Buffet Crampon Festival Bb Clarinet
Expertly crafted with the advice of renowned clarinetists for a versatile performance
The Buffet Crampon Festival Bb Clarinet, designed in 1987 with the guidance of Jacques Lancelot, Guy Deplus, and Michel Arrignon, meets the needs of today’s musicians, soloists, and teachers. This clarinet is ideal for interpreting a wide repertoire, from Mozart to Boulez, thanks to its rich tonal qualities and precision engineering.
Exceptional Tone and Craftsmanship
Made from unstained grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), the Festival Bb Clarinet offers a rich, warm tone with excellent projection. Its poly-cylindrical bore and metal-capped tenons provide stability and resonance, making it a preferred choice for professional settings and advanced performers.
Key Specifications
- Key: Bb
- Tuning: 440 Hz / 442 Hz
- Body: Dalbergia Melanoxylon, Unstained Grenadilla
- Bore: Poly-cylindrical
- Tenons: Metal-capped
- Barrel Bb: 65 mm and 66 mm
- Keys: 18
- Rings: 6
- Thumb rest: Adjustable
- Eb/Ab lever: Standard
- Keywork: Silver
- Springs: Needle and flat blue springs
- Pads: 100% waterproof material (GT), leather, and natural cork