Description: CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Overall cosmetic condition is poor for a vintage instrument, but it NEEDS COMPLETE OVERHAUL (not playable as is). There is at least one crack on the upper joint and a possible crack repair on the lower joint. Missing barrel and bell. The pictures provided are of the actual instrument being sold and should be considered as part of the description. Body: a few scratches, a crack through two tone holes on upper joint, possible crack repair on the lower joint (banded)Keys: all keys move freely, excellent condition, no plating lossTenons: excellent condition, lower joint is bandedPads/corks needs to be replaced; keys adjustedBell is missingBarrel is missingSprings included in the little paper pouches (see photos)No mouthpiece is includedWood-shell Case is in fair condition and is usable, as is (latches work, no musty smell) ABOUT THIS INSTRUMENT: For sale: a French-made Buffet professional Bb wood clarinet. Both joints are stamped with the same serial number 499XX, which indicates the year of manufacture to be 1954. This model was the top of the line professional clarinet offered by Buffet Crampon before the introduction of the famous R13 in 1955. The main reason why the vintage pro-level Buffet clarinets are coveted and sought after by the players is the quality of the grenadilla wood these instruments were made of: 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 and naturally dark. These days, the wood is used for the current R-13 is less dense and stained black to hide imperfections. Only the top of the line models, such as Prestige, Tosca and Divine currently offer similar quality of wood. Other than the exquisite quality of wood and craftsmanship, these clarinets are highly coveted by players because of their fantastic intonation and the tone quality. This instrument unfortunately has many problems. The barrel and bell are missing. There is a hairline crack in the upper joint that goes through two tone holes. Cracks like this are almost always reparable, but it is quite a pain. The middle joint located on the lower joint is “banded”. This is done to strengthen the middle connection, but it is often done to repair a crack in the tenon. The keys are in excellent condition, however. This leads me to believe that this instrument would best be used for spare parts. This is a perfect buy for a technician. It can be repaired to playable condition, but you have to ask yourself what it’s worth to you to fix it up. I’m offering at a rock-bottom-but-fair price. 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: 200 USD
Location: Malden, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-10-04T17:53:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 40 USD
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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: Expert
Key: Bb
