The BUFFET CRAMPON RC Prestige Bb Clarinet is an instrument of choice for professional clarinetists and the most demanding musicians. Made with carefully selected grenadilla wood for its acoustic and aesthetic qualities, it offers a rich and balanced tone, as well as great precision in play.

The clarinet's mechanics are prepared with utmost precision, thanks to Buffet Crampon's craftsmanship. The inner bore holes are milled to the company's unique specifications, ensuring perfect intonation. The body joints are metal-capped, which protects the grenadilla wood and limits the risk of cracks. The keys are made of maillechort, a copper, zinc, and nickel alloy, cold-forged, copper-plated, and then silver-plated.

The clarinet is assembled and adjusted with care by expert technicians to ensure optimal play quality. It is equipped with 18 keys and 6 rings, as well as an adjustable thumb rest and a standard Eb lever. The keywork is silver-plated, giving it an elegant and durable appearance.

The BUFFET CRAMPON RC Prestige Bb Clarinet is tuned to Bb, with a pitch of 440Hz or 442Hz, depending on your preference. The grenadilla wood used for the clarinet is carefully polished to maintain its natural color and beauty. The clarinet's bore is poly-cylindrical, which allows for better response and easier playability.

The bell of the clarinet is equipped with a special bore, which improves sound projection and offers a rich and balanced tone. The clarinet's springs are made of blued steel, allowing for more precise and smoother key action. The pads are made of GT and cork for the chalumeau keys.

The advantages of the BUFFET CRAMPON RC Prestige Bb Clarinet are numerous. It offers a high-performance finish, significantly superior to the student or semi-professional range. Its mechanics are durable, finely finished, and pleasant to use. Its sound is deep in the lows and more centered in the highs, making it ideal for concerts and professional recordings.

However, it is important to note that some musicians may experience a slight lack of control when playing the clarinet.