Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Overview
The Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional-level grenadilla wood clarinet widely used in orchestral, chamber, solo, and advanced academic settings. Designed around Buffet Crampon’s poly-cylindrical bore concept, the R13 is known for a centered tone, flexible response, and the projection required for serious ensemble playing. This Bb clarinet is appropriate for advanced students, collegiate players, and professional clarinetists seeking a standard French-system instrument with established performance credentials.
Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: African blackwood / grenadilla
- Bore: Poly-cylindrical bore design
- Key System: Boehm system
- Keys and Rings: 17 keys, 6 rings
- Keywork Finish: Silver-plated
- Finish: Natural grenadilla wood with silver-plated keywork
- Case: Buffet Crampon case
- Accessories: Mouthpiece ligature & cap, and care accessories (no mouthpiece)
- Serial number: 783344
Condition & Setup
This is an open box Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet in mint condition. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our woodwind specialists to confirm proper pad seal, key regulation, response, and playing function.
Who the R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Is For
The R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional Boehm-system clarinet designed for advanced and professional players who need a reliable orchestral-standard Bb instrument. It is especially well suited to serious students, conservatory players, pit musicians, chamber performers, and working clarinetists who require stable intonation, tonal focus, and responsive articulation.
Its tonal character is centered, projecting, and flexible, with enough resistance to support refined control across dynamic ranges. Within Buffet Crampon’s clarinet lineup, the R13 is a benchmark professional model, valued for its balance of response, core sound, and adaptability across classical and commercial performance settings.
Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13
Is the Buffet Crampon R13 considered a professional clarinet?
Yes. The Buffet Crampon R13 is a professional Bb clarinet and is commonly used by advanced students, university players, orchestral clarinetists, and professional musicians.
How does the R13 differ from intermediate clarinets?
The R13 uses a professional grenadilla wood body, silver-plated keywork, and Buffet Crampon’s poly-cylindrical bore design, giving it greater tonal complexity, projection, and response control than most intermediate clarinets.
Is this R13 appropriate for conservatory or orchestral playing?
Yes. The R13 is a standard choice for conservatory study, orchestral repertoire, chamber music, and professional performance where a focused Bb clarinet sound and reliable technical response are required.
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Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet
Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Overview
The Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional-level grenadilla wood clarinet widely used in orchestral, chamber, solo, and advanced academic settings. Designed around Buffet Crampon’s poly-cylindrical bore concept, the R13 is known for a centered tone, flexible response, and the projection required for serious ensemble playing. This Bb clarinet is appropriate for advanced students, collegiate players, and professional clarinetists seeking a standard French-system instrument with established performance credentials.
Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Body Material: African blackwood / grenadilla
- Bore: Poly-cylindrical bore design
- Key System: Boehm system
- Keys and Rings: 17 keys, 6 rings
- Keywork Finish: Silver-plated
- Finish: Natural grenadilla wood with silver-plated keywork
- Case: Buffet Crampon case
- Accessories: Mouthpiece ligature & cap, and care accessories (no mouthpiece)
- Serial number: 783344
Condition & Setup
This is an open box Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet in mint condition. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our woodwind specialists to confirm proper pad seal, key regulation, response, and playing function.
Who the R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Is For
The R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional Boehm-system clarinet designed for advanced and professional players who need a reliable orchestral-standard Bb instrument. It is especially well suited to serious students, conservatory players, pit musicians, chamber performers, and working clarinetists who require stable intonation, tonal focus, and responsive articulation.
Its tonal character is centered, projecting, and flexible, with enough resistance to support refined control across dynamic ranges. Within Buffet Crampon’s clarinet lineup, the R13 is a benchmark professional model, valued for its balance of response, core sound, and adaptability across classical and commercial performance settings.
Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13
Is the Buffet Crampon R13 considered a professional clarinet?
Yes. The Buffet Crampon R13 is a professional Bb clarinet and is commonly used by advanced students, university players, orchestral clarinetists, and professional musicians.
How does the R13 differ from intermediate clarinets?
The R13 uses a professional grenadilla wood body, silver-plated keywork, and Buffet Crampon’s poly-cylindrical bore design, giving it greater tonal complexity, projection, and response control than most intermediate clarinets.
Is this R13 appropriate for conservatory or orchestral playing?
Yes. The R13 is a standard choice for conservatory study, orchestral repertoire, chamber music, and professional performance where a focused Bb clarinet sound and reliable technical response are required.
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
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2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet
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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.