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Buffet Markings?

Author: corks&pads
Date: 2006-04-05 18:09

Recently saw a Buffet with an "O" beneath the crest, then another with "NB" below it. Anyone familiar with these markings?

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Re: Buffet Markings?

Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2006-04-05 18:39

A small, lightly stamped O below the trademark on each joint (including the bell) is Kalmen Opperman's mark. He puts it on R-13s that he has customized, which includes tuning and voicing so that the scale is absolutely even. Kal's work is as good as it gets.

There are instruments with a false mark, which is usually larger and more deeply incised.

Ken Shaw

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Re: Buffet Markings?

Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2006-04-06 20:59

SO... the "NB" stands for...???

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