Buffet Crampon E13 Clarinet
The name E13 is legendary, a model that has remained unchanged for over 40 years. Originally derived from the iconic BC20 – the clarinet played by Jacques Lancelot – the E13 has accompanied amateurs and advanced musicians alike, from conservatories to wind orchestras around the world.
Professional-Grade Design and Superior Projection
Crafted from premium Mozambican grenadilla wood in Buffet Crampon's own workshops, the E13 clarinet incorporates many features of the professional line: silver keywork and plating, blue steel springs, screwed-in pillars, threaded screws, and natural cork joints. In 2015, the E13 was further enhanced with leather pads and a redesigned bell inherited from the RC model, adding projection and brightness across all ranges. The low F key adjustment screw also allows for precise control over the action.
Technical Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Pitch: 442 Hz
- Body: Dalbergia Melanoxylon, stained African blackwood
- Keys: 17
- Key Rings: 6
- Thumb rest: Adjustable, enabling the use of a neck strap
- Keywork finish: Silver plated
- Pads: Leather
- Wood rings: Metal
- Bell: New bell design
- Springs: Blue steel, flat and needle springs
