Clarinets
Buffet Clarinets
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To ensure the highest quality possible, Boosey and Hawkes, the authorized North American importer of Buffet "Crampon" has instituted the Platinum Service Program. Led by master technician, Francois Kloc, Platinum Service is a strict quality control system through which each clarinet is thoroughly inspected, adjusted, and fine tuned to be "performance ready" for you at nationally competitive prices!
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R-13 Clarinets
1955 saw the creation of the R-13. Under the direction of Robert Caree, one of Buffet's foremost designers and technicians, this clarinet quickly became "the legendary choice of professionals." Symphony players, chamber music players, soloists, teachers, band directors, advanced students, and amateurs alike love the R-13 for its sweet and fine tone color, its power in all registers, its sensitivity that promotes an immediate response, and the always improved intonation that the 14.64mm Buffet Crampon polycylindrical bore gives. (Also available in Greenline.) |
| R-13 Bb Nickel Plated Keys | Retail
$3,225
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| R-13 Bb Silver Plated Keys | Retail
$3,500
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| R-13 A Nickel Plated Keys | Retail
$3,880
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RC Model Clarinets
In 1974, Robert Caree designed the RC model, a clarinet with a softer sound color and an easy response. By using undercut tone holes and the standard 14.64mm polycylindrical bore on the upper joint; a longer, conical lower joint, and an egg-shaped ream within the bell, the RC possesses a slightly brighter tone with less resistance. Silver plated keys come standard with RC clarinets. |
| RC Eb (two piece body) | Retail
$4,385
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| RC A (double case) | Retail
$4,505
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Vintage Clarinets
In 1996, Rene Lesieux, the research and development manager at the Buffet Crampon factory, designed the Vintage after he toured the United States and Canada. His travels generated numerous requests from players that wanted the same feeling and type of sound that they had with their early R-13's.
Unlike the current R-13, the Vintage has no metal tenon rings, a 12th register tone hole that is 1mm higher, a 1mm longer bell (which makes the 12th register more fluid), and cylindrical A and Ab throat tone holes (that give better response and sound emission).
The thumb F# is larger and the D/A holes are 1mm lower which helps with tuning. An adjustable thumb rest is standard. The Vintage has one cylindrical (66mm) and one conical (66mm) barrel and comes in a luxurious calfskin leather double case with plush interior
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| Vintage Model Bb Clarinets | Retail
$3,825
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Prestige Clarinets
Premium quality select Grenadilla wood. Silver plated keys, an auxiliary Eb lever, gore-tex pads, and an adjustable thumb rest all come standard with the prestige clarinets. |
| Prestige Bb Clarinets | Retail
$5,450
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BC1180 Bass Clarinets
This Parisian bass clarinet has been improved to increase response and sound for the student performer. With a range down to low Eb, the BC1180 is made of Grenadilla wood with a polycylindrical bore and undercut tone holes. (In stock!) | Retail
$4,855
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BC1193 Bass Clarinets
With its redesigned 23.3mm polycylindrical bore and premium quality Grenadilla wood, this bass clarinet possesses the rich tone sought by players. The BC1193 has a range down to low C and features undercut tone holes, a lighter 2nd speaker key, a simpler 12 key mechanism, a low G tuning hole and a two piece neck with cork joints. | Retail
$7,865
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