Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Overview
The Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional grenadilla wood clarinet in Bb, widely used by advancing students, collegiate players, teachers, and professional clarinetists. This vintage R13, serial number 633921, dates to approximately 2011 based on Buffet Crampon serial-number chronology. It offers the established R13 design with a focused, flexible tone, even response, and the projection expected from Buffet Crampon professional clarinets. Compared with buying a new R13, a properly maintained vintage example can offer strong value, and mature grenadilla wood that has remained crack-free is generally less uncertain than newly seasoned wood.
Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument: Professional Bb clarinet
- Key: Bb
- Body material: Grenadilla wood
- Keywork: Boehm system
- Key finish: Silver-plated keys
- Bore design: R13 professional poly-cylindrical bore
- Pitch standard: A=440
- Barrel: 61mm
- Case: Non-original double case
- Accessories: None included
- Serial number: 633921
Condition & Setup
This is a pre-owned Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet in excellent playing condition. The grenadilla wood is in very good condition with no cracks and no repaired cracks. The key finish shows minor wear consistent with normal use. This instrument has received all new pads and corks, and it has been set up and play-tested for proper response, seal, regulation, and intonation stability.
Who the R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Is For
The Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional-level wood clarinet designed for serious classical, orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, and advanced solo playing. It is appropriate for advanced students moving into a long-term professional instrument, college music majors, teachers, doublers who require a high-quality Bb clarinet, and working clarinetists seeking the standard R13 platform.
The R13 is known for a centered tone, flexible color palette, and responsive articulation across registers. Within the professional clarinet category, it is distinguished by its long-standing use as a benchmark Buffet model and by its balance of projection, control, and tonal refinement.
Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13
Is the Buffet Crampon R13 suitable for professional use?
Yes. The Buffet Crampon R13 is a professional Bb clarinet and has been a standard choice for advanced and professional clarinetists for decades. This example has been professionally overhauled, set up, and play-tested.
Does this Buffet R13 have any cracks?
No. The grenadilla wood has no cracks and no repaired cracks. The instrument has been inspected during overhaul by a clarinet specialist.
Is a mouthpiece included with this R13 clarinet?
No. This Buffet Crampon R13 includes its original Buffet case, but no mouthpiece is included.
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Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla
Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Overview
The Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional grenadilla wood clarinet in Bb, widely used by advancing students, collegiate players, teachers, and professional clarinetists. This vintage R13, serial number 633921, dates to approximately 2011 based on Buffet Crampon serial-number chronology. It offers the established R13 design with a focused, flexible tone, even response, and the projection expected from Buffet Crampon professional clarinets. Compared with buying a new R13, a properly maintained vintage example can offer strong value, and mature grenadilla wood that has remained crack-free is generally less uncertain than newly seasoned wood.
Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument: Professional Bb clarinet
- Key: Bb
- Body material: Grenadilla wood
- Keywork: Boehm system
- Key finish: Silver-plated keys
- Bore design: R13 professional poly-cylindrical bore
- Pitch standard: A=440
- Barrel: 61mm
- Case: Non-original double case
- Accessories: None included
- Serial number: 633921
Condition & Setup
This is a pre-owned Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet in excellent playing condition. The grenadilla wood is in very good condition with no cracks and no repaired cracks. The key finish shows minor wear consistent with normal use. This instrument has received all new pads and corks, and it has been set up and play-tested for proper response, seal, regulation, and intonation stability.
Who the R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Is For
The Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional-level wood clarinet designed for serious classical, orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, and advanced solo playing. It is appropriate for advanced students moving into a long-term professional instrument, college music majors, teachers, doublers who require a high-quality Bb clarinet, and working clarinetists seeking the standard R13 platform.
The R13 is known for a centered tone, flexible color palette, and responsive articulation across registers. Within the professional clarinet category, it is distinguished by its long-standing use as a benchmark Buffet model and by its balance of projection, control, and tonal refinement.
Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13
Is the Buffet Crampon R13 suitable for professional use?
Yes. The Buffet Crampon R13 is a professional Bb clarinet and has been a standard choice for advanced and professional clarinetists for decades. This example has been professionally overhauled, set up, and play-tested.
Does this Buffet R13 have any cracks?
No. The grenadilla wood has no cracks and no repaired cracks. The instrument has been inspected during overhaul by a clarinet specialist.
Is a mouthpiece included with this R13 clarinet?
No. This Buffet Crampon R13 includes its original Buffet case, but no mouthpiece is included.
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Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla
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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, 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.