Buffet R13 Prestige B-flat clarinet
Buffet Crampon https://www.rosehillinstruments.co.uk/p/BC1133L-2/clarinets/buffet-crampon/buffet-r13-prestige-b-flat-clarinet£ £4,300.00
Ref: BC1133L-2
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The R13 is the most widely played professional clarinet in the world. It was created in 1955 by instrument maker Robert Carrée, who joined Buffet as an apprentice in 1921. A later model—the RC—bears his initials.
The tone of the R13 derives from its characteristic bore, and is focused, rich and powerful in all registers. Its flexibility lends itself to all repertoires and contexts: symphonic or chamber, soloists, teachers, military bands, students or amateurs.
The R13 Prestige emerged in 1985: it is made from a higher grade untreated wood, has a precisely hand-finished bore, and metal-reinforced tenons to limit the risk of splitting.
- Wooden body (unstained African blackwood)
- Silver-plated keys
- 18 keys, 6 rings
- Metal-capped tenons
- 'Prestige' bell
- Standard Boehm mechanism
- Adjustable thumb rest
Also available in the Buffet Crampon clarinet range:
| Model | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prodige | Beginner | Standard mechanism (17 keys, 6 rings); ABS body; silver-plated keywork. |
| E11 | Advanced | As Prodige but with wooden body. |
| E12F | Advanced | As E11 (updated model). |
| E13 | Advanced | As E11 but with a professional-quality key mechanism. |
| R13 | Professional | As E13 but with characteristic R13 bore. |
| R13 Green LinE | Professional | As R13 but with a reconstituted hardwood body. |
| R13 Prestige | Professional | As R13 but with auxiliary E-flat lever (18 keys) and higher-grade wooden body. |
| Festival | Professional | As R13 Prestige. |
Manufacturer’s website: buffet-crampon.com
