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About the model
Buffet Crampon has developed with the Conservatoire Model a clarinet to help the learning student to achive their goal direct and painless.It has also played a preponderant role in developing teaching methods, accompanying an illustrious line of teachers that have graduated from the best music conservatories in the world.
The C12 and E13 clarinets were developed for most students who are preparing for a career as a professional musician and whose technical level has exceeded the quality of their first instrument. Made entirely in grenadilla wood, these clarinets give these musicians their first sensations as a soloist.

Lohff & Pfeiffer comments to the model
The Buffet Crampon Conservatoire also knows as C 12 is an old semi-professional model.

The bore belongs to the RC family and has similar sound characteristics but with a little less volume. Reliability, durability, and intonation are good which makes it a great instrument for advanced students. It offers more flexibility and a larger dynamic range and is in our opinion a clear favorite over the E11. Compared to the E11 you will get a lot more instruments for a little higher price.

See also Clarinet bores and sounds.

Attention Many players are looking for used R 13, in the belief to get a professional instrument at a better price. Be aware that many of these instruments have a bore that is worn. If the instrument plays sharp, it’s most likely the case. We strongly recommend considering the E 13 as well as the C 12 as a serious alternative to used R 13 and to give it a try. There is a reason, why E 13 is the most produced Buffet model worldwide. See also: and Bore restauration.

The C12 or Conservatoire is only available in African Blackwood with the black stained surface to give them an even look, independent from the original color of the different body parts. This has no influence on the sound.

For players who prefer the original wood, but as a reduced risk of cracking, Lohff & Pfeiffer offer the tone hole crack prevention for all wooden instruments as an option.
See also: LP Tone hole crack prevention.

For additional options check out our options list at the bottom of this page.




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