Detail 01
Two barrels, 66 mm and 65 mm
Lets you switch between 440 and 442 ensembles without lipping. The 65 sits higher for European pitch.
Product detailSKU #1274228085879
Buffet CramponTosca Bb Clarinet Grenadilla
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Buffet's top-tier professional Bb clarinet in grenadilla, with two barrels and silver-plated keys. Built for orchestral and conservatory players at the artisan level.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral players needing both 440 and 442 tuning
- Conservatory and graduate students building a career horn
- Professionals replacing an aging pro-level instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners or school programs — far beyond what's needed
- Marching band or outdoor use where wood is at risk
- Players wanting an unbreakable horn in any climate
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
Low F correction key
Fixes the notoriously flat low F and stuffy throat response on the standard Boehm layout.
Detail 03
Eb lever
Left-hand Eb/Ab lever opens up alternate fingerings, smoothing awkward passages in sharp keys.
Detail 04
Grenadilla or Green Line composite
Green Line is grenadilla powder in resin — same density, far more stable in humidity and temperature swings.
Detail 05
GT pads
Synthetic pads that hold their seat longer than leather or cork and shrug off moisture.
Detail 06
Silver-plated keys
Softer feel and more grip than nickel. Tarnishes over time and wears through at contact points.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Comes with case, swab, and cork grease. No mouthpiece, ligature, or reeds
- 02Grenadilla needs slow break-in — short sessions for the first weeks
- 03Confirm you want grenadilla or Green Line before ordering; they play differently
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between grenadilla and Green Line?
Green Line is 95% grenadilla powder bonded with carbon fiber and epoxy. Same acoustic density, but it won't crack from humidity or temperature changes. Slightly heavier.
02Why does it come with two barrels?
One for A=440 and one for A=442. American orchestras generally tune to 440, many European ensembles to 442. Swapping barrels beats fighting pitch with your embouchure.
03Does it include a mouthpiece?
No. Case, swab, and cork grease only. Professional players choose their own mouthpiece, ligature, and reeds, so those aren't bundled.
04What is the low F correction?
An added vent mechanism that raises the pitch of the low F and improves its response. Without it, that note sits flat and feels resistant.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPlayability
- Special Keys
- Eb Lever, Low F correction
- Key
- Silver-plated
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Premium Grenadilla or Green Line Composite
- Barrel Material
- Premium Grenadilla or Green Line Composite
- Bell Material
- Premium Grenadilla or Green Line Composite
5 detailsOther
- Pads
- GT
- Level
- Artisan
- Includes
- Case, Swab, and Cork Grease
- Barrel Size
- 66 mm and 65 mm
- Pitch
- 440/442 (2 Barrels)
