Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige Bass Clarinet Overview
The Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige Bass Clarinet is a professional Bb bass clarinet from one of the most established names in French clarinet making. Buffet Crampon's Prestige bass clarinets are built for serious ensemble, orchestral, and doubling work, giving advanced players a familiar Buffet tonal concept in the bass clarinet voice.
Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige Bass Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb Bass Clarinet
- Model: R13 Prestige
- Playing Level: Professional
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Range: Low C
- Neck: Curved silver-plated neck
- Bell: Upturned silver-plated bell
- Country of Manufacture: France
- Accessories: Floor peg, neck strap, polish cloth
- Serial Number: 24783
Condition & Setup
This pre-owned Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige bass clarinet is in excellent playing order after professional service. It has been professionally repadded, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. Documented service includes removal of a bell dent and a crack repair in the upper joint. Cosmetically, the grenadilla body shows fine scratches, rub marks, and wear from normal use, while the silver-plated metal parts show light surface scratching and polish marks.
Who the R13 Prestige Bass Clarinet Is For
The R13 Prestige bass clarinet is intended for advanced students, professional clarinetists, ensemble players, and woodwind doublers who want a refined Buffet Crampon bass clarinet voice for serious performance work. It is a strong fit for players who value a centered core, stable response, and the tonal depth expected from a professional grenadilla bass clarinet in orchestra, wind ensemble, chamber, and theater settings.
Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige
How does the R13 Prestige fit within Buffet Crampon's clarinet lineup?
The R13 Prestige belongs to Buffet Crampon's professional clarinet family and is positioned for players who want a more refined professional instrument than a standard student or intermediate bass clarinet.
What does the low C range offer a bass clarinetist?
A low C bass clarinet extends below the standard low Eb range, making it appropriate for orchestral, wind ensemble, contemporary, and theater literature that calls for the full modern professional bass clarinet range.
What musical settings is this bass clarinet best suited for?
This model is well suited to orchestral bass clarinet parts, wind ensemble literature, chamber music, pit orchestra work, and serious woodwind doubling where response, color, and projection matter.
We are proud to be an authorized Buffet Crampon dealer
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
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Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Buffet Crampon R13 'Prestige' Professional Bb Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla
Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige Bass Clarinet Overview
The Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige Bass Clarinet is a professional Bb bass clarinet from one of the most established names in French clarinet making. Buffet Crampon's Prestige bass clarinets are built for serious ensemble, orchestral, and doubling work, giving advanced players a familiar Buffet tonal concept in the bass clarinet voice.
Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige Bass Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb Bass Clarinet
- Model: R13 Prestige
- Playing Level: Professional
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Range: Low C
- Neck: Curved silver-plated neck
- Bell: Upturned silver-plated bell
- Country of Manufacture: France
- Accessories: Floor peg, neck strap, polish cloth
- Serial Number: 24783
Condition & Setup
This pre-owned Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige bass clarinet is in excellent playing order after professional service. It has been professionally repadded, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. Documented service includes removal of a bell dent and a crack repair in the upper joint. Cosmetically, the grenadilla body shows fine scratches, rub marks, and wear from normal use, while the silver-plated metal parts show light surface scratching and polish marks.
Who the R13 Prestige Bass Clarinet Is For
The R13 Prestige bass clarinet is intended for advanced students, professional clarinetists, ensemble players, and woodwind doublers who want a refined Buffet Crampon bass clarinet voice for serious performance work. It is a strong fit for players who value a centered core, stable response, and the tonal depth expected from a professional grenadilla bass clarinet in orchestra, wind ensemble, chamber, and theater settings.
Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige
How does the R13 Prestige fit within Buffet Crampon's clarinet lineup?
The R13 Prestige belongs to Buffet Crampon's professional clarinet family and is positioned for players who want a more refined professional instrument than a standard student or intermediate bass clarinet.
What does the low C range offer a bass clarinetist?
A low C bass clarinet extends below the standard low Eb range, making it appropriate for orchestral, wind ensemble, contemporary, and theater literature that calls for the full modern professional bass clarinet range.
What musical settings is this bass clarinet best suited for?
This model is well suited to orchestral bass clarinet parts, wind ensemble literature, chamber music, pit orchestra work, and serious woodwind doubling where response, color, and projection matter.
We are proud to be an authorized Buffet Crampon dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Buffet Crampon R13 'Prestige' Professional Bb Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box/refurbished, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.