From: Jerry De La Cruz [jd@4dv.net]
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 11:49 PM
To: 'saxpics@gmail.com'
Subject: Buffet Crampon 

Hi Pete, I found your web site while searching for info on a saxophone I 
have had for many years.  I enjoyed reading through your vast information 
on saxophones.  I learned more that I really expected to find.  But then 
I'm a firm believer in the Internet as the best  resource for information 
both esoteric and common.

I hope you don't mind and have a little time to address my questions.  I 
have a tenor that I would like to know a little about.  The bell is 
engraved with a "Buffet Crampon & Cie" logo and engraved with Evette & 
Schaeffer, 18 & 20 passage du gran Cerf (?) Paris.  The serial number is 
14763.

It also has "Carl Fischer New York"

Beyond that there are no other engravings or numbers on the bell and no 
pearl.  I have enclosed several photos of the instrument.  There are only a 
few minor dents at the large curve of the bell.  Most of the copper is 
still clear. There is some varnish wear at the left and right hand thumb 
rests and keys. Can you tell me anything about it or its general value?  I 
plan to get it refurbished.  Can you tell me what I might expect to pay to 
have that done.

Thanks for you help and good luck with your work.

Jerry De La Cruz
www.delacruzarts.com