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Re: Alto clarinet

Author: r small
Date: 2022-04-06 00:26

I had a Buffet "Prestige" model (supposedly the top of the line) to try out for a couple days. I was less than impressed. It did not have an automatic double-register vent. I found the keywork to be not very ergonomic and the crook had such a slight curve to it that it might as well have straight, meaning that the reach for the right hand notes was extremely long and uncomfortable, even for my fairly long arms. Tone and response was mediocre, especially in the clarion, which would have been much improved with a true automatic double-register vent. I had this instrument, which was selling for over $10,00, rated at about a step-up student level horn. Ridiculously overpriced. Needless to say I sent it back the day after receiving it.

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