Detail 01
Poly-cylindrical bore, .574 inch
Bore diameter varies along the body rather than staying constant, which tightens intonation across registers.
Product detailSKU #1274228086002
Buffet CramponR13 Professional Bb Clarinet With Silver-Plated Keys
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Professional-level Bb clarinet in hand-selected grenadilla with silver-plated keys. For conservatory students, orchestral players, and serious doublers ready to commit at this level.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and wind ensemble players needing a standard Bb section instrument
- Conservatory auditions and degree recitals
- Players who prefer silver plating's feel and appearance over nickel
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — the setup and response demand developed embouchure control
- Marching band or outdoor use where grenadilla faces temperature and humidity swings
- Players who need an A clarinet for orchestral repertoire in sharp keys
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
Hand-selected grenadilla body
Dense African blackwood. Gives the dark, focused tone orchestral sections expect, but reacts to humidity and needs break-in.
Detail 03
Silver-plated keys
Warmer to the touch and slower to show wear than nickel. Some players find it slightly grippier under sweaty fingers.
Detail 04
Undercut tone holes
The hole edges are beveled inside the bore. Evens out response and pitch on notes that would otherwise sit flat or stuffy.
Detail 05
Blue steel springs
Stiffer and more consistent return than standard springs. Key action feels positive and stays that way over years.
Detail 06
Double-skin pads
Two membrane layers seal more reliably and last longer than single skin, but still need periodic replacement by a tech.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mouthpiece included — budget separately for a professional mouthpiece and reeds
- 02New grenadilla needs a break-in schedule: short playing sessions over the first weeks
- 03Have a woodwind tech check pad seating and key regulation before serious playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between the R13 in Bb and the A clarinet version?
The A clarinet is pitched a half step lower and is longer, used for orchestral parts written in sharp keys. Professional orchestral players carry both.
02Do I need to buy a mouthpiece?
Yes. The case, ligature, cap and care products are included, but no mouthpiece. Most players at this level choose one to match their setup.
03Silver-plated or nickel-plated keys — does it affect the sound?
No. Plating is about feel, appearance and wear. Silver is warmer under the fingers and tarnishes; nickel is harder and stays bright longer.
04How do I care for a grenadilla body?
Swab after every session, avoid extreme cold and rapid temperature changes, and oil the bore on the schedule your tech recommends. Cracking risk is real if neglected.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Toneholes
- Undercut
2 detailsPlayability
- Keys
- Silver Plated
- Special Keys
- None
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
- Body
- Hand-selected grenadilla
8 detailsOther
- Barrel
- Grenadilla / 66 mm / Cylindrical
- Key System
- Boehm (French) / 17 Keys
- Springs
- Blue Steel (French)
- Includes
- Deluxe case, ligature and cap, care products
- Bell
- Grenadilla / SIlver Plated Bell Ring
- Bore
- Poly-cylindrical/.574 inch
- Pads
- Double Skin
- Crafted in
- France
