Vintage 1903 Buffet Crampon Bb Boehm Clarinet
$895
Here's a beautiful 1903 Bb Boehm system clarinet by Buffet Crampon of Paris in amazing time capsule condition! The instrument is made of grenadilla wood with nickel alloy keys, posts and rings, with a bore of .582". It is standard Boehm fingering, with the wrap around register key that was the predecessor of the modern design. All pieces are original, no cracks or repairs. Its in great shape for it's 122 years and appears to have been very little used! The wood in this instrument would have been aged and seasoned in billet form for almost 20 years before cutting, probably one of the reasons it has held up so well...
Its been disassembled, soaked in oil, the mechanism swedged and countersunk, body, keys, rings, and posts buffed, white leather pads and corks installed. This clarinet plays with a surprisingly big, warm tone and good intonation. Comes with vintage (probably original) case in solid condition with the key.
Its been disassembled, soaked in oil, the mechanism swedged and countersunk, body, keys, rings, and posts buffed, white leather pads and corks installed. This clarinet plays with a surprisingly big, warm tone and good intonation. Comes with vintage (probably original) case in solid condition with the key.
Payment
Cash, US personal or bank checks (held for 3 business days), US money orders, Venmo, Zelle, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. The Paypal button is located below for customers in the U.S.A. wishing to make immediate purchase. It includes the Paypal fee and flat rate shipping.
Cash, US personal or bank checks (held for 3 business days), US money orders, Venmo, Zelle, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. The Paypal button is located below for customers in the U.S.A. wishing to make immediate purchase. It includes the Paypal fee and flat rate shipping.
Shipping and Returns
All shipping is by Fedex or USPS priority with tracking (depending on the weight of the item). I can generally ship a clarinet and case for $20-30 - I try not to pad shipping. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis. Returns will be accepted within 5 days and I will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Please enquire terms of return before purchase!
All shipping is by Fedex or USPS priority with tracking (depending on the weight of the item). I can generally ship a clarinet and case for $20-30 - I try not to pad shipping. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis. Returns will be accepted within 5 days and I will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Please enquire terms of return before purchase!