Description: CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Overall cosmetic condition is remarkable, excellent for a vintage instrument, but it NEEDS COMPLETE OVERHAUL (not playable as is). This clarinet can be restored to like-new, playable condition. The pictures provided are of the actual instrument being sold and should be considered as part of the description. Body: a few light scratches, wood is dark and lovely, logos in good condition, no cracks or history of cracksKeys: all keys move freely, excellent condition, very little plating loss, perhaps 95% original plating remainsTenons: excellent condition, sharp, no nicks or chipsPads/corks needs to be replaced; keys adjustedBell: excellent, a minor scratch near the logoBarrel: excellentSprings seem to all be presentNo 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 356XX, which indicates the year of manufacture to be 1949. 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. These so-called ‘pre-R13’ clarinets offer unique advantage to the buyer: a chance of purchasing a fantastic professional instrument for the price of the new intermediate clarinet, they are truly a hidden gem. Once restored, this could be a very beautiful instrument - the wood is very dark and rich. This is something you will never see in the stained grenadilla these days. There are only a few minor scratches on the body; you have to look hard to find them. The plating on the keys is almost completely intact. This instrument, simply repadded, will make a beautiful instrument that sounds great. Please refer to the pictures for the additional details about cosmetic condition. 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: 600 USD
Location: Malden, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-04T19:29:21.000Z
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
