The Buffet R13 Bb Clarinet with Silver Plated Keys is crafted from carefully selected stained grenadilla wood. Buffet Crampon claims approximately 85% of the professional clarinet global market share, largely in part to the R13’s continuing legacy in the clarinet world. The R13 remains the most popular professional clarinet in the world, and for good reason: most orchestral players and university/conservatory professors play on the R13. First introduced to the professional clarinet world in 1955, the R13 features the revolutionary poly-cylindrical bore, designed by acoustician Robert Carrée and most closely associated with the “ring” to the sound many attribute to all modern professional clarinets.
The Legendary Choice of Professionals is how many professional players, teachers and students refer to the Buffet Crampon R13 clarinet. Of the many models offered by Buffet Crampon, the two most prominent choices for an upgrade are the E11 student/intermediate clarinetand the R13 professional clarinet. Of these two models, which is the best choice for the advancing young clarinetist? Advancing to a wood clarinet presents many, many options for the consumer and it can be confusing as to which model is the best choice.īuffet Cramponhas long been recognized as the world leader in clarinet production. As a student grows in ability and musical maturity, however, the need for a wood clarinet arises. You can find vintage Buffet Crampon clarinets for sale on eBay.Young clarinetists often begin their instrumental music study with a plastic student clarinet, such as the Buffet Crampon Prodige. has images and explanations of key features for models dating from 2012 back to the late 19th century that will help you identify the type of clarinet along with the year of manufacture. While a serial number can tell you the year the clarinet was made, you also need to know the model if you are interested in how much it is worth. According to, clarinets manufactured between 19 are some of the most desirable their serial numbers lie in the 83000 to 200000 range. Clarinet number one was produced in 1928, and the most recent serial number on is 545021, manufactured in 2005.
Until the end of 1927, serial numbers were a mixture of letters and numbers since then, however, Buffet Crampon has numbered its clarinets in the order that they are made. Buffet Crampon has been making clarinets since 1836, although serial number records are only available from 1885 onwards.
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