Brand New Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet - Silver Keys
Out of the box and ready for the concert hall! For sale is a Brand New Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet featuring premium Silver-Plated Keywork. Originally created in 1955 by legendary designer Robert Carrée, the R13 is the undisputed most popular professional clarinet in the world. Its signature poly-cylindrical bore delivers a rich, dark, and highly focused tone that has become the absolute standard for symphonic, chamber, and solo performance. When you buy an R13, you aren't just buying a clarinet; you are buying the industry standard.
This is the "must-have" instrument for the serious high school student, collegiate music major, or professional musician. If your student is preparing for All-State auditions or looking at college music programs, the R13 is the horn that every professor and adjudicator expects to hear. Its incredible flexibility allows it to blend seamlessly in a wind ensemble while possessing the power and projection needed to soar over a full symphony orchestra.
- The Legendary Bore: The R13 features Buffet’s famous poly-cylindrical bore design. This gives the instrument its characteristic dark, centered tone, excellent intonation, and incredible response across all registers.
- Premium Grenadilla Wood: Crafted from carefully selected and treated African blackwood (Grenadilla), the R13 offers a depth of resonance and acoustic warmth that synthetic or lower-grade wood simply cannot replicate.
- Silver-Plated Keys: This model features gorgeous silver-plated keywork. Not only does it provide a stunning professional aesthetic, but silver plating offers a slightly different tactile feel under the fingers that many professionals prefer for fast, technical passages.
- The Industry Standard: The R13 is the benchmark by which all other professional clarinets are judged. It is universally accepted and praised by top-tier educators and performers across the globe.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish: Brand New. The silver plating is flawless and brilliant, and the Grenadilla wood is beautifully finished with no imperfections.
- Body: Brand New. Perfect factory condition out of the box.
- The Fleming Setup: This is where we shine. Many new clarinets need adjustments straight from the factory. Our master technicians have thoroughly inspected, play-tested, and precision-regulated this R13 to ensure the pad seating, spring tension, and key heights are absolutely perfect. It plays effortlessly right out of the case.
Specifications
- Brand: Buffet Crampon
- Model: R13
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: Select Grenadilla Wood (African Blackwood)
- Keywork Finish: Silver-Plated
- Bore: Poly-cylindrical
- Condition: Brand New (Fully Shop Adjusted)
- Included: Original Buffet Crampon Hard Shell Case, stock ligature, cap, and accessories. (Note: Professional Buffets are typically sold without a mouthpiece, allowing you to pair it with your preferred professional setup.)
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and fine-tuned before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
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