Buffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet - Player's Project
For sale is a professional, vintage Buffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet, serial number 193976. Dating from the 1977-1978 era, this R13 offers the legendary tone and acoustic integrity of the world's standard professional clarinet. This horn is fully functioning but needs a full service, and is priced to sell AS IS for a quick project or restoration.
ATTENTION: Restoration Project - Priced AS IS
The current price reflects the clarinet in its present condition. The instrument is fully functioning mechanically but is worn and needs a full repad to achieve optimal performance.
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REPAD COST: We are happy to perform a complete repad and overhaul in our shop for an additional $500 - $700, depending on the pads and level of customization desired.
This is the perfect instrument for the professional technician, restoration enthusiast, or advanced student looking for an authentic vintage R13 at a steeply discounted price. Investing in the overhaul will result in a world-class instrument ready for a lifetime of performance.
The Vintage R13: Proven Structure, Classic Sound
This mid-70s R13 benefits from the famed poly-cylindrical bore design and superior Grenadilla wood. It was purchased from a customer who upgraded, and while it shows its age, its structural value is sound.
What defines this R13:
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Classic R13 Tone: The Grenadilla wood body is structurally sound and ready to produce the renowned centered intonation and rich, dark tonal core that only a vintage R13 can deliver.
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Worn Cosmetic Character: This horn is well-worn, with little of the nickel silver key plating left on the common touch points. This wear is purely cosmetic and does not affect key function; it simply reflects decades of use.
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Structural Integrity: The wood is sound with no cracks or major damage, making it an excellent candidate for a full repad and mechanical restoration.
Specifications & Condition
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Model: Buffet Crampon R13
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Serial Number: 193976
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Approx. Year: 1977-1978 (Vintage)
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Body Material: Grenadilla Wood
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Key Plating: Nickel Silver Plated Keys (Extensive plating loss)
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Condition: AS IS condition. Fully functioning, but pads are very old and require replacement soon. Cosmetically worn but structurally sound.
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Our Service: The current price reflects the horn before any major service.
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Included: Comes with the original hard case. No accessories are included.
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees the structural integrity of our vintage horns. We are the perfect place to get this R13 restored, and we offer a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments after restoration work is completed. 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.
As always, we invite you to stop by our Houston shop to inspect this instrument in person. Nothing compares to evaluating a project horn firsthand. Follow our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for the latest updates, content, and promotions: https://linktr.ee/Fleming_Music. We are grateful for your support of our small business and look forward to helping you find the perfect instrument or accessories!
