Buffet R13 Eb Clarinet Start Price USD 18.00 Current Price USD 1,625.00 Time Left - Bid Count 22 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 21, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet See more about 'Buffet R13 Eb Clarinet' Description This is a Buffet Crampon Eb Clarinet, Model R13...the most popular Eb for symphonic play.  It was purchased new in late 2002 by a musician who unfortunately died shortly thereafter.  I purchased it from an estate sale intending to use it for Symphonic play but found little opportunity as our Principal Clarinet loves to play the Eb.  As my primary role with the Symphony is Bass Clarinet/Bb Soprano, I thought having the Eb would result in an expanded playing role.  It didn't and this beautiful clarinet just sits quietly in my studio.  The clarinet has wonderful mechanics, good intonation (bearing in mind that there is no such thing as an Eb clarinet that will actually play "in tune" without assistance from the musician. The smaller the clarinet the greater the tonal variances at which point it is then incumbant upon the ear of the player to help make the appropriate adjustments).  The clarinet has custom Cork Pads on the upper joint area and has been fine tuned by an outstanding technition.  This Eb R13 is ready to go! As you probably know, many professional clarinet overhauls are performed just after initial purchase of an instrument.  This instrument was so overhauled and provided (as I mentioned) with custom hand-made cork pads and ultra high-quality skin pads.  Keys were re-fit, adjusted and spring tension checked and re-set.  Key heights and openings were checked and re-set.  In short this is truely a finely tuned clarinet.  It has a beautiful, centered and projecting sound.  Keyplating is MINT.  Included is a high end Walter Grabner Zinner numbered mouthpiece #1233.  By way of disclaimer I would note that shortly after playing in a very dry area (desert environment), a crack began to open in the barrel.  My professional repair tech examined it and said that it was not serious and would not need pinning.  He then soaked it a proprietary mix of oils for several days and the crack disappeared...and has not returned.  The bell and body of the clarinet had no problem whatsoever. This would be a wonderful instrument for any serious clarinetist...gifted youth to serious adult. Current retail list price of this clarinet is $5700.00 but can be purchased through music discount stores for as low as $3400.00.  LOW RESERVE...Any questions...ask! Thanks for looking and good bidding!   Place a Bid!