Buffet is an industry leader in the manufacturing of clarinets. They are a world-renowned brand which features the Buffet R13 as their flagship clarinet, found in the hands of the majority of professional clarinet players around the world. Their extremely popular intermediate model wood clarinet was always known as the Buffet E11. It was made […]
Deciding on the right reed can seem overwhelming in a store or website where there are dozens if not hundreds of different styles, brands, cuts, and strengths to choose from. This guide is designed for students or parents of students who are looking for a helping hand in choosing an appropriate reed. Remember, nothing is […]
When purchasing a flute, especially an intermediate or professional model, one of the decisions you will need to make is choosing between an inline-G or offset-G style flute. Before delving into the differences, please note that there is absolutely no difference in the sound quality, playability, or tone of the flute regardless of which setup […]
“Where was this instrument manufactured?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions in regards to Yamaha student instruments. These include the YFL-222 Flute, YCL-255 Clarinet, YAS-26 Alto Saxophone, YTS-26 Tenor Saxophone, YTR-2330 Trumpet, YSL-354 Trombone, etc. For many years the entire Yamaha band instrument line was manufactured in Japan, and stamped as such. […]
Advantage Instruments? Many wonder, even after more than a decade of marketing and manufacturing, what the difference is between a standard series Yamaha band instrument, and a Yamaha Advantage band instrument. There is the Yamaha YFL-222 Flute, and then the Yamaha Advantage YFL-200AD Flute. You have the Yamaha YCL-255 Clarinet, and the Yamaha Advantage YCL-200AD […]