
Look for any indication of a PHYSICALLY STAMPED Buffet logo.


The premium line clarinets often have a metal tag (such as the RC or Tosca).Ģ. look for is any indication of a metal or other kind of tag attached to the upper section. Most modern and vintage premium line instruments (RC, Divine, Legende, etc)ġ.

These are usually made by a stencil manufacturer, often Schreiber. German-made clarinets are either wood or plastic, and of a relatively lesser quality (at least, compared to top-of-the-line French ones). These are often made by Buffet themselves. Here's a quick guide, and PLEASE comment with any update/clarification/additional info.īuffet clarinets are generally produced in one of two places: France and Germany.įrench-made clarinet are usually wood, and usually of a more premium quality. One of the most common questions I get is to identify someone's mystery Buffet clarinet.
