Description
This Buffet Crampon R13 wood Bb soprano clarinet is in great condition with 55-60% of the plating remaining on the keys. There are a couple of repaired cracks. One is in the back of the upper joint from the top down just almost halfway down the body that has been repaired. A second crack has been repaired on the front of the top of the bottom joint going down into the first tone hole. The serial number “87163” makes this a vintage 1965-1966 clarinet. The engraving on the bell, barrel and the bottom of the bottom joint reads “Buffet Crampon & Cie A Paris BC Made in France”. The engraving on the top of the top joint reads “Buffet Crampon & Cie A Paris BC”. There is no mouthpiece included. It comes in the original Buffet Crampon case in very good condition.Â
Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is very good to excellent.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Key Plating: Approximately 55-60% of the original key plating remains with light player wear touch spots.
The Body: The body is wood.
Condition of the Tenons: Light general wear.
Player Wear: Light general wear (possible surface scratches and/or minor dings).
The Bell: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Barrel: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Pad Condition: The pads are in good used condition.
The Mouthpiece: No mouthpiece or accessories are included.
The Stand: Not included.
The Case: Good used condition (General wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving:Â Buffet Crampon & Cie A Paris BC Made in France (on the bell, the bottom of the bottom joint and the barrel) Buffet Crampon & Cie A Paris BC (on the top of the top joint).
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