Buffet BC1102C-2-0 "E13 Series" Bb Professional Clarinet

Buffet Crampon E13 Bb Clarinet

Professional Foundation. Proven Pedagogy. Designed for Serious Growth.

The Buffet Crampon E13 Series Bb Clarinet (BC1102C-2-0) is a professional-level wooden clarinet built to support advancing students, university performers, and serious ensemble musicians. Long regarded as one of the most trusted step-up instruments in music education, the E13 provides the tonal depth, mechanical precision, and ergonomic design necessary for refined technique and artistic expression.

Crafted from carefully selected African grenadilla wood and paired with professional keywork, the E13 helps players transition confidently from intermediate instruments into conservatory-level performance.

Educational & Performance Benefits

Develops Professional Tone Quality
The grenadilla body produces a warm, centered tone with strong projection and excellent resonance. Students learn to shape dynamics, refine articulation, and develop a characteristic clarinet sound appropriate for advanced ensemble and solo literature.

Supports Advanced Technical Fluency
The standard 17-key, 6-ring Boehm system allows students to master full-range technical studies and orchestral repertoire without limitation.

Encourages Confident Intonation
Precision bore design and RC-style bell construction contribute to balanced pitch and even scale transitions — critical for wind ensemble, orchestra, and chamber settings.

Built for Long-Term Study
Durable silver-plated keywork and high-quality springs provide reliable, smooth action for daily practice, rehearsals, and performances.

Key Features

• Premium African grenadilla wood body

• 17 keys, 6 rings (Boehm system)

• Silver-plated nickel silver keywork

• Blue steel springs (flat and needle) for responsive action

• Leather pads for secure sealing and tonal focus

• Adjustable thumb rest with strap ring

• RC-style professional bell design for enhanced projection

• Metal-capped tenons for joint durability

• Low F adjustment screw for refined lower register response

Specifications

• Key: Bb

• Pitch: A=442 Hz (professional standard)

• Body Material: African grenadilla wood

• Key System: Boehm (17 keys, 6 rings)

• Key Material: Nickel silver, silver-plated

• Springs: Blue steel

• Pads: Leather

• Thumb Rest: Adjustable

• Bell Design: RC-style

• Included Case: Professional hard case with case cover

Ideal For

• Advanced high school clarinetists

• College and conservatory performance majors

• Wind ensemble and orchestral musicians

• Students preparing for regional, state, or collegiate auditions

Educator’s Choice

The Buffet Crampon E13 offers a dependable bridge between student instruments and elite professional models. Its full professional keywork ensures students develop correct technique from the start, eliminating the need for mechanical adjustment later. The tonal warmth of grenadilla wood combined with refined intonation makes it a strong, long-term investment for serious clarinetists and school programs alike.