Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Bb Green Line (18 Keys) - BC1108GL-2-0

GreenlinE: Buffet Crampon's Approach Between Tradition and Sustainability

With GreenlinE, Buffet Crampon offers a modern alternative to traditional grenadilla, relying on a composite of reconstituted ebony made from recycled wood from its own production. The goal is clear: to preserve the acoustic personality of a wooden clarinet while providing enhanced reliability against climatic shocks. This philosophy positions the GreenlinE clarinet as a strategic choice in the range: the comfort of a characterful instrument, designed to last and to play with confidence every day.

For Which Musician and Styles?

This Bb clarinet is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced clarinetists seeking a stable, consistent, and reassuring instrument, especially for long rehearsals, outdoor concerts, teaching, or frequent travel. Its versatility makes it an excellent option in classical (orchestra, wind ensemble, chamber music), but also in pop and brass band settings, where projection, intonation, and body robustness are key criteria.

Sound and Design

The GreenlinE composite is designed to preserve the acoustic properties associated with grenadilla: a centered timbre, good harmonic density, and a clear response. The poly-cylindrical bore promotes instrument balance and register homogeneity, while the "Perce Prestige" bell contributes to structured projection and clear articulation. In terms of playing feel, the Buffet Crampon mechanism, with its forged keys and silver finish, aims for precise ergonomics and comfortable action, enhanced by blued steel springs for quick and controlled key closure.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To optimize longevity and daily comfort, a Bb clarinet swab and a maintenance kit (microfiber cloth, pad paper) are relevant additions. The adjustable thumb rest also allows, depending on your habits, the addition of a strap or a neck cord if your playing setup permits.

Technical specifications

Level	Professional	System	Boehm
Tone	Bb	Color	Black
Body material	Composite

Key	Bb	Low E-flat Lever	standard
Tuning	440/442Hz	Keywork Finish	silver-plated
Wood / Material	GreenlinE composite	Keywork and Mechanism	forged keys, copper-plated and silver-plated according to Buffet Crampon's method
Bore	poly-cylindrical	Preparation	interior hole milling according to Buffet Crampon specifications
Bell	Perce Prestige	Springs	blued steel for more precise and smoother key action
Tenons	crimped (protected by metal rings to reduce the risk of cracks)	Pads	100% waterproof material (GT)
Keys	18	Ready-to-play instrument	adjusted by a luthier
Rings	6	GreenlinE Material	reconstituted Mozambique ebony (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), also called grenadilla, made from recycled wood from Buffet Crampon's production
Thumb Rest	adjustable	Stability	material designed not to crack due to climatic shocks