Serial Number, Year Manufactured. 1A - 498 A, 1885. 409A - 999A, 1886. A1 - A886, 1886. A887 - A999, 1887. B1 - B999, 1887. 1B - 417B, 1887. 418B - 999B, 1888. Buffet Harmony Saxophone. In 1871, Leon Crampon became a partner. If you come across an 'F' preceding the serial number of an R13, this. Most 'modern' Buffet horns (after about 1930) usually tune to A=442, since most were being sold for the European market where slightly higher tuning was standard. If the serial number of your sax has an 'A' after the number, this was made for the American market where A=440.
This is a near mint condition Buffet-Crampon Paris 100 Series alto sax, serial number BCA90783. This is Buffet Paris's entry level sax, and this one is close to new. It shows just a couple light scratches but appears to have been played only a handful of times. No dents, no past repairs, and the neck is perfect too. Pads are still in new condition, and the horn does come with our full shop adjustment and warranty. If you are looking to get started on the saxophone and would prefer a shiny new-looking instrument, you can't go wrong here.
Evette Buffet Crampon Sax Serial Numbers
Buffet Crampon Sax Serial Numbers
This instrument plays with an easy response and is very forgiving for new players. Priced well below what these go for new, save a bunch on this one! Does come in its original hard case.