So, there are cases where Buffet has used the same S/N, but with different models. The second one is the actual instument in question. Interestingly, I punched in the S/N of my first R13, which now is in the hands of my daughter at music school. 1131 is Bufffet's current designation for a standard R13 model. All R13 clarinets are made in France, and always have been. The S/N for the first one you listed would make it an R13, IF (and it's a BIG "if") it were not made in Germany. Usually, these also have a letter in the SN, though. The West German Buffets were Evette models, which are nice, intermediate instruments. but considering that the poster mentioned the 1st clarinet was made in West Germany, irrelevant. > I have an R-13 that was manufactured in 1983. It's serial number is 6 digits and starts with a 2, so the number on the 1986 model is probably right. I know, because I got it new at that time. I have an R-13 that was manufactured in 1983. I have a picture of this one but I cannot attach it for some reason. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide me! IF both of these ARE 13's which would be the better instrument according to era? Wanted to add, in case it helps, the case lining is blue. When searching the number on BC, it comes back with this:īut I know there have been discrepancies with serial #'s. Have a question regarding Buffet serial #'s and trying to find out what model it is - 283051, also made in West Germany. Take the prices for the known entities and subtract from there.New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/ Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In Also, look at what the internet discounters are charging for hi-end and intermediate models. You may get a better idea about value by perusing eBay and checking the pricing on the really hi-end used models of Buffet and Selmer and Leblanc and Yamaha.
I seriously doubt that your clarinet has THAT much value, albeit it may play very nicely. I recall that EVETTE was a designation Buffet used to mark their lower-line instruments (e.g., EVETTE-SCHAFFER, although I may have misspelled it). But it wouldn't surprise me that over the years Buffet (as well as many others) kept changing their business model, number of variations, and locations where they had them built (either under contract or by themselves). I don't know everything there is to know about Buffets, although I've owned several over the years and my gigging clarinet is a Buffet. I assume that because it is stamped FRANCE that it was made in France.
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