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

Description: CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Overall cosmetic condition is excellent for a vintage instrument, but it NEEDS COMPLETE OVERHAUL. This clarinet can be restored to 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, logos excellent, no visible cracks or clear evidence of repaired cracksKeys: all keys move freely; little to no plating lossTenons: excellent condition, sharpPads/corks needs to be replaced; keys adjustedBell: excellent, some light scratches, no visible cracksBarrel: excellent, some light scratches, no visible cracksSprings are all present and functionalNo mouthpiece is includedWooden hard-shell case, poor condition, should be replaced (latches functional, though) ABOUT THIS INSTRUMENT: For sale: a vintage French-made Buffet “Evette & Schaeffer” Bb wood clarinet. Both joints are stamped with the same serial number: K363XX. 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. 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 excellent for a vintage clarinet. The wood is dark, lovely, and has very few light scratches. There is little to no plating loss on the keys. The instrument seems to have been well cared for by the previous owner. It needs a complete overhaul to be playable, but it can be restored to 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. Disclaimer: I assess the condition of the instruments I sell to the best of my ability, and I strongly encourage the buyer to take the instrument to the repair technician they trust for evaluation. If the buyer is not satisfied with the purchase based on this assessment, the buyer can return the instrument for a full refund (provided no new damage is inflicted on the instrument while it is in the possession of the buyer). Please understand that I cannot 100% guarantee the cosmetic condition - the instruments are sold "AS IS", for repair RETURNS POLICY AND TERMS OF PURCHASE: I provide standard shipping with insurance for the full purchase price via USPS. 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 14 days (buyer pays 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: 2025-01-06T05:17:05.000Z

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