[rhworship]

I'm looking at purchasing a used Buffet Crampon. All I can find is a serial number. BCA 130179.

How do I know if it's a 100 series or 400 series?

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[JayeLID]

All 400's I have ever seen have a double-armature on the low C key (2 armatures/spines connected to the key cup).

100's have just one (the usual detail one sees on 99% of saxes).

Also, all 400's in lacquer finish I have seen had fairly elaborate engravings, while the 100 has none, really, other than the logo....

 

[milandro]

it appears to be a 100 these saxophones are made in China for Buffet

 

[lydian]

Yep 100. I have this exact model. Great quality horn and a great value. Got mine for under $300 and it was practically mint.