The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Re: Buffet R13 made in 1989

Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2007-07-27 15:04

Clarinets are highly variable. Differences occur in the bore shape, tone hole placement and undercutting, aging (maybe) and the mechanism adjustments. Problems with set-up can be cured by a competent technician. The other problems can be cured by a rare individual.

These variables override the instrument's birth date in determining whether or not a given instrument is first rate, second rate or a disaster.

Play the horn; compare it to alternatives and decide on that particular instrument's own merits.

Bob Phillips

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics