Ex-Demo Serial number: 740261 These instruments may show light signs of use They are quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure that they meet high playing standards. Any promotional materials offers software or subscriptions available when purchased as new may not be available with this Ex-Demo product. The Buffet Conservatoire Bb Clarinet is a professional woodwind instrument inspired by the French traditions of beauty vigour and fluidity. This impressive instrument offers the developed player a wealth of performance and expression opportunities. The Buffet Conservatoire Bb Clarinet is a favourite among teachers and advanced students with the illustrious line favoured in some of the best institutions worldwide. This clarinet is ideal for a player whose technical ability and expression has outgrown student instruments and is preparing for a career as a professional musician. Please note that wooden instruments are affected by humidity and temperature and as a result the wood may expand and contract which would affect joints such as the tenons and bell rings. If you do experience any difficulties please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help. Please note – if you dont already have one youll need to purchase a mouthpiece separately for use with this clarinet. Choose from our clarinet mouthpiece selection here. Grenadilla Wood Body Unlike other models the Bb features an African Blackwood (otherwise known as Grenadilla) body. The benefit from this is the unprecedented tone which is favoured by all professional musicians and has been the top choice for decades. Keys and Mechanisms The Buffet Bb Clarinet has a simple design featuring the standard 17 keys and 6 rings. All keywork is silver plated which is long lasting and ergonomic allowing smooth flowing play. This combined with a fixed thumb rest makes this Bb Clarinet very enjoyable to play. All tone holes have been undercut and combined with bladder pads creating a reliable seal with better intonation and tonal character. Recommended Advanced Student Clarinet The Buffet Clarinet range comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience from some of the finest craftspeople in the world. This clarinet will ensure many years of hassle free playing due to its high quality construction. Buffet Crampon Since 1825 Buffet has achieved recognition for its instrument manufacture. The guarantee of such quality is the key to their popularity. All products are made in either France or Germany workshops so this quality is continuously reliable. All workers start as apprentices and learn everything they need from highly skilled craftsmen including dedication passion and patience. Since birth almost every Buffet instrument has been continuously tested and developed. Specifications Key: Bb Pitch: 442 Hz Body: Stained African blackwood Keys: 17 Rings: 6 Thumb rest: Adjustable enabling the use of a neck strap Keywork finish: Silver plated Pads: Bladder