The Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige Bb clarinet is a high end professional instrument. It is crafted from specially selected grenadilla wood and has outstanding keywork which is silver plated. This includes the Eb lever mechanism. A step up from the R13 model this clarinet adds luxury to the professional instrument. A truly lovely instrument that really speaks to anyone that plays it.

• Key : Bb
• Pitch : 440 Hz
• Natural African Blackwood Body with polished finish
• Bore : Buffet Crampon poly cylindrical method
• Bell – Special prestige bore
• Tenons – Metal capped
• Adjustable thumb rest, enabling the use of a neck strap.
• Silver-plated keywork (forged keys, copper plated then silver plated according the Buffet Crampon method)
• Keys – 18 / Rings – 6
• Eb Lever
• Blue steel springs
• Pads – 100% waterproof material
• CITES Appendix II Wood

About Buffet

Established in Paris in 1825, Buffet Crampon has built up a highly respected worldwide brand name producing a range of clarinets of exceptional quality (amongst a range of other wind instruments).

For nearly 200 years, Buffet Crampon have continued to research advanced techniques and design ideas as well as collaborating with renowned artists to create instruments with technical precision and great artistry. As a company, Buffet Crampon have always made it a policy to employ instrument craftsmen, engineers and sales representatives who are themselves musicians. Through the combination of traditional methods, advanced techniques and listening to the advice of renowned players, Buffet have created a range instruments of artistic and technical excellence.