Antique 1898 Buffet-Crampon "Model 13" Bb Clarinet, 2-Year Warranty

Description: Wichita Band Instrument Company Wichita, Kansas A Rare, Antique Buffet-Crampon "Model 13" Bb Clarinet. Made in Paris, 1898. Made over 100 years ago in France, this antique Model 13 clarinet came to us in superb condition. According to the Carl Fischer catalog we keep in our store for reference, this instrument was listed as a "Model 13," making it a predecessor to the modern R-13 Clarinet. There are no cracks in the wood, and the instrument wears completely new pads and corks, courtesey of our woodwind repair technician. he instrument comes in a new case, everything clean and proper. This clarinet is ready to be played, and with the 1960s/70s 63mm barrel we've put with it, we found the instrument to play quite well at the modern A = 440 pitch standard. We believe it would be an excellent instrument for an adult amateur. The instrument comes in a traditional 1960s "soap-bar" Lifton case. We are not including a mouthpiece at this time, though we recommend one of medium-closed style. Our resident clarinetist tested the instrument with a Vandoren 5RV-Lyre, a Rovner Dark Ligature, and a 3.0/3.5 reed.Office Code: GR/EDR Wichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA. The owners are Kansas natives Gary L. Ray and his two sons. Founded by a woodwind repair technician in 1953, we soon will commence our seventy-first year in business. We’re not a “back bedroom” operation but can report that we are the owners of a proper “brick and mortar” workshop. We enjoy a sterling reputation for ethical business transactions and confirm to our friends and clients the simple fact that we expect to be in business forever.Wichita Band’s service warranty is the same as it’s been for more than four decades:“ALL new and all used instruments sold by Wichita Band Instrument Company come with our 24 month service warranty. It’s in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, we will repair or replace (whichever in our estimation is the more advisable), pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. In the event of cracked or damaged wood sections, we will repair at no cost to the customer or replace the section and charge the customer only for our net costs for the replacement section. Often, wood replacement parts are supplied from the manufacturer at no charge. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Cases and plating finishes are not covered by our service warranty but are sometimes covered by factory guarantees.” Wichita Band Instrument Company maintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highest quality. Even though repairs are essentially “free” for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. It’s our “service after the sale” promise and has been since 1953! In the event that a customer requires service under factory guarantees or Wichita Band’s service warranty, the item must be returned to us and not directly to the manufacturer.**** WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY / WICHITA, KANSAS / USA

Price: 1150 USD

Location: Wichita, Kansas

End Time: 2024-09-09T16:56:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD