{"product_id":"buffet-crampon-r13-professional-bb-clarinet-with-silver-plated-keys-sn-473654","title":"Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet with Silver-Plated Keys","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buffet Crampon R13 is a longstanding professional clarinet and one of the established reference points in the Buffet lineup. Its focused tonal core, projection, and flexible response have made the R13 widely used in orchestral, chamber, wind ensemble, solo, and teaching settings. This instrument is the Bb version with silver-plated keywork. All fresh new pads and corks.\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: Soprano clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: R13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying Level: Professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Black padded zippered carrying case with shoulder strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 473654\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 and has been professionally repadded, set up, and play-tested. The body has fine scratches, handling marks, and localized dulling, while several maker markings show wear. The keywork remains generally bright with light surface marks and localized tarnish or discoloration. The bell rim has more pronounced cosmetic discoloration, and the fitted case shows ordinary interior wear. 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 suited to professional clarinetists, advanced conservatory students, educators, and serious ensemble players seeking the centered sound and projecting tonal core traditionally associated with this model. It is particularly relevant for players who need a versatile Bb clarinet for orchestral, chamber, wind ensemble, solo, and studio work while retaining room for personal voicing through mouthpiece and reed selection.\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 character of the R13?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R13 is widely associated with a focused core, clear projection, and a tonal palette that can be shaped across orchestral, chamber, and solo settings. Individual response still depends significantly on the player, mouthpiece, reed, and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the R13 fit within the Buffet Crampon lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R13 is an established professional model and remains a central reference within Buffet Crampon's professional clarinet family. Other Buffet models offer different bore concepts and resistance profiles, but the R13 continues to represent the traditional professional Buffet sound concept for many players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should an experienced player evaluate when trying an R13?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers commonly assess throat-tone stability, register transitions, altissimo response, intonation tendencies, resistance, and how readily the instrument accepts their preferred mouthpiece and reed setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Buffetlogo\/Buffetlogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; 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":67856443212141,"sku":"BCC-473654","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Buffet-Crampon-R13-Professional-Bb-Clarinet-with-Silver-Plated-Keys.jpg?v=1793357707","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/buffet-crampon-r13-professional-bb-clarinet-with-silver-plated-keys-sn-473654","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}