A small, but significant, percentage of all Buffet and/or Evette-Schaeffer woodwinds in the 1900-1930 range (or so) were Conn stencils and do not have Buffet serial numbers. In the 1990's, Keilwerth stenciled a saxophone for Buffet called the 'Expression' and that model has a Keilwerth serial number.
Thank you for choosing Buffet Crampon.
We know your instrument is precious and deserves respect and the best of care.
Below are simple instructions regarding your instrument’s use, its maintenance and its guarantee. Please read it carefully and do not hesitate to contact any of our resellers for advice.
Contractual Guarantee Granted by Buffet Crampon
1. All Buffet Crampon instruments are covered by a two (2) year guarantee upon the date of purchase, against all manufacturing or material defects. Additionally, Buffet Crampon grants to all Clarinet, Oboe and English horn buyers contractual guarantees which are applicable to some parts of the instrument. Depending on the product range to which the instrument in question belongs, the guarantees are granted for a limited period of time, which begins at the purchase date.
The conditions of theses guarantees, which do not affect the validity of the legal guarantees previously mentioned, are defined hereafter:
| Clarinet body & guarantee | Cracks and Tenons |
| Wood | 2 years |
| Divine, Tosca, Prestige, Vintage, Tradition | 3 years |
| Plastic | 5 years |
| Green LinE | 10 years |
| Change of body after repair | 1 year |
| Oboe and English Horn body & guarantee | Cracks and Tenons |
| Wood | 2 years |
| Student | 5 years |
| Green LinE | 10 years |
| Change of body after repair | 1 years |
2.The contractual guarantee granted by Buffet Crampon does not cover:
- a/ Damages caused by an external event (such as mold due to atmospheric conditions or corrosive effects due to sweat or saliva), nor parts subject to wear and tear such as pads and reeds
- b/ Damages caused by an improper use of the instrument, meaning the disrespect of care and maintenance instructions
- c/ Damages due to any physical influence
- d/ Instruments handled by a non-authorized person, prior to the guarantee claim
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3. The guarantee becomes effective from the date of the instrument purchase, as mentioned on the invoice issued by the seller. The client is advised to fill in this guarantee registration form on the website (section “Register My Instrument”), immediately after the purchase.
4. Any guarantee claim shall include a copy of the invoice, and shall be sent, within four (4) weeks, to the seller or to the following address:
Buffet Crampon, 5 rue Maurice Berteaux 78711 Mantes-la-Ville – France
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The instrument transport to the repair location and its return are made at the sole risk of the client. As a consequence, costs and risks for loss or damages during transports are not covered by the contractual guarantee.