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Old Buffet

Author: John
Date: 1999-09-19 22:49

I was given an old Buffet this week. I play a decent R-13 from the late 60's. I have a Bb/A set of Albert Buffets from the about 1918. I expected this one to go in storage like the Alberts, but it plays very nicely! The serial numbers are 99.5 % gone. The left hand joint has a major crack, which has been filled and pinned. A silver band has been installed at the top of the joint in connection with that repair.

The design of some of the keys (referring to Dee's post of March 5) points to an older instrument. The register key curves towards the front. However, the thumb key does not have a depression carved out of the wood. It has the ring on the left ring finger key and the large open hole "pancake" key for the middle finger. It also has the little key that moves with the middle finger key.

I'm guessing that, without a clear serial number, this clarinet is an example of the transition from Albert to Boehm? Whatever is the case, it sure has a sweet sound, not stuffy at all.

Any thoughts on a date for this Buffet?

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