Buffet Prodige B-flat clarinet
Buffet Crampon https://www.rosehillinstruments.co.uk/p/BC2541-2/woodwind-for-starters/buffet-crampon/buffet-prodige-b-flat-clarinet£ £529.00
Ref: BC2541-2
9 in stock
If you are purchasing a beginner's instrument for the first time and would like further advice, our showroom staff will be pleased to give all the guidance you need.
Launched in 2016, the new generation Prodige student clarinet superceded the long-established market-leading B12 model.
- Thermoplastic wood-effect body
- Silver-plated key mechanism
- Adjustable thumb-rest
- Built-in sling attachment
- Silvered plastic body rings
- Textured bell interior
- Backpack case
This instrument is available to rent for £80.00 per term. When purchased outright it is covered by our buy-back guarantee. For further information click here or use the 'enquire' button below to message us with your requirements.
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
Buying tips: Nowadays all starter clarinets use a standard arrangement of keys known as the Boehm system. The key mechanism is usually silver-plated and the body molded from ABS plastic. This reduces cost compared with a wooden clarinet, and makes it more resistant to moisture and mechanical damage. There are different sizes of clarinet, but the one in B-flat is the most widely used by beginners. Price is a good indicator of quality, and cheaper instruments are more difficult and costly to maintain. A fully serviced pre-owned instrument from a reputable manufacturer is always a good low-risk purchase for a beginner. Click here to see our current stock of pre-owned clarinets.
