Buffet, E11, C Clarinet
A very good condition Buffet E11 C clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. The E11 C is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 001681. The Silver plated key work is in excellent condition. All pieces are matching and original. The instrument has used white leather pads, with the two lowest trill keys and register key in cork, but all are lightly used, and sealing well. The wood is in excellent condition, with no cracks or damage. Current Buffet E13's and E12's are giving a lot of trouble with shrinkage and wood movement, these problems commenced when Buffet moved the manufacture of these models from Germany back to the old Leblanc factory in France. Fortunately this instrument was made in Germany. The E11 C is an ideal purchase for the player who wants to use the same mouthpiece that they currently use on their Bb instrument, as the instrument tunes well with all standard French bore Bb m'pieces. The original Buffet case has one interior lining tear and some stains, but is in good condition, as is the stock Buffet m'piece.