So, theoretically, a Master Model could be an R13 in all waysĮxcept for a few visual flaws OR could only be from the wood selection of an Only of an R13 all the way to the end of production after some visual flaws areįound. Therefore, theoretically a Master Model could be from the same wood selection But during what part of the R13 process were they declared notįit for R13s? This could occur any time in the R13 process. Have been sold as Buffet Academy models.Other recommendations include that some Master Models are R-13 (as are Olds Is debateable as Buffet won`t give much info on this – some say it is anĪcceptional sounding E13 – either way it`s a good clarinet)” Evette-Schaeffer Master Modelįrom other discussion it appears the story about cosmetically flawed R13sīeing sold as E&S Master Models is incorrect - and that cosmetically flawed R13s Evette and Schaeffer Master Model is supposedly an R13 with cosmetic flaws (this one Evette Schaeffer ParisĮ-S information provided by Rich Holmes “Plastic Evette became the B12. These have the Buffet emblem on them versus an Evette-Schaeffer emblem and is But BUFFET has another K series serial numberĪnd that is with the Buffet Limite (with silver plated keywork) clarinets. If it is made in France thenĬlarinets are well known.

(such as “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”) then it is made by Malerne. “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”) then it is made by Malerne.Įvette-Schaeffer – if it is made in France with a letter prefix If it is made in France with a letter prefix (such as “A”,

If it is made in France then it may be on And these serial number lists have no correlation to Buffet. Then you have to identify the location of manufacturing.Įvette – If it is made in Germany then it is a Shreiber madeĬlarinet. Around 1978 the Evette and E&S models were dropped for the name change to B12, E11, etc. Is it an “Evette”, or an “Evette-Schaeffer”, or a true “Buffet”. For anyone searching serial number lists.įirst, you have to identify the model of clarinet.

Buffet clarinet serial number chart