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Buffet R13?

Author: Simon
Date: 2013-10-09 02:15

Greetngs all,

I have a Buffet Bb wood clarinet with serial number 134823. I have done some research and I think dates back to 1973.

How can I tell if this is an R13 or if in fact is a different model and if possible the approximate value. Plays very well, no cracks, good keywork and probably needs some pad and cork work.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Buffet R13?

Author: Tony F
Date: 2013-10-09 10:11

If it has cutouts in the wood under the right hand pinky keys it's an R13. If it hasn't it isn't. Value can depend on too many things to hazard a guess here.

Tony F.

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Re: Buffet R13?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-10-09 12:03

If it doesn't have any indication of what model it is on the top joint, then it's most likely an R13 - other models will have the model name on the top joint above the throat A key (S1, RC, etc.).

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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