Klarinet Archive - Posting 000479.txt from 1996/12

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Evette & Schaeffer
Date: Wed, 18 Dec 1996 00:51:44 -0500

Edmund,
Actually, your instrument is likely a pro horn. According to Robert
Zang, who was the head tech in charge of Carl Fischer's instrument sales
division (way back when they imported Buffets) the old Buffet Evette &
Schaeffer model was made in two places: France and Germany. The German
ones had serial #'s starting with a B and the French, with a K. The
German ones were very similar in quality (relative to the old R-13's) to
the level of the modern E-11 in relation to the modern R-13's, while the
Fench ones were actually reject R-13's which had some flaw in workmanship
or even just ugly wood. I have run across many of these horns and they
are excellent. Some even equal the old R-13's!
Incidentally, this story was confirmed for me by other repairmen,
so I am pretty sure it is true. As for the retail value, generally in the
Baltimore area one should expect to pay between $350 and $550 for such a
horn, depending on its condition. Unfortunately, the fact that it has a K
serial # doesn't help much.

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Mon, 16 Dec 1996, Edmund W. White wrote:

> I have a Buffet Evette & Schaeffer wooden clarinet (#K9439). I'd like
> to sell it, but I have no idea as to how much it is worth. The horn is
> in good condition, includes both, a DEG Accu-bore, and a Moennig barrel,
> and the original brownish-orange attache case. I've heard that the
> Evette was (or is?) a student line of clarinets. Either way, I don't
> need it because I'm a bass clarinetist and plan to purchase a nicer Bb.
> I'd appreciate any help with pricing.
>
> Edmund White
> ewhite@-----.us
>