{"product_id":"buffet-crampon-r13-professional-bb-clarinet-sn-473655","title":"Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buffet Crampon R13 is one of the most established professional Bb clarinet designs, widely used for orchestral, chamber, wind ensemble, and solo playing. Its enduring reputation rests on a centered tonal core, clear projection, and the flexibility experienced clarinetists need to shape color and articulation. This particular instrument is directly marked R13 and has matching serial number 473655 on both main joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Professional Bb clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: R13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted Buffet Crampon hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: One barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 473655\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned clarinet is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The body shows scattered fine scratches, handling rubs, and small scuffs, while the silver-plated keywork has surface scratching, dulling, spotting, and localized tarnish. Some stamped markings are faint from normal use. The fitted hard case has exterior and interior wear, including substantial cracking and peeling on the handle covering. A mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the R13 Bb Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R13 is intended for professional clarinetists, advanced students, educators, and serious ensemble players who prefer a centered French clarinet sound with projection and tonal flexibility. Its established voice suits orchestral and wind ensemble playing while retaining the nuance required for chamber music, solo repertoire, and teaching. Within Buffet Crampon's professional lineup, the R13 remains a foundational choice for players seeking the model's familiar balance of focus, color, and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the tonal identity of the Buffet Crampon R13?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R13 is widely valued for a centered core, clear projection, and flexibility across contrasting dynamics and articulations. Its tonal concept supports both ensemble blending and a defined solo presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do matching serial numbers on the main joints matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching serial number 473655 on the upper and lower joints supports that the two principal body sections belong to the same matched instrument set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the R13 sit within Buffet Crampon's lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R13 is a long-established professional model rather than a student or intermediate clarinet. It remains an important reference point within Buffet Crampon's broader family of professional clarinet designs.\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":"Direct Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53817055740269,"sku":"BCC-473655","price":2124.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7134645.jpg?v=1787786111","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/buffet-crampon-r13-professional-bb-clarinet-sn-473655","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}