{"product_id":"buffet-crampon-r13-professional-bb-clarinet-sn-783344","title":"Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: African blackwood \/ grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: Poly-cylindrical bore design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey System: Boehm system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeys and Rings: 17 keys, 6 rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork Finish: Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Natural grenadilla wood with silver-plated keywork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Buffet Crampon case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece ligature \u0026amp; cap, and care accessories (no mouthpiece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 783344\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Buffet Crampon R13 considered a professional clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Buffet Crampon R13 is a professional Bb clarinet and is commonly used by advanced students, university players, orchestral clarinetists, and professional musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the R13 differ from intermediate clarinets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this R13 appropriate for conservatory or orchestral playing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Didaskalou - West Michigan Band Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482362306925,"sku":"BCC-783344","price":3799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7106299.jpg?v=1782319758","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/buffet-crampon-r13-professional-bb-clarinet-sn-783344","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}