I got a tour of the Buffet Crampon factory in '74. I was in the 8th grade at the American School of Paris, and our band teacher arranged a visit. They manufacture clarinets, but also saxophones and other woodwinds; oboes, bassoons, and english horns. It was fascinating. There were no computer controlled machines drilling the screw holes, mounting holes etc. back then. It was very manual. The factory was surprisingly quiet considering all the drills, wood borers and brass hammering. The craftmen were true artisans. They were very focused on every aspect of the process. It left a lasting impression.
they should show this video to band students so they can see how hard it was to make their instruments. i see a lot of students mistreat their instruments nowadays.
I agree! I've seen so many students, middle and high school students treat their woodwind instruments (and brass instruments too) with little to no respect at all, but a lot of that is due to the little to no respect they show their parents, the ones that purchased it for them in the first place and have to force their child to practice frequently like the band director asked them to do. Yes, I know how annoyed parents get listening to their child make the sounds that beginning band students make on a new instrument that they've never blown on before or just have no experience on playing!
I have one of these and have played on the same one one now for about 50 years. Still plays wonderfully. Watching this makes me want a new one. Maybe in my next life.
While viewing this mesmerizing video I began to think about the times when such precision technology and tools were not available and still those great artists created such masterpieces that remain unparalleled to this day.
I love playing my clarinet. I have been playing it for 5 years now and hopefully will continue. I especially love the reeds made by Buffet. No wonder the clarinets these days aren't cheap haha. It's amazing how much time they put in into making just one clarinet
I am wishing them, who are involved in the work of clarinet making. They are very concentrated to make every part making of the instrument. God bless them. Thanks with respect. I am from India.
That is the coolest thing ever!! I've been holding my clarinet this whole time haha yea buddie! Thunbs up for the clarinets!! Woooooo! I wanna work at that place!
Shout out to all the craftsman in this video, where "Real music" is created in factories like this one, without which , there would be no live performances
I'm sure it's the B flat version. The Bassette is easily recognized, being 25% longer. Very interesting! I've played clarinet for 40 years and had a good idea about how they're made, but had never seen the process before. Thank you.
Incredible video! It really makes a person appreciate the level of craftsmanship that goes into making an instrument of this caliber. Buffet clarinets are one of the best and most sought after instruments by clarinetists. It is no wonder that they are so expensive!
I am from India. I am watching this video again and again because veri precise and decisive works which related to make clarinet. Excellence character beloned to the clarinet making. God bless the engineers, machanics all members of factory. Thanks
nikolas macalma, the reason they do that nowadays, is because they want to hide away the imperfections of the wood. Unfortunately, the wood used to make clarinets these days is not only not as good as it used to be, but is also aged with much less time, which also uses chemicals to speed the process. This is the unfortunate truth about supply and demand with mass production.
Idk Ok you are NEVER supposed to wash a clarinet. Only polish the metal parts and swab the inside to clean out the layer of spit but never dunk it in water.
When I was I sixth grade and our band director said we would have to build our instrument, I thought he meant literally and now I see why that ISNT the case lmao
Это один самых лучших вообще кларнетов. Очень тёплый и бархатный звук, в руках лежит замечательно, да и очень, если можно так сказать, благодарный за старания.
Hi from Paris ! Moï RUSSKI izik niè karacho. Please can you translate in french or in german. May be in english , although my english in not so good Thanks.
I've played bass clarinet and clarinet for 3 years now, and I can confidently say this is one of the most satisfying things I've ever watched. This is just Clarinetist p*rn.
Rockington TheThird, a lot of people prefer the big "Buffet Sound" that the R13 is known for, including myself. However, newer instruments, including the R13, have moved away from this, and have become more like Selmer Paris, with regard to wall thickness and the such. This creates a very dark sound, which isn't necessarily bad, but people like me and others enjoy the vast overtones that can be found in older clarinets, where the walls were not only not as thick, but the wood was more porous.
Watching those levers and rods go in does my head in. Reminds me chillingly of the time when one of mine fell out during an important solo in a concert. The first hint I got that it was going was difficulty in making certain notes speak. Then when I tried harder just a loud shriek. My clarinet was a LeBlanc. We all have had our bad moments I guess.
very pleased with my B12 never thought a mouthpiece would make such a difference I bought a mouthpiece on ebay originaly from a R13 what an improvement wish I could afford the rest of the R13 must be magnifisent !!
@SeanPerrin no i find the keywork on my concerto is fine. actually i find it better than a buffet as the buttons are smaller and suit more adult like hands. besides this clarinet has helped me win plenty of competitions and being able to travel to england and i was able to have a lesson with famous clarinettists like michael collins, julian bliss, robert schubert, philip arkinstall and David thomas.
I got a tour of the Buffet Crampon factory in '74. I was in the 8th grade at the American School of Paris, and our band teacher arranged a visit. They manufacture clarinets, but also saxophones and other woodwinds; oboes, bassoons, and english horns. It was fascinating. There were no computer controlled machines drilling the screw holes, mounting holes etc. back then. It was very manual. The factory was surprisingly quiet considering all the drills, wood borers and brass hammering. The craftmen were true artisans. They were very focused on every aspect of the process. It left a lasting impression.
they should show this video to band students so they can see how hard it was to make their instruments. i see a lot of students mistreat their instruments nowadays.
I agree! I've seen so many students, middle and high school students treat their woodwind instruments (and brass instruments too) with little to no respect at all, but a lot of that is due to the little to no respect they show their parents, the ones that purchased it for them in the first place and have to force their child to practice frequently like the band director asked them to do. Yes, I know how annoyed parents get listening to their child make the sounds that beginning band students make on a new instrument that they've never blown on before or just have no experience on playing!
yeah ive seen flutes having a dent in the head joint within the year they recieve the instrument
ok to be fair this is an multi thousand instrument compared to the crappy 300 dollar clarinets
I have one of these and have played on the same one one now for about 50 years. Still plays wonderfully. Watching this makes me want a new one. Maybe in my next life.
Your next life
I try to watch this once in a while...just so that I can remind myself how precious my clarinet is :)
While viewing this mesmerizing video I began to think about the times when such precision technology and tools were not available and still those great artists created such masterpieces that remain unparalleled to this day.
I love playing my clarinet. I have been playing it for 5 years now and hopefully will continue. I especially love the reeds made by Buffet. No wonder the clarinets these days aren't cheap haha. It's amazing how much time they put in into making just one clarinet
自分の大切なR13もこのように作られたんだな～
これからも大切に使おう。
こんなに沢山の工程があって、丁寧に作られてるって見たらより愛着湧く❤❤
Manasse's Mozart concerto in the background......... GREAT choice
isthis IDgood the clarinet theme song. What else?
isthis IDgood Mozart in A major K622.
I particularly appreciate Buffet's professionalism and attention to detail.
КЛАРНЕТ-це ПЕРША скрипка ХОРОШОГО
духового оркестру!!!
I'd like to see a clarinet made by hand from the start to finish like they would've in the 1700 or 1800s. That would be really cool.
I read somewhere that there was a clarinet maker in 1701 that wanted to record his own craftsmanship but he didn't know anyone with a VIDEO CAMERA! 😊
instablaster...
ভাই আমার চ্যানেলে বাজনার ভিডিও আছে 🇧🇩hi
Well when you find that way back machine let me know I'll go with you!
This is the correct version of the Mozart Concerto played on the basset clarinet! LOVE IT!
what recording is this? do you know the performer?
I am wishing them, who are involved in the work of clarinet making. They are very concentrated to make every part making of the instrument. God bless them. Thanks with respect. I am from India.
thivelkata.iwontpelseratatellmesir
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this video is strangely satisfying!
I didn't understand the strangely
That is the coolest thing ever!! I've been holding my clarinet this whole time haha yea buddie! Thunbs up for the clarinets!! Woooooo! I wanna work at that place!
Debbie Martinez you are very lucky my friend ....
Shout out to all the craftsman in this video, where "Real music" is created in factories like this one, without which , there would be no live performances
just stunning clarinet playing. I'm so glad people still care about talent!
Buffet Crampon, the sweetest clarinet even made! Long live!😍👍
I'm sure it's the B flat version. The Bassette is easily recognized, being 25% longer. Very interesting! I've played clarinet for 40 years and had a good idea about how they're made, but had never seen the process before.
Thank you.
夢のような映像ですね🎵私は50年以前前より中学校からブラスバンドで青春時代コンクールやコンサートに明け暮れていましがその時のクラリネットのビｭウフェクランポン社の木製のクラリネットの音色の響きの素晴らしさに凄い楽器があるなぁ🎵と思いながら演奏聞いていましたがこのような製造過程を見ることができるとは夢にも思っていませんでした‼️凄すぎる‼️素晴らしい技術ですね🎵木を削り形を整えキーの穴を開ける過程など普通現場見ることができません🎵ましてやフランスで製造されている高級なクラリネットの最高級品製造製作しているところ見ることができるなんて本当に夢のようですね🎵当時のブラバンはプラスチｯクが主流でクランポンのクラリネットは超一流の高級品学校にクラリネットが20本以上ありましたがクランポン社のクラリネットは１本しかなく上級生の中でも一番音が綺麗でテクニックのある人が１人だけ吹くことができる名誉ある奏者に与えられるブラバン最高の高級楽器でしたねぇ🎵正に部員の中の英雄にだけ吹くことができる最高の楽器でしたねぇ🎵その素晴らしい作品がフランスで製作製造過程を見ることができるなんて私幸せですねぇ🎵素晴らしい技術ですね🎵この映像はまさ一生の宝になりました本当に凄すぎ素晴らしい映像ありがとうございました🎵ブラスバンドに青春過ごしたブラス大好きなクランポン社の楽器作品大好きブラバンマンです🎵素晴らしい映像ありがとうございました🎵
Incredible video! It really makes a person appreciate the level of craftsmanship that goes into making an instrument of this caliber. Buffet clarinets are one of the best and most sought after instruments by clarinetists. It is no wonder that they are so expensive!
I was so excited when I got my first Buffet.
I was, too! And it is a humble B10... but I’m in love with it nevertheless.
@@03Venture I'm craving to buy one right now I don't know what mine is made of but it sure isn't beautiful wood
I am from India. I am watching this video again and again because veri precise and decisive works which related to make clarinet. Excellence character beloned to the clarinet making. God bless the engineers, machanics all members of factory. Thanks
I play the clarinet and I absolutely love it! Such a pretty instrument
Im in 8th grade and I have a plastic clarinet at the moment...
Getting a WOOD clarinet in 9th grade! I'm so excited :)
I hope you’ve really enjoyed that instrument all these years!
Not only is this the best musical instrument how to video, it is the best how to video on UA-cam.
FR it is
That was OUT STANDING! Thanks for the offering.
I wish they wouldn't paint it black and let the natural beauty of the wood grains and textures give each clarinet character...
nikolas macalma, the reason they do that nowadays, is because they want to hide away the imperfections of the wood. Unfortunately, the wood used to make clarinets these days is not only not as good as it used to be, but is also aged with much less time, which also uses chemicals to speed the process.
This is the unfortunate truth about supply and demand with mass production.
Rhos 'Sevai big whoop😒
I washed mines and then the paint came off
Idk Ok you are NEVER supposed to wash a clarinet. Only polish the metal parts and swab the inside to clean out the layer of spit but never dunk it in water.
Carla Lopez why
Congrats to all 🙏☺️
Really enjoyed this video Beautiful and precision works.👌🎉
Thank you and love you all 😊
I’m in love!!!!!! My clarinet is sooo old and has been in my family for who knows how long. Sadly, time is started to catch up with it.
Are you still playing it? And keeping it repaired
I'm using the Buffet R-13 it's a great instrument!
When I was I sixth grade and our band director said we would have to build our instrument, I thought he meant literally and now I see why that ISNT the case lmao
Gives you a greater appreciation for how complex those instruments are
Это один самых лучших вообще кларнетов. Очень тёплый и бархатный звук, в руках лежит замечательно, да и очень, если можно так сказать, благодарный за старания.
Hi from Paris !
Moï RUSSKI izik niè karacho.
Please can you translate
in french
or in german.
May be in english , although my english in not so good
Thanks.
This is eye opening!
This is... the most amazing video I have seen in my life
I love this type of tour
It's amazing to see how such beautiful instruments are created :-)
Just realized this is my exact Clarinet.
シンプルにすご！！！！！
Buffet definitely makes the best clarinets on the market today. I have an E11 and love the rich tone and crisp articulation it gives
Fantastic! Amazing!
I´m Clarinet teacher and Clarinet player and I play with buffet vintage in Bb and A. Amazing clarinets!!
its amazing :) I have a R13 Prestige clarinet and now I know how it was made!
Excellent. Great to see where my Buffet was created!
الرب يسوع يبارككم ....رائع جدا .....شكرا لكم
lovely...thanks for the post..brings back memmories
wow, such a work of art. no wonder these instruments are so expensive! thank you for sharing!
Beautiful instruments!
I am really Motivated and encouraged. God bless all of you
Mozart really knows how to put clarinet on his concertos.. Glad for the mozart clarinet concertto on behind.. 💜
Beautiful !!
Wonderful!
Just wonderful
Beautiful.
Fabuleux,de l’art déjà dans la fabrication bravo
Very sincere works in the world, the making clarinet. I am from India. Thanks
Beatiful work.
I love watching craftsmen and craftswomen at work.
Wonderful works.
Who doesn't realise that you are here after 12 years
I've played bass clarinet and clarinet for 3 years now, and I can confidently say this is one of the most satisfying things I've ever watched. This is just Clarinetist p*rn.
I play on the RC Prestige. The craftsmanship of all buffet clarinets is simply amazing!! I wouldn't choose any other clarinet!!
woooow es impresionante !!!!! mi clarinete es toda una pieza de arte :o
I have a 1981 evette schaeffer student clarinet, solid wood and silver keys. plays beautifully and sounds amazing
Patrick Meyer I use a Buffet E-11, not the best but i could upgrade to a R-13 soon!
Why does everyone else play on a buffet....... all I have is Henri Selmer Paris
Rockington TheThird, a lot of people prefer the big "Buffet Sound" that the R13 is known for, including myself.
However, newer instruments, including the R13, have moved away from this, and have become more like Selmer Paris, with regard to wall thickness and the such. This creates a very dark sound, which isn't necessarily bad, but people like me and others enjoy the vast overtones that can be found in older clarinets, where the walls were not only not as thick, but the wood was more porous.
Patrick Meyer I play a Lazaro $100 clarinet and a Yamaha wooden oboe
CuberDude 23 selmer omega
Watching those levers and rods go in does my head in. Reminds me chillingly of the time when one of mine fell out during an important solo in a concert. The first hint I got that it was going was difficulty in making certain notes speak. Then when I tried harder just a loud shriek. My clarinet was a LeBlanc. We all have had our bad moments I guess.
I Love It a Lot
Good Job and excelent instrument!!!
I am also a clarinet player and I own a E11 and it works beautiful even though it took some adjusting at first since it was a new model Made in France
I have one of their clarinets cx I love it I like playing the laughing tone
very nice clarnet I am using it now. buffet is nice!
todo un arte Dlb exelente
Thanks for posting. Big fan of Buffet , have a Bb and A.
Saving my pennies for a Basset Horn.
nossa como são lindos...
Masters of instruments!!!!!
OMG I LOVE THIS SONG
this is exceptional!!!!
This is the best music for the video.
Sensacional. 👏👏👏👏
This music is so epic!
very pleased with my B12 never thought a mouthpiece would make such a difference I bought a mouthpiece on ebay originaly from a R13 what an improvement wish I could afford the rest of the R13 must be magnifisent !!
This is so cool!
Beautiful
My dad recently got me a Buffet Crampon R13 as an early Christmas gift so I can break it in in enough time for All Region :) great instrument
Daddy-O
Very Interesting and nicely done.
Nice to see how my R-13 clarinet was made.
J'aime regarder la fabrication de ma clarinette R-13.
I'm so excited I bought an R13 and it should be coming any day now!
my love clarinet
magnifico!
I play on B clarinet Amati (made in Czech republic), but I want Buffet's Eflat clarinet. It's amazing :) Maybe somewhere in future...
MUITO BOM SABER QUANTO TRABALHO SE TEM A FAZER ATÉ CONSEGUIR UM CLARINETE. GOSTEI MUITO DO VIDEO, AGORA IREI MANTER O MEU CLARINETE COM MAIS ZELO.
this is crazy sick.
@SeanPerrin no i find the keywork on my concerto is fine. actually i find it better than a buffet as the buttons are smaller and suit more adult like hands. besides this clarinet has helped me win plenty of competitions and being able to travel to england and i was able to have a lesson with famous clarinettists like michael collins, julian bliss, robert schubert, philip arkinstall and David thomas.
Clarinete instrumento maravilhoso 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷😥
Obra de arte!
..beautiful clip....
amazing!
Anyone else feel like they could cry at the BEAUTY hdhdfssg😭😍
Amazing factory. Nice products
@Moragomi that's cool that y'all passed it down! this is only my 2nd year playing it though, when i bought it was used for 1 year