Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet
Overview
The Buffet Crampon R13 is the most widely played professional Bb clarinet in the world, an instrument that has defined the standard for orchestral and solo clarinet playing since its introduction in 1955. Crafted from aged African blackwood in Buffet's workshops in Mantes-la-Ville, France, the R13 produces a warm, dark, and complex tone with a singing quality in the upper register that has made it the first choice of countless professional clarinetists across generations. The bore design is the instrument's defining characteristic, with dimensions that produce a rich, centered sound with excellent projection and a unique clarity that allows individual notes to speak with remarkable definition within ensemble textures. The silver-plated nickel silver keys are precisely fitted and adjusted, delivering an action that is responsive and comfortable under demanding technical passages. Intonation is well-centered across all registers, though like all professional clarinets, it responds best to a player who understands how to make subtle embouchure adjustments. The instrument is available in multiple barrel lengths to accommodate individual player preferences. This clarinet is the benchmark choice for professional orchestral players, university performance majors, and serious advancing students. The grenadilla wood body requires careful humidity management to prevent cracking, which is a maintenance consideration in dry or variable climates.
Clarinets
The Buffet Crampon R13 is the most widely played professional Bb clarinet in the world, crafted from aged African blackwood in France since 1955, with a warm, dark tone and singing upper register defining the orchestral standard.
Instrument Details
$5,499
Professional
Brand
Buffet Crampon
Type
Bb Clarinet
Made In
France
Year
1955
