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BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET

A very fine condition vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver  key work is excellent throughout. The Grenadilla wood is in nice condition, no cracks or repairs just surface scuffs and marks, consistent with careful use. The last owner, a younger player, had the thumb rest moved lower by John Coppen, and the original screwholes have been left unfilled, see photo 10. John Coppen also re-padded the instrument with his version of superpads, which are well known for their longevity. The matching serial nos. are 47815 which dates to 1954. 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 the original, worn, but fully functional The mouthpiece is a Selmer C85 115.