

The mathematical approach of equal temperament doesn't give the most harmonious sound aurally. The tuner can be quite misleading and disheartening when looking at intonation and tuning. I don't think things have moved on that much since the 1970's A late 20th century clarinet will have been made with almost 200 years of experience and development. The first clarinets are from the end of the 18th century.
#BUFFET CLARINET SERIAL NUMBER CHART SERIAL NUMBERS#
The log book shows the serial numbers jumping around quite a bit for the Selmer/Adolphe Sax saxophones. Instruments manufactured after 1936 range in serial number from 1350-3600. Clarinet number one was produced in 1928, and the most recent serial number on is 545021, manufactured in 2005.

The record is much less complete after 1936. You wouldn't think a mm would make such a difference. New Buffet Clarinet Mouthpeice.FREE SHIPPING. I've never owned one in A or Eb but I assume that's why they exist.Ĭhanging the barrel, to suit mouthpiece and player, is very common practice and can iron out tuning and intonation problems significantly. I cant find this in the lists of Buffet serial numbers referred to on the Bulletin Board. Buffet-Crampon logo is clear and the serial number is also clear, 1584. It seems with a Bb clarinet, the further you play from Bb the more input needed. Selmer Clarinet Serial Number Chart I am looking for the year of manufacture of a Buffet Bb bass clarinet, German/simple system, to low E. To my mind a good instrument is one that needs little input but in my experience they all need some.

Why would a player not make tuning adjustments.
