The Buffet Crampon E13 Bb clarinet is made from specially selected grenadilla wood. It comes with silver plated keywork along with the new bell design of the RC model. This new bell allows the player to produce more high’s in their sound and has excellent projection. The main characteristics of the E13 model have not changed in 40 years. Originally based on the design of the BC20, the E13 clarinet is built with many of the design features of Buffet’s semi-professional range.
Buffet Crampon R-13 professional clarinets have been the standard for professional and advanced student clarinetists. Using premium African black wood, R-13 clarinets produce a colorful sound with excellent projection. Every Buffet R13 purchased through Lisa’s Clarinet Shop is professionally set up at no additional cost to you!
The Buffet Crampon E12F Bb clarinet is an excellent, reliable intermediate level instrument. Constructed from carefully selected grenadilla wood it is sealed with a colorless varnish to protect against cracks and scratches. The E12F has no bell ring which helps to reduce the weight, ideal for younger players.
The Buffet Crampon E11 A clarinet is a first level of wooden clarinet and is part of the student range of instruments. It is made from a lacquered African blackwood giving the sound a warm and rich feel. It is an appropriate instrument for beginners.
This clarinet offers the same virtues as its high-end counterparts which include: metal-capped tenons, for an enduring union between upper and lower joints Greenline tone hole slots, ensuring an air-tight closure and eliminating the risk of cracking a low F correction key to enhance the sound in this characteristic scale ergonomic rings for a more comfortable and intuitive feel (Légende exclusively) natural wood, specially selected and honed for a perfect resonance
The Divine is made of grenadilla wood with specific upper joint Green Line tone-hole slots eliminating air leaks on tone-holes most prone to crack. The carbon wire (a Buffet Crampon patent), which replaces the metal rings, makes the clarinet 60 grams lighter and thus contributes to its exceptional balance with greater vibration and less restriction.
The Buffet Crampon E11 Eb clarinet is a first level of wooden clarinet and is part of the student range of instruments. It is made from a lacquered African blackwood giving the sound a warm and rich feel. It is an appropriate instrument for beginners.
The Buffet Crampon R13 Eb clarinet is a lovely professional level Eb instrument. Originally created in 1955 with the design guidance of Robert Carrée. Made from stained African blackwood, the R13 Eb model also has silver plated keywork and adjustable thumb rest. The R13 is a popular model with teachers and chamber, orchestral, band and solo players worldwide. This model was, and continues to be, a particular success in the US.
The Buffet Eb Professional Clarinet features the popular poly-cylindrical bore design as well as a new model bell with a flat bottom surface. The clarinet is suitable for avid professionals and comes equipped with a case, to protect the instrument during travel, as well as a ligature and reed. This RC is made from Grenadilla wood (often referred to as african blackwood) and features silver plated keywork, an adjustable thumb rest, blue steel springs and leather and cork pads.
The Buffet RC Prestige clarinet is available in Greenline and in grenadilla wood. This clarinet is made in one piece and is tuned to 440/ 442 Hz. The nickel-silver key work is power-forged, pre-plated in copper and finished in silver plate. This makes it long lasting and gives the musician a very comfortable playing feeling. Blue stell spring increase the key action and withstand corrosion. An adjustable thumb rest allows for optimum hand positioning.
The Buffet RC Prestige clarinet is available in Greenline and in grenadilla wood. This clarinet is made in one piece and is tuned to 440/ 442 Hz. The nickel-silver key work is power-forged, pre-plated in copper and finished in silver plate. This makes it long lasting and gives the musician a very comfortable playing feeling. Blue stell spring increase the key action and withstand corrosion. An adjustable thumb rest allows for optimum hand positioning.
The Buffet Tosca Eb clarinet, a professional level instrument that would be welcome in any chamber group, pit orchestra, or symphony orchestra, is constructed of unstained African blackwood, and features undercut tone holes, an auxiliary Eb lever, and comes with two barrels. The bore of this clarinet is a continuation of the acoustic qualities of the Bb and A Tosca models. A rich tone, round sound, easy to play, flexibility and comfort are the main characteristics of this clarinet.
A mid-range wooden bass clarinet to low Eb that bridges the gap between the student plastic models and the rather more expensive professional models. The 1180 student bass clarinet is crafted in the Buffet Crampon tradition. Manufactured in natural, unstained Grenadilla wood, the 1180 creates a beautiful, dark, rich sound. Power forged silver plated keywork and high quality wood will make any student feel and play like a professional.
The Buffet 1193 Prestige Bass Clarinet features both excellent sound and great projection. With a range to low C, it is the only true choice for professional orchestral or wind ensemble performing.
The Buffet 1183 Prestige Greenline Low Eb Bass Clarinet features both excellent sound and great projection. With a range to low Eb, it is the only true choice for students, schools and bass clarinetists who want a spare instrument.