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1966 Buffet Crampon R13 B Flat Professional Clarinet- Excellent & Fully Serviced
Estimated price for orientation: 1 295 $
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Description Condition: Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Design: Boehm System Country/Region of Manufacture: France Key: Bb MPN: R13 Type: Bb Clarinet Brand: Buffet Body Material: Wood Instrument: Clarinet Skill Level: Professional
Beautiful Fully Serviced Buffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet.The R13 model is by far, the most popular professional level clarinet ever made and this one looks and plays exceptionally well. This clarinet was made in France in 1966 at a time where quality came before quantity. Made from quality mature wood these clarinets will always be sought after instruments.As for NEW v OLD, there is a great misconception that new must be better. Nothing could be further from the truth. The wood used to make this clarinet was aged around 60 years old and this instrument was made long before the infamous fire which wiped out Buffet Crampon's entire stockpile of mature wood. New R13's are made from immature wood aged typically 15 to 20 years which is then hardened artificially in an oven in a very crude pressurised chemical treatment process. This makes the wood unstable and prone to cracking. Indeed I know someone whose Tosca top joint cracked twice. Buffet replaced the joint only, NOT the entire clarinet. I like my pizzas oven baked, not my clarinets! So you see, new does NOT mean better.This clarinet has NO cracks, repairs or imperfections and is in truly exceptional condition.I am a great fan older instruments, but they can sometimes be more difficult to play. But this one is absolutely effortless, and the depth of tone is infinitely better than a new R13 whose method of manufacture makes a new R13 no better than a glorified B12!New R13's are retailing around £2395.00, so it makes perfect sense to buy a second hand used instrument of this age because the wood has proved to be stable.In addition, it makes perfect financial sense to buy a used instrument, because you will never see the full return of your investment from a new instrument, a bit like buying a new car.Equally, most repairers will tell you that they see significant plating loss by the second or third overhaul. The silver plating on this clarinet is in excellent condition overall with only minimal wear.Second hand clarinets will always see a good return.Equally new French clarinets have also risen in price. Just check out the prices of professional level wooden clarinets and see for yourself.I have stripped the clarinet down (something I always do before selling) and carried out a full inspection and service. The clarinet is in optimum playing condition.The clarinet plays effortlessly with beautiful intonation and seems to have a life of its own with a certain character and vibrancy that sets it apart from other clarinets, The clarinet is forgiving and fun to play - so much so, it feels like the clarinet floats on air - A truly beautiful sound that actually comes very easily and with considerably less effort than many R13's or RC's I have played over the years.Having serviced the clarinet, I have taken it to a colleague to inspect and test play independently (something I always undertake prior to selling any clarinet) because I believe a second opinion never hurts.My colleague was impressed both with the playability of the instrument and the adjustments I have made to my own personal spec.This clarinet is ready to sing!! Not worth taking a chance on clarinets with dubious history or clarinets which have not been test played or checked over, particularly if the clarinet is for an inspiring or professional player who needs to get it right the first time!There are lots of Clarinets for sale on Ebay, but I doubt many of these have been as carefully checked over and prepared for sale as this one has - Nightmares include: Missing Cork, Bent keys, Missing or Worn pads, Keys NOT Regulated, Keys giving Double Action, Splits, Cracks, Missing parts, Joint wobble etc etc etc.Whether you are an advancing student or professional level, you need to have complete confidence in your instrument, and this clarinet will give you this.If you are looking to invest this kind of money in a professional level clarinet why would you buy a clarinet that has not been work shop prepared and test played by professionals - Its like buying a car without an MOT!Remember Buy Cheap, Pay Double!I have been playing and repairing clarinets for 35 years and I can tell you that like anything mechanical, a clarinet requires regular service, inspection and adjustment. I have fully serviced and adjusted this clarinet to a very high standard and I have total trust and confidence in it. This clarinet is performance and exam ready.All corks, pads, springs etc have been adjusted and replaced where necessary. I would never sell a clarinet that has not been thoroughly checked, and double checked.Also included in the price are any adjustments should the clarinet require it (Buyer pays postage) - I am also available to speak with you (or meet if you if you are fairly local) and advise and help any issues - I have kept in contact with many previous buyers, some of whom have become personal friends. None more so than an exceptionally talented professional player who travels from overseas for adjustments to her clarinet before any public performance in the UK. As a woodwind repairer, we are like your clarinet's GP. We know the instrument and we ensure its continued good health. She has purchased two clarinets from me to date and her career has gone from strength to strength.I have sold clarinets to countless professional and amateur players, and my feedback reflects the genuine quality of service I provide - So you have total piece of mind.*****As stated above I WILL FULLY REFUND THE BUYER IF THIS CLARINET IS NOT AS I HAVE DESCRIBED - BUYER PAYS POSTAGE*****So you have nothing to lose, but, potentially, a great deal to gain.Complete with a Buffet Crampon Leather Case which is in good clean condition. Thanks for looking
Description
| Condition: | Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Design: | Boehm System |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | France | Key: | Bb |
| MPN: | R13 | Type: | Bb Clarinet |
| Brand: | Buffet | Body Material: | Wood |
| Instrument: | Clarinet | Skill Level: | Professional |
Beautiful Fully Serviced Buffet Crampon R13 Bb Clarinet.The R13 model is by far, the most popular professional level clarinet ever made and this one looks and plays exceptionally well. This clarinet was made in France in 1966 at a time where quality came before quantity. Made from quality mature wood these clarinets will always be sought after instruments.As for NEW v OLD, there is a great misconception that new must be better. Nothing could be further from the truth. The wood used to make this clarinet was aged around 60 years old and this instrument was made long before the infamous fire which wiped out Buffet Crampon's entire stockpile of mature wood. New R13's are made from immature wood aged typically 15 to 20 years which is then hardened artificially in an oven in a very crude pressurised chemical treatment process. This makes the wood unstable and prone to cracking. Indeed I know someone whose Tosca top joint cracked twice. Buffet replaced the joint only, NOT the entire clarinet. I like my pizzas oven baked, not my clarinets! So you see, new does NOT mean better.This clarinet has NO cracks, repairs or imperfections and is in truly exceptional condition.I am a great fan older instruments, but they can sometimes be more difficult to play. But this one is absolutely effortless, and the depth of tone is infinitely better than a new R13 whose method of manufacture makes a new R13 no better than a glorified B12!New R13's are retailing around £2395.00, so it makes perfect sense to buy a second hand used instrument of this age because the wood has proved to be stable.
In addition, it makes perfect financial sense to buy a used instrument, because you will never see the full return of your investment from a new instrument, a bit like buying a new car.
Equally, most repairers will tell you that they see significant plating loss by the second or third overhaul. The silver plating on this clarinet is in excellent condition overall with only minimal wear.Second hand clarinets will always see a good return.Equally new French clarinets have also risen in price. Just check out the prices of professional level wooden clarinets and see for yourself.I have stripped the clarinet down (something I always do before selling) and carried out a full inspection and service. The clarinet is in optimum playing condition.The clarinet plays effortlessly with beautiful intonation and seems to have a life of its own with a certain character and vibrancy that sets it apart from other clarinets, The clarinet is forgiving and fun to play - so much so, it feels like the clarinet floats on air - A truly beautiful sound that actually comes very easily and with considerably less effort than many R13's or RC's I have played over the years.Having serviced the clarinet, I have taken it to a colleague to inspect and test play independently (something I always undertake prior to selling any clarinet) because I believe a second opinion never hurts.My colleague was impressed both with the playability of the instrument and the adjustments I have made to my own personal spec.This clarinet is ready to sing!! Not worth taking a chance on clarinets with dubious history or clarinets which have not been test played or checked over, particularly if the clarinet is for an inspiring or professional player who needs to get it right the first time!There are lots of Clarinets for sale on Ebay, but I doubt many of these have been as carefully checked over and prepared for sale as this one has - Nightmares include: Missing Cork, Bent keys, Missing or Worn pads, Keys NOT Regulated, Keys giving Double Action, Splits, Cracks, Missing parts, Joint wobble etc etc etc.Whether you are an advancing student or professional level, you need to have complete confidence in your instrument, and this clarinet will give you this.If you are looking to invest this kind of money in a professional level clarinet why would you buy a clarinet that has not been work shop prepared and test played by professionals - Its like buying a car without an MOT!Remember Buy Cheap, Pay Double!I have been playing and repairing clarinets for 35 years and I can tell you that like anything mechanical, a clarinet requires regular service, inspection and adjustment. I have fully serviced and adjusted this clarinet to a very high standard and I have total trust and confidence in it. This clarinet is performance and exam ready.All corks, pads, springs etc have been adjusted and replaced where necessary. I would never sell a clarinet that has not been thoroughly checked, and double checked.Also included in the price are any adjustments should the clarinet require it (Buyer pays postage) - I am also available to speak with you (or meet if you if you are fairly local) and advise and help any issues - I have kept in contact with many previous buyers, some of whom have become personal friends. None more so than an exceptionally talented professional player who travels from overseas for adjustments to her clarinet before any public performance in the UK. As a woodwind repairer, we are like your clarinet's GP. We know the instrument and we ensure its continued good health. She has purchased two clarinets from me to date and her career has gone from strength to strength.I have sold clarinets to countless professional and amateur players, and my feedback reflects the genuine quality of service I provide - So you have total piece of mind.*****As stated above I WILL FULLY REFUND THE BUYER IF THIS CLARINET IS NOT AS I HAVE DESCRIBED - BUYER PAYS POSTAGE*****So you have nothing to lose, but, potentially, a great deal to gain.Complete with a Buffet Crampon Leather Case which is in good clean condition. Thanks for looking