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Buffet pre-r13

Author: saxandstrings86
Date: 2007-06-02 23:41

I know this pops up every once in a while, but here goes.

I have a pre-r13 buffet clarinet that I picked up at a garage sale, knowing full well what it was (roughly). It is completely crack/repair free, and has been padded and corked in the last 5 years and it even has the original case in *decent* condition. The price was right, so I bought it ($50).

Serial number is 30540, which I believe puts it as built in the early 1940's. If someone can get me a little bit closer, that'd be great, along with a rought estimate of value. I know these vary a lot, because most people don't want them, they want an r13. I'm perfectly happy with it, as I'm a sax player who rarely needs to play.

Also, are there any online resources besides relying on the good nature of forum posters to find this info? I can't even find a decent serial number chart.

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Re: Buffet pre-r13

Author: GBK
Date: 2007-06-03 00:05

Your clarinet was probably made in 1946.

http://www.uark.edu/ua/nc/ClarinetCollections/BuffetClarinetsSerialNumber.htm

...GBK

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Re: Buffet pre-r13

Author: joeyscl
Date: 2007-06-03 07:49

what a bargain!

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Re: Buffet pre-r13

Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2007-06-03 10:48

A bargain indeed! Those older Buffets can be great players when they're in good condition. I own a 1937 Buffet in Bb and a 1931 Buffet in A. They're my favorite clarinets.

Lelia
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