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Buffet A Clarinets; Are They A Disappointment?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2022-01-29 13:41

I know several players who assumed they got the ideal Buffet A clarinet to match their Buffet Bb, but have been sadly disappointed with them. The only reason they went with the same model A as their Bb was for what they assumed would be a sense of familiarity and as near to the same playing characteristics.

I have tried to steer some players looking for an A clarinet to try as many other make and model A clarinets besides the same model Buffet they already have as they might be surprised another make/model A clarinet will offer them more than the matching Buffet A clarinet does.

Admittedly all factory fresh Buffets aren't exactly ready to play from new unless they've had a proper set-up done either by the seller or at the cost of the owner. Some of the players I know bought their Buffet A clarinets mail order without trying them first (and this was pre-Covid), so they haven't exactly done themselves any favours in settling with the only one they had delivered when they could've tried several and picked the best one out of them all.

Are you disappointed with your matching Buffet A clarinet?

If you found a better match to your Buffet Bb in another make or model A clarinet, what make/model A clarinet do you play and would you recommend?

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

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