Buffet Crampon RC Clarinet (B-Flat) is the choice of countless professionals and orchestras worldwide. The RC features all the hallmarks of Buffet's famous design, build quality and intonation.
The new Buffet RC Clarinets received a redesign in 2014, benefitting from ten years of acoustical research and development. The overall intonation of the instrument has been reviewed to better adapt to the ever-increasing demands of the musician. Its warm, centred tone, along with fantastic projection, and improved evenness of response will give pure satisfaction to musicians aspiring to the professional level, or who simply want to play and enjoy a top of the line clarinet.
All our Buffet Clarinets are handpicked out of each shipment, keeping only the very best from each shipment. Buy with confidence, you are going to get the Best RC Clarinet.
All our instruments receive a pre-sale set-up by our one of our expert technicians. The instrument is then tested by one of our professional players before being made available for sale. The RC comes included with a Deluxe Buffet case (professional, leather-covered, wood shell), and all Buffet accessories (including mouthpiece, ligature, mouthpiece cap, pull-through, cork-grease & reeds.
- Complete with Deluxe Buffet case, and Buffet Accessories.
- 12 Month Manufacturer's Warranty included.
What is so special about the Buffet RC Clarinet?
Of all the people who have made their mark in the history of Buffet Crampon, Robert Carrée is without doubt one of the most important. He dedicated his career to perfecting the musical instrument artistically as well as mechanically. Creator of legendary instruments such as the French bassoon and the Dynaction saxophone, he revolutionised the world of the clarinet with the development of a new line with a unique, poly-cylindrical bore.
In 1974, he decided to design a better clarinet and used the R13 as a starting point. Robert Car'e re-designed and improved upon the design that he developed in 1955 by changing the bore/barrel dimensions (but still retaining the same basic idea behind the poly-cylindrical bore), tone hole size, and tone hole placement, as well as fully undercut tone holes which improve tone, response, and intonation in all registers. The result is a clarinet with a richer, more resonant tone, better intonation, and greater projection and this makes the Buffet RC Clarinet ideal for the soloist, chamber musician, and the orchestral clarinetist.
Buffet was so pleased with the finished product that they named it after him, hence the name RC - Robert Carrée.
We offer a 7 day approval period as of the day you receive your purchase.
If you are not happy with your item for any reason, just let us know via email. Return your purchase for a full refund less freight costs. This is our no risk purchase policy. For terms and conditions, see Shipping & Returns
TECH-ASSURE™
Certified Musical Instrument Technician Setup.
Ozwinds TECH-ASSURE™ is a unique service that prepares your new musical instrument for sale.
Our certified technicians put the instrument through a comprehensive testing and adjustment process to ensure that it is ready to play with optimal performance from the moment you receive it.
Every new instrument setup with our TECH-ASSURE™ process which goes through a rigorous checklist so you can be assured that you are getting the best out of your new instrument.
We know the absolute importance of our TECH-ASSURE™ professional instrument setup to get your instrument playing at its peak, so don’t settle for anything less.
Our 13-Point Professional Set-up includes.
- All transit packing and corks from the manufacturer are removed.
- Thorough visual check for any wood or plating defects.
- All pads checked for quality.
- Test all pad seatings & key adjustments using a feeler gauge.
- All key corks and felts checked, adjusted to set vent heights.
- Regulate and adjust keywork as required.
- All spring tensions checked and adjusted to create a balanced feel across the instrument.
- Test final pad seal with a Magnehelic air pressure test.
- Check joint tenons for correct fit and adjust.
- Tenon corks checked for cork quality and greased.
- Play test from top to bottom.
- Case inspected for quality, instrument fit and accessories.
- Instrument cleaned and carefully repacked.