Buffet R13 B-Flat in Mopane 764681

Mopane has warm mid-brown to reddish-brown hues that harmonise wonderfully with the gleaming silver, nickel or gold plated keys of our extraordinary musical instruments.

In addition to these remarkable mechanical characteristics, the mopane wood enhances this limited series by offering a mellow and warm sound that combines softness and brilliance combined with a powerful and direct projection.

The essence of this wood allows for the exploration of new sound colors with both pure pianissimo nuances and wide, open forte tones without any saturation.

Technical:
Key: Bb
Pitch: 440Hz
Body: Mopane, metal-capped tenons
Keywork: silver-plated keys, posts, and rings
Barrel: 66mm

Every few months we travel to the Buffet Crampon USA Warehouse to personally select the very best clarinets they have to offer. We sift through 50-60 clarinets per visit to find truly outstanding instruments.

When choosing a clarinet, we look for the following characteristics:

• Superior Tone - With evenness throughout the range
• Excellent Resonance and Vibrancy - we listen for that extra sparkle that few clarinets possess
• Even Tuning
• Wood That is Free of Defects - No knots, chips, or wavy grain

With our setup, your clarinet will be its very best from the start!Clarinets from any factory (even the very best Buffet Clarinets) are not perfect in terms of keywork, pads, spring tension, etc. What sets us apart is that every single clarinet receives a full professional-quality setup to make the mechanical feel and function as good as the sound. We spend a great deal of time addressing every issue that can keep your clarinet from playing its absolute best.

Every clarinet is checked to make sure the following things are perfect:

• Pressure/Suction - No leaking pads
• Key Movement - No binding or drag
• Spring Tension - Proper tension and balance
• Ring Heights - Checked for proper evenness and height
• Pad Height Opening - Checked for proper venting (no stuffiness)
• Key Spatula Locations - Key positions checked for ergonomics

Why Buy Your Clarinet from Us?

We are clarinetists with many years of performing and clarinet repair experience, so we know exactly how a great instrument should play and feel. This results in a better adjusted, easier to play, and ultimately a better sounding clarinet.