GOLDEN ERA Buffet R13!  Bb - 1976 - RICH, SONOROUS TONE!

Description

The "Golden Era" of Buffet production was between 1965 to 1979, serial numbers 83k-200k.  During this production period only the finest Grenadilla wood that had been air dried for 20 years or more was used in Buffet's R-13s.  The result?  A very hard, dense and naturally dark Clarinet resistant to cracking.  The tonal qualities?  Splendid.
This is an R13 from the Golden Era of Buffet creation; a "Bb", serial number 173,104 - 1976 - A Centennial Clarinet!
Formerly owned by a professional who took superb care of his horns.  It was recently inspected by RDG Woodwinds; there are NO cracks or repairs, no problems with posts, no key swedging necessary and all tenons fit snug.  All pads play well and I can play the entire register of the horn with ease.  I will be taking it for another tune up today.
The tone is lovely, warm and full - with a little more projection in the upper register than my 160k, for instance; perfect if you need to be heard above an orchestra.  Of course, various mouthpiece, reed, ligature and barrel combinations can "move" the tone significantly in other directions.  I will be happy to post audio samples from my studio if requested.
NOTE: The case it was photographed on is NOT the case it comes with; it comes instead with the vintage Buffet case shown in the last two pictures.
ALSO:  I can combine this Bb with either of the two "A" Clarinets I am selling - please have a look at those and contact me if you are interested.
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A Recent Reference:
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He sent me recordings he had made of my flute before I bought it from him, he made sure it was superbly set up, and we engaged in a number of long, worthwhile conversations before the transaction was finalized.  In these times, it is especially unexpected and valuable to encounter an individual who conducts business on such a high plane of integrity and depth and it is my belief that anyone who contacts him for a product or service that he offers will greatly benefit."
Doug, 2/2021, purchased 1955 Powell Flute w/B foot
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