Comments on: Albert System Clarinets

By: Barrie

Barrie — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:04:53 +0000

I play both Albert and Boehm system and switch between the two systems on occasion, my E.J Albert with Barrett action(I have a pair) is a wonderful clarinet, it sings, coincidentally about about five hours ago I bought another one by Albert, Jacques Albert probably made in the late thirties before he retired, it has 6 rings, articulated G#, a booster key for throat Bb, similar instruments where played by Johnny Dodds and Jimmy Noone, George Lewis played this fingering system late in life, it is reminiscent of the Selmer Improved, roll on delivery, I will not be leaving the house tomorrow or the day after if it does not arrive! just for the sake of interest my main Boehm is a Selmer Centeredtone.

By: ericdano

ericdano — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:57:45 +0000

Stick to a standard Bohem clarinet

By: fujio uechi

fujio uechi — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:40:51 +0000

I’d like to know what system clarinet I should buy to start learning clarinet. I’d like to play jazz in the future. need help.

By: Mporlos

Mporlos — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:56:51 +0000

McKinney/Oscar — I see you will consider selling your Buffet alberts. I am very interested – how do I get hold of you? …. Thanks, Mporlos

By: Oscar Font

Oscar Font — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:05:10 +0000

Hi, I’m an Albert System player. Actually I have 4 albert system horns; a SELMER IMPROVED (the same kind of horn played by Johnny Dodds or George Lewis), BUFFET CRAMPON (from the Woody Allen’s collection), a CARL FISHER and a rubber made from CONN.
My main horn is that SELMER, of course, but other people like Paul Cosentino prefer to play on BUFFET CRAMPON. My spare horn is the CARL FISHER. It means that I never play my BUFFET CRAMPON but I just keep it because it was from Woody Allen, but maybe I could accept an offer.
All the best!

By: Mkinney

Mkinney — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:38:25 +0000

I was wondering what kind of response you were getting on an Buffet model Albert clarinets. I have an old one and have the carrying case for it. The clarinet is marked BUFFET PARIS LP on all sections and has a C FISCHER NEW YORK MADE IN FRANCE LP. It is a very old clarinet that belonged to my Uncle when he played in Jazz groups in the 20s and early 30s. He put it away when the war started and it has not been played, tuned, etc since then. It has other markings on it but they are hard to read. I am curious as to the value of such an item these days, as I would consider selling it.

By: Kalakos

Kalakos — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:22:56 +0000

I play a C Albert Buffet and love it.

By: Mporlos

Mporlos — Fri, 14 May 2010 05:08:48 +0000

I have played albert clarinets and to my ear, they are awesome.

I just joined the site, so excuse me if I shouldnt post this here, but I am looking to buy a Buffet albert — does anyone have one (or more!) for sale?

By: ericdano

ericdano — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:26:54 +0000

Is that wood or metal?

By: mel

mel — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:18:46 +0000

Jim says,” Welcome to the world of real clarinets! You may not find a perfect clarinet but any albert system that I laid my pinkies on, has more power and tone and carrying power than any boehm. I started on top line selmer boehm from 1956 – switched to 1880 buffet albert and never looked back. I use a #6 brilhart mouthpiece and a 3&1/2 Rico reed. good luck – keep in touch!” cheers jim