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BUFFET Bb Clarinet - Model E11 w/SILVER Plated Keys - Excellent Condition!

Estimated price for orientation: 975 $

Category: Clarinets
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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Buffet
Body Material: Choice Grenadilla Wood Key: Bb
Skill Level: Intermediate Type: Model E11 w/SILVER Plated Keys
Country/Region of Manufacture: France


This is a beautiful instrument.  Please let me know if you have any questions. It plays incredibly and is great for a student, teacher or professional. I am including free of charge all of the items below which is a huge value. The clarinet was handmade in France and is a wooden clarinet, the quality is incredible. Thanks for looking!
Buffet Crampon is the uncontested world name for clarinets. Manufactured in the tradition of the art, Buffet Crampon instruments are appreciated for their quality.  The Buffet Crampon E11 clarinet is excellent for the advancing student, and offers a clarinet with many professional featuresIt features a grenadilla wood body, undercut tone holes, silver-plated keys and an adjustable thumb rest.

The E11 is often recommended by music teachers because of its easy response and remarkable accuracy.  It is made of African blackwood, which is also called M'Pingo wood. This special wood is found in the forests of Mozambique and Tanzania. M'Pingo wood is known for its resonance and stability, making it an ideal material for musical instruments.

Great-sounding and affordable Eb clarinet made by one of the world's premier builders.• Grenadilla wood body.
• Silver plated keys.
• Includes: case, mouthpiece, cap, ligature, and care products.• Level: Intermediate
• Key: Eb
Body, • Barrel, and Bell Material: Grenadilla
• Key Material: Silver-plate
• Key System: • Boehm
Tone Holes: Undercut
Pads: • Double fish skin
Springs: Pointed needle springs
• Crafted In: FranceBuffet Crampon Guarantee and Clarinet Maintenance LeafletWith the introduction of the new E11 France Bb clarinet, Buffet has taken the design of the E11 one step further. These clarinets are free-blowing, with excellent intonation, as well as the renowned hand-finishing that Buffet's France workshops are known for.Silver-Plated Boehm system keywordUndercut tone holesAdjustable Thumb restIncludes: The Buffet Clarinet Backpack with straps and plenty of pockets, very protective and great for travel/ mouthpiece / cap and ligature Extras stated below:Used Vandoren Mouthpiece
Used J & D Hite MouthpieceA Portable folding music stand with a black caseRico Reed Case in original box, retails for $19.39Clarinet SwabClarinet PencilPolishing clothCork grease soft Barrel cleaner Pipe CleanersBb Clarinet Leather Strap, in original package, retails for $19.99Konig & Meyer (K&M) Clarinet Stand with original box, retails for $17.99Protec Clarinet Thumb Rest Gel Cushion, retails for $4.99Blitz Metal Care Polishing Cloth to clean & shine the silver keys (Used)A thumb restLike new, except for mouthpiece, I am including a Vandoren B45 which has a few bite marks and the logo is fading, the ligature is a little tarnished.
Information from the Buffet website on the E11
Key : EbPitch :442 HzBody : stained African blackwood, treated and lacquered for optimal protectionBarel : 42,2 mmKeys : 17Rings : 6Rings : métalThumb rest : adjustableKeywork finish : silver platedSprings : blue steel for ease and accuracy of key movementPads : double fish skinI have been told there is $300 worth of silver on this clarinet, so it is NOT comparable to the Nickel plated versions of the E11 Clarinets. The E11 is THE preferred clarinet for Band Directors because of their tone, playability, and quality craftsmanship.For the money, there is no better intermediate clarinet outfit on the market today.  The E11 has become the standard to beat. Throughout its long history, Buffet Crampon has developed the most complete range of clarinets, always taking the requirements of musicians, conductors and composers into consideration. The E11 is recommended and preferred over other brands by most Band Directors for their tone, playability, and quality craftsmanship. 
As is, no returns.