Buffet Bass Clarinet Serial Numbers

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Buffet Bass Clarinet Serial Numbers

Buffet Clarinet Serial Number Finder

Until the end of 1927, serial numbers were a mixture of letters and numbers; since then, however, Buffet Crampon has numbered its clarinets in the order that they are made. Clarinet number one was produced in 1928, and the most recent serial number on Clarinetperfection.com is 545021, manufactured in 2005. I have a selmer Bass clarinet - wood - serial number B8945. I would like to know the model number and I also have a buyer, but have been unable to appraise the value of the horn. The clarinet has been put into good playing condition.

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Buffet Clarinet Serial Numbers Chart

The Buffet website only really returns the serial numbers of R-13 and other professional clarinets. The BC prefix is just that a prefix. For more info about Buffet and pics of the different models (some, not all) and much more info go here. Evette & Schaeffer serial numbers (bottom of long page) Master Models are marked clearly on the clarinet below the oval logo. The two left pinkie keys are pin in hole style, exactly the same as Buffet R-13s. This is an Evette & Schaeffer Buffet Crampon Master Model wood clarinet, made in France, serial #K40773. Pads and cork are good, no cracks or repairs in the body.There is a small external chip inside the lower tendon joint, but it seals perfectly. All Buffets should have serial numbers whether made in France or Germany the serial numbers are on both joints, on the bottom of each joint near the tenons. Take a good close look - they should be there. Bass Clarinets Whether you are looking for the best playing student bass clarinet (the Selmer USA 1430LP was redesigned a few years ago and now fits that description), affordable Low C Bass Clarinets (such as our Kessler Custom) or the world’s finest with the Selmer Privilege or the Buffet Tosca, we can help!

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Evette & Schaeffer


TheEvette & Schaeffer instruments from the period starting around 1950to perhaps as late as 1981 were virtually as good as the Buffet R-13.They were made by Buffet & Crampon. I have sometimes noticed littlefit and finish problems with the brand. It has been supposed that thesame Buffet bore tools were used as the R-13. Some have thought thatapprentices or less experienced craftsmen were running the tools andassembling the instruments. The wood seems to be of identical qualityas the top Buffets. The key work and springs (sharp!) are identical.
This is a MUCH better instrument than the plain Evette shown on another page.
Theinstrument I tested here is Serial K25559, approximate date of making1967-1971. Below the logo are small letters that say Modele BuffetCrampon.
(This came in a black case with large ribbing on the edges and rounded corners.)
High register
Barrel 65.09 pushed in all the way.
Pornoy mthpc.

F0

E+4

D+10 to +5

C0

B+12

A+2
Middle of treble clef


G+2 to 0

F0

E0

D0

C0

B0
Throat tones


Bflat-0 to -2

A-2

G-1 to -5

F-6

E-4 to -2
Chalemeau


D0

C0

Bflat0

A0

G-5

F

E

Buffet R-13s are not better than this!
Thereis such tiny flatness in the throat tones that just playing softer andlipping will bring them into perfect tune. But in a band situation, amore advanced student will probably appreciate having a shorter barrel.
Theinstrument tested here is as good as many professional model BuffetR-13s, although I know not all Evette-Schaeffers are this good.
An old serial number chart from Buffet. This is courtesy of ClarinetPerfection.com. Click to see in detail.

ClarinetPerfection says:
“Evette-SchaefferMaster Models range from K5000 to K11000 which corresponds to 1953 toapprox 1961. These can be considered the best as they also correspondto the R-13 introduction.” Evette & Schaeffer serial numbers (bottom of long page)
Master Models are marked clearly on the clarinet below the oval logo.
The two left pinkie keys are pin in hole style, exactly the same as Buffet R-13s.
Models of this vintage had black or brown cases with large edge ribbing and rounded corners like this.

Phil's reconditioning of Evette Schaeffer clarinets:
16Aug2014, #K19572, for Pam D in GA. Wonderful clarinet! I have heard people say that the K serial numbers are good, and this one rivals an R13.
27Jul2015, #?276. This clarinet was donated to me. The barrel is quite short and was cracked. The logo on the LH joint has been 90% sanded away, and the logo on the RH joint is totally gone. Underneath the keys, however, both keyed joints have the same batch number: R42. The thumb rest has the north-south screw configuration, indicating a quite early model which might be 276 without any number prefixing it. If that is so, I am thinking that this is from 1920 or before. Picasa linkGoogle+ link
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