Evette schaeffer serial numbers saxophone mouthpieces. The early buffet horns were in fact very similar to adolphe saxs original design. I have based my research on actual selling prices by recognized dealers. Yamaha yts275 buffet crampon bc8102 serie 100 buffet crampon bc8402 serie 400 i know yamaha is reliable and. Their saxophone production really took off in the 1950. I plan on using it for playing in churches and my son to play in jazz band. Buffet crampon creates its first saxophones, 20 years after the invention of this. In 1866 adolphe saxs patent expired and a bunch of instrument makers, including buffet, jumped on the sax bandwagon and tried to improve upon the saxophone design. Inspired by a pre1950s design while taking into account the needs of modern musical repertoire and performance practice, this brand new cylindrical bore compliments the r and rc bore families, adding a new acoustic dimension to the buffet crampon catalog. Buffet crampon s wealth of experience has led to innumerable improvements. Around sn 26xxx 1977, buffet introduced their 150th anniversary horns id assume this is the 150th anniversary of the buffet company, not of the buffet saxophone. Buffet, however, instead of reinventing the wheel, is extremely faithful to saxs original design primarily because buffet was a sax licensee.
They were the first to manufacture saxophones, besides those made by adolphe sax himself. Buffet crampon began making saxophones in 1866, only 20 years after its. Conn designs were noticeable in terms of tonal concept and key layout. Maybe thatd free up the right hand to turn the pages of sheet music. New buffet 400 series matte finish tenor saxophone.
Such clarinets are less affected by humidity and temperature changes than wooden instruments but are heavier. Jean louis buffet was already making musical instruments as early as the 1840s. Buy buffet crampon 400 series alto saxophone brass matte finish. Summary recently viewed bidsoffers watchlist purchase history. Buffet crampon has a rich tradition in saxophone production, going back to the very early days of the instrument in the late 19th century. What is a 1965 buffet crampon tenor sax super dynaction wort. Buffet crampon is a french manufacturer of woodwind musical instruments, including oboes. Jonathan gunn, burt hara, victoria luperi, mark nuccio and gregory raden. Buffet crampon tradition professional bb clarinet with. Boasting a long history of musical instrument makers and manufacturers, markneukirchen is now home to the factory and skilled workers who carry on the. Vintage buffetcrampon super dynaction alto saxophone paris france sn. Early in the development of the saxophone the upper keyed range was extended to e, then f above the staff.
Youve probably heard of buffet crampon before, but until you play one of their clarinets yourself its hard to fully appreciate what they are capable of and the magical tones they can produce. It has a medium bright, round tone with that vintage element in it a kind of character or complexity to the core that makes it sound better. The official north american facebook page of buffet crampon senzo professional, 400 series professional, 100 series and 200 series. As a youth, adolphe sax studied the flute and clarinet at brussels conservatory of music. When a clarinet student graduates from his or her beginner instrumentusually made of plasticto an intermediate clarinetusually made of wood, the buffet crampon e11 is commonly suggested as an instrument worthy of serious consideration. According to many, this is the best model ever produced by buffet. 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. Buffetcrampon began making saxophones in 1866, only 20 years after its.
The american team, composed of buffet crampon artists. For a more thorough history of buffet, see their history page. Mendini black nickel body w silver keys alto saxophone sax tuner book masbnn. For over 190 years, buffet crampon has been dedicated to making the finest clarinets in the world setting the uncompromising standard for sound, touch and beauty. Buffet super dynaction tenor saxophone, almost new condition.
Throughout its history, buffet crampon has also provided musicians at every level with the most complete range of clarinets. Reviews when is a buffet not a buffet cafe saxophone. Buffet crampon serial numbers adams musical instruments. Oct 07, 2016 audrey denny play tests the new buffet tradition bb clarinet. Around 1950 buffet adopted a new model identification of no1 or no1. Buffet crampon and keilwerth are exhibiting at the 2020 north american saxophone alliance nasa biennial conference this weekend. Vitamin b 12, a watersoluble vitamin with a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and. If you are a serious musician looking for a clarinet that will truly capture the emotion of your play, nothing will do but a. At 16, she joined the schools big band and learned to play the tenor saxophone. If you come across an f preceding the serial number of an r, this indicates that the instrument has been built to an a442 a444 and is intended for use by european ensembles.
Buffet crampon professional eb alto saxophone 400 series. Even though the r was officially introduced in 1955 some versions of it apparently existed beforehand, though 1955 was the. Instruments clarinets english horn bassoon oboes saxophones. There is a large pocket with a zipper that can hold books and accessories. Jun 18, 2017 the saxophone was overhauled and tested by taka takahide for sale shop online. Hard rubber, such as ebonite, has been used for clarinets since the 1860s, although few modern clarinets are made of it. The largest and latest array of goods, consistent deals and offers on all products such as tshirts, hats, hoodies and many more. I learned the saxophone alto and tenor when i was a teenager to have a good level, my last was a tenor saxselmer.
Vintage buffet crampon super dynaction alto saxophone paris france sn. The new line of buffet crampon saxophones the buffet crampon 400 series of saxophones is designed for the advanced student through the professional saxophonist. What is a 1965 buffet crampon tenor sax super dynaction worth horns tenor. Hello, i have a buffet crampon super dynaction 1966 model in. Saxophones free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Get the best deals on buffet crampon saxophone when you shop the largest online selection at. Buffet crampon prestige c clarinet musicians friend. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more. The buffet crampon 400 series of saxophones is designed for the advanced student through the professional saxophonist. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Buffet crampon paris tradition series bb clarinet youtube. If you are a serious musician looking for a clarinet that will truly capture the emotion of your play, nothing will do but a buffet crampon. The physical condition is nearly immaculate, with only a couple small scratches to show for being over 40 years. Unheard of instruments in the saxophone family duration. Evette schaeffer buffet crampon tenor sax serial number 14414 what year if. In 1950, buffet developed its famous r clarinet, an extremely popular professionallevel clarinet. Buffet crampons ambition is to combine tradition with modernity, knowhow with creation, and history with innovation, in order to offer exceptional wind. The particular instrument in question was made in germany. What is a 1965 buffet crampon tenor sax super dynaction.
I was wondering if anyone knew the history of these instruments that were made in germany. Original antique book monsieur original antique book. Buffet clarinet buffet crampon clarinets about the company the buffet clarinet line has a history going back to 1825 it was in that year that the french instrument b12 wikipedia, the free encyclopedia b12 most often refers to. New buffet 400 series gold lacquered baritone saxophone. I want to say here and now that the action is a right pig to remove and reassemble. The saxophone was overhauled and tested by taka takahide for sale shop online. The physical condition is nearly immaculate, with only a couple small scratches to show for being over 40 years old. When i set out to prepare a reference guide for pricing vintage horns, i did so with the clear understanding that its not a perfect world, and that the preparation of a perfect value guide would be impossible. Buffet crampon 400 series alto saxophone brass matte finish. This is a 1972 buffet super dynaction tenor saxophone in nearly original condition with the original case and warranty card which hasnt even been filled out yet.
April 2014 a budget alto with a lot to live up to when the buffet 400 arrived on the scene back in 2008 it caused quite a stir. He married zoe crampon in 1836 and so the famous buffet crampon brand name was created. Yamaha yts275 buffet crampon bc8102 serie 100 buffet crampon bc8402 serie 400 i know yamaha is reliable and quality, but it cost exactly 1200, but about buffet. Buffet super dynaction tenor saxophone, almost new. If it is a modern buffet crampon evette like the one in that auction, then it is a far east produced student saxophone i believe it is actually made in china these are mostly alto or tenor, although i believe there are sopranos too. The company begins its history with denis buffetauger who set up a. Buffet s1 baritone saxophone saxophone, clarinet, flute and.
Buffet crampon s greenline clarinets are made from a composite of grenadilla wood powder and carbon fiber. This is the story of the oldest french manufacture of woodwind instruments. After graduation, she discharged her mandatory israeli military service duty from 199395, playing tenor saxophone in the israeli air force band. Ihave intention to buy a new tenor sax to play in local marching band. In 1887 the buffetcrampon company obtained a patent for extending the bell and adding an extra key to extend the range downwards by one semitone to b.
At, clarinet monster inc, we sell our clarinets at the lowest price allowed by buffet crampon usa, also known as the minimum sales price. This coincided wth the polycylindrical bore introduction. It also contains serial numbers and dates of louis lot flutes. Saxophones have an unmistakable voice that has helped them find a foothold in nearly every genre of music. The 100 series alto saxophone sets a new benchmark for student instruments.
Evette buffet crampon soprano sax saxophone people. Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today. The new clarinet also places its roots firmly in research and development from buffet crampons american and french artists. The buffet crampon e11 clarinet is a widely recommended instrument for intermediate players and has been popular with music instructors for many years. While the first two series of buffet horns are essentially sax copies, the third series is shockingly different and introduces many interesting changes thoughout its long history. Buffet crampon professional saxophones for sale ebay. Get the best deals on buffet crampon saxophones when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the guaranteed best price on harmony clarinets like the buffet crampon prestige c clarinet at musicians friend.
They are meticulously hand engraved and assembled for the highest level of quality and workmanship. New buffet 400 series matte finish tenor saxophone saxquest. I would like to restore my buffet crampon super dynaction tenor. Rare solid silver flute from buffetcrampon paris, number 1074. The s1 was buffets most innovative and deluxe design for a saxophone. I am looking at an evette buffet crampon roc soprano sax for 0. Models and pricing new buffet clarinets please see current inventory for pricing on preowned clarinets. Well, in any event, there were no significant changes in their saxophone design, but it does appear that 1871 is the first year that the buffetcrampon, cie. Buffet crampon makes some of the most popular clarinet models and, as a result, sells the lions share of clarinets to musicians. Created by adolph sax in 1840 as a bridge between the vocal qualities of woodwinds and the versatile nature of brass, the instrument was brought to a watershed in the selmer mark vi, a true holy grail instrument. Audrey denny play tests the new buffet tradition bb clarinet. Well be displaying all day saturday and sunday, as well as monday morning at arizona state university in tempe. Buffet crampons greenline clarinets are made from a composite of grenadilla wood powder and carbon fiber.
Buffet crampon julius keilwerth mkx tenor saxophone antique. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Inspired by a pre1950s design while taking into account the needs of modern musical repertoire and performance practice, this brand new cylindrical bore compliments the r and rc bore families, adding. We feature discounted original antique book monsieur up to 75% off retail on our site. In itself the practice of a major manufacturer having instruments built in. The 400 series saxophones are meticulously handengraved and assembled for the highest level of quality and. The log book shows the serial numbers jumping around quite a bit. They are meticulously hand engraved throughout and assembled for the highest level of quality and workmanship. I cant really tell any significant difference in these and the nonanniversary horns. Buffet crampon creates its first saxophones, 20 years after the invention of this instrument by the belgian adolphe sax.
Incorporating many of the features of the 400 series, the. Buffet crampon is a french manufacturer of woodwind musical instruments, including oboes, flutes, saxophones, english horns and bassoons. Tradition professional bb clarinet with silverplated keys. The differences in french selmer, buffet crampon and american martin, buescher, c. I was wondering if anyone could tell me about clarinets that have the name evette with buffet crampon stamped below. As early as 1866, buffet crampon was producing its first saxophones, 20 years after the invention of this instrument by the belgian adolphe sax.
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