Experience the Beauty of Mopane - The Buffet R13 A Clarinet - Mopane BC1231M-5-0

What do you think railway ties, agricultural tools and these new clarinet models have in common? Believe it or not, these three seemingly unrelated applications all benefit from the incredible resistance offered by Southern African mopane wood. Mopane has warm mid-brown to reddish-brown hues that harmonize wonderfully with the gleaming silver, nickel or gold plated keys of our extraordinary musical instruments.

In addition to these remarkable mechanical characteristics, the mopane wood enhances this limited series by offering a mellow and warm sound that combines softness and brilliance combined with a powerful and direct projection.

The essence of this wood allows for the exploration of new sound colors with both pure pianissimo nuances and wide, open forte tones without any saturation.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Key: A
• Pitch: 442 Hz
• Body: Mopane, Poly-cylindrical Buffet Crampon bore, bell with metal ring
• Keywork
• 17 keys and 6 rings
• R13: Nickel Silver, Highly reliable keywork
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Eb lever
• Low F key correction
• Metal O-rings pins
• Blue steel springs
• Pads: Bladder
• Case: Black briefcase

Manufacturer: Buffet Crampon
Model: BC1231M-5-0
SKU: I747717-N-1-WHXC

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