Clarinet/Buffet Crampon

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Expert: - 9/30/2011


Question
Hello,

I have a Buffet Crampon with serial number K10692.  My son is in high school and I was considering having this instrument repaired for him.  I was wondering if this would be a good instrument for him and if this is worth having repaired.  I am not familiar with clarinet models, except that Buffet are know to be a good brand.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Answer
Hello Heather,  I believe your clarinet is a Buffet E-13 model, reguarded as a good intermediate level clarinet...You are correct about Buffet clarinets and their [good] reputation...Your clarinet would be woth  a repair...or upgrade to  an  R=13 model..[pro-level]...These can be purchased on EBAY for far less than new and one of these instruments [overhauled] would give your son an instrument with no need for further upgrades....Cheers   JACK

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my 'area of expertise' is traditional jazz...i have had classical training...i am from san francisco,came to australia in 1971 to teach h.s. music...resigned to play full time music in 1975 [to present]

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i have played with the graeme bell allstars [25 yrs] ray price quintet [5 yrs], led own groups [20 yrs]..played in all the major australian jazz festivals, played 2 yrs with local symphony orchestra...am most recorded jazz clarinetist in oz [39 recordings]..can be heard on you tube

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on committee of clarinet soc. of n.s.w for 7 yrs...[now defunct]

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a.a. degree,b.mus degree, secondary teaching credential

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