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Author: Valerie
Date: 1999-06-22 14:11
I just received a clarinet that I want to recondition. I am curious about it's origin and worth along with it's level consideration (ie. intermediate vs. professional).
It is only marked with the Buffet logo. It is manufactured by Evette & Schaeffer and is also marked Modele Buffet Crampon. The serial number starts with the letter K.
Any ideas about the age, value, and playing level would be appreciated.
No noticeable cracks, but the pads are nasty. The keys appear to be tarnished. Definately wood and seems quite well used.
Thanks again.
Valerie
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Author: Dee
Date: 1999-06-22 15:32
The Buffet Evette model was an intermediate instrument. The closest equivalent today would be the Buffet E-11.
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Author: Nicole Y.
Date: 1999-06-22 20:57
That would be equivalent to an E-13, 'cause the plain Evettes are equivalent to the E-11's.
the rising freshman,
Nicole Y.
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Author: Fred McKenzie
Date: 1999-06-27 01:07
Valerie wrote:
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I just received a clarinet that I want to recondition. I am curious about it's origin and worth along with it's level consideration (ie. intermediate vs. professional).
Valerie-
I did an E-Bay search for "Evette clarinet", completed items. I found actual selling prices ranging from $36 to $335. Most were in the $125 to $200 range.
I would guess that a good used intermediate clarinet like yours, would sell for around $250 in a music store. This isn't so bad, since it would be guaranteed, and you might have to spend $100 to fix up one of the E-Bay instruments.
Yours is well worth fixing up, either as a primary instrument or as a spare for marching/outdoor use.
Fred
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