 Great instrument |
| Review Date: May 27, 2010 |
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| This instrument is unbelievabley good o yeah and sorry for no proper grammar i jst want to get tis review over anyways i am on my dads account ANWAYS THIS IS A GREAT INSTRUMENT my teacher said "Wow you sound very good I think that clarinet is very helpful" also i am 12 i use E11 3reed and a vandoran reed and mouthpiece it is very cheap yet sooooooo good and the best part NO BORE OIL YYYAYYY, so wen i played it in the 1st no difference then 6 months after i felt different how i played sounded differnt and thats how noticable it is with the improvement TIP if ur I THINK 13 or younger buy tis if ur in college buy the R13 however if you take practices from a personal teacher then i hav no idea the ages didnt mention i hav no idea wat to tell you now the manufacturer u r probably going to get is germany even though buffet is a paris company its ok doesnt matter. mor detail i felt differnce wen my mouth felt different and wen my fingers felt differnt thats how noticable it is |
A great horn...Seller provided great service
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| Review Date: February 15, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Dr. J. Yoni, Midwest USA |
| This is a very nice horn. It plays every bit as well as expected, with workmanship on par with professional clarinets. Well constructed and therefore deserves the careful handling of any fine musical instrument (this is NOT a good choice as a first clarinet for a child). I would suggest replacement of the mouthpiece with a Vandoren B45 (the standard Buffet mouthpiece is worse than terrible). In fairness to Buffet's mouthpiece, I am a transitioning saxophonist and am accustomed to the forgiveness of a tenor sax mouthpiece. Inexperienced players will also find the stock Buffet mouthpiece to be harsh and unforgiving. The seller (Hyson Music) did an outstanding job of packing the horn for shipment. It came in its padded case, inside of a small box, enclosed in a large, well-padded shipping box. My order arrived in four days (during bad winter weather). This was a replacement horn and it was of better quality than the one it was replacing (Selmer). When I overlooked the need to 'play in' a better-quality new, wooden horn...I decided to buy a second clarinet for practice/weather/questionable venues. I would have purchased a Buffet B12 for its interchangeability with my E11, but it was not at sold at Amazon through Hyson Music. I elected to purchase a student LJ Hutchens as my 'backup horn' and the great service by the seller of my E11 moved me to forgo the better (slightly more expensive) Buffet in exchange for known, superior customer service by the seller. Be sure to read the manufacturer's recommendations for the E11 (NO bore oil!) that differ somewhat from the standard care guidelines for wood clarinets. Follow the 'play in' instructions to the letter to avoid cracking. This is a fine instrument and I got it for several hundred dollars less than my local retailer. This is a superior instrument for the advancing player or for the professional player on a budget. Well done Buffet-Crampon and Hyson Music! |
An Awesome purchase!!!
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| Review Date: February 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: D. Flick, |
My 13 yr old son had reached the point that he out grew his student clarinet, which was a good thing because it meant that he was improving. After researching and asking many questions we found that the Buffet E-11 clarinet would grow with him to college and beyond. We were a little shocked at the price at some of the local music stores and some of the online stores for this clarinet. After surfing on Amazon one day I took a chance and looked for this clarinet and was quite pleased.. the cost was at least 50% less than other placed I was looking!!! We ordered it and recieved it within 4 days. It is a beautiful instrument, both in looks and sound!! Our son was thrilled... He used it for an audition and made it to ALL district. The clarinet helped make all his hard work sound even better!! We are very pleased with our purchase.
You can go to Buffet Crampon web site and they have a video of how these clarinets are made. After seeing the video it justified to us why they are so much more expensive. I'm glad we didn't settle for something cheaper.. they are the Cadillac of clarinets. |
Music to my Ears
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| Review Date: November 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Derek Wang, |
The Buffet clarinets are the kings within all clarinet brands. Sure, you could go ahead and save a few hundred bucks on a Yamaha or a Vito, but the clarity of sound and the exceptional resonance on the lower pitches will provide a comfortable playing style for intermediates right up til' advanced players in the second year of high school. Of course, you might want to consider purchasing a clarinet at a music store, where you can give it a little test drive. Every clarinet has its strengths and weaknesses, and it all really depends on personal preference. Some clarinets are exceptional sounding in the lower register, hitting those mellow baritone ranges with ease, while some clarinets are apt for dancing among the higher registers (and ultimately giving a brighter tone to the overall experience).
The main message I want you guys to take away from here is that in the general scheme of things, among all the Bb clarinets on the market, the Buffet E11 is king. However, as with most on-line purchases, it's often reassuring to go in person to the music store and make sure you're buying a clarinet that suits your personality and playing style. You wouldn't buy a car on-line until you test drove it and really thought it through, right? |
Fine Instrument
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| Review Date: June 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Emily Brooks, Western NC |
I got this clarinet back in high school, when it was obvious I was "outgrowing" my beginner plastic clarinet from Selmer. I majored on clarinet in college, and this lady was with me all the way. Updated with a more advanced mouthpiece (Gigliotti P-facing), I was principal clarinetist for my college's symphonic band for the two years I majored in music.
Then I put it down for a while. Thirteen years later, I picked it up again to play in a community orchestra. I had to "downgrade" my mouthpiece because I had lost my chops, but with a Fobes Nova, I still get beautiful, full sound out of this instrument.
In my tenure as a music major, tutor, section leader and band assistant, I have played on many models of clarinet, granted, mostly student models. I'm always glad to get my hands back on my lady. I shall never part with her.
You wouldn't want to spend the money for this clarinet for a beginner, but when your beginner has progressed and is ready to upgrade, this instrument will suit him or her well. From a high school band member, to an intensive college clarinet major. |
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