The Buffet Crampon R13 Clarinet was developed in 1955 under the guidance of Robert Carrée, and quickly became the legendary choice of professional musicians. Musicians are charmed by its rich and focused sound, as well as the R13 Clarinet's ability to deliver a powerful performance in all registers and its flexibility. The R13 model is suitable for all types of musician, including symphony or chamber music, soloists, teachers, those in marching bands, students and amateurs. The Greenline version of the R13, which is made of 95% Grenadilla wood powder and 5% epoxy resin. It retains the aco... [view details]

For the discerning clarinetist, the Buffet Crampon R13 Prestige Bb Clarinet will deliver a truly impressive performance. The Buffet Crampon is made from wood that has been carefully chosen for its acoustic and aesthetic qualities, while the undercutting of each tone hole is done to the utmost standards. The risk of cracks has been reduced by the installation of metal rings on the upper and lower joint tenons. The keywork has been carefully tried, tested and adjusted by expert craftsmen; the Prestige Clarinet has G.T. pads, an adjustable thumb rest and an Eb/A lever as standards. The R13 Prest... [view details]

The Buffet Crampon RC Prestige A Clarinet is one of the top models in the RC bore family of clarinets. The grenadilla wood is carefully selected for its acoustic and aesthetic qualities and has been carefully polished and left in its natural colour. The mechanics are prepared and finished with great precision: milling holes inside the specifications according to the Buffet Crampon expertise. The tenons of the body are capped by metal rings to limit the risk of cracks, and the mechanics are carefully assembled and adjusted by expert technicians. The Buffet Crampon RC Prestige A Clarinet featur... [view details]

Louis-Auguste Buffet and Hyacinthe Klosé were the first great innovators in the history of the clarinet in the nineteenth century, adapting Boehm’s mobile rings and rethinking the sound concept with the groundwork of the first polycylindrical bore... Today, we start a revolution for the 21st century: a longer B-flat clarinet that pushes all boundaries. Eric Baret and our four testers, musicians Michel Arrignon, Nicolas Baldeyrou, Martin Fröst, and Paul Meyer, are proud to present the BCXXI. Just imagine: • The lower joint of a B-flat clarinet extended by several centimetres in which... [view details]

The creation of the Legend and Tradition clarinets in 2017 gave rise to a new family of bores. Thanks to their qualities, combining tradition and innovation, these bores are appealing to more and more musicians throughout the world. In 2020, Buffet Crampon decided to pursue the development of this family of bores by presenting a new instrument surpassing expectations both by the quality of its French manufacture and its particularly affordable price: the GALA clarinet. Its design takes full advantage of the latest research and is characterized by rich harmonics and an overall balance of the i... [view details]

Special order Get everything you need to start playing a clarinet with the Buffet Crampon Prodige Smart Choice Clarinet Pack. The Buffet Crampon Clarinet Pack comes with a Buffet Prodige Student Bb Clarinet, backpack case and over $100 worth of extra accessories, so that you won't have to worry about needing anything else before getting started. • Keys :Bb • Pitch :442 Hz • Body :Co-polymeric ABS, Poly-cylindrical bore inspired by the E13 model • Barrel 65mm • Keywork :17 keys, 6 rings, Silver plated • New adjustable thumb rest • Rubber dampers • Blue steel springs • Pads :Leat... [view details]

In 1987, Buffet Crampon, in collaboration with Jacques Lancelot, Guy Deplus, and Michel Arrignon, introduced a clarinet that would become a global reference: the Festival clarinet. It's versatility and adaptability allowed it to quickly conquer new geographical and artistic territories. A more focused bore to enhance projection and resonance was added to the R13 family after the success of the RC Prestige and R13 Prestige clarinets. Many amateur and professional clarinettists chose this new instrument for its playability and flexibility, while also capable of playing in wind ensembles, sy... [view details]

An amazing new design. Buffet Crampon is proud to present the Tradition and Legende clarinet models as professional options that are innovative while respecting the traditional craftsmanship handed down over generations by the master woodwind makers who laid the foundations of our success. “Sound at its purest level” has become the motto of this new family of cylindrical bores, descended from the BC20, a clarinet iconic of the brand. The woody, well-centred tone conquered the world, inspiring us to innovate, transform and reinvent ourselves. This new opus offers enhanced technica... [view details]

An excellent intermediate instrument, the Buffet Crampon 1180 Intermediate Bass Clarinet is well suited for the concert band or the symphony orchestra. The Buffet Bass Clarinet produces a rich, well-centred tone that blends easily with an ensemble. The 1180 Bass Clarinet goes to low E Flat. The Buffet Crampon 1180 Intermediate Bass Clarinet features include: • Highest quality unstained grenadilla wood: beautiful, durable wood that produces an excellent tone • Undercut tone holes: improves tone and ease of response • Power forged silver-plated keywork and posts, pre-plated in copper, fini... [view details]

Smart Choice Pack with everything you need! The Buffet Crampon E12F Intermediate Bb Clarinet is the next level up from the Buffet E11 Clarinet, with a body made in France and the keyword assembled in Germany. The Buffet Crampon Clarinet will deliver an impressive tone quality and professional sound with its easy response and remarkable accuracy. The Buffet Crampon E12F Intermediate Bb Clarinet features include: • Grenadilla wood: finest and most balanced sound projection, known for resonance and stability • Silver plated keys: long lasting finish. Comfortable to the touch • Ergonomic ke... [view details]

The Buffet Crampon R13 Clarinet was developed in 1955 under the guidance of Robert Carrée, and quickly became the legendary choice of professional musicians. Musicians are charmed by its rich and focused sound, as well as the R13 Clarinet's ability to deliver a powerful performance in all registers and its flexibility. The R13 is suitable for all types of musician, including symphony or chamber music, soloists, teachers, those in marching bands, students and amateurs. The Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb wooden Clarinet features include: • High quality stained grenadilla wood: stable... [view details]

Chadash barrel for Bb/A clarinets. Currently available in 64mm

The Chadash barrel creates a clean, focused sound that doesn’t thin out as you go up the third and fifth partials.

• Grenadilla wood with silver-plated rings
• Reverse tapered bore 

Price is for current stock only

Designed for Bb or A clarinets, the ICON mouthpieces provide two tip openings ideal for any performance situation.

They are made from a non-rubber composite and are hypoallergenic! This gives them more durability.

The "Classic" tip opening offers well-balanced intonation, even response and a warm, rich sound.

The "Open" model provides increased projection with more harmonics in the sound, ideal for orchestral or contemporary solo performance. 

Buffet Crampon is proud to present once again a completely new model, Légende. A completely new model brought to you by Buffet Crampon! A combination of age-old know how and modern technology has brought an instrument with amazingly accurate pitch, the new Légende. A new bore concept gives remarkable control over dynamics from the brightest to the soft and mellow colours giving you complete freedom of expression. Gold touches highlight the difference. • Metal-capped tenons, for an enduring union between upper and lower joints • GreenLinE tone hole slots, ensuring an air-tight closure and... [view details]

A completely new model brought to you by Buffet Crampon! A combination of age-old know how and modern technology has brought an instrument with amazingly accurate pitch, the new Légende. A new bore concept gives remarkable control over dynamics from the brightest to the soft and mellow colours giving you complete freedom of expression. Gold touches highlight the difference. • Metal-capped tenons, for an enduring union between upper and lower joints • GreenLinE tone hole slots, ensuring an air-tight closure and flawless sound while eliminating the risk of cracking • A low F correction key... [view details]

Call for colour availability Take your clarinet with you wherever you go with the Bam New Trekking Single Bb Clarinet Case. The Bam Clarinet Case uses quality materials to ensure that you can trust your clarinet to stay protected when you're travelling. Fits one Bb clarinet and accessories. A compact case offering maximum protection, it is moulded on the Buffet Crampon RC Clarinet. WEIGHT : 1.3 kg OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS : 38x25x13 cm • Inside cradle made of injected high density polyurethane foam, protecting the instrument against thermal shocks • Dedicated space for 2 barrels • Exter... [view details]

Special order The Buffet Crampon Prestige Basset Horn is an unique instrument with a balanced and luminous sound. The modern basset horn is designed with all of the perfected elements of the Boehm system developed by Buffet Crampon, enabling clarinetists to play the concertos and quintets conceived by Mozart. The Buffet Crampon Prestige Basset Horn features include: • Key: F • Body Material: unstained grenadilla wood with Buffet Crampon Prestige finish • Key Material: silver-plate • Key System: Boehm / 19 key • Special Keys: high Bb and Eb/Ab lever • Tone Holes: undercut • Necks: 2 ... [view details]

The Protege Bell was specifically designed to meet the needs of student and intermediate players by improving the overall tone and response of the instrument. Can a bell really do this, you ask? You have to play and hear it yourself to truly appreciate the difference. Crafted from the same individually selected wood as other Backun products, the Protege Bell has the unique Backun Voicing Groove incorporated into the design, helping players achieve the best sound possible. Aspiring to perfection just got a lot easier. For Buffet/Leblanc/Yamaha Clarinets only. Adaptable to both Bb and A Clarin... [view details]