Endorsed by many a professional player, the Buffet R13 clarinet range is one that stands out in terms of quality and price. With many different models to choose from there is too much to go into in any detail, but suffice to say that the build quality and impressive tone of these excellent instruments is enough to convince any doubters. The clarinet is one the most beautiful and warm sounding instruments of all, and the three we chose to highlight are among the best in their bracket.
Buffet Crampon Vintage R13 A Clarinet– the Vintage range by Buffet is one of the most popular on the market and takes its design cues from the classic R13 range of the 1950’s – at $4,080.00 we think this professional level instrument is one of the best buys on the market.
• Special Vintage design features
• No metal tenon rings
• Adjusted tone holes
• Beautiful rich sound
• Calfskin hard case
Superb sound from an instrument that features the very special attributes of the Vintage range, there is little better sound available than this truly beautiful clarinet.
Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Eb Clarinet with Silver Keys– this professional level R13 costs just $3,680.00 and is great value at the price; with hand selected woods for the body and the usual Buffet refinements it is an instrument that will never let you down.
• Hand selected granadilla wood body
• Silver plated keys
• Undercut tone holes
• Double skin pads
• Blue steel springs
The specially selected Grenadilla wood gives this glorious instrument a simply superb sound, and the ease of playing that comes with Buffet expertise makes this a very satisfying purchase.
Buffet Crampon R13 Green Line Professional Bb Clarinet – a great value model from the R13 range at just $2,688.00, this beautifully made professional quality clarinet is not to be missed and should be on any sensible shortlist.
• Granadilla wood with 5% epoxy resin for strength
• Nickel plated keys
• Hand burnished bore
• Not affected by humidity and temperature change
• Excellent sound quality
Excellent quality at a very reasonable price coupled with professional standards and a very impressive sound means that this beautiful R13 stands well and truly at the top of the tree when it comes to value for money.
From the brilliance and retro style of the Vintage range through to the standard Buffet R13 Clarinet there is plenty to choose from, and when you are buying Buffet you know you are buying the very best in French quality musical instruments.