Buffet R13 Prestige Bb Clarinet Outfit
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  • Buffet R13 Prestige Bb Clarinet Outfit
  • Buffet R13 Prestige Bb Clarinet Outfit
  • Buffet R13 Prestige Bb Clarinet Outfit
  • Buffet R13 Prestige Bb Clarinet Outfit
  • Buffet R13 Prestige Bb Clarinet Outfit

Buffet R13 Prestige Bb Clarinet Outfit

Catalogue No: iwBUF-BC1133L-2-0P

The R13 Prestige is one of the top clarinets in the R13 bore family. The Grenadilla wood is carefully selected for its acoustic and aesthetic qualities and the wood is carefully polished and left in its natural color. Completely handmade in France by Buffet's master craftsmen, there is an added left hand Eb lever and upgraded professional GoreTex pads.

£4,299.00
-£400.00 £4,699.00

What they say

The R13 Prestige is one of the top clarinets in the R13 bore family. The Grenadilla wood is carefully selected for its acoustic and aesthetic qualities and the wood is carefully polished and left in its natural color. The mechanics are prepared and finished with great precision: milling holes inside the specifications according to the Buffet Crampon expertise.

The tenons of the body are capped with metal rings, in order to limit the risk of cracks. The mechanics are carefully assembled and adjusted by expert technicians.

What we say

Visually, this is one of our favourite clarinets. Leaving the grenadilla wood unstained is aesthetically stunning and means that each instrument is completely unique - no two wood grains are the same! The metal tenon caps are also a great addition. Cracks in clarinets are a musician's worst nightmare and anything that will reduce that risk is ok by us. More important that the visual aspect - the sound. The R13 Prestige is made of heartwood which is really dense and this makes the sound richer and darker than you might find on a standard R13. Having said that, the sound is perfect in any situation, from symphony orchestra to wind quartet. The extra Eb lever on the left hand makes extra fiddly passages easier. Sadly, it doesn't take away the need to practice!

Be aware that the R13 Prestige is quite a heavy instrument. The adjustable thumb rest helps to take some of the pressure off but you might want to take it slowly at first to avoid any strain.

Specs

Key: Bb

Body material: Grenadilla with poly-cylindrical bore

Bell: Prestige with egg-shaped resonance cavity

Barrel length: Two - 65mm & 66mm

Key mechanism: Silver-plated nickel silver Boehm system - 18 keys

Tone holes: Undercut

Thumb rest: Adjustable

Other: Blue steel springs, leather pads, metal rings

Mouthpiece: Not included, ligature and cap only

Accessories: Deluxe leather covered wood shell case, reed, cork grease, pull through and polishing cloth

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