Buffet Pre-R13 Bb Clarinet – 1938
The Buffet clarinet sold today that everyone loves was first made in the 1950's. Buffet clarinets sold before that time are still professional clarinets but are now commonly called "pre-R13" clarinets. This one is from 1938 (SN 25561). The wood had one small previously repaired old crack at the top of the lower joint that has been cleaned up. Other…
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PROMISE TO A CLIENT!! Here we have a Buffet R13 Bb clarinet from 1974. This is near the end of what is considered to be the 'golden era' of Buffet clarinets. The 'golden era' from the mid '60's until the mid to late 70's is so named because it is the period when Buffet was naturally aging the grenadilla…
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