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highly rated clarinets

Author: smk
Date: 2008-07-22 02:06

I am now in a position to buy a new B-flat clarinet to replace my non-Prestige Buffet R-13. I am not dissatisfied with my 1985 clarinet, which has had excellent maintenance. But I want to see if I can hear improved sound or other improvements by trying out some clarinets currently available.

This entail some trouble and delays, as I would order them from an internet retailer, probably one at a time, and then play-test them.

I am seeking advice on models to try. The obvious one, the Buffet Prestige R-13, is on my list, but what else should be? Which Selmer, or Leblanc, or other Buffet would you recommend I try? Can you characterize the differences between them and the Buffet R-13? Should Rossi be on the list?

I realize that I haven't said what I would be looking for, and that is on purpose. I would probably fail to describe it in words. But if those in the know would tell me what kind of contrast to expect when I compare, say, a Buffet Tosca with my own clarinet, that would be most helpful.

I play classical exclusively, as an active chamber player, and principal clarinet in a community orchestra.

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