Buffet RC Bb Professional Clarinet - Secondhand

Full Description

Please note - if you don't already have one you'll need to purchase a mouthpiece separately for use with this clarinet. Choose from our clarinet mouthpiece selection here.

Buffet Crampon

Since 1825 Buffet has developed around the recognition of its instrument manufacture. The guarantee of such quality is the charm to a player's heart and as all products are made in either France or Germany workshops this quality is continuously reliable. All workers start as apprentices to learn everything they need to from highly skilled craftsmen, however the most important skills are dedication, passion and patience. Since birth almost every Buffet instrument has been continuously tested and developed. Listening to its players needs, Buffet has adapted the instruments to cope with the period in time.

The RC clarinet

This clarinet was developed in 1975 by Robert Carree, whose initials are carried through the range of clarinets. The main characteristic of this instrument is its focused and pure tone, created through the carefully selected african blackwood body. This gives the performer freedom of expression and flexibility.

Grenadilla wood body

Unlike other models, the RC features an African blackwood (otherwise known as Grenadilla) body. The benefit from this wood body is the unprecedented tone, which is favoured by all professional musicians and has been the professional choice of wood for decades.

Keys and mechanisms

The Buffet RC clarinet has a simple design featuring the standard 17 keys and 6 rings. All keywork is silver plated, which is long lasting and ergonomic - allowing ease of play for busy professionals. This combined with an adjustable thumb rest, makes the RC very nice to play. All tone holes have been undercut and combined with leather and cork pads, creating a great seal with better intonation and tonal character.

Recommended professional clarinet

The Buffet clarinet range comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience from some of the finest craftsmen in the world. Made in Markneukirchen in Germany, this clarinet will ensure many years of hassle free playing through its ease to service and maintain.

Specifications

• Key: Bb
• Pitch: 440/442 Hz
• Body: Stained African blackwood
• Bore: Poly-cylindrical
• Barrels (2): 6.48mm and 6.58mm (2.55" and 2.59")
• Bell: New model with flat bottom surface
• Keys: 17
• Rings: 6
• Thumb rest: Adjustable
• Keywork finish: Silver plated
• Springs: Blue steel
• Pads: Leather and cork (register key)
• Included accessories: Case