Buffet, S1, B Flat Clarinet
A superb condition Buffet S1 clarinet in silver plate. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon in the mid 1970's he felt that though the R13 sold well in the USA different models would be more successful in Europe. The S1, Continentale and BC20, which became the RC, were all attempts to make darker, more focused sounding clarinets. In the case of the S1 this is partly achieved by much less undercutting.
This Bb has serial no. F381220, which dates to early 1993, which makes this a late manufactured example, which probably partly accounts for the excellent condition. There is no wear to the plating, which is pristine throughout. The key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble. There is no damage to the wood, which is in perfect order throughout. The instrument has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct in fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The S1 clarinet plays with a robust, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation. In the past players such as John McCaw and Mitchell Lurie played S1's. The m'piece is a used Vandoren 5RV Lyre, in good condition. The case is a brand new modern example with shoulder carry strap and exterior pouch.