Instruments Clarinets English Horn Bassoon Oboes Saxophones. All rights reserved. Buffet-Crampon: 1. etc. Clarinet number one was produced in 1928, and the most recent serial number on Clarinetperfection.com is 545021, manufactured in 2005. Evette schaeffer model saxophone with. Sopranino, soprano, baritone, and bass Mk VIâs were made until the introduction of the Super 80 series. The release of the Senzo is arguably one of the finest new saxophones to come out in long time. It is serial number 16228 and was customized by Ted Talley and ⦠Serial#251XXX Pads and cork are in good condition All ⦠The instrument is in overall good used condition. In 1871, Leon Crampon became a partner. All Rights Reserved. Buffet Serial Numbers. This listing is for Buffet Crampon Evette Tenor Saxophone. Evette Schaeffer Serial Numbers; The Vintage Saxophone Gallery. I'm a freshman in college, and as a result, I don't have a huge of money to spend on an instrument. Any thoughts? Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 10 Rue Neuve-Saint-Georges à Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 50 Rue Saint-Georges à Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 26 Rue de Rocroy à Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 39 Rue de Dunkerque à paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 56 Rue Laffitte à Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 6 Rue Lallier à Paris, Wonder Improved - Elkhart IND & Worcester MASS, Wonder Improved & Wonder Perfected - Elkhart IND, Slant Signature Special - Stainless Steel, 1913 Buffet Facts Worth Knowing About Reed Instruments No 4. If you come across an "F" preceding the serial number of an R13, this indicates that the instrument has been built to an A442 - A444 and is intended for use by European ensembles. Assuming this ⦠- at least that's how I understand it ? Comes with the case, music clip holder, neck strap and unmarked mouthpiece which has a hairline crack on the bottom of the mouthpiece. The record is much less complete after 1936. Buffet Serial Number Chart. 2021 © - Adams Musical Instruments. Ask questions early. Evette-Schaeffer Alto Sax Made in France Serial Number 14302; circa 1967 This horn was made by ⦠I don't believe they mark the model number on the sax unfortunately. Hello, I recently purchased a Buffet R13 and I was trying to research the serial numbe, which is 36794. Buffet Crampon, 5 rue Maurice Berteaux 78711 Mantes-la-Ville â France The instrument transport to the repair location and its return are made at the sole risk of the client. 5, RUE MAURICE BERTEAUX - 78711 MANTES-LA-VILLE - FRANCE. The early Buffet horns were in fact very similar to Adolphe Sax's original design. The serial number is 006144. While the âFâ in the serial number may mean it was made for the European market, it plays well in tune (A=440) Itâs important that the serial numbers on the neck match the body. Copyright 1994 - 2021. Serial # 003093 ROC. Their saxophone production really took off in the 1950's, with the Dynactio... [more]. All the research I've done says 1st Buffet started company in 1866 then Crampon came on board to form Buffet Crampon Co. in 1871. Services For parts or repair. When I enter it into the the serial number finder on Buffet's website it says it was made in 1985. It became the prototype for all future Buffet clarinet designs from that point onward. Buffet Crampon has a rich tradition in saxophone production, going back to the very early days of the instrument in the late 19th century. Instruments manufactured after 1936 range in serial number from ~1350-3600. The difference between A=440 and A=442 is noticeable, but not a huge deal for the modern player, and can easily be adjusted for no matter what setting you find yourself in. Early Evette & Schaeffer: 7,000 (1887) 29,424 (1927) Apogee. Saxophone.org. Does anyone have any familiarity or opinions on a Buffet Super Dynaction Saxophone. Serial Numbers breakdown. I recently came across an Evette Buffet Crampon saxophone on Craig's List for $175. A small, but significant, percentage of all Buffet and/or Evette-Schaeffer woodwinds in the 1900-1930 range (or so) were Conn stencils and do not have Buffet serial numbers. Buffet Crampon has a rich tradition in saxophone production, going back to the very early days of the instrument in the late 19th century. The serial number is 670xxx. For a more thorough history of Buffet, see their history page. Buffet Crampon 400 Series Alto Saxophone. Offered is a vintage/antique Evette & Schaeffer alto saxophone made in Paris by Buffet Crampon and stamped by Carl Fischer, New York who was the distributor. Adams Musical Instruments - Experience the Sound of Quality, United Musical Instruments U.S.A., Inc. - Conn. The prior owner has left this mortal coil and it is now up for sale. Buffet Crampon Clarinets. Selling or trading an instrument is certainly possible. Also has a cork grease marked Buffet Crampon inside. This is a student level sax, likely made by the Italian firm of A. Santoni for Evette in the 1960's or early 1970's. The log book shows the serial numbers jumping around quite a bit for the Selmer/Adolphe Sax saxophones. If you come across an "F" preceding the serial number of an R13, this indicates that the instrument has been built to an A442 - A444 and is intended for use by European ensembles. As a result, it may be safely assumed that anything from #61,000 was manufacturered with this design in mind. Feb 27, 2013 If anyone wants to know the years their saxophones were mad please give me your serial numbers and user names and I. Buffet and Crampon antique saxophone Brand: Buffet Crampon, Type. Evette Schaeffer bought out Buffet Crampon in 1885 getting their own patent in 1867 starting with serial # 7xxx where Buffet Crampon left off. This is an Evette and Schaefer intermediate wood clarinet. Description. The early Buffet horns were in fact very similar to Adolphe Sax's original design. Not working. No mouthpiece. Pads and corks are in good condition. Also be aware that the serial numbers below weren't just for C-Melody saxes, each instrument produced was assigned a sequential unique number, so (for example) in Jan-1924, 60993 could have been a Tenor Sax, 60994 a C-Mel, 60995 a Soprano, etc. Model Number: BC8403-1-0 Baritone Saxophones are in E-flat unless otherwise noted. They do have what I assume to be serial numbers like BC49856, for example. My serial #fits in that period. Even though the R13 was officially introduced in 1955 some versions of it apparently existed beforehand, though 1955 was the. Many of the documents which contained accurate information regarding serial numbers have been lost and as a result, there is a gap from 1946 - 1957. In 1871, Leon Crampon became a partner. It does have some normal wear. The saxophone has scratches and some dings (please see pictures). Used Buffet Crampon Evette student alto saxophone has been tested by our shop and is in good overall condition. I need one now because I'm looking to get involved in the ensemble on campus. Included is a hard case, Conn mouthpiece and french reeds. This is a great sax for the beginning student in school, it is durable and provides a good tone. No mouthpiece. The sax is in good used condition. We try to take pictures of any major defects the instrument may have as well as the serial number. Its a professional sax with range from low A to high F# features leather pads. Various minor nicks and scratches. The log book shows the serial numbers jumping around quite a bit for the Selmer/Adolphe Sax saxophones. The tenons are also in great shape as is the bell and original 66mm barrel. Carl Fischer paper inside for registration. Serial number dates to this is a evette. If I read the charts correctly, serial number F72750 puts the year of manufacture at 1962. As a "Stencil" horn (i.e. Buyer pays all S&H. Until the end of 1927, serial numbers were a mixture of letters and numbers; since then, however, Buffet Crampon has numbered its clarinets in the order that they are made. I recently received one and don't know a whole lot about it or what it may be worth. Case seems leather black cover and also says Buffet Paris. Its body joints are both in excellent condition. Some of these will be stamped "Buffet Evette" and some just "Evette" or "Evette Schaeffer." The R13 was designed by Robert Carree, the head acoustician for Buffet (c. 1950). Serial number 252843. It was made in France in the early to mid 1970âs by Buffet Crampon and has a serial number K30XXX. The Evette name has long been saved for Buffet's student level instruments. The clarinet has been professionally played and maintained during its life. As a consequence, costs and risks for loss or damages during transports are not covered by the contractual guarantee. In the 1990's, Keilwerth stenciled a saxophone for Buffet called the "Expression" and that model has a ⦠I've been playing sax for around six years, but I always used my high school's sax when I played. Buffet decided to go in a new direction in the 1970's with the "S" Series (S1, S2, S3), which were aimed more for strictly classical players. Evette Buffet Crampon Alto Saxophone, body and case only. Their saxophone production really took off in the 1950's, with the Dynaction and then Super Dynaction models, which many players consider to be some of the best French-made saxophones ever outside of "that other company in Paris." There is no history of past cracks or crack repair. Most "modern" Buffet horns (after about 1930) usually tune to A=442, since most were being sold for the European market where slightly higher tuning was standard. Clarinetperfection.Com is 545021, manufactured in 2005 7,000 ( 1887 ) 29,424 ( 1927 ).... 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