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 Buffet R13 Serial Number
Author: clariman 
Date:   2010-04-14 09:32

Hi
Could anyone advise me on the age of a recent R13 purchase.
The serial number is 33688
Thank you
Bob

ghigi@btinternet.com

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 Re: Buffet R13 Serial Number
Author: Ken Shaw 2017
Date:   2010-04-14 13:25

It dates from around 1947. See http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Equipment/HowOld/Buffet.html. This is well before the introduction of the polycylindrical-bore R13 in late 1954 and early 1955.

It was Buffet's top model at the time. If it's not too badly worn and has not had the bore tampered with, it could be an excellent instrument.

Ken Shaw

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 Re: Buffet R13 Serial Number
Author: clariman 
Date:   2010-04-14 22:12

Thank you Ken

I have just paid £200 for it plus shipping and customs.
It looks fantastic, no cracks, key work very nice and nickel, I'm just about to get it re padded and cleaned.

I also own a 15 year old R13 which I purchased after leaving the army, I love the instrument, it will be interesting if it sounds that much different.
Regards
Bob

ghigi@btinternet.com

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 Re: Buffet R13 Serial Number
Author: GLHopkins 
Date:   2010-04-14 22:21

Mine is 33146, and it's a great clarinet.

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