- According to Mr. Moennig these were the bad bore clarinets to (serial numbers 39000 – 41000, made in 1952-1953) Mr. Francois Kloc wrote: 'The Academy model from Buffet is an R13 that came with a little default (defect) on the stamp or scratch on the key work or something minor that doesn't affect the instrument but was to expensive at this.
- Just a bit more on the 'R-13' serial numbers. A couple of years ago I bought at auction a Buffet, serial number 48526. This clarinet measured as the slightly larger bore, older style R-13, not the poly-cylindrical model yet to come and dates, according to Boosey/Hawkes, to 1954.
Trying to determine if this is an R13 or some other model. It has the basic Buffet logo with Made in France underneath but not model number stamped under that. The serial number is 1083564, which seems very high, although the seller has indicated he thought it was from roughly 2009. I can't find any serial number charts that go that high.
This is an vintage professional Buffet clarinet. The prior owner has left this mortal coil and it is now up for sale.
If I read the charts correctly, serial number F72750 puts the year of manufacture at 1962. While the “F” in the serial number may mean it was made for the European market, it plays well in tune (A=440)
While this clarinet has play wear in the form of wear to the key plating and various nicks in the Grenadilla wood body, it is in very good playing condition. It has been gone over and pads and corks have been replaced as needed. The wood is good, no cracks or splits.
Upper and lower joint are both marked with the serial number. I measure the barrel length at just over 65mm. Assumedly, both the barrel and bell are original to the horn.
The case is solid, but not otherwise noteworthy.
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Buffet R13 Clarinet
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Check out this clarinet’s big brother, an clarinet in the key of “A”.
And I have another Bb R13 for sale HERE.