Buffet Crampon was one of the first companies to make band and orchestra wind and woodwind instruments. In 1891, the company was founded by Lucien Vérité. In 1892, the company changed their name from "Léon Vérité & Cie" to "Léon Vérité & Fils". The company built its reputation on musical instruments for brass bands, military bands, orchestras, and teaching. After World War II, the company started making instruments for jazz musicians. It started manufacturing woodwind instruments in 1951. Buffet Crampon is known for their saxophone family of instruments because they were used by many jazz musicians in the 40's and 50's. The company has expanded in recent years to include pianos, guitars, keyboards, and drums in their product line. The brand "Buffet Crampon" was founded in 1891 by Lucien Vérité. The company produced musical instruments for brass bands, military bands, orchestras, and teaching. They were also one of the first companies to produce woodwind instruments. They are known for their saxophone family of instruments because they were used by many jazz musicians in the 40's and 50's. They have expanded in recent years to include pianos, guitars, keyboards, and drums in their product line.