Vintage 1953 Buffet Crampon Model R-13 Bb Clarinet, made in France; serial #41311
The R13 clarinet dominates the United States and still shines today. Its centered tone, rich in harmonics, and its powerful projection are suitable for all repertoires, attracting soloists, orchestras, students and amateurs.
No cracks anywhere, all new pads and corks. Silver plated keywork.
This clarinet includes 2 barrels: one measures 64mm and the other 66mm.
An excellent early R-13 from the early 1950's!
Note please: We have copies of Buffet's 1947 catalog, confirming R-13 models were produced as early as 1947.
***Although we have sold new Buffet and Selmer clarinets for more than seven decades, it is our opinion that vintage French instruments are superior to the newer models. Simply said, the wood quality is better on the older instruments. And as we often tell clients, "If a wood clarinet is going to develop cracks, it will do so within the first several months of its life. Conversely, if it's more than a year old and has not cracked, there's a good chance it never will. "
Set includes: New Protec Case,Vandoren 5RV mouthpiece, Rovner "dark" ligature
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