Buffet, R13, B Flat Clarinet
A good condition "Golden Era" Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The wood is in good condition, with only minor surface marks and scratches, no cracks or repairs. The nickel silver plated key work reflects the fact that this instrument has seen much use, and there is spot wear throughout. The clarinet has used fish skin pads with the lower trill keys and register key in cork. The matching serial nos. are 162022, which dates to 1976. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. Buffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold standard of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range please go to www.buffetcrampon.com more details The case is a good condition Winter, and the m'piece is a Vandoren B45 in good used condition. The barrels are of 65mm and 66mm, & a Kooiman thumb rest has been fitted. In summation: For a player not worried by the cosmetic look and feel of this R13, this in outstanding example, fine value, with excellent intonation & response.