Buffet R13 Prestige low C bass clarinet, serviced and in good playing condition
Up for sale we have a lovely Buffet R13 Prestige bass clarinet with a range to low C. The R13 Prestige bass clarinet is a very rare and unusual model. It is very similar to the RC Prestige with one notable difference, this instrument was intended for the US market and is tuned to 440 instead of 442. This instrument features a low D key for each pinky with low C# and low C being fingered by the right thumb. Also features silver plated keys, a left hand Ab/Eb, fully automatic double register vent mechanism, a tuning slide and a water key which most new bass clarinets don’t even have!
For anyone that needs more flexibility, I can also machine a 2mm shorter neck section for playing at 442+ for an additional $100.
This instrument is in good condition and has just been serviced to make sure it plays from top to bottom. Pads and corks have been replaced as needed and keys have been oiled and adjusted. The instrument is overall in good condition and only shows normal dents, dings and scratches. No cracks, chips or damage to the wood that I can see. Some pads show a bit of discoloration from the wood (normal for any wooden clarinet with white leather pads) but all pads have plenty of life left in them. Pads are all white leather with cork pads for the register vents and LH1. Comes with a floor peg and case.
Up for sale we have a lovely Buffet R13 Prestige bass clarinet with a range to low C. The R13 Prestige bass clarinet is a very rare and unusual model. It is very similar to the RC Prestige with one notable difference, this instrument was intended for the US market and is tuned to 440 instead of 442. This instrument features a low D key for each pinky with low C# and low C being fingered by the right thumb. Also features silver plated keys, a left hand Ab/Eb, fully automatic double register vent mechanism, a tuning slide and a water key which most new bass clarinets don’t even have!
For anyone that needs more flexibility, I can also machine a 2mm shorter neck section for playing at 442+ for an additional $100.
This instrument is in good condition and has just been serviced to make sure it plays from top to bottom. Pads and corks have been replaced as needed and keys have been oiled and adjusted. The instrument is overall in good condition and only shows normal dents, dings and scratches. No cracks, chips or damage to the wood that I can see. Some pads show a bit of discoloration from the wood (normal for any wooden clarinet with white leather pads) but all pads have plenty of life left in them. Pads are all white leather with cork pads for the register vents and LH1. Comes with a floor peg and case.
Up for sale we have a lovely Buffet R13 Prestige bass clarinet with a range to low C. The R13 Prestige bass clarinet is a very rare and unusual model. It is very similar to the RC Prestige with one notable difference, this instrument was intended for the US market and is tuned to 440 instead of 442. This instrument features a low D key for each pinky with low C# and low C being fingered by the right thumb. Also features silver plated keys, a left hand Ab/Eb, fully automatic double register vent mechanism, a tuning slide and a water key which most new bass clarinets don’t even have!
For anyone that needs more flexibility, I can also machine a 2mm shorter neck section for playing at 442+ for an additional $100.
This instrument is in good condition and has just been serviced to make sure it plays from top to bottom. Pads and corks have been replaced as needed and keys have been oiled and adjusted. The instrument is overall in good condition and only shows normal dents, dings and scratches. No cracks, chips or damage to the wood that I can see. Some pads show a bit of discoloration from the wood (normal for any wooden clarinet with white leather pads) but all pads have plenty of life left in them. Pads are all white leather with cork pads for the register vents and LH1. Comes with a floor peg and case.