{"product_id":"buffet-crampon-rc-prestige-professional-basset-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-24744","title":"Buffet Crampon 'RC Prestige' Professional Basset Clarinet in Grenadilla","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon RC Prestige Basset Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon RC Prestige Basset Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Basset clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: RC Prestige\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\u003eBarrel: One 65 mm barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted Buffet Crampon hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Cork grease (no mouthpiece, takes standard Bb mouthpiece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 24744\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the RC Prestige Basset Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Buffet Crampon RC Prestige\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a basset clarinet differ from a standard clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the RC Prestige fit within Buffet Crampon's lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRC 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should a player evaluate when selecting a basset clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant 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.\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":53847008412013,"sku":"BCC-24744","price":7649.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7135131.jpg?v=1788304642","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/buffet-crampon-rc-prestige-professional-basset-clarinet-in-grenadilla-sn-24744","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}