A small, but significant, percentage of all buffet andor evetteschaeffer woodwinds in the 19001930 range or so were conn stencils and do not have buffet serial numbers. Since 1825 the brand has developed around a knowhow of exceptional instrument manufacture. Saxophones free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Jun 18, 2017 the saxophone was overhauled and tested by taka takahide for sale shop online. This horn has cutting edge advancements improving over the sda and rendered this horn a headon competitor against the selmer mar. I recently purchased an old evette buffet crampon made in germany at an estate sale. In order to meet our high standard we prefer to upgrade the pads on all rs. The new line of buffet crampon saxophones the buffet crampon 400 series of saxophones is designed for the advanced student through the professional saxophonist. Buffet crampon is a french manufacturer of woodwind musical instruments, including oboes, flutes, saxophones, english horns and bassoons. I learned the saxophone alto and tenor when i was a teenager to have a good level, my last was a tenor sax selmer. The publishing concern may have been part of the purchase, as goumas had been publishing band music under his own name as p. Jean louis buffet was already making musical instruments as early as the 1840s.
This is a very nice original lacquer buffet s1 alto saxophone, serial number 24330. Buffet, however, instead of reinventing the wheel, is extremely faithful to saxs original design primarily because buffet was a sax licensee. The new clarinet also places its roots firmly in research and development from buffet crampons american and french artists. 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. The buffet crampon group professional models are manufactured in the finest tradition of instrument making. In the 1990s, keilwerth stenciled a saxophone for buffet called the expression and that model has a keilwerth serial number. Jonathan gunn, burt hara, victoria luperi, mark nuccio and gregory raden. Professional senzo eb student alto 8101 eb student tenor 8102 bb advanced alto 400 series eb advanced tenor 400 series bb advanced baritone 400 series eb. Denis buffetauger, of the buffet family of french musical instrument makers, began making quality clarinets in paris, france in 1825. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Silver and gold plate adds to the value,along with condition and rarity of certain specimens. Inspired by the legendary superdynaction and s1 models, this new saxophone retains the brands distinctive round, sensual and.
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 serial number 123641 is stamped on the lower joint. Buffet crampon had 3 models available in the s series. Buffet, however, instead of reinventing the wheel, is extremely faithful to sax s original design primarily because buffet was a sax licensee. The s1 started with the basic design of the super dynaction, and added improvements to it. The s1 was buffets most innovative and deluxe design for a saxophone. Buffet crampon 400 series alto saxophone brass matte finish. Buffet crampon is firmlyfixed, through its history and its name, in the tradition of the manufacture of top of the range wind instruments. The tradition, the spirit of the brands and the musicians who have chosen our products for nearly 200 years are now, more than ever, the centre the buffet crampon group developing range of wind instruments. It is a word of high praise with connotations of purity and light. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more. The american team, composed of buffet crampon artists. Its for sale and if its worth, i would like to buy it.
Although it is not mentioned on their web page, the company, like rudall, carte in london, published sheet music for its instruments. This new range of clarinet represents a major step forward in buffet crampon s history, by fusing technical expertise with unparalleled craftsmanship in french wind instrument manufacturing. Buffet crampon creates its first saxophones, 20 years after the invention of this instrument by the belgian adolphe sax. Since 1918, buffet crampon has been exporting their instruments to the usa, establishing their position as world leading manufacturer of professional clarinets. If you are a professional saxophonist and you are looking for a right buffet crampon alto sax this would be perfect for you. Is it an evette, or an evetteschaeffer, or a true buffet. At, clarinet monster inc, we sell our clarinets at the lowest price allowed by buffet crampon usa, also known as the minimum sales price. The company expanded under jeanlouis buffet and his wife zoe crampon and became known as buffet crampon. While this horn has been sold, i do have an exceptional buffet sda super dynaction tenor sax for sale.
The senzo alto saxophone from buffet crampon buffet crampon buffet crampon. In 1866, 20 years after the invention of the saxophone by adolphe sax, buffet crampon started their saxophone production. Is the buffet made evette schaeffer master model a direct copy of the buffet superdynaction. Purchase online from buffet crampon usa buffet crampon. However retailers are nearly always going to attempt to get more than the fair market value, which is why so many savvy buyers seeking a vintage horn do not purchase from those sources that do over charge in such a manner. They are meticulously hand engraved and assembled for the highest level of quality and workmanship. The official north american facebook page of buffet crampon senzo professional, 400 series professional, 100 series and 200 series. Reviews when is a buffet not a buffet cafe saxophone. The largest and latest array of goods, consistent deals and offers on all products such as tshirts, hats, hoodies and many more. Buy buffet crampon 400 series alto saxophone brass matte finish. Buffet crampon wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Ihave intention to buy a new tenor sax to play in local marching band. Evette schaeffer buffet crampon tenor sax serial number 14414 what year if.
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. 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. You now have the possibility to easily and securely shop on our website from the comfort of your home and receive your order from the nearest authorised buffet crampon usa dealer. See todays buffet crampon clarinet for sale, best offer and auction. What is a 1965 buffet crampon tenor sax super dynaction. Buffet crampon super dynaction tenor sax leather pad pics. 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. Can i recommend that you buy a buffet made evette schaeffer master model or one of the ditta giglio horns. Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today.
What is a 1965 buffet crampon tenor sax super dynaction wort. Edit now sold we specialise in refurbished saxes, flutes and clarinets uk. 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. Besame mucho velazquez cover alto sax buffet crampon 400. Hello, i have a buffet crampon super dynaction 1966 model in.
There are some cool features on this horn that are pleasing for players and technicians alike. The differences in french selmer, buffet crampon and american martin, buescher, c. This is the buffet crampon divine bb professional clarinet. Buffet crampon serial numbers adams musical instruments. I cant really tell any significant difference in these and the nonanniversary horns. Conn designs were noticeable in terms of tonal concept and key layout. New buffet 400 series gold lacquered baritone saxophone. This model benefits from having the same hole placement as the tosca model which allows for better intonation in every. Review of the buffet evette jupiter edition buffet crampon is a highly respected clarinet maker who once upon a time actually made saxophones i mean made them as opposed to sticking their name on. Buffet crampon began manufacturing musical instruments in 1825 exclusively in france.
Buffet crampon the woodwind instrument maker was founded by jeanlouis buffet in 1836. In 1866 adolphe sax s patent expired and a bunch of instrument makers, including buffet, jumped on the sax bandwagon and tried to improve upon the saxophone design. It is currently on its original pads and will need an overhaul before it will be in ready for serious playing. 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 and more interesting than some modern horns. Instrument maker and publisher founded by paul evette and ernest schaeffer in january of 1885, after their purchase of the instrument maker buffet crampon from pierre goumas.
I have based my research on actual selling prices by recognized dealers. According to many, this is the best model ever produced by buffet. 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 usa strengthens its partnership with american resellers by offering a new way to purchase an instrument directly from the buffet crampon website purchase online from your nearest authorised usa dealer. 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. In the same year, buffet crampon testers and artistic advisors, masters and soloists from the greatest international orchestras, combined their energy. The word divine conjures such qualities as beauty, splendour, and awe.
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