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Oakwood Baffetti's
lefthandsqueezer:
Hello all.
I'm looking for some general feedback regarding Oakwood Baffetti Binci II boxes.
I am a left handed player and play true left handed instruments most of which have been especially made for me by Castagnari (lovely people).
When I order a Casta I know I'm going to get a top quality box that will last but I want a fairly loud two voice and baffetti have agreed to make one for me.
So just general comments from Baffetti owners on quality and playability, are you happy with it? etc.
Just looking for info to help me decide.
Cheers.
nigelr:
I have had a DB Oakwood Super 2 since 2015 and it is my box of choice. Easy to play, loud when it needs to be and subtle when needed as well. Whilst the original tuning was great, I have had it Dedic tuned to -5/+5 cents by Martyn White who has done a superb job. I wouldn't part with it for love nor money.
When you say "...baffetti have agreed to make one for me...", my understanding is that Oakwood Baffettis are standard Baffetti boxes that are "pimped" by Martyn Banks at Oakwood Instruments and available only at squeezeboxes.co.uk. So Baffetti making one for you might not be the same as an "Oakwood" Baffetti - a straight comparison might not be possible/sensible.
I also have a DB Black Pearl II (bought on a whim at Shrewsbury last year). It is OK and plays well, but is nowhere near as good as the Super 2, so consequently gets played less.
lefthandsqueezer:
Thanks for that Nigelr. I was thinking it would be a good box but decided to just get some opinions before parting with the cash. I have spoken to Oakwood and they in turn spoke to Baffetti so I am sure it will be the same just that the reed blocks would be fitted the other way around during construction.
Being a two voice it won't be that complex internally and there is only the one bass stop to deal with. I know a little about this sort of thing having converted a couple of Hohners the lefty spec during my time.
Can't see it will be a problem for them.
Joan Kureczka:
I agree with Nigelr -- love my Super II. Very fast, capable of being very subtle or quite loud. Top end a bit squeeky is the only negative I can think of. Beautiful tone on the basses. Still my favorite, and most played box.
Andy Next Tune:
The Oakwood Baffetti Binci is the chosen weapon for many morris musicians, including Ian Dedic and the rest of Hammersmith. With the Binci reeds, they are loud, responsive, well built boxes with a strong bass section.
The Oakwood DB Super 2 enjoyed by Joan and Nigel uses different reeds with the objective of delivering a more subtle sound overall.
My Oakwood Binci is my most played box.
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