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There is a large pocket with a zipper that can hold books and accessories. Saxophones free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Buffet super dynaction tenor saxophone, almost new. Buffet crampon specializes in the manufacturing of wind. 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. Buffetcrampon baritone saxophone sax on the web forum.
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Searching for information on the company and model has led me to believe they have been bought out twice and now only manufacture one model of sax. Purchase online from buffet crampon usa buffet crampon. The buffet senzo saxophone firmly reestablishes buffet crampon as a leader in the highend professional. Buffet crampon prestige c clarinet musicians friend. The 400 series saxophones are meticulously handengraved and assembled for the highest level of quality and. 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. 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. Get the best price and selection of buffet crampon woodwinds at musicians friend. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more.
Buffet, however, instead of reinventing the wheel, is extremely faithful to saxs original design primarily because buffet was a sax licensee. Buy buffet crampon 400 series professional alto saxophone in brass matte finish. 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. Buy buffet crampon 400 series alto saxophone brass matte finish. They were the first to manufacture saxophones, besides those made by adolphe sax himself. The company begins its history with denis buffetauger who set up a. Buffet crampon to expand into producing saxophones as well as clarinets. Buffet crampon r has stained grenadilla wood, hand burnished bore, power forged keywork and posts, preplated in copper and finished in either nickel or silver plate, silver plated adjustable thumb rest, undercut tone holes, polycarbonate fiber reinforced tenons, goretex pads. Buffet crampon 400 series alto saxophone brass matte finish. Buffet crampon began making saxophones in 1866, only 20 years after its. Buffet crampon senzo red brass professional model alto saxophone. Buffet crampon 1940s sa 1820 vintage alto saxophone youtube. The physical condition is nearly immaculate, with only a couple small scratches to show for being over 40 years.
As early as 1866, buffet crampon was producing its first saxophones, 20 years after the invention of this instrument by the belgian adolphe sax. Ihave intention to buy a new tenor sax to play in local marching band. It seems a bit odd then that of all the s series horns, the s1 was considered to be the jazz version. The official north american facebook page of buffet crampon senzo professional, 400 series professional, 100 series and 200 series. Buffet super dynaction saxophones are among the best vintage saxophones made. The buffet crampon saxophones incorporate classic french design combined with modern innovations to produce exceptional and affordable instruments for any level or budget. The 100 series alto saxophone sets a new benchmark for student instruments. Buffet crampons ambition is to combine tradition with modernity, knowhow with creation, and history with innovation, in order to offer exceptional wind. I was wondering if anyone knew the history of these instruments that were made in germany.
Yamaha yts275 buffet crampon bc8102 serie 100 buffet crampon bc8402 serie 400 i know yamaha is reliable and. Im a freshman in college, and as a result, i dont have a huge of money to spend on an instrument. Buffet crampon creates its first saxophones, 20 years after the invention of this instrument by the belgian adolphe sax. Buffet crampon is a french manufacturer of woodwind musical instruments, including oboes, flutes, saxophones, english horns and bassoons. Instruments clarinets english horn bassoon oboes saxophones. I was wondering if anyone could tell me about clarinets that have the name evette with buffet crampon stamped below. Given buffets orchestral credentials it appears wholly reasonable to mark this horn as a classical instrument refined and careful tonewise, a little loathe to party. Many buffet crampon woodwinds are eligible for free shipping. Incorporating many of the features of the 400 series, the. The 400 series is designed for the advanced student through theprofessional saxophonist.
This taiwanbuilt horn shows a high degree of quality control. In 1866 adolphe saxs patent expired and a bunch of instrument makers, including buffet, jumped on the sax bandwagon and tried to improve upon the saxophone design. Crampon 82 tenor saxophone circa played short then. Shop by skill level such as professional, intermediate, beginner. Buffet crampon is firmlyfixed, through its history and its name, in the tradition of the manufacture of top of the range wind instruments.
Get the guaranteed best price on harmony clarinets like the buffet crampon prestige c clarinet at musicians friend. For the past 6 years or so, ive owned a buffet crampon evette alto. March 2006 a topend baritone sax from the other french manufacturer. 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. Buffet crampon usa strengthens its partnership with american resellers by offering a new way to purchase an instrument directly from the buffet crampon website purchase online from your nearest authorised usa dealer. Buffet super dynaction tenor saxophone, almost new condition. Buffet crampon is a french manufacturer of woodwind musical instruments, including oboes. Buffet super dynaction sda tenor 76xx if you have been looking for a highquality pro tenor that is reasonably priced and is in top playing condition, this would be an excellent choice. 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. This heritage remains the guarantee of recognition of our products made in france. 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.
This lovely buffet crampon tenor saxophone is in like new conditionseemingly never played. Jean louis buffet was already making musical instruments as early as the 1840s. Buffet, however, instead of reinventing the wheel, is extremely faithful to. The particular instrument in question was made in germany. Buffet crampon julius keilwerth mkx tenor saxophone antique. Throughout its history, buffet crampon has also provided musicians at every level with the most complete range of clarinets. Evette buffet crampon saxophone evette buffet crampon. The largest and latest array of goods, consistent deals and offers on all products such as tshirts, hats, hoodies and many more.
This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. The martin and sml names are gone from the sax world. Saxs patent expired and a bunch of instrument makers, including buffet, jumped on the sax bandwagon and tried to improve upon the saxophone design. Then names conn, buescher, king are now owned by selmer and they are student saxes. For greater savings check out our used buffet crampon paris saxophone and get a great deal today. 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. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The saxophone was overhauled and tested by taka takahide for sale shop online. He married zoe crampon in 1836 and so the famous buffet crampon brand name was created. History throughout its long history, buffet crampon has developed the most complete range of clarinets, always.
You now have the possibility to easily and securely shop on our website from the comfort of your home and receive your order from the nearest authorised buffet crampon usa dealer. For a more thorough history of buffet, see their history page. Buffet crampon tenor sax like new doctor sax woodwinds. Ive been playing sax for around six years, but i always used my high schools sax when i played. Buffet crampon 400 series professional alto saxophone in. Evette buffet crampon soprano sax saxophone people. Buffet crampon serial numbers adams musical instruments. Evette buffet crampon alto saxophone for sale online ebay. The new line of buffet crampon saxophones the buffet crampon 400 series of saxophones is designed for the advanced student through the professional saxophonist.
Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today. Once again, quite a complicated history as with many a saxophone maker. 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 vintage saxes are still great instruments and tend to be better jazz instruments than most new saxes because of better overtones. While this horn has been sold, i do have an exceptional buffet sda super dynaction tenor sax for sale. The early buffet horns were in fact very similar to adolphe saxs original design. Buffet s1 baritone saxophone saxophone, clarinet, flute. It is a more recent manufacture taiwanese horn branded buffet and sold by them.