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"Cut table" old Buffet mpc

Author: Bill
Date: 2012-04-11 21:42

I am crazy about the old Buffet mouthpieces on which the Buffet stamp appears at the bottom (not the middle). This is the style of the wood and earlier rubber ones. I have an odd one that features an obviously factory-imposed "gash" or cut (a sort of "V" canyon) across the table near the bottom. I'd post photos but getting a decent of a mouthpiece is such a PITA. The other features are 3 ligature lines down and FRANCE on the LH shoulder in the larger, wider type. Also an "A" on the RH shoulder.

Sadly this guy has something a bit larger than a flea bite to the tip. Rubber is very black and shiny.

Bill.

Bill Fogle
Ellsworth, Maine
(formerly Washington, DC)

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Author: Vytas
Date: 2012-04-24 16:51

Bill,

I'm pretty sure the old wood Buffet mouthpieces were made by A. Lelandais. About 90% of Buffet mouthpieces (until late 70's) were made by Lelandais and not Chedeville. I also like these old "bottom logo" hard-rubber mouthpieces because of the excellent material. They require some work but IMO well worth it.

Vytas Krass
Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker
Professional clarinet technician
Former professional clarinet player

Post Edited (2012-04-24 20:09)

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