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Hi Jack it is clearly stamped E11 and has the serial number beginning with a Bī 205197 and stamped "Made in France" just above the serial number. I just ran across this blog post on the history of the E11 by a knowledgeable music store owner. Thus your clarinet cannot be an E11 manufactured in 1980 because such an instrument did not exist.įrom what I can find in the archives for this bulletin board, Buffet brought production of the E11 to France in 2009.īut I would be interested in knowing whether your clarinet is clearly marked "E11." The E11 designation was not adopted until around 1985, if memory serves, and all of these instruments were being made in West Germany. In 1980, Buffet's student models were designated (and stamped) as "Evettes" (not E11s) and were being made in West Germany. On the other hand, if the instrument is not stamped E11, I think you have a completely different animal. This list is not relevant for dating an E11.
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Is your clarinet clearly stamped "E11" (without the quotes) on the front of the upper joint? If it is, then Guillaume is incorrect in his date analysis because he has referred to a table of serial numbers for Buffet's professional models. Of course, different shops vary in their approach. This means the customer gets more value for their money. In my shop a good overhaul is more efficient and will usually yield better results than a "play condition" (that is, when the clarinet is needing considerable work). I am a professional repair tech (my only source of income). If the wood has no cracks, and the key plating is decent, no frozen screws, broken springs, etc., it might make sense to have it overhauled. So the answer depends a lot on the wood and key condition. I overhauled a 30+ year old E11 a few weeks ago - it turned out great. Your daughter could then play the clarinet and if it turns out to be a good instrument for her, you would then get the clarinet fully overhauled when it next requires service.
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but I know shops sometimes will say that cause they make a lot of money on clarinet overhauls.Īn alternative would be to request a "play condition" service, where pads, corks, and cork bumpers are replaced only as needed-less expensive than a full overhaul. I have taken it to a shop who told me it needed a complete overhaul. The body is in good shape, keys are nickel and need a polishing. Also What does the "B" in front of the serial number mean? Thank you for the response- I was wondering if there any advantage to the E11 being manufactured in France pre-1981, versus the ones that were manufactured in Germany between 1982-2009? I guess that is my question. If none of these apply, bring it in to reputable technician for a consultation-you'll probably come out ahead repairing your E11 versus getting a new clarinet.
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If your E11 needs crack repair on a keyed joint plus a complete overhaul, you MAY be better off with another clarinet. If the keys on your E11 are corroding and/or have metal plating flaking off of them, it's not worth salvaging. He will tell you if it's worth it or not. It's pretty old for a Buffet E11, but its shape depends on so many factors that the best thing to do is to show it to a "repairman" (sorry, I can't find the english word for "luthier"). Any idea how old this clarinet could be? Wondering if its worth reconditioning, or just going ahead and getting a new one for my daughter.Īccording to this website ( ), it should have been made in 1980. I have a Buffet E11 with serial number B 205197 stamped "Made in France" just above the serial number. Schreiber, Besson, J.New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/ Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Manufacturing of Buffet Crampon student clarinets and oboes, and Julius Keilwerth, W.Manufacturing of Buffet Crampon professional clarinets, oboes, bassoons, and saxophones:.Montreal, QC H3A 1T1 – BUFFET CRAMPON NETHERLANDS Phone: +1 904 821 west 36th street, 4th floor Showroom Buffet Crampon China - Xusheng Musical Instrumentsġ00 Zi Zhu Yuan Lu, Haidian Qu, Beijing Shi Showroom Buffet Crampon China – Boerde Music CenterĢ7 Nan San Huan Dong Lu FangZhuang, Fengtai Qu, Beijing Shi Phone: +33 (0)1 45 48 56 DOUBLE REEDS BUFFET CRAMPON AND RIGOUTAT : Phone: +1 (978) Offices & Showrooms BUFFET CRAMPON FRANCE