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SEMI-PRO BUFFET ‘EVETTE & SCHAEFFER’ (E13) K SERIES Bb WOOD CLARINET

Description: CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Overall cosmetic condition is fair for a vintage instrument, but it NEEDS COMPLETE OVERHAUL. The barrel is missing and the bell is cracked, but the body is free of cracks and in very good condition. This clarinet can be restored to perfect playable condition. The pictures provided are of the actual instrument being sold and should be considered as part of the description. Body: some light scratches, wood is dark and lovely, visible wood grain, logos excellent, no cracks or history of cracksKeys: all keys move freely; little to no plating lossTenons: excellent condition, sharpPads/corks needs to be replaced; keys adjustedBell: cracked twice, can be repaired or replacedBarrel: missing (not included)Springs are all present and functional, tight springsNo mouthpiece is includedBuffet-style hard-shell case, vintage, fair condition, latches functional ABOUT THIS INSTRUMENT: For sale: a vintage French-made Buffet “Evette & Schaeffer” Bb wood clarinet. Both joints are stamped with the same serial number: K201XX. This particular model was the top of the line semi-professional clarinets offered by Buffet Crampon, which was changed to E-13 in 1981-1982. They are often compared almost equally with the R-13s for their responsiveness, clarity and sound. All clarinets of this model were produced in France; the K-series instruments were always made in the main Buffet factory, by the same staff and with the same tools as their professional clarinets. I provide all this information to emphasize that these are not your average off-the-shelf intermediate Buffets that you can buy in your local music store; they are very special and far superior in craftsmanship, response and quality of sound. In fact, what you are getting is a quality of the R-13s without the price tag of the professional instrument. When comparing these horns with their modern counterparts offered by Buffet (E12F, E13), it is important to remember that the main reason why the vintage wood Buffet clarinets are coveted and sought after is the quality of the grenadilla wood these instruments were made of, which is virtually impossible to find today. The wood was allowed to air dry for 20 years or more to ensure that the clarinet won’t crack and was of the finest grade - very hard, dense, rich in natural oils and naturally dark. These days, due to the high volume production demands, the wood that is used for the current semi-pro models (and regular R13's) is less dense, kiln-dried, stained black to hide imperfections and covered in lacquer to simulate the shine that the properly treated high quality grenadilla naturally has. The cosmetic condition for this instrument is fair for a vintage clarinet. The wood is dark, lovely, and has a few light scratches. There is little to no plating loss on the keys. The bell is cracked in two places but can be repaired or replaced. The barrel is missing. It needs a complete overhaul to be playable, but it can be restored to perfect playing condition by a skilled technician. This is an excellent buy for a player looking for an intermediate or semi-professional wood clarinet with great craftsmanship. For my low price plus the cost of an overhaul, you can get a far superior, high quality intermediate instrument for half the price of a new intermediate clarinet. RETURNS POLICY AND TERMS OF PURCHASE: Shipping will be a flat fee of $40 for standard shipping, handling, and insurance via USPS or UPS. The insured package will be shipped to buyer’s address with signature confirmation. NO P.O. BOXES. Please email me with any questions you may have before your purchase. Please take note that the full payment is required within 24 hours of your purchase, otherwise the transaction will be cancelled and the item re-listed. I usually ship within one business day of receiving a cleared payment. I accept returns within 7 days (Buyer pays for the return shipping), so buy with confidence. Again, this is an “AS IS” item, and is not playable without a complete overhaul.

Price: 250 USD

Location: Malden, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-09-06T18:30:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 40 USD

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Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Brand: Buffet Crampon

Type: Soprano

Body Material: Wood

Instrument: Clarinet

Set Includes: Case

Country/Region of Manufacture: France

Experience Level: Advanced

Key: Bb

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