Buffet Crampon E13 Bb (17 Keys) + Backpack Case - BC1102C-2-0GB

Essential Information About the Buffet Crampon E13 Bb Clarinet

• Semi-professional reference highly regarded in conservatories and wind ensembles, known for its reliability and musicality.


• Selected grenadilla body for a rich timbre, good stability, and a beautiful response across all registers.


• Soft and precise silver-plated keywork with 17 keys and 6 rings, designed for comfortable and durable mechanics.


• New bell inspired by the RC model, providing greater projection and brilliance, regardless of the register.

A Legendary Clarinet in Buffet Crampon's History

Buffet Crampon is one of the most iconic names in French clarinet making, with a major influence on the instrument's evolution and pedagogy in leading conservatories. In this tradition, the E13 has established itself as a true classic: a model that has become "essential" for several decades, present both in music schools and wind orchestras. Coming from a prestigious lineage, it follows the codes of the brand's semi-professional range, with meticulous craftsmanship and proven technical choices.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

The Buffet Crampon E13 in Bb is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced clarinetists who want to step up to a more expressive and stable clarinet without immediately moving to a professional model. It is perfectly suited for the classical repertoire (sound development, articulation, intonation), as well as for pop music, ensemble playing, and wind orchestras, where projection and homogeneity are essential. Its 442 Hz tuning makes it particularly comfortable in current contexts (ensembles, orchestras, conservatory practice).

Sound and Design

Thanks to its grenadilla body, the E13 offers a sound typical of the "French school": clear, centered, and nuanced, with great shaping capacity. The new bell helps enhance projection and brightness without sacrificing balance, which aids in maintaining good sound clarity in ensemble passages. Regarding playing feel, the mechanics are described as soft and precise, supported by blued steel springs (needle and flat springs) for a crisp response. The natural cork tenons promote reliable assembly, while the metal rings and ringed bell add a touch of robustness and finish.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The clarinet comes with an authentic Buffet Crampon mouthpiece, a ligature, and a silver-plated mouthpiece cap, as well as a microfiber cloth: everything needed to start playing immediately and maintain the instrument daily. Its adjustable thumb rest also allows the use of a strap, convenient for improving comfort during long sessions or concerts.

Technical specifications

Level	Semi-professional	System	Boehm
Tone	Bb	Color	Black
Body material	Grenadilla

Tuning pitch	442 Hz	Springs	needle and flat springs in blued steel
Ferrules	metal	Balls	screw-in
Bell ring	yes	Pads	double bladder, superior quality
Bell	new, F30500EAG	Thumb rest	adjustable and allowing the use of a cord
Keys	17	Case	backpack
Rings	6	Accessories	genuine Buffet Crampon mouthpiece / silver-plated ligature and mouthpiece cap / microfiber cloth
Keywork finishing	silver-plated