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Author: ebarsott
Date: 2014-12-31 18:43
Hello!
I am having a very hard time finding any information out about my Buffet Clarinet. All i know it what it does not have a Model number stamped on it at all and it has a 6 digit serial number, not 5 and has no letters. I am wanting to find out what model it is and around what year it is. Does anyone know where i can get some more information?
Thanks!
Elisa
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-12-31 18:47
If you post the first three digits (don't post the whole number.....there are some nefarious types out there!) someone will be able to give you the approximate year of production.
Maybe post an image or two?
....................Paul Aviles
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Author: pewd
Date: 2014-12-31 19:15
Looks like an E11.
A closeup of the bridge key would help.
Is it stamped 'made in germany' anywhere?
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
Post Edited (2014-12-31 19:17)
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Author: ebarsott
Date: 2014-12-31 19:24
no it does not have any other stamps on it besides the buffet logo and the serial number. I don't have it with me at the moment so i wont be able to take a closer picture. i purchased it about 11 years ago and since then i do not remember much about it. it looks older than some i've seen online but i cant figure anything out about it. i have even called the store that i purchased it from and they don't have any information on file.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2014-12-31 19:32
It's not an R13, which has the right ring finger key that is "swoosh" shaped.
Ken Shaw
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Author: pewd
Date: 2014-12-31 19:37
E11.
Age - difficult, there are no good complete serial number lists, especially for E11s.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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Author: ebarsott
Date: 2014-12-31 19:54
would the E11's say "made in Germany" or "made in France" mine doesn't say anything that's why i was wondering. i don't use it anymore and i would like to sell it but i am trying to figure a price.
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2014-12-31 20:54
It could say either as the E11 was made in both France and Germany. The early E11's had E11 engraved above the A key, but later E11's had a decal which wears off after a while.
Tony F.
Post Edited (2015-01-01 03:21)
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Author: Steven Ocone
Date: 2015-01-01 03:35
The right hand B/F# keys would indicate German made, as does the case.
Steve Ocone
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-01-01 10:15
his is a German E11.
if I were you, I'd ditch the plastic spring thing that holds the E/B lever held down as they can do more harm than good. They're one of Buffet's worst ideas and should be binned on sight.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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