Author: TomS
Date: 2014-11-20 09:00
If you prefer the Buffet instruments, go for a good used R13 or a new one if your budget permits. Use the resources of a really great clarinet teacher/performer to help you with your selection. Everyone needs the best instrument they can afford, especially young students (and tired old men, like me!). If your are making good progress and long-term committed, get a pro clarinet, not an E12F. You won't regret that decision and will not have to go to the trouble and expense of upgrading in a couple, of years ...
The R13 has great resale value too, so if you really want to upgrade someday to whatever, you can get most of your money back.
I do like the Festival a little better ...
I would also check out the new Ridenour Lyrique Libertas clarinet ... they play easier/better for me than Buffets and at half the price, won't crack or warp and they are professional grade ... compare one side by side with the Buffet, see what you think and try not to be influenced by peer pressure or prejudice.
That's what's so cool nowadays, a lot of really great choices in equipment!
Tom
Post Edited (2014-11-20 09:02)
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