Description
An excellent choice for professional players or conservatoire level students, the Prestige bass clarinet to low C is well known for its consistent performance and vibrant sound. This model produces a rich, well centred tone that blends easily with any ensemble.
Buffet has been producing clarinets since 1825 and are well respected within the industry. Buffet clarinets are commonplace in orchestras and ensembles across the world.
Made of high quality natural grenadilla wood, the Prestige bass clarinet belongs to the RC bore family, known for its warm tone and projection.
The keywork of the Prestige Bass Clarinet feels comfortable and natural under the fingers. This model features an Eb/Ab lever and a low G resonance key which helps the projection of the sound. Buffet has also improved the spatulas of the low D and C notes and added new keywork to provide alternative fingering.
Supplied with a traditional wooden bass case covered in high quality cordura nylon and backpack straps.
Specification:
- Natural grenadilla wood body
- Pitch : 440/442 Hz
- Silver-plated keys
- Two piece adjustable crook
- Left hand Eb lever
- Pads: leather with metal resonators and natural cork
- Adjustable thumb rest
- Traditional style cordura nylon backpack case
- Includes mouthpiece, silver plated ligature and cap
- Maintenance kit: pull through, cork grease, pencil, swab, neck strap and sample reed
Warranty
This instrument is covered by a two-year guarantee with Buffet Crampon against all manufacturing or material defects. This guarantee extends to cracks and tenons.
This instrument comes with a 1 Year Warranty from Howarth of London and includes a free ‘Guarantee Checkover’ from our Repair Workshop before the warranty expires.
