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Re: Yamaha Clarinets...

Author: curiousclarinetist
Date: 2011-04-11 01:37

I once read that the reason Buffet clarinet are seen as so great is becasue of Hans Moennig. Apparently he set up and tuned some Buffets back in the day for some top players and made the instruments play very well. People heard these players and all went off to buy Buffets. Much like how people hear someone today and have to go off and buy whatever barrel/clarinet/mouthpiece they were using. People made the mistake of attributing a persons talent to their equipment. This is what I heard anyway.

In my experience, Yamaha clarinets are much more consistant than Buffets. All Yamahas I have played are very good clarinets. I have tried Buffets that are terrible and Buffets that are excellent. I think if you can try enough Buffets to get a good one, then that is the way to go. The R13 is the industry standard and a great horn, but again, only if you can try enough to find a good one.

As for a Yamaha clarinet, I really have liked the CSG series, but try as many as you want. Even go for other brands such as Selmer or LeBlanc. You might find a golden clarinet in the ones you try, even if it isn't the revered R13.

Best of luck in your search!

Curious Clarinetist
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Post Edited (2011-04-11 01:39)

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