Detail 01
Greenline body — 95% grenadilla powder, 5% carbon fiber and resin
Real grenadilla reground and bound with resin. Nearly immune to cracking from humidity or temperature swings.
Product detailSKU #1274228086006
Buffet CramponR13 Greenline Professional Bb Clarinet With Nickel-Plated Keys
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
R13 Bb clarinet built from Greenline composite instead of solid wood. For professional players who need crack resistance for travel, touring, or unstable climates.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Touring and pit players moving between climates and venues
- Outdoor performances where solid grenadilla would be at risk
- Players in dry or humid regions where wood instruments crack or swell
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the lightest possible instrument — Greenline is heavier than wood
- Buyers set on a traditional solid-wood instrument for tradition or resale
- Beginners — professional bore and response require developed control
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
Poly-cylindrical bore, .574 inch
Same bore profile as the wood R13. The varying diameter is what shapes the intonation and resistance you feel.
Detail 03
Nickel-plated keys
Harder and more tarnish-resistant than silver. Stays bright with less polishing, and feels slightly slicker under the fingers.
Detail 04
Undercut tone holes
Beveled hole edges inside the bore. Smooths out notes that would otherwise sit flat or feel stuffy.
Detail 05
Double fish-skin pads
Two membrane layers for a more reliable seal and longer life than single skin. Still a wear item needing eventual replacement.
Detail 06
66mm cylindrical barrel
Standard R13 barrel length. Shorter barrels raise pitch, longer lower it — some players buy alternates to tune to an ensemble.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mouthpiece included — you'll need a professional mouthpiece and reeds separately
- 02Greenline is noticeably heavier than solid wood; try a neck strap on long sessions
- 03Have a tech check pad seating and regulation before first serious use
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does Greenline sound different from solid grenadilla?
It's 95% grenadilla by content and shares the R13 bore, so it plays in the same family. Weight and crack resistance are the practical differences.
02Can this crack?
The composite construction is what Greenline exists to solve — it doesn't respond to humidity swings the way solid wood does. Standard swabbing and care still apply.
03Why is it green?
That's the color of the Greenline material itself, not a finish. The barrel, body and bell are all made from it.
04Is a mouthpiece included?
No. You get the deluxe case, ligature, cap and care products. Mouthpiece and reeds are separate purchases.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Tone Holes
- Undercut
2 detailsPlayability
- Keys
- Nickel-plated
- Key
- Bb
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Green
- Body Style
- Polycylindrical
- Body Shape
- Polycylindrical
- Barrel Body and Bell Material
- Greenline (95% grenadilla powder, 5% polycarbonate fiber and epoxy resin)
9 detailsOther
- Barrel
- 66mm cylindrical
- Key System
- Boehm (French)/17 keys
- Bore Shape
- Polycylindrical
- Bore Size
- .574'' (14.58mm)
- Springs
- Blue steel (French)
- Level
- Professional
- Includes
- Deluxe case, ligature, cap and care products
- Pads
- Double fish skin
- Crafted in
- France
