The Buffet R13 Professional Bb Clarinet with Silver-Plated Keys provides an unparalleled experience for serious clarinetists. Handcrafted in France by Buffet Crampon, a company with over 190 years of experience, the R13 clarinet is made from the finest grenadilla wood and features innovative design elements that give it a rich, focused sound suitable for any musical genre.

Resonant Grenadilla Wood Construction

The R13 clarinet is made from specially selected grenadilla wood, chosen for its resonant qualities and ability to produce a warm, rounded tone. The wood is carefully stained and hand-burnished, resulting in an instrument with superior acoustic properties and response. The R13's tone is powerful yet never harsh.

Innovative Key and Tonehole Design

Silver-plated keys, undercut toneholes and a hand-burnished polycylindrical bore give the R13 clarinet a distinctive sound. The silver-plated keys are durable yet give a warm tone, while the undercut toneholes and bore enhance resonance and tuneability across all registers. The result is an instrument extremely responsive to the player's breath and embouchure.

Suitable for Any Musical Situation

The R13 clarinet's rich yet focused sound makes it suitable for any type of playing, from symphony orchestra to marching band. Its tuning and tone are well suited to solo, chamber and ensemble work. The R13 is a versatile, all-purpose clarinet that can handle any musical challenge.

Premium Quality and Customization

While the R13 clarinet ships with a premium French-made ligature, its level of quality attracts clarinetists with specific mouthpiece preferences. The R13 allows for customization with the player's choice of mouthpiece while maintaining its resonant, articulate tone. All R13 clarinets are play-tested at the Buffet Crampon factory in France to ensure superior quality and performance.

Order the Buffet R13 Professional Bb Clarinet today.