Klarinet Archive - Posting 000217.txt from 1998/04

From: Kenneth Wolman <kwolman@-----.com>
Subj: And apropos of old instruments....
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 09:39:51 -0400

Saw one in a repair shop on West 55th Street in NY, used. I've heard of
Buffet, obviously, but this had the name "Auguste Buffet" stamped in the
usual places.
Real silverplated keys, I suspect: it was a tarnish-remover's dream. But
it played beautifully, and the guy wanted $600 for it, mouthpiece and case
included. The repairman was of the opinion that it was probably some model
that Buffet made for about a year(?).

Anyone ever heard of this particular brand-within-a-brand? If so, that is
the story behind it?

Ken

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