Buffet Crampon has a rich history in instrument making since 1825! The saxophone was introduced in 1866 due to Adolphe Sax’s patent expiring. Buffet’s overall design was very close to the original conception Adolphe had envisioned. The series I of saxophones from Buffet began in 1866, followed by series II in 1871 and finally series III, with the most significant changes in design, in 1910.