Evette and Evette & Schaeffer Identification. For anyone searching serial number lists. First, you have to identify the model of clarinet. Is it an “Evette”,.

Buffet Crampon has a rich tradition in saxophone production, going back to the very early days of the instrument in the late 19th century. The early Buffet horns were in fact very similar to Adolphe Sax's original design.

Bomag Bt 60/4 Repair Manual more. Their saxophone production really took off in the 1950's, with the Dynaction and then Super Dynaction models, which many players consider to be some of the best French-made saxophones ever outside of 'that other company in Paris.' Buffet decided to go in a new direction in the 1970's with the 'S' Series (S1, S2, S3), which were aimed more for strictly classical players. The release of the Senzo is arguably one of the finest new saxophones to come out in long time.

Some general notes about Buffet's saxes: Most 'modern' Buffet horns (after about 1930) usually tune to A=442, since most were being sold for the European market where slightly higher tuning was standard. If the serial number of your sax has an 'A' after the number, this was made for the American market where A=440. The difference between A=440 and A=442 is noticeable, but not a huge deal for the modern player, and can easily be adjusted for no matter what setting you find yourself in.

Serial Number Rotary Watch Price. The Evette name has long been saved for Buffet's student level instruments. Some of these will be stamped 'Buffet Evette' and some just 'Evette' or 'Evette Schaeffer.' For the most part, these can be pretty decent instruments, but are still considered student level with pricing to reflect that. For a more thorough history of Buffet, see their.

Evette-Schaeffer (Buffet) C-Mel - Evette-Schaeffer Buffet-Crampon C-Melody Saxophone Serial Number 21618 would place it around 1938? This horn is not particularly for sale. Of note.the allowing that tonehole to be fully closed or partially closed. Right now I assume it would alternate between D and D#. Also note the that wrap around over the lower stack keys. I think this allowed the LH pinkie keys to close the lower stack when playing the the low C#, low B and Bb.

Maybe that'd free up the right hand to turn the pages of sheet music (just kidding). It does have an octave mechanism that automatically switches as the player goes from G to A. One post has fallen off, so part of the octave mechanism is off the horn, but the pieces are there, so it can be restored. E-S Buffet C-Melody.