4,499.00 (with discount price quote). The day after it arrived I had to bring it in to the repair shop because the upper and lower joints had a very tight fit. The repairman measured the sections with a micrometer and made the necessary corrections and now the joints are smooth as butter. (that costed 45.00) Others on the forum have said this is a common problem on buffet clarinets when they are new. Overall I'm very happy with it and it plays like a dream.

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2005-11-02 02:13

Re: Buffet Tosca Bb Clarinet

KellyA

2005-11-02 03:56