A French-made grenadilla wood Bb clarinet with a professional-derived bore, silver keys and leather pads throughout. Meticulously adjusted by Rodriguez Musical Services before shipping.
$2,761.00
The Buffet Crampon E12F occupies the upper-intermediate tier of Buffet’s lineup. The Grenadilla body is crafted in Buffet’s own French workshops using an acoustic bore derived from their professional models. Key assembly and final quality control take place at the Schreiber-Keilwerth facility in Germany. The result is a wood clarinet that carries real tonal depth and projection at a price point well below the R13.
One standout feature at this tier: custom leather pads throughout. Most clarinets in this price range ship with synthetic pads. The E12F’s custom leather pads contribute to a richer, more resonant quality that projects well in ensemble settings. Throat tones are clear, overall response is accessible and forgiving, and the instrument rewards developing players without punishing inconsistencies in air support or embouchure.
The E12F is built for the player who has outgrown a beginner student clarinet and is ready for the tonal characteristics of real grenadilla wood. High school students stepping up from a beginner instrument, adult returners who want a quality wood clarinet without a professional-tier price tag, and community band players looking for a reliable and enjoyable instrument to play will all find the E12F meets their needs.
This is also a practical choice for parents whose student is advancing but may not yet need (or be ready for) a full professional model like the R13. The E12F provides genuine Buffet Crampon build quality, a French-made Grenadilla body, and the tonal warmth of wood at roughly 60% of the R13’s price.
| Body | African blackwood (grenadilla), made in France |
| Bore | Professional-derived |
| Keys | Silver-plated |
| Key assembly | Schreiber-Keilwerth, Germany |
| Pads | Custom leather (RMS-installed) |
| Springs | Blue steel |
| Includes | Original Buffet Crampon case, mouthpiece, ligature |
In stock and ready to ship.
$2,761.00
