Buffet, RC, B Flat Clarinet
A very fine condition Buffet RC Bb clarinet in silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Buffet RC model was launched in 1975, and named after Robert Carree, who had had a long career with Buffet Crampon, which culminated in him being chief designer. The RC places the speaker tube higher, and features a slighter wider initial polycylindrical bore than the R13. Most players find this results in a warmer, more "spread" tone, than the R13.
This example has matching serial numbers F309936, which dates to 1988.
There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The plating overall is excellent, with hardly any wear apart, from the rear thumb bush and a small patch of wear to RH, E/B. The instrument has excellent condition white leather pads throughout, and also the added advantage of the LH Ab/Eb ever, which makes this equivalent to a Prestige specification RC. The supplied m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 in ebonite. The Buffet case is excellent condition & comes with the keys.