For sale is the undisputed industry standard of the low reed world: a Pre-Owned Buffet Crampon Prestige Professional Bass Clarinet to Low C, serial number H53980. The Buffet 1193 Prestige is the most popular and highly sought-after professional bass clarinet on the planet, renowned for its massive, dark, and room-filling acoustic core.
This specific instrument comes to us from a local player and is in fantastic shape. It has been incredibly well-maintained and plays absolutely gorgeously from top to bottom. If you are looking for a top-tier professional wooden bass clarinet but don't want to endure the multi-month factory waiting list or the $15,500+ brand-new price tag, this is an unbelievable opportunity.
This is the ultimate instrument for the serious collegiate major, dedicated symphony musician, gigging pit-orchestra professional, or elite high school program. Modern orchestral, wind ensemble, and musical theater repertoire absolutely demands a Low C extension, and the Prestige 1193 is precisely the instrument composers are writing for. It delivers a profound depth of sound, incredible harmonic richness, and an exceptionally even response across all registers.
- Premium Grenadilla Wood: Crafted from specially selected, naturally aged African blackwood, this bass clarinet provides a deep, resonant acoustic core and unmatched projection that simply cannot be replicated by synthetic materials.
- Extended Low C Range: Fully equipped with the professional Low C extension, featuring a highly ergonomic, buttery-smooth thumb key cluster and the standard 6 right pinky keys.
- Adjustable Neck: Features a two-piece, highly adjustable neck mechanism. This allows players of all sizes to perfectly adjust the angle of the mouthpiece for optimal posture, embouchure alignment, and playing comfort.
- Pro Mechanical Upgrades: Fully loaded with professional features, including an Eb/Ab lever, a low G resonance key, and an incredibly robust, silver-plated key mechanism designed to handle heavy, daily professional use.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Wood: Structurally Excellent. The Grenadilla wood is in great shape, showing only standard, honest signs of careful use.
- Mechanics: This bass clarinet plays beautifully. The silver-plated keywork is tight, snappy, and wonderfully responsive, specifically down through the massive lower extension pads.
- The Fleming Setup: Our expert in-house technicians have fully inspected, cleaned, and play-tested this instrument to ensure the massive lower pads are seating perfectly and the mechanism is regulated to precise factory specifications right out of the case.
Specifications
- Brand: Buffet Crampon
- Model: 1193 Prestige
- Serial Number: H53980
- Key: Bb
- Range: Extended to Low C (6 Right Pinky Keys)
- Body Material: Premium Grenadilla Wood
- Key Material: Silver-Plated Nickel Silver
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Excellent Professional Condition
- Price: $10,000.00
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 accurately represented 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: .
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