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GOLDEN ERA clarinet BUFFET R13 - silver keys ALL NEW PADS / CORCHOS in Anchorage, Alaska For Sale

Price: $1,971
Type: Music instruments, For Sale - Private.

For sale: a beautifully restored xxxx vintage Buffet R-13 with silver plated keys. These 'Golden Era' Buffet R13's are highly sought after and coveted by players. The main difference between these vintage beauties and current R13's is the quality of wood and craftsmanship that were used to produce them - the wood was allowed to air dry for 20 years or more to ensure that the clarinet won't crack and was of the finest grade, very hard, dense and naturally dark. These days, the methods of drying the wood have changed to accommodate the higher volumes of production and the wood is used for the current R-13 is less dense and stained black to hide imperfections. Only the top of the line models, such as Prestige, Tosca and Divine currently offer similar quality of wood and hand finishing. Other than the exquisite quality of wood and craftsmanship, these clarinets are highly coveted by players because of their fantastic intonation and the tone quality.
The instrument was just meticulously overhauled with upgraded premium Valentino Masters Series synthetic pads (upper joint) as well as kid leather pads (lower joint) and all new natural corks. The cosmetic condition is excellent, considering that it is a vintage instrument. There are only a few very minor scratches and scuffs on the body and keys -- you have to look hard to find them. The instrument has no cracks or repaired cracks anywhere on the body, barrel or bell.
After the overhaul, the instrument was fine tuned and adjusted to perform its absolute best and thoroughly play tested in all keys: it plays fantastic, just as expected from a top notch pro clarinet with an accurate intonation, great projection and resonant response as well as with an unmistakable focused, bold, full Buffet sound.
Here is what included with the clarinet:
- Buffet original R13 attaché case (cleaned, sanitized): the case is used but in excellent condition.
- Vandoren M30 mouthpiece in like new condition (cleaned, sanitized)
- New Rovner ligature and plastic cap
- New 100% silk pull-trough cleaning swab
- New cork grease
- One sealed Vandoren reed

State: Alaska  City: Anchorage  Category: Music instruments
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