Carl Fischer Alto
Sax
SOLD
(These are photos of the
actual sax).
Made in France by Buffet around 1930 (we think?) Silver plated and engraved.
Flower engraving on
the front of the bell with:
Carl Fischer Inc. New
York
Stamped on the side
of the bell:
MADE IN FRANCE
Engraved on side of
bell:
Evette & Schaeffer
Ani 16th Buffet Crampon & Cie
18820 Passage du Gd Cerf
Paris
27183
Recently overhauled
by Sue Redsull so playing well.
Supplied with an old (tatty) Conn hard case and a worn unbranded
mouthpiece.
Buffet
Crampon - saxophone manufacture
In 1825 the French instrument maker, Denis Buffet-Auger, established his
workshop in the heart of Paris. He quickly gained a reputation in the
music world for making an excellent 13-key clarinet. At that time,
clarinets were entirely made by hand, which required a wealth of
experience and craftsmanship.
In
1830 Denis's son, Jean-Louis, took over the business.
He married Zoé Crampon in 1836 and so
the famous Buffet Crampon brand name was created. The logo used today
first appeared in 1844.
The Buffet Crampon factory was
built in 1850 in Mantes-la-Ville. As early as 1866 Buffet Crampon was
producing its first saxophones,
only 20 years after the invention of this instrument by the Belgian,
Adolphe Sax.
Buffet Crampon received many awards for the quality of its instruments,
notably in 1889 during the Universal Exhibition in Paris. In 1918 Buffet
Crampon entered the American market and established its position as the
leader in the world of professional instruments.
£499
incl.vat & UK mainland delivery.
SOLD
A vintage French sax (& a piece of sax history) for the price of a new
Taiwanese student sax!
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