Buffet Crampon R13 Greenline Professional Bb Clarinet With Silver-Plated Keys

Description

The R13 Greenline series of clarinets follows the same manufacturing process as the 100% grenadlla R13s. Thanks to the addition of carbon fibers, Green Line clarinets withstand admirably to variations in atmospheric conditions (temperature, humidity). The risk of cracking is therefore eliminated. Created in 1994, the Greenline series of instruments has taken advantage of the excess wood remaining from the clarinet manufacturing process. This process of combining grenadilla powder with carbon fibers produces a clarinet that is greatly resistant to environmental change and helps to relieve stress on the African grenadilla wood population.

Most clarinetists purchasing an instrument with this level of distinction have particular preferences in terms of mouthpieces, so the Tosca Bb clarinet is priced and shipped without one. A fine-quality French-made HB ligature is included. The HB is a silver-plated metal ligature that is very easy-blowing and provides a round, centered and brilliant sound as well as a superior detaché in the upper register.

NOTE: Buffet does not include a mouthpiece with this instrument.

Features

Withstands extreme temperature and humidity changes

Will not crack

Hand-burnished bore improves intonation and centers tone

Same level of finishing as wooden clarinets

Nickel-plated keys

Undercut tone holes improve tone and ease of response

NOTE:

• Buffet does not include a mouthpiece with this instrument

Specs

• Level: Professional
• Key: Bb
• Barrel, Body and Bell Material: Greenline (95% grenadilla powder, 5% polycarbonate fiber and epoxy resin)
• Keys: Nickel-plated
• Key System: Boehm (French)/17 Keys
• Tone Holes: Undercut
• Bore Shape: Polycylindrical
• Bore Size: .574´´ (14.58 mm)
• Barrel: 66 mm cylindrical
• Pads: Double fish skin
• Springs: Blue steel (French)
• Includes: Deluxe case, ligature, cap and care products
• Country of Origin: France