Buffet Clarinets

Advantages: Across the board competence. Nice tone, good build.
Disadvantages: Intonation suspect, a safe choice - nothing spectacular.

...In the title is said Buffet are mass-produced - this is not strictly true. What I mean is that Buffet churn out hundreds and hundreds of clarinets, and try to cater across the board. They do however spend a lot of time on the instruments - in the Buffet factory, there is one guy whose job is to test barrels. He has a clarinet, picks up a barrel from the barrel bucket, and puts it on. He plays for a bit, then changes the barrel position by a miniscule ...
...The plastic models manufactured by Buffet are, like all plastic clarinets, bad. But everyone starts out on these instruments, with good reason: cost. The fact is that there is little to choose between manufacturers in this market since the standards are not good. Buffet, Yamaha and Selmer are all fine. I would give the edge to Yamaha for value, but to be honest in the entry level category anything goes. Upgrade at the first sign of talent, because ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to begin with - a huge choice of music written for clarinet
Disadvantages: can be confusing when transposing to concert pitch.

...I got my Buffet R13 in my second year of playing, and it has lasted me right up to degree level. There are many kinds of Buffets, but if you intend to reach a profesional level, you'd be just as well going for the R13 to begin with. It is a reliable instrument, with a comfortable touch, and very rich tone. Do not expect your Buffet mouthpiece to match the standard of your clarinet. Most players need to find a seperate mouthpiece which suits their ... Read review

Advantages: They are Great to play, reasonably priced and profesinal looking
Disadvantages: erm don't fink there is any

...can say bad about the buffet make because i have used it and had np prob's and soo have a few of my friends! I think that if you are serios about playing the clarinet then it it a very good buy! its also great for any type of musican! ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant sound! Mellow
Disadvantages: May be expensive

The Buffet clarinet is a VERY good make of clarinet which will last you a life time! If you are looking for a clarinet and are an experienced musician, then i recommend that you buy a wooden Buffet clarinet. These clarinets play a gorgeous tone, and will enable you to play your skills to the maximum on this instrument. However, if you are just beginning to play the clarinet i recommend you buy a plastic yamaha, as they are less expensive, and will ...
...will see what i mean! It is magnificent! I definitely recommend it. If you are looking to play even more beautifully then you can look through the Buffet range, where you can buy seperate add ons, like mouth pieces, or thumb rests etc. to maximise your playing! ... Read review

Advantages: Good quality clarinet
Disadvantages: None

...They bought me a Buffet clarinet which I have now owned for 15 years and it is still in really good condition. Someone once told me that Buffet were one and the same as Boosey & Hawkes and their instruments were always of superior quality. At the time when my parents purchased my clarinet it was very good value for money, I think if I remember correctly they payed somewhere in the region of about £200 - £250 for it. For anyone reading this article ... Read review