Buffet Crampon Clarinet. Model and Value?
Your Name
clarinet that I bought in Paris, France in 1967-1968. It is in the original
case. It is stamped Buffet Crampon & Co, A Paris, Made in France. The
serial number is 96070. It has rarely been played. I estimate the
condition to be in the good to excellent category.
It has just been checked over by a local music shop: no problems, no cracks,
or was it ever repaired; corks and pads are in great shape; all the keys all
move freely through the full range. No wear on the keys. According to the
shop, "It is in great shape". Includes original Buffet plush-lined hard case
in great condition. Original Buffet barrel, mouthpiece, cap, and ligature
too.
Can someone please help me identify the model and what it might be worth if
I were to sell it? Thanks so much.
Jeff
Jeffrey Schillinger
Mark Charette
Your Name wrote in message <79kota$c...@bgtnsc03.worldnet.att.net>...
>I need to identify the model and market value of a wooden Buffet Crampon Bb
>clarinet that I bought in Paris, France in 1967-1968. It is in the
original
>case. It is stamped Buffet Crampon & Co, A Paris, Made in France. The
>serial number is 96070
Check http://www.sneezy.org/clarinet/Equipment/HowOld for the year of
manufacture. If it was manufactured after 1955 and the upper joint has no
special engraving (other than the Buffet logo) it is an R-13. Other models
will have a plate or a model number with additional information.
The street value varies; however, clarinets in good to excellent shape from
around that time bring on average $800-$1200. A new R-13's street price is
about $1800.00 .
Cheers,
Mark Char...@sneezy.org
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