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Re: Should I get an R13?

Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2017-06-12 23:36

I use to brag for years how my Buffet was hand picked by a pro. Buffets lined up like suspects in a criminal investigation. I guess my horn was selected from that group and it was the biggest thug there (best playing). I paid a premium because I didn't have the time and expertise to do it on my own. But I ended up with an amazing instrument...a 1%er. But in hindsight, why go through the headache. At the time I didn't know better and I had drank the Buffet Koolaid.

What happens to all of those duds? I assume those R13s arrive at a music store near you. I pity that HS player buying one there (that's been picked through countless times) never realizing mom and dad just drop thousands for an inferior product. Conversely if the same HS kid walked into a random music store and bought a CSVR, more than likely they got a great horn...even if it wasn't the best of th best.

Why reward a company that gave the middle finger to the entire community for decades...knowing their R13 wasn't really like the original. New Coke? Had every opportunity to improve their product...lord knows prices never went down...but instead delivered a subpar product. Yet we all put up with it.
Well I won't. Sure the OP can buy an R13 and after someone tries 20 of them, he'll no doubt get an amazing horn.
The process is ludicrous and I recommend to not participate in it and reward a company that thrives on the mayhem. I understand Buffet is kinder and gentler now...good. Not sure if they deserve anymore of my money.
Not a lot of minutiae on this post. LoL.

~Robt L Schwebel
Mthpc: Behn Vintage
Lig: Ishimori, Behn Delrin
Reed: Legere French Cut 3.75/4, Behn Brio 4
Horns: Uebel Superior (Bb,A), Ridenour Lyrique, Buffet R13 (Eb)

Post Edited (2017-06-12 23:57)

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