How much does a buffet B12 Clarinet cost?
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| This item Buffet B12 Student Clarinet | Yamaha YCL-255 Standard Bb Clarinet Bb Clarinet | |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Rating | 4.2 out of 5 stars (50) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (109) |
| Price | $23900 | $966.15$966.15 |
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| Instrument Key | B Flat | B Flat |
How much is a Buffet clarinet worth?
Clarinet Values
| Brand (P) = Professional (I) = Intermediate (B) = Beginner | Model Info Bb unless otherwise noted | Auction (xx) = year |
|---|---|---|
| Buffet (P) | R-13 | $800 – 1,400 |
| Buffet (P) | Vintage model R13 | $1200+ |
| Buffet (P) | BC-20 | $1,600+ |
| Leblanc (P) | L-7 | $325-425 |
What is a buffet B12 clarinet?
The Buffet B12 is the most well known and respected student clarinet ever made. The Buffet B12 is made in Germany and is made from a lightweight & durable ABS resin that is brushed with a satin finish. The Buffet B12 utilizes metal tenon rings and nickel-plated keywork.
Where is serial number on Buffet clarinet?
Check the serial number, located with a tiny stamp on the back of your clarinet’s barrel or on the case. If your number is higher than 50,000, more than likely it is an R13. You can also search near the “A” and “Ab” keys by the top of your clarinet.
Can a clarinet be metal?
Metal clarinets were in production from 1895-1965 with the majority being made between 1924-1939 for the American market. Attempts to make a metal clarinet before Agostino Rampone invented the double-walled design in 1879 were apparently useless experiments.
How much is a clarinet worth?
Beginner clarinets usually range in cost from $500 to $1100. Intermediate, or step-up clarinets usually range in cost $1,300 to $2,800 and entry level pro clarinets (still largely played by advanced students) around $2000 and up.
Is the buffet B12 student clarinet still available?
In 2016, Buffet discontinued the B12 student clarinet. This model has been replaced by 2 new Buffet Student Clarinet models: “Buffet Prodige” & “Buffet Premium”. The Buffet Prodige is not available for on-line sales but is limited to only “brick & mortar” stores (which we are), but the Buffet Premium will be available for on-line sales.
When did the new Buffet clarinet come out?
Released officially in early 2016 (though production delays saw a true US market launch in late 2016), the new Buffet Prodige and Buffet Premium replace the longstanding Buffet B12 (and B10) models of student clarinet. The question though that many have asked me is “Why?”.
What’s the difference between Buffet prodige and premium clarinet?
For the US market, there are 5 differences in the setups of the Buffet Prodige and Premium clarinets. None of these differences are truly “better” than the other, but rather just different. The differences in the Buffet Prodige and Premium are Pads, Key & Ring Plating and Case.
Which is the best clarinet brand in the world?
Buffet Crampon is certainly one of, if not the, most respected clarinet brands in the industry. Founded in Paris, Buffet has been making woodwind instruments since 1825. Buffet makes clarinets ranging from the student level all the way up to the professional level.