This Buffet R13 was manufactured in 1990, plays with beautiful deep, resonant and focused tone - exactly the tone that made Buffet R13 the most used clarinet model of all times.

The clarinet was professionally overhauled and is ready to play immediately.

Work performed included:

• Complete disassembly of the instrument

• Body cleaned and treated with sweet almond oil

• Tone hole surfaces inspected and resurfaced where necessary for optimal pad seal

• New high-quality tenon corks and key bumpers installed

• New Buffet-style GoreTex pads installed throughout (cork pad in the register key)

• Key heights/venting and spring tensions professionally adjusted for optimal response, tuning, and evenness

***The steps above are a basic description of the overhaul process. There is a lot more that goes into a pro-level overhaul. Describing all the steps would make this listing endless.

Condition:

No cracks

The chimneys are in excellent shape, all tenons are straight, no chips.

Keys function smoothly with excellent response

Both joints hold air pressure and vacuum

 Please, review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description

There is very slight plating wear on the rings and the thumb tube - it is barely visible and does not affect playing. Please, see last two close up photos.

Additional photos are available upon request.

Included a Rico mouthpiece is in very good condition with clean rails and table. Also included are ligature and cap, both stamped "Made in France".

The original Buffet case is in good condition, some leather imperfections are seen but the interior is in very nice condition. Both latches work fine.

A professional overhaul of this quality typically costs $500+, often considerably more ($700–$750+ at well-known specialist shops).

I will try to answer questions within 24 hrs.

Shipping to the continental USA only, within two business days of cleared payment (usually next business day).

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***This instrument is also offered in a brand new case: https://reverb.com/item/102469786