Exclusive Edition Buffet Crampon Festival A Clarinet in Mopane Wood
Only 100 units available worldwide
Designed in 1987 with the advice of three world-renowned clarinetists – Jacques Lancelot, Guy Deplus, and Michel Arrignon – the Buffet Crampon Festival A Clarinet empowers today’s musicians to master repertoire spanning from Mozart to Boulez. Expertly fashioned from mopane wood, it combines unprecedented resonance with refined craftsmanship for a once-in-a-lifetime playing experience.
Exquisite Craftsmanship & Limited Availability
With just 100 instruments available worldwide, this exclusive Festival A Clarinet embodies the pinnacle of Buffet Crampon’s artistry. Its mopane wood body imparts a distinctive, rich sonority, while the poly-cylindrical bore ensures even intonation and tonal depth. From intimate chamber recitals to grand symphonic performances, the Festival A stands ready to captivate any audience.
Buffet Crampon Festival A Clarinet
Artistry for the Most Discerning Musicians
This rare edition caters to clarinetists seeking a refined sound and unmatched playability. Crafted using mopane wood, chosen for its superior tonal properties, the Festival A Clarinet delivers a warm, resonant voice throughout its range. It maintains the hallmark flexibility and clarity that define Buffet Crampon instruments, offering a unique blend of tradition and innovation.
Play with Confidence & Expression
From delicate lyrical phrases to powerful fortissimo passages, the Festival A Clarinet responds with remarkable sensitivity and projection. Its poly-cylindrical bore lends consistent intonation and seamless register transitions, while the expertly finished keywork ensures fluid, comfortable performance. Whether you’re a soloist, orchestral player, or educator, this instrument adapts to any stylistic demand with poise.
Secure your place among a select group of artists who own this limited piece of musical history. Revel in the Festival A’s singular tone, elegant craftsmanship, and the prestige of being one of only 100 clarinetists worldwide to showcase its unparalleled qualities.
Key Specifications
| Key | A |
|---|---|
| Tuning | 440 Hz / 442 Hz |
| Body | Mopane Wood |
| Bore | Poly-cylindrical |
| Tenons | Metal-capped |
| Barrels (A) | 65 mm and 64 mm |
| Keys | 18 |
| Rings | 6 |
| Thumb Rest | Adjustable |
| E♭/A♭ Lever | Standard |
| Keywork | Silver |
| Springs | Needle and flat blue springs |
| Pads | 100% waterproof (GT), leather, and natural cork |
