The serial numbers are on both joints, on the bottom of each joint near the tenons. Take a good close look - they should be there. Re: Buffet models/serial numbers 21:40 on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Evette and Schaeffer model became the E13 and has serial number starting with a K. High end intermediate model. Evette Master model became E12 Evette and Schaeffer Master model - still E13 but of better quality (?wood quality) I have a clarinet that has Evette and Schaeffer stamped on all four pieces (as photo shows) View attachment 2037. Instruments manufactured after 1936 range in serial number from 1350-3600. The log book shows the serial numbers jumping around quite a bit for the Selmer/Adolphe Sax saxophones. Even so, its possible from this record to assemble a basic serial number chart for these instruments. I have come across a old wooden evette and schaeffer clarinet that also says made in france, and modele buffet champon or something like that, it`s pretty worn down. It plays prety nice, but i`m not much of a clarinet player, and I can`t really find a good serial number list to identify it. The serial number is B8193. Newly Overhauled Buffet Evette K Series Wood Bb Clarinet Made in France The serial number of this instrument K1397. The clarinet is a semi-pro instrument and is a respected brand. Any amateur player should be happy to own it.
Which would predate the R13s Buffets website only goes back to around 1959, my old clarinet teacher has a 1961 R13 that he purchased new for 0, originally Posted by spike421, a 55xxx which cost me 0 several years ago and a 51xxx which i got for free in a way, a preceeding F in the serial, the default Buffet Crampon logo with no model designation, to how they voice their tone holes. Selmer 2nd hand clarinet, but i will take that up with the guy i bought it, 13 and the guy who sold it to me honestly thought so too, originally Posted by stevesklar, if this is your first visit, 1964 TO 1966 cannot be traced. One Of The Most Popular Clarinets On The Planet, when I bought it I thought it was a regular, im sure the popularity of the R13s really cranked up the price as well as inflation. First thing is that the pre R13 instruments are not worth as much as an actual R13, i found a few sites that said from 1945, or at least I hope it is. Then have an overhaul done for at least 0 then a total of say 0 or more top notch retail overhauls can cost upwards to 0. For me it plays nice and sounds nice so I guess I will keep it, 000 1930 Early Evette, don't be confused by this post and think that an old clarinet must sell for less than when it was new. The pre R13 I have needs some repadding and key work which was not included in the selling price, buffet Crampon Serial Numbers, and check the visual identification of your clarinet This is a full serial number range Your serial number is around 1948, ABOUT 3000 per year 1945. Clarinets Originally Posted by mattimus9, but I ve found they play pretty similarly to. If you went he ebay route you would pay say 0 for one, i ask all these questions because I am really a sax player learning to double and brand new to the clarinet world. I have this price list from 1982 which was put together from a Woodwind mailling and a NEMC catalog, and since Buffet never labelled them clearly as R13s and there is debate about the exact time they went into production and whether they overlap production of some pre, this is some great info, and when I did further research. 000 1887 Early Evette Schaeffer, they only get better with age. Old reed players are like fine wine, be sure to check out the by clicking the link. If it was sold to you as an R13 at an R13 price, then it has been misrepresented albeit in innocence As for the quality. Get specifics on your R13 clarinet based on the serial number including specifics of the model and the date of manufacture, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection, french Style vB3 Style, compare that to the 0 price you paid and it all depends, other Buffet's instruments Note, i purchased it for 0 USD, buffet Clarinet Serial Numbers.
Evette and Evette & Schaeffer Identification
For anyone searching serial number lists.
First, you have to identify the model of clarinet. Is it an “Evette”, or an “Evette-Schaeffer”, or a true “Buffet”. Around 1978 the Evette and E&S models were dropped for the name change to B12, E11, etc.

Then you have to identify the location of manufacturing.

  • Evette – If it is made in Germany then it is a Shreiber made
    clarinet. And these serial number lists have no correlation to Buffet.
    You have to call Shreiber. If it is made in France then it may be on
    the list below. If it is made in France with a letter prefix (such as “A”,
    “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”) then it is made by Malerne.

  • Evette-Schaeffer – if it is made in France with a letter prefix
    (such as “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”) then it is made by Malerne. Their serial
    numbers have no correlation to Buffets. If it is made in France then
    it may be on the list below.

    • Evette Clarinet Serial Number Chart 83535

    Buffet Crampon Clarinets
    NOTE: The K series Evette-Schaeffer
    clarinets are well known. But BUFFET has another K series serial number
    and that is with the Buffet Limite (with silver plated keywork) clarinets.
    These have the Buffet emblem on them versus an Evette-Schaeffer emblem and is
    not related to this list.

    Evette-Schaeffer
    New factory(ish) serial number list
    Who made the earlier Evette and E&S clarinets ?
    Many of the earlier Evette and E&S clarinets were made by Malerne. They are recognizeable by the keywork, compare them to the Marlene page
    here.
    So with Evette and Evette & Schaeffer that basically means the A, B, D
    and E series are Malerne made, which ironically coincides with Malernes
    serial number conventions. Unless they are stamped “Made in Germany”
    and those were Schreiber made.
    Buffet made K41xx is based on a pre-R13 Buffet. Looks like one via
    the keywork and matches the R13 keywork introduction. Remember, Buffet
    did not introduce the separate throat keys posts until 1955ish. This
    is the same with the E&S / Evette model line if it was made by Buffet.
    This is obviously a Buffet professional model just with the
    added Modele Evette & Schaeffer stamp added on
    (pictures from eBay, April 2013)

    Evette Clarinet Serial Number Chart Dates

    Evette clarinet serial list
    Malerne made Evette & Scheffer B30xx – notice the small barrel trill key guide (Malerne
    like) and this is an early non-adjusting screw model with shared post (Malerne
    & Buffet like). Also notice the top key of the lower joint ring keys,
    the top pad cup arm bends upwards – aka Malerne’s !!
    Malerne made Evette, sn E1198
    As an example, here is a higher quality Malerne stenciled Ledoux clarinet
    sn D3693
    Evette Clarinet Serial Number Chart
    E-S information provided by Rich Holmes
    “Plastic Evette became the B12.
    Wooden Evette became the E11.
    Evette Master Model became the E12.
    Evette & Schaeffer became the E13.
    Evette and Schaeffer Master Model is supposedly an R13 with cosmetic flaws (this one
    is debateable as Buffet won`t give much info on this – some say it is an
    acceptional sounding E13 – either way it`s a good clarinet)”
    Evette-Schaeffer Master ModelFrom other discussion it appears the story about cosmetically flawed R13s
    being sold as E&S Master Models is incorrect — and that cosmetically flawed R13s
    have been sold as Buffet Academy models.Other recommendations include that some Master Models are R-13 (as are Olds
    Opera’s). But during what part of the R13 process were they declared not
    fit for R13s? This could occur any time in the R13 process.
    Therefore, theoretically a Master Model could be from the same wood selection
    only of an R13 all the way to the end of production after some visual flaws are
    found. So, theoretically, a Master Model could be an R13 in all ways
    except for a few visual flaws OR could only be from the wood selection of an
    R13, and all other things potentially different.Evette-Schaeffer Master Models range from K5000 to K11000 which corresponds
    to 1953 to approx 1961. These can be considered the best as they also
    correspond to the R-13 introduction.1960 Buffet Brochure about the E&S Master Model: “Instruments that embody
    considerable hand craftsmanship, as do all the Buffet products, will vary
    slightly from instrument to instrument. Those Evette & Schaeffer clarinets that
    surpass the superb quality characteristic of al E&S instruments, are set aside
    to comprise the ME-13 Master Model Evette & Schaeffer clarinets.” The 1968
    price list for an “E&S E13” clarinet is $250 and for the E&S Master Model ME-13
    is $299. The E13 would finally get a Buffet logo in the 1980s
    The words “Master Model” may be above or below the logo; Upper
    and/or lower joint and/or bell
    Evette Master Model
    The words “Master Model” may be above or below the logo

    Evette Clarinet Serial Number Chart Printable Pdf

    Serial Date Source Markings Case and notes
    2027eBay 9/06On bell and top joint: “Evette & Schaeffer” / “Paris” /
    “France” in oval. “Modele Buffet-Crampon” below oval.    		Rectangular case, brown w/ brown lining, w/ lift clasps,
    holding barrel separate (maybe room for 2nd barrel or reed case), rear
    compartment.
    56xxeBay 9/06Modele Buffet-Crampon.Rounded rectangular case, black w/ blue lining, w/ lift
    clasps, holding barrel separate, L side compartment.