Klarinet Archive - Posting 000139.txt from 2003/02

From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] vintage Buffet "A" clarinet
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 13:17:42 -0500

Considering the list of serial numbers starts in 1885, that would make it
pre-pre-1920.

Gary
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At 10:13 AM 2/6/03, you wrote:
>Does anyone have information to share with me in regards to
>when the old Buffet clarinets with the wrap-around register
>key were made?
>I recently acquired an old "A" clarinet in superb condition-no cracks,
>in great mechanical shape....just needs new pads. My repair person
>says that it was made before thay started putting serial numbers on
>them....I am thinking it is probably pre-1920...
>Any info you can pass on to me would be greatly appreciated!
>Thanks,
>Sue Raycraft

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