Pre-Owned Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet - Grenadilla Wood
If there is one instrument that defines the modern orchestral and solo clarinet sound, it is the Buffet Crampon R13. Crafted in France from specially selected Grenadilla wood, this model has been the undisputed choice of professional musicians, conservatory students, and principal players for over half a century.
This specific R13 (serial number 726778) is a fantastic, modern example of Buffet’s legendary consistency. It delivers that signature rich, focused tone and incredible flexibility that players expect from a top-tier instrument. Whether you are prepping for collegiate auditions or looking for an upgrade that will last an entire playing career, this horn has the acoustic horsepower you need.
The Buffet Crampon R13
- Polycylindrical Bore: The heart of the R13's legendary sound. This unique bore design allows the instrument to produce a dark, centered, and highly resonant tone across all registers while maintaining impeccable intonation.
- Premium Grenadilla Wood: Crafted from high-quality, aged African Grenadilla, offering a beautifully complex and woody timbre that synthetic materials simply cannot replicate.
- Professional Keywork: The mechanism is fluid, light, and sits perfectly under the fingers, allowing for effortless technical facility during demanding passages.
- The Fleming Guarantee: Our master technicians have thoroughly inspected, oiled, and precision-regulated this clarinet. All pads seal flawlessly, ensuring it speaks with ease right out of the case.
Condition & Playability
- Cosmetics: Great Professional Condition. The Grenadilla wood is structurally sound with a beautiful grain, and the keywork shows only minor, honest signs of standard use.
- Wood: Flawless. Absolutely no cracks, pins, or history of trauma to the body joints or bell.
- Mechanics: Stage-Ready. The key action is snappy and perfectly regulated. It plays effortlessly from the lowest chalumeau notes to the altissimo register.
Specifications
- Brand: Buffet Crampon
- Model: R13 Professional
- Serial Number: 726778
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: African Grenadilla Wood
- Keywork: Nickel Silver-Plated
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Great Professional Condition
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