Keyed in F, the F-mezzo design is a unique hybrid between the Chu Berry and the Naked Lady with same side bell keys.
These were the most eloborate Conn saxophones ever made with extravagant engraving and full pearl touches. Looking over them closely the clarinet does not show any history of major past repair or crack repair. The condition of both body joints is excellent. Though this clearly shows it is an Evette (K series, so E13 model), it does have the same n 1 (and the instrument is stamped Made in France). This wood clarinet was manufactured in the late 1940's.
Wonder Improved & Wonder Perfected - Elkhart IND This is a Buffet Pre-R13 model Bb clarinet, serial number 33333. Wonder Improved - Elkhart IND & Worcester MASS *date/serial number relationships during WW II production and immediate post-production are based on our data collected from original sales receipts found in cases.
* This complete Buescher serial number chart was derived from the data of Albert Mensinga plus our own data compiled from original sales receipts found in cases of specific instruments. Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 10 Rue Neuve-Saint-Georges à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 50 Rue Saint-Georges à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 26 Rue de Rocroy à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 39 Rue de Dunkerque à parisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 56 Rue Laffitte à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 6 Rue Lallier à Paris