Ex-Demo Serial number: 1282015 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. Setting the new standard for young musicians. Boasting the full and warm tone that Buffet clarinets are known for the Buffet E12F has become a trademark of student instruments. Its the clarinet you can rely on to perform day-in day-out. That reliability comes from the quality and consistency of the E12Fs construction. Crafted from unstained African grenadilla wood and assembled by hand in France the E12F has all the technical characteristics of a much more expensive instrument. Boasting leather pads blue steel springs and a silver plated mechanism you know the E12F is built to last. The Buffet E12F includes everything you need to start playing. It includes a mouthpiece reed ligature and backpack style case so you can easily transport your new clarinet. Buffet E12F Buffets research development and production teams all worked together to produce a high-quality student clarinet for an affordable price. It was important to keep the professional qualities of the model so Buffet worked hard to come up with a solution which could make this possible. The assembly of this model takes place in Buffets German workshop in Markneukirchen. The key characteristics of the E12F are its reliability accurate tuning and easy playability. Grenadilla Wood Body Unlike similar student clarinets the E12F features an African Blackwood (otherwise known as grenadilla) body. The wood has been treated with a clear varnish to prevent damage to the instrument. The benefit from this wood body is the unprecedented tone which is favoured by all professional musicians and has been the chosen professional choice of wood for decades. Keys and Mechanisms The Buffet E12F clarinet has a simple design featuring the standard 17 keys and 6 rings. All keywork is silver plated which is long lasting and ergonomic enabling ease of play for all clarinetists. This combined with an adjustable thumb rest makes the E12F very nice to play. All tone holes have been undercut and combined with leather pads creating a great seal with better intonation and tonal character. About Buffet Crampon Buffet have been manufacturing instruments since 1825 and are world famous for their clarinets. When purchasing Buffet instruments you are guaranteed consistent high-quality as all products are made in French workshops. All workers start as apprentices to learn everything they need from highly skilled craftspeople. However the most important skills are dedication passion and patience. Since the beginning almost every Buffet instrument has been continuously tested and developed. Listening to their players needs Buffet has adapted their instruments to cope with modern demands. Specifications Key Of: Bb Pitch: 442 Hz Body: Grenadilla Keys: 17 Rings: 6 Thumb Rest: Adjustable Keywork Finish: Silver Plated Springs: Blue Steel Needle Springs Pads: Leather Included Accessories: Backpack Case Mouthpiece Ligature and ReedWood Instruments 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.