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Author: Debra
Date: 2001-06-03 14:00
I am interested in a Buffet Crampon clarinet being auctioned, for my daughter. I am needing a little technical advice in a very short amount of time in order to make a decision and bid on this instrument (approx. 1 hour from now!). I may not receive a reply to this message in time, but it's worth a shot!
This clarinet is advertised as a model BC2540-5-0. This is a Buffet B12 clarinet, which I've been told is a good little starter clarinet. I feel pretty comfortable about it's representation, but in the description it states that it has a 14.65 mm bore diameter and a 65 mm barrel. I don't know if this indicates that this clarinet has had some modifications/additions, or are these standard/stock measurements?
I have checked the serial #609477 which indicates that the instrument was manufactured in '98 on the Buffet web-site. What I can't find is any correlation with the model #BC2540-5-0 given anywhere?
Anyway, ANY help/advice/suggestions at all about this instrument would be GREATLY appreciated. I will be anxiously waiting to hear back from anyone!
Sincerely,
Ms Davis
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Author: Bill
Date: 2001-06-03 14:28
The bore diameter and barrel length are standard.
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Author: Bill
Date: 2001-06-03 15:43
Congratulations. It looks like you won the bidding. If the mouthpiece is stock Buffet, you should get either a Fobes Debut or Hite Premier. Let us know how it works out.
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Author: Matt S
Date: 2001-06-03 16:14
Hey u stole my buffet! lOl I was tryin to get that one. Good luck with it!
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Author: mw
Date: 2001-06-03 18:55
Remember, too, that brand new B12's w/case & 1 yr warranty & care kit ... have been sold recently for $319.95 by an authorized B & H catalogue dealer. One particular catalogue seller has been allowing free shipping & handling as well. SO, when you pay $215.00 for a used clarinet you are not saving as much as one might think. OF COURSE, if the $215.00 was really new/never used (I was watching, too) & everything else checks out perfectly .... I would agree its a nice purchase.
Best,
mw
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Author: David Kinder
Date: 2001-06-04 02:16
I think that 65mm barrel can be stock, but usually a 66 mm is included. Am I wrong?
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