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Vintage Buffet R-13 Bb Professional Clarinet
I purchased this clarinet as a college student in 1977 while majoring in music education. It came from Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center and was selected by a professional clarinetist. It has always been used inside in a "concert and solo" setting and meticulously maintained. It has never been used in marching band.
This clarinet received a complete overhaul in 2020 by a professional woodwind repair tech and has been played little since. Work included new pads, corks, springs and tenons.
Condition:
Cosmetic:
- Very clean
- Wood finish very good
- Silver plating on keys is good
Mechanical:
- Wood in good shape
- Pads are new
- Tenon corks new
- Springs new
Case:
- Newer Buffet case
Flaws:
- Very few. The horn is is great condition. The only issue is it encountered a small crack in the upper body in 1982. It was sent to a special repair shop and repaired. It has had no problems since.
R13 Professional Bb Clarinet with Silver Plated Keys Specifications:
- Body: Hand Selected Grenadilla
- Bore: Poly-cylindrical / .574
- Barrel: Grenadilla / 66mm / Cylindrical
- Bell: Grenadilla / SIlver Plated Bell Ring
- Key System: Boehm (French) / 17 Keys
- Keys: Silver Plated
- Special Keys: None
- Tone Holes: Undercut
- Pads: Double Skin
- Springs: Blue Steel (French)
- Includes: Deluxe Case / Ligature & Cap / Care Products
- Crafted In: France