Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet SN 85179

Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Overview

The Buffet Crampon R13 is Buffet’s long-running flagship professional Bb clarinet model, widely chosen for orchestral, chamber, and solo playing. This vintage example (circa 1967) has just received a complete overhaul in our shop and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested for performance use. For many players seeking an R13, a well-preserved vintage instrument is a practical way to access the model at a lower cost than current production, with the added benefit that stable, older grenadilla wood is less likely to develop new cracks if it has remained crack-free over decades.

Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Specifications

• Key: Bb
• Model: R13
• Instrument type: Professional Bb clarinet
• Body material: Grenadilla (African blackwood)
• Key system: Boehm system
• Keywork finish: Silver-plated (shows minor wear consistent with age)
• Finish: Natural wood (oil finish typical of grenadilla clarinets)
• Case: Original Buffet case included
• Accessories: Buffet Mouthpiece with cap and ligature

Condition & Setup

Used, vintage condition (circa 1967). The wood is in very good structural condition with no cracks and no repaired cracks observed. Key finish shows minor wear. This instrument has had a complete overhaul in our shop and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. Overhaul work includes all new pads and corks.

Who the R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Is For

The Buffet Crampon R13 is a professional Bb clarinet designed for players who need a traditional French clarinet sound and reliable response across the full range of the instrument. It is commonly selected by advanced students, conservatory players, and working professionals who want a clarinet that supports nuanced dynamics, centered articulation, and consistent intonation in ensemble and solo settings.

Within Buffet’s lineup, the R13 is a reference-point model: a standard choice in orchestral sections and studios because it balances clarity and warmth while retaining the focused projection needed in larger halls. A crack-free vintage R13 can be an especially sensible option for buyers who want the R13 platform at a lower cost than new production while choosing an instrument whose wood has already demonstrated long-term stability.

Common Questions About The Buffet Crampon R13

Is this Buffet R13 suitable for professional use?

Yes. The R13 is Buffet’s flagship professional Bb clarinet model, and this instrument has been fully overhauled, professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested in our shop.

What work was done in the overhaul?

The clarinet received a complete overhaul including all new pads and corks, followed by professional regulation and play-testing.

Does it include a mouthpiece?

Yes. A mouthpiece is included with this R13. The original Buffet case is also included.

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