“I’m absolutely in love with my new instrument. Alcides’ work truly makes a huge difference in how the instrument plays- More importantly, my new instrument was selected by a performer: someone who understands the concerns and needs of other performers.”
Buffet Tradition Clarinet
Featuring a new cylindrical bore design that compliments the R13 and RC bore families, the Buffet Tradition clarinet harkens back to the purity of sound of the BC20, with a tone hole placement inspired by the Tosca design.
The result is a clear, focused, rich sound and an even scale for consistent intonation throughout all registers. These innovations allow the clarinetist to focus on making music, rather than constantly adjusting their embouchure and voicing.
An exciting new venture, the Buffet Tradition clarinet was designed by a combined French/American Buffet Artist team including: Jonathan Gunn, Burt Hara, Victoria Luperi, Mark Nuccio, Gregory Raden, Michel Arrignon, Nicolas Baldeyrou and Paul Meyer.
- Unstained, premium Grenadilla wood
- Left hand auxiliary key
- Low F vent
- Silver plated posts
- Two barrels
- Metal-capped tenons
- Undercut/polished tone holes
- RMS hand selected and fully upgraded
Hand-Selected at the Buffet Factory
All premium model clarinets are hand-selected at the Buffet factory in France by Alcides Rodriguez (Atlanta Symphony) and Alexandre Chabod (Paris Opera). We look for the following qualities:
- A rich, resonant tone and a sweet core (a clarinet that ‘sings’)
- Evenness of scale and resistance
- A sound that exhibits a large spectrum of overtones and colors
- Best possible tuning
RMS Premium Upgrade
- Tenons are checked and adjusted for proper fit.
- All pads are replaced to improve response and evenness throughout the entire instrument. We use a combination of leather and synthetic pads.
- All bumpers are replaced with more durable and reliable materials for optimal mechanism performance.
- The mechanisms are adjusted for crisp and even key action (spring tension is balanced and keys/rings are checked for proper height.)
- Tones holes are resurfaced (as needed) to guarantee an optimal seal.
- Final play testing of the clarinet and final adjustments are made.
If you are interested in trying our clarinets, you can learn more about our clarinet trials here. Contact us at info@rodriguezmusical.com or 470-545-9803.
RMS is pleased to offer instrument financing through Synchrony Bank and United Midwest bank.
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