Buffet Clarinet Factory Tour

[@Matty88K]

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.

[@brugallu]

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.

[@Enes-wj5xq]

Your next life

[@TzokoliT]

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.

[@d.schoepflin2247]

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!

[@angry_menace]

yeah ive seen flutes having a dent in the head joint within the year they recieve the instrument

[@wowyok4507]

ok to be fair this is an multi thousand instrument compared to the crappy 300 dollar clarinets

[@PlanetEarthCountry]

Those cheap school ones are factory made. Buffets costs upwards to 10k

[@CChang2]

I try to watch this once in a while...just so that I can remind myself how precious my clarinet is :)

[@rajindersharma9345]

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.

[@よしかわみきお]

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🎵

[@fitnessveggies3856]

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

[@billducker7404]

Thank you for this tour. I was able to go to the factory in the 1970 s and saw the care and attention that goes into the production I have played a pair of Buffets since 1970s recommended by the late, great Dame Thea King. God bless you all. Bill. Uk 🎶🎶

[@ネコ-c3q]

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❤❤

[@のこのこぽん]

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。

[@ezralockwood6540]

I particularly appreciate Buffet's professionalism and attention to detail.

[@МиколаКатоній]

КЛАРНЕТ-це ПЕРША скрипка ХОРОШОГО духового оркестру!!!

[@chittaranjansarkar4081]

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.

[@manjunathamanju1664]

thivelkata.iwontpelseratatellmesir

[@manjunathamanju1664]

iwontuthivelkatapelseratatelllme

[@dakuzovkov]

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.

[@jeanpascaud4218]

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.

[@brisk9611]

this video is strangely satisfying!

[@enzosantiagodasilvasantiag274]

I didn't understand the strangely

[@debodrumsitck27]

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!

[@paramjarivala5451]

Debbie Martinez you are very lucky my friend ....

[@GarySNortonPhD]

Not only is this the best musical instrument how to video, it is the best how to video on KZbin.

[@thelookingcat]

FR it is

[@NightmareOnRizzStreet]

Manasse's Mozart concerto in the background......... GREAT choice

[@JohnSmith-iu3jg]

isthis IDgood the clarinet theme song. What else?

[@annelieslourier1372]

isthis IDgood Mozart in A major K622.

[@chittaranjansarkar4081]

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

[@bonacheeta]

This is the correct version of the Mozart Concerto played on the basset clarinet! LOVE IT!

[@mamaschaff8185]

what recording is this? do you know the performer?

[@varnk]

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!

[@tigerlilly66]

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.

[@helvet666]

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.

[@laverdadesmejor]

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! 😊

[@hamzatroy3595]

instablaster...

[@niloymoni]

ভাই আমার চ্যানেলে বাজনার ভিডিও আছে 🇧🇩hi

[@1cleandude]

Well when you find that way back machine let me know I'll go with you!

[@ashers_creed3997]

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.

[@deadmanswife3625]

Are you still playing it? And keeping it repaired

[@UnderdogAviation1]

I play the clarinet and I absolutely love it! Such a pretty instrument

[@204lemon]

This is eye opening!

[@JustoMusicSoldan]

I´m Clarinet teacher and Clarinet player and I play with buffet vintage in Bb and A. Amazing clarinets!!

[@mariadasvattamakaljosephma3895]

Congrats to all 🙏☺️ Really enjoyed this video Beautiful and precision works.👌🎉 Thank you and love you all 😊

[@Sirvalorsax]

just stunning clarinet playing. I'm so glad people still care about talent!

[@nashmeimashmed4094]

الرب يسوع يبارككم ....رائع جدا .....شكرا لكم

[@CT--oc8pm]

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.

[@chittaranjansarkar4081]

Very sincere works in the world, the making clarinet. I am from India. Thanks

[@michealolisa2506]

I am really Motivated and encouraged. God bless all of you

[@naomikirkwood6281]

I'm using the Buffet R-13 it's a great instrument!

[@lp-xl9ld]

Gives you a greater appreciation for how complex those instruments are

[@GutpileCharlie]

That was OUT STANDING! Thanks for the offering.

[@luckyway111]

Im in 8th grade and I have a plastic clarinet at the moment... Getting a WOOD clarinet in 9th grade! I'm so excited :)

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

I hope you’ve really enjoyed that instrument all these years!

[@assassinClashR]

Dang you 1 second you were in 8 grade and now you’re a grown man with a wife and kids

[@kevin658]

Buffet definitely makes the best clarinets on the market today. I have an E11 and love the rich tone and crisp articulation it gives

[@worldview730]

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

[@cheenuleela4163]

Mozart really knows how to put clarinet on his concertos.. Glad for the mozart clarinet concertto on behind.. 💜

[@patrickmeyer2802]

I have a 1981 evette schaeffer student clarinet, solid wood and silver keys. plays beautifully and sounds amazing

[@aaron.nguyen]

Patrick Meyer I use a Buffet E-11, not the best but i could upgrade to a R-13 soon!

[@anthonyblankenship3082]

Why does everyone else play on a buffet....... all I have is Henri Selmer Paris

[@rhossevai1397]

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.

[@dudercuberdude2311]

Patrick Meyer I play a Lazaro $100 clarinet and a Yamaha wooden oboe

[@anthonyblankenship3082]

CuberDude 23 selmer omega

[@ephraimschanneldaddontuse445]

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

[@paulMcGlothin]

I was so excited when I got my first Buffet.

[@03Venture]

I was, too! And it is a humble B10... but I’m in love with it nevertheless.

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@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

[@belibeki]

Buffet Crampon, the sweetest clarinet even made! Long live!😍👍

[@frederickdelarge1627]

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.

[@angelique5804]

This is... the most amazing video I have seen in my life

[@Conner-j9w]

I play both the bass and normal Bb clarinets for high school marching and concert bands and man, they look good and I wished I can play this brand of clarients

[@nikosfilipino]

I wish they wouldn't paint it black and let the natural beauty of the wood grains and textures give each clarinet character...

[@rhossevai1397]

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.

[@JohnSmith-iu3jg]

Rhos 'Sevai big whoop😒

[@idkok1753]

I washed mines and then the paint came off

[@Musiccide]

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.

[@carter742]

Carla Lopez why

[@sophimorr123]

its amazing :) I have a R13 Prestige clarinet and now I know how it was made!

[@Galvin2319]

I play on the RC Prestige. The craftsmanship of all buffet clarinets is simply amazing!! I wouldn't choose any other clarinet!!

[@saladbrain]

Excellent. Great to see where my Buffet was created!

[@mariadosocorrosilva8837]

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.

[@spartanandremarieroux2624]

Nice to see how my R-13 clarinet was made. J'aime regarder la fabrication de ma clarinette R-13.

[@it9957]

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

[@deadmanswife3625]

Daddy-O

[@c.serrano2974]

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

[@kaziu312]

I have a good old Buffet Crampon B12 model and it's been a fantastic instrument. Nothing against Yamaha, Bundy, Vito, or Selmer but I feel lucky to have a Buffet Crampon. I don't know where life would have taken me had I not played clarinet.

[@gillos7488]

Fabuleux,de l’art déjà dans la fabrication bravo

[@ELittFisto]

I play on B clarinet Amati (made in Czech republic), but I want Buffet's Eflat clarinet. It's amazing :) Maybe somewhere in future...

[@talbotvanman]

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 !!

[@tsur1957]

wow, such a work of art. no wonder these instruments are so expensive! thank you for sharing!

[@MrJamie1957]

Thanks for posting. Big fan of Buffet , have a Bb and A. Saving my pennies for a Basset Horn.

[@debodrumsitck27]

The person who invented the clarinet is a genius by the way ;D

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

For sure!!

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@chaplainmattsanders4884 I have a cheap clarinet but when I watch this all the sudden I find myself craving one

[@carmendevilla2]

This is the best music for the video.

[@ereztus]

The recording in the soundtrack is truly superb. If someone has more details about it that would be great.

[@annelieslourier1372]

Erez Katz Mozart klarnet conert in A major K622.

[@macs7641]

Clarinet Concerto in A Major K622: I. Allegro

[@araxely1806]

woooow es impresionante !!!!! mi clarinete es toda una pieza de arte :o

[@PibbXtraGaming]

I saved a Buffet from an abandoned house. Looks like it hadn't been touched in at least 10 years. Glad I found it!

[@trumpettamizhan3836]

வெள்ளக்காரன் வேலை யே வேலை தான்... அருமையான பதிவு

[@RimiKaikkonen]

I LOVE CLARINET... I LOVE BUFFET... I LOVE THE K 622 CONCERT OF MOZART!

[@marchelrmac]

Fantastic! Amazing!

[@angelkitty2009]

Beauftifullly Made. I have a selmer wooden clarinet. How much does a B flat clarinet from this company cost?

[@notic6655]

Just realized this is my exact Clarinet.

[@さわの-r9r]

シンプルにすご！！！！！

[@MountAnalogue]

I miss playing the clarinet. Such a beautiful instrument.

[@lucaseufrasio9817]

Sensacional. 👏👏👏👏

[@StarBehindTheMoon]

It's amazing to see how such beautiful instruments are created :-)

[@pecas20101]

the best brand of clarinet in the world for its beauty and sound

[@lidiaramos8832]

Clarinete instrumento maravilhoso 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷😥

[@Squishy6452]

Seriously though, the background music, where can I get the sheet music? 🙏

[@andrews6759]

Squishy6452 imslp.org/wiki/Clarinet_Concerto_in_A_major,_K.622_(Mozart,_Wolfgang_Amadeus)

[@michelangelo3064]

Humm que instrumento muito bom tenho desejo de ter um clarinete desse Buffet um preto mas vou orar a meu Deus pra que um dia prepara para mim ,si for a vontade do senhor meu Deus..

[@alibear902]

I have one of their clarinets cx I love it I like playing the laughing tone

[@romanchomenko2912]

I've seen a documentary about Tanzania where Buffet crampon sourced their wood from the Mpingo tree . In 1980s Buffet crampon noticed that the wood turning a bell had a habit of exploding while under pressure during machining there was alot of scrappage and they couldn't understand why the wood exploding and they found out the reason over there in Tanzania tribesmen set fires on there land and this damages the young Mpingo trees so when they reach maturity there is a flaw in the wood so bell making was difficult and losing 20 percent of stock .

[@susanaguilar891]

Since there are different types of clarinets, are there different processes to making different ones or are all clarinets made the same way just have special procedures for each type?

[@francototto6403]

Good Job and excelent instrument!!!

[@kumarraj8615]

This one instrument good..but please tell me how many price.

[@dudutz999]

lovely...thanks for the post..brings back memmories

[@julesmiles]

My son is a professional musician and loves his Buffet

[@TheCocoOwl]

@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

[@IanBoyterJazzsax]

I love watching craftsmen and craftswomen at work.

[@KenKathy1]

Very Interesting and nicely done.

[@juansones3162]

Yo he estado allí viendo su megnifico trabajo....

[@felix365clarinet]

@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.

[@trumpettamizhan3836]

I love this type of tour

[@duckeh7221]

I now know how my clarinet was made. Nice 👌

[@Crimson9724]

I have a composite (half plastic, half grenadilla wood). I'm in grade school. They look and sound so beautiful.

[@yobb231]

im in an orchestra and for regular symphonies i use my selmer bflat paris, but sometimes i use my buffet a clarinet

[@towrnghrybear]

5 Clarinet players LOVED this video

[@a367169]

Beatiful work.

[@Mazzurka]

I'm so excited I bought an R13 and it should be coming any day now!

[@dauthier]

I'll never look at my (1963) R-13 the same way again. Beautiful! That said, I guess it took a great deal more skill back in the 60s to manage those lathes without computers. On second thought, they may have had some kind of analog system that achieved the same effect. Hmmm...I wonder.

[@deadmanswife3625]

Awesome

[@本間喜雄]

クラリネットの由来を調べました。クラリネットはシャルュモーと言う楽器から発達した物で、それを改良したのが、18世紀初頭のドイツの楽器製作者のヨハン・クリストフによって発明されたと言われています。クラリネットとは小型の高音金管楽器の1種のトランペット「クラリーノ」からその名が由来されて居ます。

[@hitherefriendly]

Have a wooden Bb Buffet clarinet and it sounds gorgeous

[@吹奏楽の鳥]

very nice clarnet I am using it now. buffet is nice!