Buffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet Overview
The Buffet Crampon R13 is one of the best-known professional Bb clarinet models in modern clarinet playing, valued by advancing and professional players for its established tonal concept, flexibility, and broad use in ensemble and solo settings. This particular instrument is a used Buffet Crampon R13 with serial number 148782, offered with its case and playing accessories.
Buffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Manufacturer: Buffet Crampon
- Model: R13
- Playing Level: Professional
- Keywork: Silver keys and rings
- Case: Hard case
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, ligature, cap, and barrel
- Serial Number: 148782
Condition & Setup
This pre-owned Buffet Crampon R13 is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally fully repadded, serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The body shows fine scratches, scuffs, and handling marks throughout, with light tarnish and discoloration on some of the silver-plated keywork and rings. The included hard case shows exterior wear, edge wear, and interior compression from normal instrument storage.
Who the R13 Bb Clarinet Is For
The R13 is suited to serious students, ensemble players, teachers, and professional clarinetists who want a traditional Buffet Crampon professional Bb clarinet with a centered, flexible response. It is a practical choice for players working across concert band, orchestra, chamber music, teaching, and solo literature who prefer an established professional model with a long presence in the clarinet community.
Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13
Why is the Buffet Crampon R13 so widely used?
The R13 has earned its reputation through decades of professional and conservatory use. Players often choose it for its focused tonal center, flexible color palette, and suitability across classical ensemble and solo settings.
Is the R13 considered a professional clarinet?
Yes. Buffet Crampon identifies the R13 Bb clarinet as a professional model, and it has long been used by advanced students, teachers, and professional players.
What should a player consider when choosing an R13?
Clarinetists typically evaluate response, intonation, evenness between registers, keywork feel, barrel match, and overall tonal center. Those factors determine whether a particular R13 matches the player’s concept and setup.
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Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla
Buffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet Overview
The Buffet Crampon R13 is one of the best-known professional Bb clarinet models in modern clarinet playing, valued by advancing and professional players for its established tonal concept, flexibility, and broad use in ensemble and solo settings. This particular instrument is a used Buffet Crampon R13 with serial number 148782, offered with its case and playing accessories.
Buffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Bb clarinet
- Manufacturer: Buffet Crampon
- Model: R13
- Playing Level: Professional
- Keywork: Silver keys and rings
- Case: Hard case
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, ligature, cap, and barrel
- Serial Number: 148782
Condition & Setup
This pre-owned Buffet Crampon R13 is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally fully repadded, serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The body shows fine scratches, scuffs, and handling marks throughout, with light tarnish and discoloration on some of the silver-plated keywork and rings. The included hard case shows exterior wear, edge wear, and interior compression from normal instrument storage.
Who the R13 Bb Clarinet Is For
The R13 is suited to serious students, ensemble players, teachers, and professional clarinetists who want a traditional Buffet Crampon professional Bb clarinet with a centered, flexible response. It is a practical choice for players working across concert band, orchestra, chamber music, teaching, and solo literature who prefer an established professional model with a long presence in the clarinet community.
Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13
Why is the Buffet Crampon R13 so widely used?
The R13 has earned its reputation through decades of professional and conservatory use. Players often choose it for its focused tonal center, flexible color palette, and suitability across classical ensemble and solo settings.
Is the R13 considered a professional clarinet?
Yes. Buffet Crampon identifies the R13 Bb clarinet as a professional model, and it has long been used by advanced students, teachers, and professional players.
What should a player consider when choosing an R13?
Clarinetists typically evaluate response, intonation, evenness between registers, keywork feel, barrel match, and overall tonal center. Those factors determine whether a particular R13 matches the player’s concept and setup.
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 Professional Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla
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Shipping Information
Orders valued over $99 ship via FedEx 2-Day within the U.S. and via DHL internationally. A physical address (no P.O. Boxes) and signature are required. Smaller accessories ship via USPS (2–5 day service) and do not require a signature if valued under $99. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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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.