Buffet Crampon E13 Bb (18 Keys) + Backpack Case - BC1102L-2-0GB

A "French school" clarinet that became a standard: the place of the E13 at Buffet Crampon

Buffet Crampon is one of the houses that shaped the modern clarinet and the playing aesthetic associated with the French school, often sought after for its vigor, fluidity, and a very singing tonal shaping. In this tradition, the E13 has established itself as an iconic model: announced as unchanged for over 40 years, it has accompanied musicians for decades in conservatories, music schools, and wind orchestras. Its positioning is clear: a semi-professional clarinet designed to offer sensations and demands close to higher models, while remaining accessible and robust for everyday use.

For which musician and styles?

The Buffet Crampon E13 in Bb is ideally aimed at the intermediate to advanced clarinetist who wishes to take a step forward in intonation, playing comfort, and tone quality. It suits the classical repertoire very well (studies, competitions, chamber music), but also brass bands and wind orchestras where projection and stability are decisive. For a musician already comfortable, it is an instrument made to finely work on tone production, dynamics, and homogeneity across the entire range.

Sound and design

Thanks to its grenadilla body, the E13 aims for a woody and consistent sound, with a response that remains precise in attacks and good note stability. The new bell (reference F30500EAG), inherited from the shape of the RC clarinet, is designed to provide more projection and brightness, regardless of register and dynamic. For comfort, the silver-plated keywork, natural cork tenons, and the mechanism described as smooth contribute to a homogeneous playing feel, while the adjustable thumb rest helps adapt posture and reduce fatigue during long sessions.

Recommended compatible accessories

The clarinet is delivered with a Buffet Crampon mouthpiece, a ligature, and a silver-plated mouthpiece cap, as well as a microfiber cloth : everything needed to play and maintain the instrument upon receipt. To complete daily maintenance, a Bb clarinet swab is generally essential (not mentioned here among the included accessories), especially to preserve playing stability and the longevity of the pads.

Technical specifications

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

Key	Bb	Mechanism	smooth and precise
Tuning	442 Hz	Thumb rest	adjustable and allowing the use of a neck strap
Wood	Grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), stained	Springs	needle springs and flat blued steel springs
Rings	metal	Posts	screwed
Bell	ringed	Pads	double bladder, superior quality
New bell	F30500EAG	Case	backpack style
Keys	18, with Eb lever	Accessories	authentic Buffet Crampon mouthpiece / silver ligature and mouthpiece cap / microfiber cloth
Keywork finish	silver-plated