Buffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet - Excellent Player
For sale is a professional Buffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet, serial number 439302. Dating from the 1999-2000 (?) era, this R13 delivers the rich, focused, and powerful tone that has made it the world's most sought-after professional clarinet. It is in great playing condition with pads in good shape, ready for the concert hall.
This is the perfect instrument for the working professional, advanced college student, or serious amateur seeking the authentic R13 experience. Its known vintage and reliable mechanical condition make it an ideal workhorse for orchestral, solo, and chamber music.
This late 90s R13 benefits from decades of acoustic perfection and is structurally superb. While the keys show honest wear, the most important elements—the wood and the bore—are sound.
What makes this R13 a reliable choice:
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Iconic R13 Tone: The Grenadilla wood body and legendary poly-cylindrical bore provide the stable intonation and superior tonal richness that professionals demand.
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Excellent Pad Life: The pads are in excellent condition with many years of life remaining. While a few lower-end pads may need replacement sooner, the entire set is currently sealing well.
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Structural Health: There are no cracks or major damage to the Grenadilla wood body.
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Honest Key Wear: The nickel silver plated keys show wear on the most common touch points, where the silver has been rubbed down. This wear is purely cosmetic and tells the story of a horn that has been regularly played and loved.
Specifications & Condition
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Model: Buffet Crampon R13
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Serial Number: 439302
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Approx. Year: 1999-2000 (we think)
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Body Material: Grenadilla Wood
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Key Plating: Nickel Silver Plated Keys (Plating wear on touch points)
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Condition: Excellent playing condition. Cosmetically shows key plating wear, but the wood is structurally sound. Pads are excellent and sealing well.
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Our Service: Our comprehensive service included a thorough inspection, precision adjustments, and fine-tuning to ensure optimal key action and pad seal before sale.
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Included: Comes with a like-new replacement case (same model as the original, but replaced due to damage). No accessories are included.
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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