Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet

Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb ClarinetBuffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Overview The Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional level grenadilla wood clarinet widely used in orchestral, chamber, solo, and advanced academic settings. Designed around Buffet Crampons poly cylindrical bore concept, the R13 is known for a centered tone, flexible response, and the projection required for serious ensemble playing. This Bb clarinet is appropriate for advanced

Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Overview

The Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional-level grenadilla wood clarinet widely used in orchestral, chamber, solo, and advanced academic settings. Designed around Buffet Crampon’s poly-cylindrical bore concept, the R13 is known for a centered tone, flexible response, and the projection required for serious ensemble playing. This Bb clarinet is appropriate for advanced students, collegiate players, and professional clarinetists seeking a standard French-system instrument with established performance credentials.

Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Specifications

• Key: Bb
• Body Material: African blackwood / grenadilla
• Bore: Poly-cylindrical bore design
• Key System: Boehm system
• Keys and Rings: 17 keys, 6 rings
• Keywork Finish: Silver-plated
• Finish: Natural grenadilla wood with silver-plated keywork
• Case: Buffet Crampon case
• Accessories: Mouthpiece ligature & cap, and care accessories (no mouthpiece)
• Serial number: 783344

Condition & Setup

This is an open box Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet in mint condition. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our woodwind specialists to confirm proper pad seal, key regulation, response, and playing function.

Who the R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Is For

The R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional Boehm-system clarinet designed for advanced and professional players who need a reliable orchestral-standard Bb instrument. It is especially well suited to serious students, conservatory players, pit musicians, chamber performers, and working clarinetists who require stable intonation, tonal focus, and responsive articulation.

Its tonal character is centered, projecting, and flexible, with enough resistance to support refined control across dynamic ranges. Within Buffet Crampon’s clarinet lineup, the R13 is a benchmark professional model, valued for its balance of response, core sound, and adaptability across classical and commercial performance settings.

Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13

Is the Buffet Crampon R13 considered a professional clarinet?

Yes. The Buffet Crampon R13 is a professional Bb clarinet and is commonly used by advanced students, university players, orchestral clarinetists, and professional musicians.

How does the R13 differ from intermediate clarinets?

The R13 uses a professional grenadilla wood body, silver-plated keywork, and Buffet Crampon’s poly-cylindrical bore design, giving it greater tonal complexity, projection, and response control than most intermediate clarinets.

Is this R13 appropriate for conservatory or orchestral playing?

Yes. The R13 is a standard choice for conservatory study, orchestral repertoire, chamber music, and professional performance where a focused Bb clarinet sound and reliable technical response are required.