Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet SN 67505

Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Overview

The Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional-level grenadilla wood clarinet with a long-standing reputation as a standard orchestral, chamber, and advanced studio instrument. This vintage R13 dates from the late 1950s and offers the core design players associate with the model: a focused sound, even response, and a flexible tonal profile suitable for classical performance.

Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Specifications

• Instrument: Professional Bb clarinet
• Key: Bb
• Body Material: Grenadilla wood
• Key System: Boehm system
• Keywork: 17 keys, 6 rings
• Finish: Nickel-plated keywork
• Model: R13
• Case: Original Buffet case 
• Accessories: None
• Serial number: 67505

Condition & Setup

This is a used vintage Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet in excellent playing condition. The grenadilla wood has two professionally repaired cracks. The key finish shows minor wear consistent with age and use. This instrument has just been cleaned, oiled, adjusted, and play-tested. It plays beautifully.

Who the R13 Professional Bb Clarinet Is For

The R13 Professional Bb Clarinet is a professional grenadilla wood clarinet designed for advanced students, collegiate players, serious doublers, and professional clarinetists who need a reliable classical Bb clarinet. Its general tonal character is focused, centered, and flexible, with the resistance and projection many players expect from a traditional French professional clarinet.

Within the professional clarinet category, the R13 is one of Buffet Crampon’s defining models and has been used for decades in orchestral and conservatory settings. A vintage R13 can be an attractive alternative to a new instrument because the wood has already aged and stabilized.

Common Questions About the Buffet Crampon R13

Is the Buffet Crampon R13 suitable for professional use?

Yes. The Buffet Crampon R13 is a professional Bb clarinet and is widely used by advanced students, university-level players, and professional clarinetists in classical, chamber, and ensemble settings.

Why consider a vintage Buffet R13 instead of a new R13?

A vintage Buffet R13 can offer professional performance at a lower cost than a new instrument. 

Does this Buffet R13 include a mouthpiece?

No. This Buffet Crampon R13 includes its original Buffet case, but no mouthpiece is included. Players can select a mouthpiece that matches their preferred resistance, response, and tonal concept.