Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Basset Clarinet Overview
The Buffet Crampon RC Prestige basset clarinet combines the RC Prestige professional platform with extended low-register keywork for repertoire that calls for the broader compass of a basset clarinet. Buffet Crampon professional clarinets are established among orchestral, chamber, and solo players, while this specialized configuration gives clarinetists access to music that cannot be realized fully on a standard-range instrument.
Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Basset Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Basset clarinet
- Model: RC Prestige
- Playing Level: Professional
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated
- Country of Manufacture: France
- Barrel: One 65 mm barrel
- Case: Fitted Buffet Crampon hard case
- Accessories: Cork grease (no mouthpiece, takes standard Bb mouthpiece)
- Serial Number: 24744
Condition & Setup
This used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla body shows scattered fine scratches, rub marks, and handling wear, while the keywork remains generally bright with light micro-scratching and localized tarnish or discoloration around portions of the mechanism. A padded hand-support covering is fitted near the rear keywork. The fitted hard case has exterior scuffs, edge wear, and wear around the handle. The package includes one 65 mm barrel and cork grease; a mouthpiece, cap, and ligature are not included.
Who the RC Prestige Basset Clarinet Is For
This RC Prestige basset clarinet is intended for professional clarinetists, advanced students, and specialists who require an extended lower register for orchestral, chamber, solo, or historically informed performance. Its RC Prestige design will be most familiar to players seeking a centered French clarinet concept with the additional fingering and ergonomic demands of basset keywork. It is a specialized instrument rather than a substitute for every standard clarinet, making it best suited to musicians with a defined need for the extended compass.
Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon RC Prestige
How does a basset clarinet differ from a standard clarinet?
A basset clarinet extends the lower compass through additional body length and keywork. This allows performance of passages written below the normal range of a standard clarinet.
How does the RC Prestige fit within Buffet Crampon's lineup?
RC Prestige is a professional member of Buffet Crampon's RC family. It combines the RC design concept with Prestige-level construction for advanced orchestral, chamber, and solo work.
What should a player evaluate when selecting a basset clarinet?
Important considerations include low-register response, seal and regulation throughout the extension, intonation between registers, and comfortable access to the additional keys. These factors are especially important in exposed classical repertoire.
We are proud to be an authorized Buffet Crampon dealer
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
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Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Buffet Crampon 'RC Prestige' Professional Basset Clarinet in Grenadilla
Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Basset Clarinet Overview
The Buffet Crampon RC Prestige basset clarinet combines the RC Prestige professional platform with extended low-register keywork for repertoire that calls for the broader compass of a basset clarinet. Buffet Crampon professional clarinets are established among orchestral, chamber, and solo players, while this specialized configuration gives clarinetists access to music that cannot be realized fully on a standard-range instrument.
Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Basset Clarinet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Basset clarinet
- Model: RC Prestige
- Playing Level: Professional
- Body Material: Grenadilla
- Keywork: Silver-plated
- Country of Manufacture: France
- Barrel: One 65 mm barrel
- Case: Fitted Buffet Crampon hard case
- Accessories: Cork grease (no mouthpiece, takes standard Bb mouthpiece)
- Serial Number: 24744
Condition & Setup
This used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The grenadilla body shows scattered fine scratches, rub marks, and handling wear, while the keywork remains generally bright with light micro-scratching and localized tarnish or discoloration around portions of the mechanism. A padded hand-support covering is fitted near the rear keywork. The fitted hard case has exterior scuffs, edge wear, and wear around the handle. The package includes one 65 mm barrel and cork grease; a mouthpiece, cap, and ligature are not included.
Who the RC Prestige Basset Clarinet Is For
This RC Prestige basset clarinet is intended for professional clarinetists, advanced students, and specialists who require an extended lower register for orchestral, chamber, solo, or historically informed performance. Its RC Prestige design will be most familiar to players seeking a centered French clarinet concept with the additional fingering and ergonomic demands of basset keywork. It is a specialized instrument rather than a substitute for every standard clarinet, making it best suited to musicians with a defined need for the extended compass.
Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon RC Prestige
How does a basset clarinet differ from a standard clarinet?
A basset clarinet extends the lower compass through additional body length and keywork. This allows performance of passages written below the normal range of a standard clarinet.
How does the RC Prestige fit within Buffet Crampon's lineup?
RC Prestige is a professional member of Buffet Crampon's RC family. It combines the RC design concept with Prestige-level construction for advanced orchestral, chamber, and solo work.
What should a player evaluate when selecting a basset clarinet?
Important considerations include low-register response, seal and regulation throughout the extension, intonation between registers, and comfortable access to the additional keys. These factors are especially important in exposed classical repertoire.
We are proud to be an authorized Buffet Crampon dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
Buffet Crampon 'RC Prestige' Professional Basset Clarinet in Grenadilla
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Shipping Information
Orders valued over $99 ship via FedEx 2-Day within the U.S. and via DHL internationally. A physical address (no P.O. Boxes) and signature are required. Smaller accessories ship via USPS (2–5 day service) and do not require a signature if valued under $99. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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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.