Buffet, Tosca, B Flat Clarinet
Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most expensive models, a Tosca. The Tosca is the latest incarnation of the legendary R13 model, and this instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the last owner being a UK based professional.
The instrument is in excellent condition. The plating is in very good with no wear. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. The instrument features a corrective low F key and vent, & LH Ab/Eb key. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 553203, which dates to the late 2000's. The pads are tan leather throughout in excellent condition. The supplied mouthpiece is a used Vandoren 11.1 in good condition. In addition to the Buffet Tosca case, the instrument is also supplied with boxed Ton Kooiman Maestro thumb rest.