The measuring point for all others to be compared against.
The R13's 3-step polycyndrical bore is noted for its dark, full sound. Crafted in high-quality grenadilla wood to ensure evenness of tone and response. Noted for its wonderful tone, intonation and responsiveness, just about every major clarinetist has played on or is currently playing on an R13 clarinet.
It is the most popular professional clarinet that has ever existed. From the wind ensembles to the great symphony orchestras, it is the benchmark in clarinet manufacturing. The Buffet R13 is the legendary choice of professionals. Surely the most popular clarinet in the world, Buffet R13s can fulfil any musical requirement in any environment. The Buffet R13 clarinet has a 40-year history of quality and craftsmanship. The R13 is suitable for all types of musician, symphony or chamber music, soloists, teachers, those in marching bands, students and amateurs. All of my searches come up with actual vintage clarinets from years ago, not the newer vintage model. The trouble is, I cant quite come up with an appropriate asking price. To be clear this is the Vintage model, not the standard model. The R13 impresses with its rich and focused sound, its power in all registers and its flexibility. I have a Buffet R13 Vintage Bb clarinet that I am planning to sell. Youll feel the benefit of that experience immediately from the natural way the keys sit in your hands.
The culmination of Buffet Crampons 193 years of experience in woodwind instruments. Its no coincidence that across the world players aspire to play the Buffet R13 A Clarinet. Developed in 1955 under the guidance of Robert Carree, the R13 clarinet quickly became the legendary choice of professional musicians. Buffet R13 Professional A Clarinet Outfit - A handcrafted masterclass in functional design. Professional tradition bb a professional 1185 bb professional legende bb a professional divine bb a professional tosca eb bb a professional festival bb a professional vintage bb a professional rc prestige eb a c d bb professional r13 prestige bb a professional rc eb bb a professional prestige basset a professional r13 eb a bb professional.Throughout its long lifetime Buffet Crampon has developed the most complete range of clarinets, while always taking musicians, conductors and composers requirements into consideration. If the two keys are fused onto a single joint your clarinet is not an r13.
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The buffet website only really returns the serial numbers of r 13 and other professional clarinets.
You can also look at the a and a flat keys near the top of the clarinet. Early evette schaeffer.ĥ rue maurice berteaux 78711 mantes la ville france.
Check your clarinets serial number located on the case or on a small stamp on the back of the barrel. Professional clarinets since 1825 factory established 1850.Īs a result it may be safely assumed that anything from 61000 was manufacturered with this design in mind. With its origins in the bc20 the clarinet played by jacques lancelot the e13 has accompanied amateurs and advanced musicians to conservatories music schools and wind orchestras the world over. Buffet states however that approximately 3000 units per year were manufactured during this period. Many of the documents which contained accurate information regarding serial numbers have been lost and as a result there is a gap from 1946 1957. It became the prototype for all future buffet clarinet designs from that point onward. The name e13 is legendary for a clarinet that has never changed in 40 years. The R13 has a very slightly darker sound to it and the RC has a little more flexibility. Previously, the R13 has been more popular in the UK, but it is becoming more of a 50/50 split recently. The R13 was designed for the American market and the RC for the European market.
An f preceeding the serial number indicates a clarinet made at the european pitch standard a442 a444. The Buffet R13 and RC clarinets are very similar. This list does not include the evette model clarinets made by buffet. Buy it with This item: Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet with Silver Plated Keys. The Festival belongs to the family of clarinets with the R13 bore. Learn more about the different clarinet models from Buffet Crampon and prices in this week’s guide. If the number is above 50000 it is likely an r13.īuffet e13 clarinet serial numbers. Professional Buffet Bb clarinet, model Festival, made from grenadilla or Greenline.