Buffet, R13, B Flat Clarinet
An excellent condition "Golden Era" Buffet R13. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free, with only minor surface marks and scratches. The Silver plated key work is in superb condition throughout, it puts contemporary standards of Buffet plating to shame. The instrument has very good condition used fish skin pads throughout. The matching serial nos. are F66017 which dates to 1961. 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 for more details The case is brand new, & the mouthpiece is a used Vandoren B45. This instrument plays easily & sweetly as befits a classic R13.