I also have a 1966, 67 and 74 (I think). Those are considered some of the best of the era. I used to have an early Full Boehm model. I have a video of the "R13" R14, etc model name you may be interested in watching ==> ruclips.net/video/pSm7LR_-6CI/видео.htmlsi=ON4y3PdXdZA2_n-q
I have to check but I have a mid 90s and early 2000 model. The keywork got nicer through the 1990s. I think they started improving the keywork in the 1970s. I can't recall the keywork changes but more sturdy overall.
Hey! I appreciate your Clarinet Info! My R13 # is 270832 purchased new in 1988 from Burrage Music in Raleigh NC. My question is: why did Buffet not label their R13's with an "R13"?
At one time there was only one model available (though different keywork - various enhanced boehm even earlier with various albert keywork). This was their Professional model. No Student or Intermediate models. So with only one model, and an evolution of the model over time there was no need to identify it (see video link below). If you had a Buffet Crampon you had a professional clarinet. The serial number identified the age. In the old days the bore type, design, etc was really not important like it is today with a half dozen professional models. Not until the 1960s did Buffet expand their professional models with not only the "R-13" but with the Continentale, BC-20 and S-1. Those had the model stamped on the upper joint. The start of having multiple models each year. I have several videos about Buffet's history including the model numbers, evolution of design etc. here is one of them you may be interested in ==> ruclips.net/video/pSm7LR_-6CI/видео.htmlsi=4hifWg8ULm5B1sFr
Hello, there is what really look like a R13 for sale in France. The seller mentions that it is from 1956, and its serial number is 48 898.
Do you have pictures you could email me or send me a link to look at it ?
@@gottalovetheknowledge4749 I was not able to send the classified link, I can email it, sure
My full boehm R13 (R16¾ is what I think they marketed it as) is a 137xxx serial number, which apparently means it was made in 1973.
I also have a 1966, 67 and 74 (I think). Those are considered some of the best of the era. I used to have an early Full Boehm model.
I have a video of the "R13" R14, etc model name you may be interested in watching ==> ruclips.net/video/pSm7LR_-6CI/видео.htmlsi=ON4y3PdXdZA2_n-q
@@gottalovetheknowledge4749 Thank you, I will definitely check it out.
Wow!! 🤯 Mine was a 1989 or 1990 model possibly?
I have to check but I have a mid 90s and early 2000 model. The keywork got nicer through the 1990s. I think they started improving the keywork in the 1970s. I can't recall the keywork changes but more sturdy overall.
Hey! I appreciate your Clarinet Info! My R13 # is 270832 purchased new in 1988 from Burrage Music in Raleigh NC. My question is: why did Buffet not label their R13's with an "R13"?
At one time there was only one model available (though different keywork - various enhanced boehm even earlier with various albert keywork).
This was their Professional model. No Student or Intermediate models.
So with only one model, and an evolution of the model over time there was no need to identify it (see video link below).
If you had a Buffet Crampon you had a professional clarinet. The serial number identified the age. In the old days the bore type, design, etc was really not important like it is today with a half dozen professional models. Not until the 1960s did Buffet expand their professional models with not only the "R-13" but with the Continentale, BC-20 and S-1. Those had the model stamped on the upper joint. The start of having multiple models each year.
I have several videos about Buffet's history including the model numbers, evolution of design etc. here is one of them you may be interested in ==> ruclips.net/video/pSm7LR_-6CI/видео.htmlsi=4hifWg8ULm5B1sFr
Thanks! I will check it out!