#Buffet clarinet serial numbers 600000 serial number#
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If this is not designated then it defaults toġ943 – the two LH side spatula keys on separate postsĪpparently the most wanted Buffets are from the range Silver plating and 5 or 05 for nickel keywork “x” specifies the keywork plating such as “02” or “2” for “c” is optional and used to designate G for Greenline, L

#Buffet clarinet serial numbers 600000 plus#

“31” is the R-13,Ġ2 for the E13, 11 for RC, 12 for the RC (possibly 444hrz, needĬlarification), 23 for the Bassett, 83 for the Prestige RCīass to low Eb, 93 for the Pretige Bass to Low C, plus other designations.

#Buffet clarinet serial numbers 600000 code#

La, 15 for Eb or Mib, 17 for F, plus other code desgnations. “aa” may contain 11 (for Bb or Sib in french), 12 for A or The Current code break is like the following: Some versions of it apparently existed beforehand, though 1955 was the Even though the R13 was officially introduced in 1955 This coincided wth the polycylindrical bore Retrieved from '' Buffet Crampon ClarinetsĪround 1950 Buffet adopted a new model identification of

S3 PRESTIGE (Lacquer/Silver, discontinued).

S1 (Lacquer/Silver, Silver/Copper, discontinued).

Super Dynaction/S1 (Lacquer/Silver, discontinued).

Super Dynaction (Lacquer/Silver, discontinued).

Dynaction (Lacquer/Silver, discontinued).

Today, Buffet Crampon produces three series of saxophones: 100 Series, 400 Series and since 2013, the Senzo alto saxophone. They were the first to manufacture saxophones, besides those made by Adolphe Sax himself. Introduced in July 2017 as Buffet's top of the line modelĪs early as 1866, Buffet Crampon was producing its first saxophones, 20 years after the invention of this instrument by the Belgian Adolphe Sax. Introduced in March 2012 as Buffet's top of the line model Introduced in 2003 has unique bore design and reshaped keywork has auxiliary Eb key and low F correction key Smaller bore than R13 model more popular in Europe has additional alternate left-hand Eb/Ab leverĬurrently being produced only for Lohff and Pfeiffer of Denmark replaced on a larger scale by the Tosca all reinforcing rings were of black polycarbonate fiber Made from highest quality unstained grenadilla wood has additional alternate left-hand Eb/Ab lever

Has R13 bore with denser wood register key is 1 mm higher than on a standard R13 has additional alternate left-hand Eb/Ab lever Replaced the S1 closer to the original 1950's R13 bore design Most popular professional model, named after its designer, Robert CarréeĮvolved from the R13 model with distinctive barrel and bell shape developed in 1974 with the assistance of the luthier Robert Carrée, for whom the model is named Įquivalent to the R13 manufactured in the 1970s and early 80s designed to have an inverse taper barrel and a bore similar to earlier R13 clarinets Semi-professional model, also known as the C12 model Made in France / Germany introduced September 2012Įntry level semi-professional model, also known as the C13 model Made in China / France succeeded by E12F model Made in China / Germany more commonly sold in the United States Buffet Crampon Genreī♭ clarinet RC Prestige, nikel-plated B♭ soprano clarinets Student Model This clarinet measured as the slightly larger bore, older style R-13, not the poly-cylindrical model yet to come and dates, according to Boosey/Hawkes, to 1954.

#Buffet clarinet serial numbers 600000 serial number#

A couple of years ago I bought at auction a Buffet, serial number 48526. Just a bit more on the 'R-13' serial numbers. Clarification), 23 for the Bassett, 83 for the Prestige RC. “31” is the R-13, 02 for the E13, 11 for RC, 12 for the RC (possibly 444hrz, need.

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R13 Bb Nickel plated keys $3,619 with pad upgrade $3,819 R13 A. Professional Clarinets: R13 The Buffet R13 has been an industry standard since its inception in 1955 and continues to be the most widely used clarinet worldwide by professionals and students alike. The clarinets from this period of Buffet are often called “Golden Era” models and are very sought after in the used clarinet market. The body joints are all in excellent original condition as well as the bell and 66mm barrel.

Product Description Excellent condition Buffet Crampon Paris R13 series Bb clarinet, serial number 81870.