First exhibited in 1839, this new system was very successful and in order to meet the demand, the Buffet Crampon factory was built in 1850 in Mantes-la-Ville.
They took the idea of movable rings which the German Theobald Boehm has developed for the flute and adapted it for the clarinet. These two men, the technician and the artist, worked together. Louis-Auguste Buffet (Jean-Louis' uncle) met the clarinettist Hyacinthe Klosé, a virtuoso musician and a teacher at the Paris Conservatory. The logo used today first appeared in 1844. He married Zoé Crampon in 1836 and so the famous Buffet Crampon brand name was created. In 1830, Jean-Louis Buffet (Denis' son) took over the business. At that time, clarinets were entirely hand-made, which required a wealth of experience and craftsmanship.
He quickly became well-known in the music world for developing of the excellent 13-key clarinet. This is not documented but an interesting tidbit of history.In 1825 a French "luthier", Denis Buffet-Auger, established his workshop right in the heart of Paris. I was told that the same tools were said to be used on the E13 as the R13 and maybe an apprentice versus master was used in the craftsmanship. The K series started with Buffet and is said to be the predecessor to the top of the line R 13 series. The Buffet company combined with Crampon in 1930 and later merged with Evette & Schaeffer. This clarinet serial number K32690 dates at 1974 for year made in France. The original case required a few repairs so we had that completed and replaced the handle. There are no cracks in the body and the pads were replaced when serviced. Instrument was serviced and appraised at $1500 (picture included). This is the best of the best in woodwinds!! Great for a professional, intermediate or avid student.Įvette and Schaeffer K Series Buffet Crampon E13 clarinet is in very good working condition. Professional wooden clarinet made from African Blackwood with nickel silver keys.
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