Detail 01
13.10 mm polycylindrical bore
The bore changes diameter along its length rather than staying straight, which evens out intonation between registers.
Product detailSKU #1274228085968
Buffet CramponPrestige RC Eb Clarinet
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Professional Eb clarinet, French-made, with grenadilla body and Boehm keywork. For orchestral and wind ensemble players covering the Eb chair.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral players holding a dedicated Eb clarinet chair
- Wind ensemble doublers needing an instrument that holds pitch under pressure
- Advanced players replacing a student-grade Eb
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First clarinet purchase — start on Bb soprano
- Players who need Eb once a season; the price won't justify it
- Anyone wanting an easy-blowing horn; small clarinets are demanding
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
M'Pingo (grenadilla) body
Dense hardwood with a focused, compact sound. Needs break-in and humidity control or it can crack.
Detail 03
Gore-Tex pads
Synthetic and water-resistant. They don't swell or stick like leather and skin pads in humid halls.
Detail 04
Inset, undercut tone holes
Undercutting shapes airflow at each hole, improving venting and pitch on notes that usually run sharp or stuffy.
Detail 05
Blue steel springs
Stiffer, more consistent key return than standard springs, so fast passages feel even across the hand.
Detail 06
Silver-plated keys
Grippier than nickel and takes hand oils better, but tarnishes and needs wiping down after playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ships with case, mouthpiece, ligature and cap, and care products
- 02Eb clarinet reeds are a separate size — your Bb reeds won't fit
- 03Grenadilla needs gradual break-in and stable humidity to avoid cracking
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is an Eb clarinet different from a Bb?
It's shorter and pitched a fourth higher, so it sits above the section and cuts through. Fingerings are the same Boehm system, but pitch control is far less forgiving.
02Do I need anything else to start playing?
Just reeds in Eb clarinet size. The case, mouthpiece, ligature, cap and care products are included.
03Is Eb clarinet harder to play in tune?
Yes. The shorter tube means small embouchure changes move the pitch more. The polycylindrical bore and undercut tone holes help, but it still takes practice.
04What is M'Pingo wood?
African blackwood, the traditional clarinet hardwood, also called grenadilla. It's dense and gives a focused sound, but responds to humidity and needs careful break-in.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Tone Holes
- Inset / Undercut
2 detailsPlayability
- Keys
- Silver Plated
- Special Keys
- None
1 detailsBody & build
- Body
- M'Pingo Wood
6 detailsOther
- Key System
- Boehm (French)
- Pads
- Gore-Tex
- Springs
- Blue Steel
- Includes
- Case / Mouthpiece / Ligature & Cap / Care Products
- Crafted in
- France
- Bore
- 13.10 mm / Polycylindrical
