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Key Features
A handcrafted masterclass in functional design. It's no coincidence that across the world players aspire to play the Buffet R13 Bb Clarinet. The culmination of Buffet Crampon's 193 years of experience in woodwind instruments. You'll feel the benefit of that experience immediately from the natural way the keys sit in your hands. It's an experience you'll get every single time you start to play.
Designed with the working professional in mind. The Bb R13 is everything a player needs to let them focus on making music. Crafted from Grenadilla wood, the connoisseur's choice, the R13 is where tradition meets modernity.
Please note: wooden instruments are affected by humidity and temperature. As a result, the wood may expand and contract. If you this causes you to experience any difficulties, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 69415
Please note - if you don't already have one you'll need to purchase a mouthpiece seprataely for use with this clarinet. Choose from our clarinet mouthpiece selection here.
Originally designed in 1955 by the reputable Robert Carree, this clarinet became a huge hit in the USA before becoming a favourite among many professional clarinettists and experienced amateur musicians. What leads musicians to this instrument is its focused and rich tone combined with its ability to play throughout all registers sweetly. It is also extremely versatile, meaning it can be played in a number of genres: from orchestras to military bands to jazz.
The Buffet R13 uses the Grenadilla wood that is found from African Blackwood. This is then treated and stained to produce a body that has a fantastic tone and projection, but also has durability. The Poly-cylindrical bore of this clarinet has been manufactured to the Buffet Crampon method, which included many years of expertise and knowledge.
With a Buffet R13 Clarinet, you are purchasing some of the best designed and manufactured clarinets on the market. The stainless steel rods and pivot screws are silver plated to provide strength, durability and a great stylish look. The silver keywork has been power forged and plated in copper and then silver plating. This gives a smoother finish and a longer lasting set of materials. The superior quality double fish skin pads meet undercut tone holes to create a fantastic seal and a sound that is full of tone.
This clarinet comes with an abundance of accessories that you need to get going. Firstly, the instrument comes with a case, which makes transporting the clarinet to concerts and rehearsals very easy. It also includes a Buffet ligature and reed.