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What is a buffet B12 clarinet?
Offered by the company most regarded for clarinets, Buffet-Crampon, the Buffet B12 is a highly capable, performance level student clarinet. The Buffet B12 is made in Germany and is made from a lightweight & durable ABS resin that is brushed with a satin finish.
How do I know what kind of Buffet Clarinet I have?
Every Buffet Crampon clarinet comes stamped with their basic logo, so all other differentiating marks will be used for it’s identification. If you find a letter immediately followed by a number, such as “E11” or “R13,” stamped beneath the Buffet logo, this will be the model of the clarinet.
How can you tell a fake Buffet clarinet?
Examine the details. A lot of counterfeit products look fake to the trained eye. Check the finish, keywork, and other details to make sure they match the product’s description. For example, some counterfeit Buffet Crampon R13 clarinets have a stamp with an R13 mark…but real R13s don’t have this stamp.
Is Buffet Crampon Clarinet good?
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great instrument, and I love it! This clarinet is a great quality instrument. It has a wonderful sound and is so easy to play. I thought it might take some time to adjust to a different mouthpiece but I had no problem.
What is my buffet clarinet worth?
Clarinet Values
Brand (P) = Professional (I) = Intermediate (B) = Beginner | Model Info | Insurable Value New Replacement value |
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Buffet (P) | Albert keywork | |
Buffet (P) | vintage wrap around | $ 1200 |
Buffet (P) | vintage – single post RH side keys | $ 1400 |
Buffet (P) | vintage pre R13 | $ 1800+ |
What are Buffet Crampon clarinets made of?
grenadilla wood
Clarinet models The student models tend to be made from ABS resin, whereas intermediate and professional models are usually made from grenadilla wood. The professional models are usually made from more select grenadilla wood, and are usually unstained.
What is the difference between Buffet prodige and buffet premium clarinets?
The Buffet Prodige and Buffet Premium clarinets are the new generation of student clarinet from Buffet. Released officially in early 2016 (though production delays saw a true US market launch in late 2016), the new Buffet Prodige and Buffet Premium replace the longstanding Buffet B12 (and B10) models of student clarinet.
What happened to the buffet B12 clarinet?
In January 2016, Buffet announced to US dealers that they had decided to discontinue the B12 student clarinet. They showed dealers prototypes of the primary replacement model, the Buffet Prodige and also informed dealers of the intent to release as well the Buffet Premium.
What is the difference between a B12 and E11 clarinet?
A wooden-bodied clarinet with this emblem is a B12 model, and a plastic-bodied is the E11. Some Evettes also may have “Master Model” stamped below the emblem.
How do you identify a Buffet clarinet?
All Buffet clarinets come stamped with the basic, round logo, so any other distinguishing marks can be used for identification. If there is a letter followed by a number, such as B12″ or “E11,” stamped below the emblem, this is the model of your clarinet.
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