The favorite intermediate/semi-pro clarinet of band teachers and professional musicians.
Please read the entire description, and the AUCTION TERMS below, BEFORE bidding!SCROLL DOWN FOR LOTS MORE PICTURES! For your consideration I offer this beautiful Buffet Crampon "Evette" E-11 intermediate B-flat clarinet. Serial number B2052XX. It is marked "Made In France". The Evette is THE outstanding intermediate/semi-pro clarinet on the market and is used by many professionals as their back-up instrument.CONDITION: This instrument is in about AS-NEW condition. It is in outstanding playing and cosmetic condition overall. It shows almost no use. The only blemish I can find is a small spot of loss to the nickle-plated bellrim ring. See the pictures - they show the actual instrument you are buying.ACCESSORIES: Original case in outstanding condition with no significant wear; original Buffet mouthpiece; cap; cork grease, swab, one reed, and Buffet pencil. You get exactly what is pictured; see pictures.PLAYING QUALITIES: It plays just fine from the bottom of the range to the top. It should be perfect for any advancing student, recreational adult player, or pro looking for a nice backup horn. NOTE that I make no representations made about its suitability for your intended use. WYSIWYG. SHIPPING: This instrument will be carefully packed for shipping safety. I will ship this item INTERNATIONALLY, but NOT TO ITALY OR SOUTH AMERICA. Buyers outside the US are responsible for all duties, taxes, tariffs, etc. that your Customs Service may assess. I do not quote shipping. The Ebay Shipping Calculator is not always accurate, and I will not guarantee the rate it indicates, SO PLEASE visit the US Postal Service Website to estimate your shipping cost for 7 lbs, size 18" x 12" x 10" from ZIP 13203. $10 packing/handling charge covers insurance (if available to your location), materials and labor. LOCAL BUYER IS WELCOME TO PICK UP THE ITEM AND PAY UPON PICKUP.NOTE: I will sell only to the final recipient/end user. I WILL NOT sell to 3rd-Party buyers/reshippers such as SEKAIMON or US-BUYER. NO EXCEPTIONS. 3rd Party buyers/reshippers will have their bids cancelled and their user IDs blocked.
THE STRAIGHT DOPE: This is quite simply the nicest Buffet Evette E-11 clarinet I have ever owned. It is in great playing and cosmetic shape, and is about as nice a horn as you will find without buying a new E-12 (the current equivalent) at OVER TWICE the price. The current E-12 sells new for $1,925 at online retailers. You can own this one for 56% OFF that price. It has been serviced and will be ready to take out of the case and play the moment you get home with it.  All sales FINAL unless I determine that I significantly misrepresented it. I'll be happy to answer any questions about the instrument itself. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!   TERMS: Here are the 12 SIMPLE RULES for this auction.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THEM BEFORE BIDDING:
1) Your bid on this item indicates that you have read the description, and agree to the terms below.
2) DO NOT PAY until you have received an INVOICE FROM ME, via eBay's checkout system.
3) PAYMENT BY PAYPAL ONLY, within 3 days of invoice. NON-PAYING BIDDERS WILL BE REPORTED.
4) No reserve, so bid to own it.
5) SOLD STRICTLY AS IS. It's a used item, not a new item. I have striven to represent it accurately. No refunds unless I determine it to be SIGNIFICANTLY MISREPRESENTED.
6) SHIPPING & PACKING: I WILL SHIP THIS ITEM INTERNATIONALLY, but NOT TO ITALY OR SOUTH AMERICA. Buyers outside the US are responsible for all duties, taxes, tariffs, etc. that your Customs Service may assess. $10 packing/handling charge covers insurance, materials and labor. LOCAL BUYER IS WELCOME TO PICK UP THE ITEM AND PAY UPON PICKUP.
7) SHIPPING COST: I do not quote shipping. The Ebay Shipping Calculator is not always accurate, and I will not guarantee the rate it indicates, SO PLEASE visit the US Postal Service Website to estimate your shipping cost for 7 lbs, size 18" x 12" x 10" from US ZIP 13203. I can also ship by FedEx Ground or UPS; please visit their respective websites and plug in the above weight, dimensions, and ZIP code.
8) I ship items ONCE A WEEK, sometimes twice, so please be patient. Your item will arrive in a timely manner.
9) INSURANCE: I cannot afford to insure items at my own expense. $10 packing/handling charge covers insurance (if available to your location), materials and labor. Buyer assumes all responsibility for uninsured items.
10) FEEDBACK will be left for all transactions. If you are not satisfied with the item, PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK, and I will do my utmost to resolve the issue to your satisfaction. If you are satisfied with the item and transaction, please leave Positive feedback with all 5-star ratings.
11) I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL bids from suspicious or demonstrated non-paying bidders.
12) I reserve the right to end this listing early in the event the item is sold locally.
I do my utmost to honestly and accurately describe and picture my items. The pics tell the story. E-mail me with questions prior to auction close, I'll gladly answer. If you want to phone, email me for my number. All you nice honest folks out there, thanks for looking! Happy Bidding and Good Luck! SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE GREAT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, VINTAGE MODEL KITS, BOOKS, AND STUFF!king yamaha selmer bundy tenor bari baritone alto soprano center tone model 22 R-13 R13 E11