{"product_id":"buffet-crampon-r13-professional-a-clarinet-in-grenadilla-with-silver-plated-keys","title":"Buffet Crampon R13 Professional A Clarinet in Grenadilla with Silver-Plated Keys","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon R13 A Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buffet Crampon R13 A clarinet is one of the established professional A clarinet choices for orchestral, chamber, and conservatory players who want the familiar R13 voice in the A clarinet transposition. This instrument is model BC1231-2-0, the silver-key R13 A clarinet configuration, and pairs a traditional Buffet Crampon professional design with the playing role A clarinets are chosen for in repertoire where color, pitch center, and technical continuity from Bb clarinet matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon R13 A Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: A clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: R13 A, BC1231-2-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Finish: Silver-plated keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Material: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Buffet Crampon hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cap, ligature, cork grease, and swab (mouthpiece not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightly used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The body and keywork present well overall, with minor cosmetic scratches and handling marks on the black grenadilla body. The silver-plated keywork is bright, and the main clarinet sections and keywork are present. A Buffet Crampon hard case is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the R13 A Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R13 A clarinet is for advanced and professional clarinetists who need an A clarinet capable of blending in orchestral and chamber settings while retaining a centered, familiar R13 response. It is a practical choice for players building a matched Bb\/A setup, conservatory students preparing standard repertoire, and working musicians who need an A clarinet with a long-established professional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the R13 A fit into a professional clarinet setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R13 A serves as the A-clarinet counterpart to a professional Bb clarinet, giving players the appropriate instrument for orchestral and chamber works written for clarinet in A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose an A clarinet rather than playing everything on Bb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn A clarinet lets the player use the intended instrument, fingerings, and tonal color for repertoire written in A, especially works in sharp keys where transposition from Bb can be technically awkward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the R13 line for advanced players?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R13 line has long been respected for its focused, flexible professional sound concept, making it a familiar choice among orchestral players, educators, and conservatory-level clarinetists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Buffetlogo\/Buffetlogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Buffetlogo\/Buffetlogo0.jpg\" alt=\"x\" align=\"Middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Buffet Crampon dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffet Crampon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53712994632045,"sku":"BC123120-NU","price":5099.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7130475.jpg?v=1786466184","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/buffet-crampon-r13-professional-a-clarinet-in-grenadilla-with-silver-plated-keys","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}