Klarinet Archive - Posting 000146.txt from 2001/04

From: Will Cicola <clarinetguy@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Buffett questions (west Germany)
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 21:20:54 -0400

E11 is an intermediate model made of grenadilla wood. It is stamped "made in
West Germany" because that's where Buffet's intermediate and student models
are made (a guess based on seeing the same marking on all
student/intermediate Buffets I've ever seen--anyone who can confirm/deny
this would be great). The "A Paris" and "Cie" after Crampon are on all
Buffets--including my R-13. I would guess they mean something to French
speakers. (Again, if anyone could confirm or deny this, it would be best.)
But this is just part of the logo--in other words, nothing to be
concerned/excited about. The E-11 lists new for about $1200, but you can
easily get it for about half that from one of the big suppliers (woodwind
and brasswind and muncy are the only two that come to mind immediately).
Used, I would presume, it goes for even less. Sorry if you were hoping that
you'd come across a rare find :) The good news is that the E-11 is an
excellent intermediate model, almost as good as or better than some
professional models (especially if you get a good one). I guess what it
boils down to is this: if you're looking to sell to collectors, this isn't
the horn for you, but if you're a player, this is good news (based on the
model; of course, like any clarinet, it could have its own particular faults
and quirks)! Hope I was of some help!

>I am in need of some info on a Buffett Clarinet E11
>
>Instead of it being stamped "made in France" it is stamped "made in West
>Germany"
>
>in the Buffett emblem it has :
>
>Buffett
>Crompton & Ci
>A Paris
>
>Notice that it has "AParis" not "Paris"
>
>Notice the "CI" after Crompton
>
>It is not stamped Evette
>
>Can anyonw tell me When these were made and an apromimate value? I cannot
>find any information on one with these markings
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Bobby Mac

--
Will Cicola
I don't need a life. I've got orchestra!

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