Vintage, "Golden Era" 1952 Buffet Crampon Pre R-13 Clarinet, Serviced, Ready to Play!

For sale! This is a 1952 Buffet Crampon Pre R-13 Bb Clarinet. Made during their "Golden Age" as they were developing the R-13.

In 1952, Buffet Crampon was entering their "Golden Era" with serial numbers roughly ranging from 43001 to 45500. The R13 was being developed during this period and released shortly after (in 1955), while standard professional and student models for 1952 included the following:

• Pre-R13 Professional ("Pre-R13"): Prior to the launch of the R13, Buffet’s top-of-the-line instruments were simply known as the Buffet Crampon Professional. These premium Grenadilla wood clarinets are celebrated today for their warm, rich tone.
• R-113 Academy: A medium-priced model designed to offer high-level mechanical precision and hand-tuning on a Grenadilla wood body, created for students and serious amateurs.
• Master Model (e.g., ES Master Model): A respected and popular professional-level alternative often used by players seeking superb intonation and tonal qualities.

We had our technician service the instrument to make sure all the pads are good, adjustments adjusted, and anything else it needed was fixed.

No Cracks!! This one is in very good condition, especially considering the year it was made!

Includes the original case and sales card (in pictures). Serial Number is 44604, if you want to look it up on your own.

Orders placed before 12pm eastern will ship the same day. Orders placed AFTER 12pm still might ship the same day, but may ship the next day.

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