I am offering a Evette Buffet Crampon alto saxophone. I need one now because I'm looking to get involved in the ensemble on campus. Serial Number. The difference between A=440 and A=442 is noticeable, but not a huge deal for the modern player, and can easily be adjusted for no matter what setting you find yourself in. E/S went to serial # 29424 in 1927. Clarinet number one was produced in 1928, and the most recent serial number on Clarinetperfection.com is 545021, manufactured in 2005. Horns made for the European market are often unengraved, and lacquered examples may have silver plated keywork. Evette Buffet Crampon Saxophone Serial Number Chart. Hello, I recently purchased a Buffet R13 and I was trying to research the serial numbe, which is 36794. Serial#251XXX Pads and cork are in good condition All … Buffet Harmony Saxophone Jean Louis Buffet was already making musical instruments as early as the 1840's. Included is a hard case, Conn mouthpiece and french reeds. A small, but significant, percentage of all Buffet and/or Evette-Schaeffer woodwinds in the 1900-1930 range (or so) were Conn stencils and do not have Buffet serial numbers. Their saxophone production really took off in the 1950's, with the Dynaction and then Super Dynaction models, which many players consider to be some of the best French-made saxophones ever outside of "that other company in Paris." Ask questions early. This is a great sax for the beginning student in school, it is durable and provides a good tone. They do have what I assume to be serial numbers like BC49856, for example. The log book shows the serial numbers jumping around quite a bit for the Selmer/Adolphe Sax saxophones. Some of these will be stamped "Buffet Evette" and some just "Evette" or "Evette Schaeffer." The record is much less complete after 1936. For the most part, these can be pretty decent instruments, but are still considered student level with pricing to reflect that. Buffet Crampon 400 Series Alto Saxophone. No neck, no mouthpiece. Jean Louis Buffet was already making musical instruments as early as the 1840's. If the serial number of your sax has an "A" after the number, this was made for the American market where A=440. Comes with the case, music clip holder, neck strap and unmarked mouthpiece which has a hairline crack on the bottom of the mouthpiece. The Super Dynaction is a fantastic choice if you are looking for a vintage French saxophone with a dark sound and a focused core. The Vintage Saxophone Gallery - SaxPics.com Presented by USA Horn. Feb 27, 2013 If anyone wants to know the years their saxophones were mad please give me your serial numbers and user names and I. Buffet and Crampon antique saxophone Brand: Buffet Crampon, Type. Carl Fischer paper inside for registration. Model Number: BC8403-1-0 Baritone Saxophones are in E-flat unless otherwise noted. Early Evette & Schaeffer: 7,000 (1887) 29,424 (1927) Apogee. Description. Any thoughts? Buffet Crampon has a rich tradition in saxophone production, going back to the very early days of the instrument in the late 19th century. Their saxophone production really took off in the 1950's, with the Dynactio...   [more]. The early Buffet horns were in fact very similar to Adolphe Sax's original design. Sopranino, soprano, baritone, and bass Mk VI’s were made until the introduction of the Super 80 series. Adams Musical Instruments - Experience the Sound of Quality, United Musical Instruments U.S.A., Inc. - Conn. Does anyone have any familiarity or opinions on a Buffet Super Dynaction Saxophone. This is an vintage professional Buffet clarinet. The prior owner has left this mortal coil and it is now up for sale. This is a lovely playing Buffet Crampon R13 clarinet from the 1970's, serial number 113220. I recently received one and don't know a whole lot about it or what it may be worth. This is a student level sax, likely made by the Italian firm of A. Santoni for Evette in the 1960's or early 1970's. The serial number is 670xxx. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Logo and the Evette & Schaeffer. Evette-Schaeffer Alto Sax Made in France Serial Number 14302; circa 1967 This horn was made by … Serial number 252843. The sax is in good used condition. If you come across an "F" preceding the serial number of an R13, this indicates that the instrument has been built to an A442 - A444 and is intended for use by European ensembles. For parts or repair. Buffet Crampon, 5 rue Maurice Berteaux 78711 Mantes-la-Ville – France The instrument transport to the repair location and its return are made at the sole risk of the client. Copyright 1994 - 2021. Buffet Serial Number Chart. In the 1990's, Keilwerth stenciled a saxophone for Buffet called the "Expression" and that model has a … etc. It is serial number 16228 and was customized by Ted Talley and … Serial Numbers breakdown. It has not been played in a while so it may need maintenance, tune up. 2021 © - Adams Musical Instruments. Pads and corks are in good condition. There is a couple dents on the body. This listing is for Buffet Crampon Evette Tenor Saxophone. Buyer pays all S&H. Serial # 003093 ROC. - at least that's how I understand it ? If the serial number of your sax has an "A" after the number, this was made for the American market where A=440. Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 10 Rue Neuve-Saint-Georges à Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 50 Rue Saint-Georges à Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 26 Rue de Rocroy à Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 39 Rue de Dunkerque à paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 56 Rue Laffitte à Paris, Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 6 Rue Lallier à Paris, Wonder Improved - Elkhart IND & Worcester MASS, Wonder Improved & Wonder Perfected - Elkhart IND, Slant Signature Special - Stainless Steel, 1913 Buffet Facts Worth Knowing About Reed Instruments No 4. All the research I've done says 1st Buffet started company in 1866 then Crampon came on board to form Buffet Crampon Co. in 1871. Also be aware that the serial numbers below weren't just for C-Melody saxes, each instrument produced was assigned a sequential unique number, so (for example) in Jan-1924, 60993 could have been a Tenor Sax, 60994 a C-Mel, 60995 a Soprano, etc. Also has a cork grease marked Buffet Crampon inside. Buffet Crampon has a rich tradition in saxophone production, going back to the very early days of the instrument in the late 19th century. Buffet decided to go in a new direction in the 1970's with the "S" Series (S1, S2, S3), which were aimed more for strictly classical players. Offered is a vintage/antique Evette & Schaeffer alto saxophone made in Paris by Buffet Crampon and stamped by Carl Fischer, New York who was the distributor. Paul Evette and Ernest Schaeffer bought the Buffet-Crampon firm in 1885 and patented their first saxophone on July 25, 1887. All Rights Reserved. Buffet-Crampon: 1. I have seen lots of the new generation of Buffet series 100 and 400 saxes up for sale on eBay. No mouthpiece. This may have been the first intentional use of the so-called "poly-cylindrical" bore design of the Buffet clarinet. This coincided wth the polycylindrical bore introduction. The tenons are also in great shape as is the bell and original 66mm barrel. Until the end of 1927, serial numbers were a mixture of letters and numbers; since then, however, Buffet Crampon has numbered its clarinets in the order that they are made. The Antoine Courtois company wins the gold medal at the Universal exhibition in Paris for “excellent workmanship and impeccable accuracy” in the quality of their instruments. Buffet Crampon has a rich tradition in saxophone production, going back to the very early days of the instrument in the late 19th century. From this record to assemble a basic serial number 17073 baritone, and lacquered examples have! 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