{"product_id":"buffet-crampon-vintage-bb-clarinet-with-hard-case-sn-37189","title":"Buffet Crampon Vintage Bb Clarinet with Hard Case","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon Clarinet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Buffet Crampon clarinet comes from one of the most respected names in the clarinet world, a maker long associated with French clarinet design and widely used by advancing and professional players. This instrument is marked Buffet Crampon and Made in France, giving players a French-made Buffet clarinet to evaluate for ensemble, studio, doubling, and serious study settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffet Crampon Clarinet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Bb clarinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Buffet Crampon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Silver-plated keys and rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Buffet Crampon hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, ligature, and cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: \u003cspan\u003e37189\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis used clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally repadded, serviced, adjusted, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The body shows light scratches, rub marks, and handling wear across the barrel, joints, and bell. The tenon corks show age and wear, and the silver-plated keywork shows fine scratches, polish marks, and mild tarnish. The Buffet Crampon hard case is included and shows exterior scuffs, scratches, and wear, with wear and compression visible in the blue plush interior. The top joint shows no serial markings. We beleive this to be a vintage R13 top joint with an earlier pre-R13 bottom joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Buffet Crampon Clarinet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clarinet is best suited to an advancing student, ensemble player, doubler, or serious clarinetist who wants a French-made Buffet Crampon instrument with the traditional playing identity associated with the brand. It is a good candidate for players who value a focused clarinet sound, established French design heritage, and an instrument that rewards careful mouthpiece and reed selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Buffet Crampon Clarinet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do players pay close attention to Buffet Crampon clarinets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffet Crampon is one of the most established clarinet makers in the professional woodwind community. Its French-made clarinets are widely used by serious students, educators, ensemble players, and professionals who value centered response, tonal focus, and a traditional orchestral clarinet concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should a player evaluate this clarinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA player should evaluate evenness between registers, throat-tone response, scale tendencies, articulation clarity, and how the instrument pairs with their preferred mouthpiece and reeds. Those factors matter especially on a Buffet Crampon clarinet because individual setup and voicing can strongly shape the playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Buffetlogo\/Buffetlogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; 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":53713388700013,"sku":"BCC-37189","price":1189.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7130567.jpg?v=1786471979","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/buffet-crampon-vintage-bb-clarinet-with-hard-case-sn-37189","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}