A Buffet Crampon Clarinet
According to Google AI this antique clarinet is a Buffet Crampon Clarinet possibly model R13. It's made from African Blackwood/grenadilla.
64.4 cm or 25 and 3/8 inches
Inherited
Yes
Hi Kyle,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Yes, this certainly does appear to be a Buffet Crampon R13 clarinet made of grenadilla.
Does this have a visible serial number I can use to date it?
Also...can you tell me what kind of condition it's in? Does it still play well and have good musicality? Has it been cleaned or refurbished recently?
Thanks,
Delia
Btw the way I just uploaded pictures instead of emailing them. Im cautiously optimistic on the appraisal and offer if I choose to sell it. Looking forward to hearing from you 😀
Hi Kyle,
The only number I could make out on the mouthpiece was "K9" and the word CONSERVATOR - can you just write down what the serial number is?
Thanks,
Delia
I tried looking for it and couldn't locate it. Can you give me some hints on where it might be??
The serial number is usually near the maker information, and usually on metal.
If you still can't find anything, let me know and I'll finish this appraisal based on the history you gave me...
Thanks!
What were the rough dates when your grandmother was in high school?
Okay. Im guessing probably around the 1920's maybe 1930's.
Hi Delia, thanks for getting back to me. The clarinet belonged to my Grandma when she was in high school. My Great Grandmother purchased for her. I did take pictures of a number on the mouthpiece and I will send them to you via email.
To answer more questions, I did get it out and tinkered with it and all I could do was get to squeak. As for cleaning and tuning, that's something I cannot answer. It's a very, very old instrument, and more than likely needs quite a bit of tender loving care. The instrument is in great condition for all these years because its been stored in its original case. Im sure with lots of tuning, cleaning, and lots of tlc it will work good as new.