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Re: buffet b12 clarinet

Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2015-06-30 03:25

Be aware that the serial numbers for B12 (Schreiber made) clarinets have NOTHING to do with the Buffet serial list which only relates to the professional models made by Buffet in France. Even the E13 (and earlier Evette) type intermediate models made in France have a totally different serial list being either Knnnnn or Knnnnnn.
The number you quote is same as the "real" Buffet made about 1983 but not the B12
The earliest B12 number that I can positively date from instruments passed through my workshop is 36xxxx from 1989 but not enough data to project that back yearwise to 24xxxx.

The student level B12 is a perfectly sound instrument but I would think the value of a 30+ year old one, even when overhauled would be quite low.
I would never personally overhaul one for sale from a financial view. Only really make sense for an already family owned model being passed down the generation.

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