Lisa is an excellent clarinetist herself, so she knows a good clarinet when she plays one. Beside the top of the register key should be a marking that buffet uses to identify the model of the clarinet. This item instrument clinic clarinet pad kit, with instructions, for buffet clarinets satinior 27 pieces clarinet instrument accessories replacement kits with 10 pieces clarinet neck joint cork and 17 pieces clarinet pads bb clarinet woodwind instrument pads. Buffet doesnt build many full boehm instruments, so yours is worth a fair bit even though it sounds like an old serial number.
Buffet crampon r greenline a clarinet musicians friend. This coincided wth the polycylindrical bore introduction. Buffet r buffet r prestige buffet e11 buffet festival buffet tosca, etc. Should your clarinet crack immediately before or during a concert, it is possible in many cases to put tape over the length of the crack to seal it temporarily so that you can get through. Its body has never been cracked there was a very small crack in the lower joints bell tenon, but was sealed well and was cared for well. Intermediate semipro think buffet e11 r, any wood clarinet with. Saxquest specializes in mechanical overhauls, and total instrument restorations as well as personalized setups and custom key work. Our crack repair process takes on average 36 days depending on the severity of the crack. New buffetcrampon professional divine clarinet in bb. Hi folks, i was given a clarinet some time ago, and i didnt really know what it was.
Please be sure to follow the instructions below to register your clarinet and care for it, in order to maintain the warranty provided. The clarinet this clarinet is a 1963 buffet r a clarinet. The dealer cant really do anything to replace the joint if they cant get the part from buffet. Instrument clinic clarinet pad kit, with instructions, for. This is why my local dealer could not do the work in lieu of woodwind brasswind. Mark the crack with a pencil from beginning to end and then take it to a reputable repairman for repair.
The buffet r greenline clarinets are highly popular among military clarinetists or any player who is subjected to extreme conditions. Its a great choice for advanced students as well as symphony and chamber. Serial numbers buffet crampon adams musical instruments. Clarinet values what is the value of your clarinet this question of course gets asked by most people because they think their beloved clarinet from years past is worth far more than what they bought it for or that they found a clarinet at a garage sale which must be worth a. Hold the top joint with the left hand, taking care not to apply any excessive force to the keys. Best of all, our clarinet setup service is included with the purchase price of the instrument. All the evidence i have seen indicates that these instruments were always made in the main buffet factory. Around 1950 buffet adopted a new model identification of no1 or no1. While the f in the serial number may mean it was made for the european market, it plays well in tune a440.
Buffet crampon professional clarinets for sale ebay. It is our stated goal to provide the best buffet crampon clarinets to our clients in. Imo if you like that clarinet then repairing the crack is. Examine the side of the upper body of the clarinet to find the long, thin key just above the only hole located on the back of the instrument. Buffet crampon divine bb professional clarinet bb soprano. How to tell the model of a buffet clarinet our pastimes. Albert system clarinets by buffetcrampon, paris, at the. You can be the most meticulous player who breaks in their clarinet and oils it regularly and still the clarinet can crack.
Serial 468,157 made 2000 this used buffet r was made in approximately mid 2000. Make sure to stop playing as soon as you notice a crack, and call us to see how we can best schedule a. Buffet is the finest clarinet made, in my opinion and that of many of the top orchestral clarinetists in the world. The dealer is responsible for normal maintenance and setup of bms instruments, as required. Buffet crampon r professional bb clarinet with nickel keys. The tenons on your buffet crampon divine clarinet are lined with synthetic cork. The instrument came to us in decent condition with no cracks, but in need of a complete rebuild. This list does not include the evette model clarinets made by buffet. Professional tradition bb a professional 1185 bb professional legende bb a professional divine bb a professional tosca eb bb a professional festival bb a professional vintage bb a professional rc prestige eb a c d bb professional r prestige bb a professional rc. The buffet r greenline a clarinet follows the same manufacturing process as the 100% grenadlla rs. Sadly, you cant predict whether the clarinet will crack or not.
Im trying to determine the age of an old clarinet ive had since the early 50s. The improved bore favors flexible registercrossing and free blowing during the most demanding pieces. Buffet offers a two year manufacturers warranty which covers instrument. Along with the renting and the sale of clarinettes buffet crampon, le coin des. As a buffet dealer, every clarinet sold by saxquest comes with full manufacturers warranty as well as being backed by our full year mechanical warranty. Buffet r bb clarinet serial number f727xx doctor sax. The tenons on your buffet crampon divine clarinet are lined with.
Professional buffet pre r new pads, made in france has pinned crack on topbuffet crampon r bb pro clarinet w. You can be one of the most abusive players who never maintains their clarinet and it doesnt crack. All of the pads and bumper corks will be changed to a longer wearing material, and the spring tensions adjusted to be lighter yet more crisp and even. The buffet crampon group professional models are manufactured in the finest tradition of instrument making. Plus, packaged in the buffet deluxe wood shell case with plush interior. An f preceeding the serial number indicates a clarinet made at the european pitch standard a442 a444.
Great deals on buffet crampon professional clarinets. The prior owner has left this mortal coil and it is now up for sale. The a clarinet features an additional abeb alternate lever, a ergonomic, curved left hand fc lever, as well as embedded metal bands in the lower and upper joint to stabilize the wood and. The glue seems to both stabilize and repair the crack, as well as being cosmetically perfect. Jean louis buffet was already making musical instruments as early as the 1840s. It is a buffet with a serial f 174xxx i have tried looking it up and i get this from the buffet website. I am looking for the year of manufacture of a buffet bb bass clarinet, germansimple system, to low e. The clarinet didnt work for him, but that doesnt mean it wont work for. Every clarinet we sell is custom set up, including putting cork pads in the upper joint at no extra cost if you desire. This highquality professional clarinet is crafted from premium grenadilla wood and renders an even tone and response. News and events rdg shaper tip comparison chart clarinet mouthpiece comparison chart.
Designed for and with michel arignon, buffet went completely new ways and opened a pandora box of possibilities. Page 2hello, i recently purchased a buffet r and i was trying to research the serial numbe, which is 36794. I cant find this in the lists of buffet serial numbers referred to on the bulletin board. He bought it about a year ago and really didnt play it. Featuring preowned buffet clarinets that we currently have in stock. I buy instruments as i find them and do not have all models in. Keep in mind that the limite comes with a 5 year extended warranty at no extra charge. Our own service warranty covers all types of regular instrument maintenance, including crack repair, for the. If the f is part of the serial number, it is pre1927, or if not, it could be 196466. Congratulations on purchasing your backun clarinet, we are confident it will.
There is one main reason why clarinets crack and that is because the bore. I know you will hate to make the crack worse, but this will encourage the superglue to penetrate deeper into the crack. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Any professional or intermediate model not listed here can also be found if you are interested. Buffet crampon is a french manufacturer of woodwind musical instruments, including oboes, flutes, saxophones, english horns and bassoons. This warranty is in addition to buffets manufacturers warranty. Im old newbie, and hope im not treading in the wrong site. Even though the r was officially introduced in 1955 some versions of it apparently existed beforehand, though 1955 was the. Firstly, apply cork grease buffet crampon thinly to the joint corks to make assembly easier. The buffet crampon elite was probably unique and adventurous clarinet ever build. In that spirit, if you have a pad preference that youd like us to use, were happy to oblige. All of these features make the limite an even more exceptional value than any other professional clarinet.
Standard, backun, buffet, selmer usa, centered tone, 10g, series 9. The clarinet professor at the school i attend says its much earlier than 1985, and when i did further research, i found a few sites that said from 19451957 all the serial numbers of the. Cracks in clarinets are something that most players dread. Buffet made the model until 1981 or 82 with significant design changes over the years when they changed the designation to the e. This is the buffetcrampon divine bb professional clarinet. Used buffet r professional clarinet proshop overhauled. Buffet clarinet identification sax on the web forum. According to joe dambrosio at buffet, the reason you can not have warranty work done at any other authorized dealer is that buffet only provides the part. If you come across an f preceding the serial number of an r, this indicates that the instrument has been built to an a442 a444 and is intended for use by european ensembles. My bflat and a clarinets are both original rs, made in the mid 1950s. The tradition, the spirit of the brands and the musicians who have chosen our products for nearly 200 years are now, more than ever, the centre the buffet crampon group developing range of wind instruments. Warranty policy bms clarinets and accessories are warrantied to the original purchaser against cracking or manufacturing defects for two 2 years from the date of purchase, excluding normal wearandtear, plating of keywork and mouthpiece discoloration.
I currently stock all professional and intermediate buffet clarinets which includes the following. Our own service warranty covers all types of regular instrument maintenance, including crack repair, for the first two years after you purchase the instrument. From student to professional models, we can help you find the band or orchestra instruments that you need. The instrument came to us in decent condition with. This model benefits from having the same hole placement as the tosca model which allows for better intonation in every register.
The buffet website only really returns the serial numbers of r and other professional clarinets. Our shop philosophy is to approach each repair as a partnership with you. The divine is made of grenadilla wood with specific upper joint green line tonehole slots eliminating air leaks on toneholes most prone to crack. It is the sellers obligation that covers the time of the tech and the extraneous parts such as padscorks. Intermediate semipro think buffet e11 r, any wood clarinet with standard. Ive played them since the early 70s and have never needed a crack repair or key reposition. Clarinet repair shop paris wooden clarinet maintenance. Congratulations on purchasing your backun clarinet, we are confident it will provide you with years of playing enjoyment. One of the biggest fears for a clarinetist is of their wood clarinet cracking. If i read the charts correctly, serial number f72750 puts the year of manufacture at 1962. I am now playing on a and bflat buffet rs that i got from lisa, and. Xxx holiday special classic playing buffet professional a clarinet. An ideal buffet clarinet setup will first involve a resurfacing of the toneholes, sealing any open grains and checking for level, then sealing with an oil finish. The threestep polycylindrical bore produces a full, rich sound.
Breakin of wooden clarinets welcome to the clarinet pages. Clarinet repair and clarinet overhaul clarinet repair kit. All buffet clarinets come stamped with the basic, round logo, so. I own a wooden buffet crampon full boehm numero f 87483 but since few day it went to crack around the back hole and dont sound much more. The carbon wire a buffet crampon patent, which replaces the metal rings, makes the clarinet 60 grams lighter and thus contributes to its exceptional balance with greater vibration and freer blowing. Buffetcrampon logo is clear and the serial number is also clear, 1584. Cork grease needs to be applied every time when the assembly is difficult. Buffet crampon r greenline professional bb clarinet with. At le coin des bois, we make the difference between checking or fixing and. Buffet crampon clarinets professional clarinets since 1825, factory established 1850.
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