Author: ohsuzan
Date: 2006-02-25 14:43
FWIW, I might agree with d-oboe about the "reed friendliness" (or hostility) of the Buffet/Howarth vs. the Loree., and not coincidentally, the Covey Classic which I play.
I was looking for something to be a backup to my Covey -- especially because I have occasion to play in less-than-ideal circumstances (i.e., outdoors, in the rain, in the cold, in the heat). I already cracked the Covey once, playing in an unheated theatre. Would like to avoid that experience again.
I wanted something that would take the same reeds and feel largely the same in the hands. What I ended up with is a very wonderful all-resin Loree, made in the mid-1980's. It has a somewhat "heavier" sound than the Covey, but is a real player.
But -- both of my instruments want the best, most balanced, reed possible. Every flaw is magnified.
The upside of this is that when you've finally found that great reed, the instrument also magnifies its greatness. But there are times . . .
I've never played the Buffets or Howarth, but I have also heard that the Yamahas tend to be reed-friendly. Maybe that's one of the reasons they have gained such a foothold among professional players, who have to sound good, no matter what?
Susan
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