Are Evette clarinets good?

I haven’t had an interest in dating these instruments, but perhaps there is someone that can shed some insight to these clarinets. The oldest Evette I have experience with is the one I play regularly, a Paris Evette, s/n D7924. It is a good, solid instrument, with even tone and feel.

How much is a Buffet Crampon clarinet?

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Is Buffet Crampon a good clarinet brand?

Buffet Crampon clarinets are one of the most used clarinets across the world due to its excellent and clear sound quality, versatile pitch range. The primary difference between a “Pro” and a “Student” level clarinet is found in the craftsmanship and quality of materials used in its construction.

What are Buffet clarinets made of?

Clarinet models The student models tend to be made from ABS resin, whereas intermediate and professional models are usually made from grenadilla wood. The professional models are usually made from more select grenadilla wood, and are usually unstained.

Where is the serial number on a Buffet Crampon Clarinet?

Check the serial number, located with a tiny stamp on the back of your clarinet’s barrel or on the case. If your number is higher than 50,000, more than likely it is an R13. You can also search near the “A” and “Ab” keys by the top of your clarinet.

What is the most expensive clarinet in the world?

1. Selmer Paris Model 41 Contrabass Clarinet

• Price: $35,775.
• At an astounding $35,775, the Selmer Paris Model 41 Contrabass Clarinet is the most expensive clarinet in the world.
• Price: $25,000.
• Price: $23,204.
• Price: $9,259.99.
• Price: $9,212.15.
• Price: $9,000 for the Bb and A models.
• Price: $7,882.24.

Which Buffet clarinet is best?

Our pick for the best professional clarinet for musicians who are just beginning to ramp up their career is the Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet. It’s made of high-quality grenadilla wood that helps create even, responsive tones and an overall fuller sound.

How can you tell a fake Buffet clarinet?

Examine the details. A lot of counterfeit products look fake to the trained eye. Check the finish, keywork, and other details to make sure they match the product’s description. For example, some counterfeit Buffet Crampon R13 clarinets have a stamp with an R13 mark…but real R13s don’t have this stamp.

What clarinets do professionals use?

Which Clarinets Do Professional Clarinet Players Play?

• Yamaha YCL CSVR Professional Bb Clarinet.
• P. Mauriat PCL721 Professional Bb Clarinet.
• Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet.
• Selmer Paris Signature Professional Bb Clarinet.
• Backun Q Series Bb Soprano Clarinet.

How long do wood clarinets last?

A low-quality student clarinet tends to lose much of its qualities and value after ten years. A professional instrument like the Buffet pre-R-13, on the other hand, can last as long as 30 years when probably maintained.

Where was the Buffet Crampon clarinet originally made?

By the early 1970s, Buffet was making the Evettes in their own factory in Paris, and around 1979, manufacture was moved to a Buffet-owned factory in Germany. Evette & Schaeffer clarinets were made in Paris. Use of the Evette and Evette & Schaeffer brands ended around 1985, when the company began using the Buffet name on all its clarinets.

How much is an Evette and Schaeffer clarinet?

Those Evette & Schaeffer clarinets that to comprise the ME-13 Master Model Evette & Schaeffer clarinets.” The 1968 is $299. The E13 would finally get a Buffet logo in the 1980s “France” in oval. “Modele Buffet-Crampon” below oval. compartment. Modele Buffet-Crampon.

Where did the Schaeffer Buffet clarinet come from?

Modele Buffet Crampon Made in France” Velvet lined-orange/brown Leather Case B7899 pre 1956 (sold on 8 Aug 1956) eBay 9/06 ? Rounded rectangular case, brown w/ brown lining, w/ spring clasps, holding barrel separate, room for 2nd barrel or reed case, rear compartment.

What kind of instruments are in the Buffet Crampon?

At this year’s World Exposition, Evette & Schaeffer (Buffet-Crampon & Cie) expose 226 instruments, wood and brass. Eye -catcher is a metal contrabassoon.