Wichita Band Instrument Company
Wichita, Kansas

Vintage 1950 Buffet Crampon Model R-13 Bb Clarinet, made in France; serial #35621

The R13 clarinet dominates the United States and still shines today. Its centered tone, rich in harmonics, and its powerful projection are suitable for all repertoires, attracting soloists, orchestras, students and amateurs.

No cracks anywhere, all new pads and corks. Silver plated keywork.

An excellent early R-13 from the early 1950's!

Note please: We have copies of Buffet's 1947 catalog, confirming R-13 models were produced as early as 1947.

***Although we have sold new Buffet and Selmer clarinets for more than seven decades, it is our opinion that vintage French instruments are superior to the newer models. Simply said, the wood quality is better on the older instruments. And as we often tell clients, "If a wood clarinet is going to develop cracks, it will do so within the first several months of its life. Conversely, if it's more than a year old and has not cracked, there's a good chance it never will. "

Set includes: Original Buffet Crampon Case, Original Buffet-Crampon mouthpiece. (We would be happy to swap the Buffet case with a new Protec case if you would like)

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Wichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA.  The owners are Kansas natives Gary L. Ray and his two sons. 

Founded by a woodwind repair technician in 1953, we soon will commence our seventy-fourth year in business.

We’re not a “back bedroom” operation but can report that we are the owners of a proper “brick and mortar” workshop.

We enjoy a sterling reputation for ethical business transactions and confirm to our friends and clients the simple fact that we expect to be in business forever.

Wichita Band’s service warranty is the same as it’s been for more than four decades:

“ALL new and all used instruments sold by Wichita Band Instrument Company come with our 24 month service warranty. It’s in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, we will repair or replace (whichever in our estimation is the more advisable), pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. In the event of cracked or damaged wood sections, we will repair at no cost to the customer or replace the section and charge the customer only for our net costs for the replacement section. Often, wood replacement parts are supplied from the manufacturer at no charge. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Cases and plating finishes are not covered by our service warranty but are sometimes covered by factory guarantees.”

Wichita Band Instrument Company maintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highest quality. Even though repairs are essentially “free” for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. It’s our “service after the sale” promise and has been since 1953!

 In the event that a customer requires service under factory guarantees or Wichita Band’s service warranty, the item must be returned to us and not directly to the manufacturer.**** WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY / WICHITA, KANSAS /  USA