Author: clarnibass
Date: 2005-11-02 04:53
About two weeks ago at the world bass clarinet convention I've tried many Bb clarinets as well. Maybe it's just me, but the Tosca was my least favorite from all Buffets. The sound wasn't any better than the RC's and and RC prestiges, and Festivals, but the keywork was less comfortable to me than the other models. I've played a Buffet R13 and R13 Prestige for years, so maybe that is why the Tosca was less comfortable. Anyway, I couldn't find anything that justify the price over other top models from Buffet. I've also played Selmers and Leblancs, and although Selmers are never comfortable to me, even the Leblanc was more comfortable than the Tosca.
Another thing - I know KellyA above me had great luck with their Tosca, but I would not order a clarinet online like that. At least you should go to a store with a reasonable amount of clarinets and try several.
Llewsrac, where are you from? If you are anywhere close to France, I would go to Buffet's factory and choose the instrument there, since you'll get the biggest selection there. If you are from the USA, you can probably find a store with a big selection too.
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