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Clarinet Identification

Author: doc89
Date: 2013-02-23 22:15

Hello, I have a mint, never used Buffet Clarinet that I need help in verifying the key and model. Years ago I was able to find some information on the Buffet web site. However I could not get complete information even though I wrote to Buffet.
Serial No. 272489
BC 1631
manufactured: 6/13/85
I was told at a music store that they thought it is in the key of "C" and that it was designed for the Italian Opera.
Can anyone provide me with further information. I have tried to attach pictures, but they did not appear. If you can help I can email you pictures.

Post Edited (2013-02-24 04:09)

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Re: Clarinet Identification

Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2013-02-24 14:45

The "31" in the model number designates an R13. From what I've been able to tell, the "16" designates key of C. If you use the search function on this Board to search for "BC 1631" without the quotes, you will find a previous thread that discusses a clarinet that appears to be very similar to yours.

Best regards,
jnk

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Re: Clarinet Identification

Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2013-02-26 17:54

I gleaned this several years ago and don't remember the source:
Re BC1112
...BC = Buffet Crampon
.....11 = Bb
.......12 = RC

Below is a collation of information from the BB regarding common info on Buffet site

Model designation n�1 indicates polycylindrical bore
Am�rique appears to be the designation for an R13 made for American market

It looks like that if there are no other codes, it is assumed to be a R13

Decoding the letter and number sequence

For a sequence such as BCxxyy(c)-d-e ...............

BC = Buffet Crampon

xx
This specifies the key, with
11 = Bb (old code, SiB=Bb)
12 = A (old code, La=A)
15 = Eb (old code, MiB=Eb)
17 = F

yy
This specifies the model, with
02 = E13
12 = RC
31 = R13
83 = Prestige RC Bass to Eb
93 = Prestige RC Bass to low C
23 = Basset

c
Optional code, meaning
G = greenline
L = Left hand Eb lever

d
Specifies key plating, where
02 = silver
05 = nickle

e
Specifies pitch
0 = 440
2 = 442
4 = 444

So

BC1131(L)-02-0 equals a Bb (11) R13 (31) with a LH Eb lever (L) with silver plated keys (02) tuned to 440 (0)

Post Edited (2013-02-26 17:56)

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Re: Clarinet Identification

Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2013-02-27 13:33

Who originally posted most of the table, John?

Best regards,
jnk

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