The early buffet horns were in fact very similar to adolphe saxs original design. Andreas eastman ebs640 professional baritone saxophone. Professional tradition bb a professional 1185 bb professional legende bb a professional divine bb a professional tosca eb bb a professional festival bb a professional vintage bb a professional rc prestige eb a c d bb professional r prestige bb a professional rc eb bb a professional prestige basset a. The official north american facebook page of buffet crampon senzo professional, 400 series professional, 100 series and 200 series. April 2014 a budget alto with a lot to live up to when the buffet 400 arrived on the scene back in 2008 it caused quite a stir. Many say that buffet, in general, has a classical sound, whatever that means. This is a 1972 buffet super dynaction tenor saxophone in nearly original condition with the original case and warranty card which hasnt even been filled out yet. Throughout its history, buffet crampon has also provided musicians at every level with the most complete range of clarinets. Buffet crampon is firmlyfixed, through its history and its name, in the tradition of the manufacture of top of the range wind instruments. Buffet crampon et compagnie is a manufacturer of highquality woodwind instruments including oboe s, flute s, saxophone s, and bassoon s.
Open quick view dialog for buffet crampon r professional bb clarinet with nickelplated keys buffet crampon r professional bb clarinet with. The new line of buffet crampon saxophones the buffet crampon 400 series of saxophones is designed for the advanced student through the professional saxophonist. Since 1825 the brand has developed around a knowhow of exceptional instrument manufacture. 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 serial number 123641 is stamped on the lower joint. The saxophone was overhauled and tested by taka takahide for sale shop online. The largest and latest array of goods, consistent deals and offers on all products such as tshirts, hats, hoodies and many more. Jun 18, 2017 the saxophone was overhauled and tested by taka takahide for sale shop online. A traditional style professional baritone saxophone. In 1839, they successfully presented their new clarinet. The physical condition is nearly immaculate, with only a couple small scratches to show for being over 40 years old. Aesthetically pleasing, great playing, well built saxophones are hard to come by. There are some cool features on this horn that are pleasing for players and technicians alike. In 1866, 20 years after the invention of the saxophone by adolphe sax, buffet crampon started their saxophone production.
For a more thorough history of buffet, see their history page. He married zoe crampon in 1836 and so the famous buffet crampon brand name was created. The s1 was buffets most innovative and deluxe design for a saxophone. Buffet crampon sa 1820 alto saxophone 1948 catawiki. While the first two series of buffet horns are essentially sax copies, the third series is shockingly different and introduces many interesting changes thoughout its long history. The buffet s2 saxophone seen below, less expensive than the s1 series, is now available in both the alto and tenor models. According to many, this is the best model ever produced by buffet. Buffet crampon is a french manufacturer of woodwind musical instruments, including oboes. There is a large pocket with a zipper that can hold books and accessories. The company begins its history with denis buffetauger who set up a. Buffet crampon serial numbers adams musical instruments. They are meticulously hand engraved and assembled for the highest level of quality and workmanship. I cant really tell any significant difference in these and the nonanniversary horns. Buffet crampon academic dictionaries and encyclopedias.
Buffet super dynaction tenor saxophone, almost new condition. Buffet crampon r professional bb clarinet with nickel. If you come across an f preceding the serial number of an r, this indicates that the instrument has been built to an a442 a444 and is intended for use by european ensembles. It has a medium bright, round tone with that vintage element in it a kind of character or complexity to the core that makes it sound better. Jan 15, 2015 many say that buffet, in general, has a classical sound, whatever that means. The american team, composed of buffet crampon artists. The development of the saxophone 18501950 university of pretoria. Around sn 26xxx 1977, buffet introduced their 150th anniversary horns id assume this is the 150th anniversary of the buffet company, not of the buffet saxophone. Buffet crampon makes some of the most popular clarinet models and, as a result, sells the lions share of clarinets to musicians.
The new buffet crampon saxophones incorporate classic french design combined with modern innovations to produce exceptional instruments for any level or budget. The importers name carl fischer is only engraved in horns exported to other countries. Jean louis buffet was already making musical instruments as early as the 1840s. Denis buffetauger, of the buffet family of french musical instrument makers, began making quality clarinets in paris, france in 1825. I absolutely have to give two thumbs up to buffet crampon. The new clarinet also places its roots firmly in research and development from buffet crampons american and french artists. Saxophones buffet crampon vs yamaha cafesaxophone forum.
This heritage remains the guarantee of recognition of our products made in france and made in germany. These saxophones are designed down from artisan level horns rather than up from scratch. If this is, i agree, true of the prestige it is certainly not the case for other s1. Buffet crampon had 3 models available in the s series. There cant be many people that are too familiar with this particular make of baritone sax. Buffet crampon 400 series alto saxophone gold lacquer finish. It is a more recent manufacture taiwanese horn branded buffet and sold by them. Saxophone alto buffetcrampon mod evette, complet, valise, sangle. The log book shows the serial numbers jumping around quite a bit for the selmeradolphe sax saxophones. New buffet 400 series gold lacquered baritone saxophone. The physical condition is nearly immaculate, with only a couple small scratches to show for being over 40 years.
Ihave intention to buy a new tenor sax to play in local marching band. Find great deals on ebay for evette schaeffer saxophone and saxophone mouthpiece. Buffet crampon has a powerful global distribution network with 4 subsidiaries in the usa, japan, china and germany, and direct relationships with several hundred music stores across the globe. Buffet crampon specializes in the manufacturing of wind. As early as 1866, buffet crampon was producing its first saxophones, 20 years after the invention of this instrument by the belgian adolphe sax. Well, in any event, there were no significant changes in their saxophone design, but it does appear that 1871 is the first year that the buffetcrampon, cie. All this artists were united around this project to share their performance experiences as orchestral players and soloists, and world view of the clarinet. The differences in french selmer, buffet crampon and american martin, buescher, c. The ebs640 gives exceptional response from low to high and an evenness of tone quality in all registers with excellent intonation. Buffet crampon is a french manufacturer of woodwind musical instruments, including oboes, flutes, saxophones, english horns and bassoons. The differences in french selmer, buffetcrampon and american martin, buescher, c. Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today. They were the first to manufacture saxophones, besides those made by adolphe sax himself.
As a youth, adolphe sax studied the flute and clarinet at brussels conservatory of music. Buffet crampon creates its first saxophones, 20 years after the invention of this instrument by the belgian adolphe sax. Conn designs were noticeable in terms of tonal concept and key layout. The french team, composed of buffet crampon artists. The 400 series saxophones are meticulously handengraved and assembled for the highest level of quality and. Beautiful alto sax buffet crampon, nickelsilver plated. New listing buffet crampon model bc840240 tenor saxophone in matte finish mint condition. Jul 11, 2010 buffet crampon began making saxophones in 1866, only 20 years after its invention by adolphe sax. Buffet, however, instead of reinventing the wheel, is extremely faithful to saxs original design primarily because buffet was a sax licensee. The 400 series is designed for the advanced students and professional saxophonists.
Professional senzo eb student alto 8101 eb student tenor 8102 bb advanced alto 400 series eb advanced tenor 400 series bb advanced baritone 400 series eb. Early in the development of the saxophone the upper keyed range was extended to e, then f above the staff. The s1 started with the basic design of the super dynaction, and added improvements to it. The first american made saxophone was built by conn in 1888, and selmer didnt begin making saxophones until the early 1920s, so buffet was ahead of the pack. I learned the saxophone alto and tenor when i was a teenager to have a good level, my last was a tenor saxselmer. Yamaha yts275 buffet crampon bc8102 serie 100 buffet crampon bc8402 serie 400 i know yamaha is reliable and quality, but it cost exactly 1200, but about buffet. Their saxophone production really took off in the 1950. These taiwanese horns regardless of the name stampedengraved on them are all more often than not copies of selmer super action designs, varying in fidelity to the original depending on the manufacturer and model in question. March 2006 a topend baritone sax from the other french manufacturer. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Buffetcrampon had 3 models available in the s series. In 1887 the buffetcrampon company obtained a patent for extending the bell and adding an extra key to extend the range downwards by one semitone to b. This year saw the establishment of the buffet crampon workshops and factory in manteslaville yvelines, france and creation of the buffet crampon boehm system clarinet. Jonathan gunn, burt hara, victoria luperi, mark nuccio and gregory raden.
Updated engraving featuring the buffet crampon logo and the evette schaeffer name. The antoine courtois company wins the gold medal at the universal exhibition in paris for excellent workmanship and impeccable accuracy in the quality of their instruments. Buffetcrampon began making saxophones in 1866, only 20 years after its invention by adolphe sax. Its pretty solid and yes it is a student instrument, its good for a starter horn because it is so cheaply priced, not cheaply made. The american team, composed of buffet crampon artists jonathan gunn, burt hara, victoria luperi, mark nuccio and gregory raden, along with french artists michel arrignon, nicolas baldeyrou and paul meyer, were united around this project to share their performance. Saxophones buffet s1 alto better than superdynaction. Evette buffet crampon soprano sax saxophone people. But these are tough legends to fight and logic serves no purpose when you explain that the selmer ba, sba, mark vi and vii were all developed by classical musicians for classical music. Buffet crampon to choose a clarinet by joseph van delft duration. The buffet r bb professional clarinet is the legendary choice of professionals. Unfollow saxophone buffet crampon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The company is perhaps most famous for their clarinet s, as buffet is the brand of choice for many professionals history. It has a medium bright, round tone with that vintage element in it a kind of character or complexity to the core that makes it sound better and more interesting than some modern horns. If you dont have the option of renting or you feel it would be cheaper to buy a horn this is a good name to consider.
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