The R13 Prestige is one of the top clarinets in the R13 bore family. The Grenadilla wood is carefully selected for its acoustic and aesthetic qualities and the wood is carefully polished and left in its natural color. The mechanics are prepared and finished with great precision: milling holes inside the specifications according to the Buffet Crampon expertise.

The tenons of the body are capped with metal rings, in order to limit the risk of cracks. The mechanics are carefully assembled and adjusted by expert technicians.

Key: A
Pitch: 440 Hz
Body: natural African blackwood
Bore: poly-cylindrical according to the Buffet Crampon method
Bell: special Prestige bore
Tenons: metal-capped
Keys: 18
Rings: 6
Thumb rest: adjustable
Eb lever: included
Keywork finish: silver-plated
Keywork and mechanics: forged keys, copper plated then silver plated according the Buffet Crampon method
Springs: blue steel springs for ease and accuracy of key movement
Pads: 100 % waterproof materials

This clarinet is in very good condition.