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Re: Help identifying a clarinet model

Author: John Peacock
Date: 2021-10-07 18:25

It's true that RCs didn't exist in 1969. But Buffet had other non-R13 models: the BC20, the S1, the Conservatoire. Exactly when these began being made is unclear, but I've seen several claims that the BC20 was introduced sometime in the 1960s. There are also claims online that these variants all originated in the search for a darker and more European sound, which terminated in the RC. I'm personally not convinced there was any direct evolutionary pathway from these earlier non-R13 models to the RC, but I suppose it's conceivable that the seller conflated all non-R13 models under the "RC" heading. As is well known, the R13 bears no explicit stamp, whereas these others had the model name stamped just below the Buffet logo. But this area can get pretty worn, so the question would only be settled if the logo is still clearly visible, but not any extra symbols below it.

A few years ago, Buffet had a nice online tool where you could put in your serial number and see exactly what you were dealing with. This was very useful, and it's a great pity they removed it - I've often wondered why they felt the need to do so.

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