The name E13 is legendary for a clarinet that has never changed in 40 years. With its origins in the BC20 – the clarinet played by Jacques Lancelot – the E13 has accompanied amateurs and advanced musicians to conservatories, music schools and wind orchestras the world over. This model has been a popular choice for many years for players looking to upgrade their instrument and sits right at the top of the Buffet intermediate range.
Made from the best pieces of Mozambican grenadilla wood and assembled in the brand’s own workshops, this clarinet has all the technical characteristics of the professional line including:
- Silver keywork and plating
- Blue steel springs
- Screwed-in pillars
- Threaded screws
- Natural cork lining the joints
- Precision bore close to that of a professional instrument
The E13 also now features the bell style of sister clarinet, the RC (cf. Robert Carrée), which gives more projection and brightness no matter what the range or tone. This model is fitted with a low F key adjustment screw, allowing a finer control of the resulting action implemented by its lever and potential associated problems with this key link.
Overall, the E13 clarinet is extremely comfortable to play thanks to the ergonomic keywork, and is free blowing with a broad and flexible tone.
