Buffet Crampon E12F Intermediate Bb Clarinet
Overview
The Buffet Crampon E12F is an intermediate Bb clarinet that brings genuine Buffet craftsmanship and tonal quality to a price point accessible to serious students and advancing players. The African blackwood body produces the warm, resonant tone that Buffet is famous for, with a richness and depth that immediately distinguishes it from student-level ABS resin instruments. The bore design is derived from Buffet's professional models, providing a centered, focused response with good projection and a smooth, even feel across all registers, including the often-troublesome break between registers. The silver-plated keys are well-fitted and adjusted, with a comfortable action that supports developing technique without the resistance or sloppiness that characterizes lesser intermediate instruments. The E12F features undercut tone holes and a polycylindrical bore that contribute to its excellent intonation and tonal consistency. The grenadilla body requires the same humidity management as any wooden clarinet, but Buffet's seasoning process helps ensure long-term stability. The included case is professional quality and provides excellent protection. This clarinet is the ideal step-up instrument for advancing students who are serious about clarinet and want to experience the quality and tonal character of a Buffet instrument. The investment in a wooden instrument requires commitment to proper care and maintenance to prevent the risk of cracking.
Clarinets
The Buffet Crampon E12F is an intermediate Bb clarinet with genuine African blackwood body and bore derived from professional models, delivering the warm, resonant Buffet tone that distinguishes it from student-level resin instruments.
Instrument Details
$2,899
Intermediate
Brand
Buffet Crampon
Type
Bb Clarinet
Made In
Germany
Year
2017
