However if a foreign buyer is interested, then he would be prepared to consider a sale abroad, There are no cracks or damage to the boxwood or ivory.īecause ivory remains on the CITES appendix, the current seller would prefer that the instrument remained in the UK. Will need a complete restoration to be playable. The instrument does not yet come completely apart, with the bell and lower section fixed in place, and it The instrument has all original stamped pieces, and includes an African blackwood m'piece, which, though it has suffered some damage to the tip rail,Ĭould be used as the basis for a modern copy. This clarinet can be confidently dated to the period of 1812-1815,īecause of the Metzler Wardour Street stamp, and is in excellent condition for its age. The case is a more modern Buffet example in brown leather,Īnd the m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 spot, NB not pictured.Ī rare Valentin Metzler boxwood 6 keys Bb clarinet. This instrument will not disappoint the quality of scale and intonationĪre everything one has come to expect from this period of careful hand manufacture. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections.īuffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold standard of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably.
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are F67067, which dates to 1961.īack then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. The tenon corks have been replaced as necessary.Īll pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps.
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The instrument has just been re-padded in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty.
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The bore, and also no observable crack to the wood surface, so this just could be surface marks to the wood. There is some evidence of what may be an old pinned repair, see photos 5, and 6. The wood is in good condition, but there are surface marks, consistent with its age. The Silver plated key work is in good order throughout, with only slight signs of wear. Or USA are, whilst legally permitted to do so, misleading their customers! It is more than ever a case of "buyer beware" as many companies who advertise their clarinets as made within the UK Than the poor quality mass produced instruments sourced, or made with manufacturing plant sourced, from the Far East. Mantra is that an older, beautifully made, and restored, professional instrument is often a far wiser Clarinets Direct remains committed to offering both quality and value, as our Or compromised on the quality of the instruments they In the past 8 years many other UK dealers have either gone out of business, The reasons for this success are not hard to find: The company offers a personal, expert service, and valueįor money prices, which are ever more crucial in the current period of economic difficulty. ALL PRICES ARE IN GBP £ STERLING.Ĭlarinets Direct was founded a mere 16 years agoĪnd has, in a short time, established itself with unique success, on both the International and Domestic market. YOU DO NOT SEE THE CLARINET YOU REQUIRE PLEASE CALL. PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE FOR OUR UP TO DATE LIST OF AVAILABLE STOCK: ClarinetsDirect.NetĭOUBLE CLICK THE TITLE OR PICTURE TO VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY In addition to the Clarinet, case, and mouthpiece, you will receive a new reed, tube of cork grease, and swab: everything you need to get started and take good care of your new instrument for years to come.Follow the link below to our new mobile friendly website with online check-out and high resolution photos of selected Rossi Clarinets
The plating on the keywork polished up nicely, but has some wear on it. This does not significantly impact the playability of the instrument. The wood is in good shape overall with some wear on the wood body and a chip on the lower tenon. This instrument has been completely repadded and overhauled. These instruments were more hand-made than the E11s and Luckily for you, they are also a better deal for the money. This instrument was made in France (at the facility where the professional instruments are produced), whereas the production of E11s is mostly done in Germany. This great clarinet is perfect for an advanced player. They have a great response, clarity and tone. At one time, between the E11 and the R13, sat a semi-professional clarinet made by Buffet. These were one of the highest quality pre-professional clarinet ever offered by Buffet Crampon.
This auction is for an overhauled Evette “Master Model” Semi-Professional Wooden Clarinet by Buffet Crampon.
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