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Re: Vintage R13 or Modern Professional Clarinet

Author: Garth Libre
Date: 2013-01-26 19:01

I'm exactly in the position. I'm constantly comparing my mid 80's R-13 (is this considered vintage?) to my 2008 CSV Yamana. There are things I prefer about my Yamaha (like the keywork and the pitch and the likelyhood that I will be able to hit any particular note without a grunt or a wiggle or a squeak.) There are things I prefer about the Buffet, like the tone quality, richne ss, warmth. The Yamaha excells in dependability, keywork and the likelyhood that I can do a difficult passage without a squeak or a grunt. The Buffet has had a partial overhaul by Wesley Rice and the Yamaha has needed nothing other than an key oiling and a thumb rest relocation (which I did myself). If I had to own only one instrument it would be the Yamaha which I feel would help me more as a student. If I were a much better professional player I think I might prefer the Buffet as I feel a pro can work around inherint problems with his greater experience.

For me the cost issue is interesting. The Buffet was $900 in playable condition but I must have spent over $300 doing various things such as the overhaul and I also had to superglue a crack in the barrel. The Yamaha was $1100 in nearly new condition but I haven't invested a penny and don't feel this instrument will need anything for another year or two. I can easily see someone buying an older R-13 and then spending 4 or $500 doing an artist overhaul. My Yamaha is only a CSV and not a G series which everyone is so crazy about but I instantly see why these instruments are considered such fine and well made instruments.

My advice is to try a new Yamaha and see if this is what you want. My Yamaha is a bit too bright for my taste at times. Try a well restored Buffet so you can find out if they even appeal to you because the best of Buffets have their own problems. Chances are that your R-13 will never be much better than a welll loved and cared for vintage Buffet and then you can decide from there.

Garth, 305-981-4705. garthlibre@yahoo.com

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