The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

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

Re: Yamaha alto clarinet

Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-07-30 13:51

Although I haven't actually seen or tried a Yamaha alto in person (but only in catalogues), typically they look very well designed and built.

Currently in the UK, the Buffet alto is the less expensive alto compared to the Yamaha (going by Howarth's pricing) and the Buffet has the LH Ab/Eb lever and floor spike as standard - the Yamaha lacks the LH Ab/Eb and floor spike and will thus need a sling as means of support.

Buffet http://howarth.uk.com/pic.aspx?pic=./wo/92.%20buffet%20crampon.jpg&pid=35031

Yamaha http://howarth.uk.com/pic.aspx?pic=./wo/cltYamaha631AltoCl.jpg&pid=35079

Selmer http://howarth.uk.com/pic.aspx?pic=./wo/cltSelmerAlto.jpg&pid=35056

Amati have in the last few years copied the Buffet/Yamaha design, though they still have the older Selmer-style ring key (and only to low E) model listed:

Ring key http://www.amati.cz/english/production/instruments/Files/acl/acl_681g.htm

Covered action http://www.amati.cz/english/production/instruments/Files/acl/ACL_682g.htm

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Topics