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Author: aymenic
Date: 2012-03-13 03:54
I am a non-clarinet playing person in desperate need of identifying a wooden Buffet clarinet.
Check the serial number, right? That would be great if there were one. I've checked all the usual locations - thumb rest, bell, near the joins - to no avail.
It does have some unusual markings on it though, none of which come up when I do a web search.
On the bell, under the logo it says "MODELE ARTISTE" - I think. The "TI" are difficult to decipher.
The other side of the bell there is a five sided star with "Dallas Star Tested" stamped in the centre.
The case is square plastic, and looks around the 40s/50s era - like the kind the old home movie cameras came in. Unsure if this is original though.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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Author: dperreno
Date: 2012-03-13 15:11
Does it have the Buffet logo on all of the pieces? Is it made of wood? The case doesn't mean anything, people replace and swap them all the time.
Doug
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2012-03-13 15:35
The absence of a serial number and the odd markings say to me that it's not a Buffet. Can you put up photos?
Ken Shaw
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Author: aymenic
Date: 2012-03-13 22:07
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It is definitely a Buffet.
Doug, yes all the pieces are stamped Buffet and it is wood.
There is an additional piece in the box which appears to be the same type of wood, however I'm 99% sure it's from a different clarinet. The trim is silver plated rather than nickel plated (I'm a jeweller) and it's stamped B&H (Boosey & Hawkes?) - forgive my photography, couldn't get it clear enough. I don't know if the additional of this piece is a hinderance or help, but it may be a clue?
My boyfriend said it was purchased from an old lady in Sydney, which doesn't help either!
Please see photos. Every piece has the same Buffet stamp.
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Author: aymenic
Date: 2012-03-13 23:06
Woohoo! Pictures up! Very difficult to get detail due to the stamping.
Any ideas from here?
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Author: stevesklar
Date: 2012-03-14 13:54
If it is indeed a Buffet clarinet then maybe some local music store "stamped" it with their own identifiers.
It's odd that the bell has the Buffet emblem on one side, and a the Star emblem on the other side.
Can you provide more pictures of details of the entire instrument and emblems / identification ?
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Stephen Sklar
My YouTube Channel of Clarinet Information
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-03-14 14:21
Well it appears to be a Buffet bell at least. Judging from the amount of filth on it I would guess that this came from a rather old clarinet. Are there Buffet logos on any of the other parts of the instrument?
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Author: aymenic
Date: 2012-03-15 22:38
Attachment: barrel small.jpg (46k)
Attachment: lower joint stamp small.jpg (20k)
Attachment: upper joint stamp small.jpg (39k)
Attachment: lower joint small.jpg (17k)
Attachment: upper joint small.jpg (36k)
As I mentioned, I can assure you it is a Buffet.
All pieces are stamped. I've had great difficulty getting clear photos of the stamps, especially as I've had to use my phone to take them. I've photoshopped them to the best of my ability.
I've scoured the internet for an entire day, so I have a fair bit of information about Buffet's now, but am still unable to locate a serial number.
I was simply hoping someone out there may have come across something like this themselves. I understand that Buffets are ALWAYS stamped, but I can assure you that this one is not (and yes, several people - some music professionals - have looked at it).
Any constructive suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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