Klarinet Archive - Posting 000119.txt from 2010/01

From: "g" <kahngr@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Older R13 with all articulated keys
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:10:13 -0500

Hello!
As a R13 afficiando, I'm a tad confused. Most references at my disposal suggest Buffet manufacturing records were pretty much lost re Buffet production from 1946-1955 or so. The ending s/n in 1945 was ~28,000; start in 1958 was 58835. Purportedly, ~3,000 were cranked out annually during this time frame. Hence, if this is in fact correct, a Buffet with s/n 42,xxx may have been marketed during 1950 to 1951. This is the source of my confusion, as the R13 was purportedly released in 1955 -- four to five years _after_ your horn was made. Hey -- absolutely NO disrespect here -- a beautiful rose is a beautiful rose, regardless of its botanical moniker or source. You are indeed lucky to have a pre-Arthur, if this be the case. On the other hand, is it really is a 1950-51 R13?
Mostly rhetorical ramblings...
g :-) >

Tom Servinsky wrote:
> List
> I purchased an older R13 ( with all of the articulated keys) with the
> hopes of someday getting this is prime shape for a backup. Due to
> another acquisition, I'm going to sell this R13.
> If anyone on the list is looking for such an instrument, contact me
> privately.
> Priced very reasonable: $750
> No cracks, however is in need of a total overall ( pads/regulation).
> Serial # 42413
> Pictures available upon request.
> Tom Servinsky
> tompiano@-----.net
> 772 260 7110
>
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