Evette made by Buffet Crampon
Thanks to Patrick Carcerano for giving me the opportunity to review this Evette.
Serial # D1383
Barrel: 65.0mm
Bore LH joint top: 14.6mm
Bore LH joint at bottom: 14.5mm This particular clarinet tested way better than most Evettes and better than many Buffets!
OVERVIEW
Pitch: Bb
Key System: Boehm System
Maker: Buffet
Brand Name: Evette
Place of Manufacture: France
Approximate Date: 1950s
Body Material: Wood
Bore Type: reverse polycylinder, 14.6/14.5
Key Metal: Chrome plated
Keywork Quality: decent enough
Serial Number: D1383
Recommended For: Anyone, beginner to advanced
Value: up to $350
Intonation results taken when playing loud and not lipping. See how to interpret these results on the Model Comparison Page.
For this test, I pulled 0 at the barrel and 0 at the center tenon.
Intonation summary: Wow! This is unexpected for me! Fantastic intonation. This must be poly-cylindrical. I was not going to say the 1mm difference in the bore was enough to be poly-bore. This plays as well as many professional Buffets and much better than the one stamped “Evette sponsored by Buffet.”
Key work quality: Typical Buffet. I like Noblet key work better, but this is fine.
This clarinet is most appropriate for: Anyone, beginner to professional.
Condition issues noted: None.