Stunning Buffet Basset Clarinet in A with range to low C.

As you can see from the photos this superb instrument has had barely any use. The Silver-plated keys are in “As New” condition. The amazing quality of the Grenadilla wood shows no scratches or marks and certainly no sign of any cracks. The Intonation is excellent and the sound is rich, warm and mellow. Adjustable thumb rest, 65mm barrel, and the original Buffet case in excellent condition. No mouthpiece.

The previous owner recently performed the Mozart Concerto and Clarinet Quintet on this instrument to great acclaim however this instrument was purchased as a backup instrument whilst his main instrument was being repaired. A luxury he can no longer afford.

A new Buffet Basset Clarinet is currently priced over £8000, making this one a real bargain for someone.

The Buffet Crampon website states the following:

Anton Stadler is probably the first clarinettist to have played the instrument that is the precursor of the A basset and basset horn.

Its range was greater by a major third in the low register and its sound was unique and sweet. This clarinet is in A but descends to a low C. These remarkably designed instruments are made of grenadilla wood and finished with the Buffet Crampon Prestige finish.

The modern basset clarinet, designed with all of the perfected elements of the Boehm system developed by Buffet Crampon, enables clarinettists to play concertos and quintets as they were conceived and imagined by Mozart.

The Basset Clarinet is created from unstained Grenadilla wood and handcrafted with the Buffet Crampon Prestige finish.

• Finest quality grenadilla wood (un-stained)

• Range to Low C

• Undercut tone holes: Improves tone and ease of response

• Power forged silver plated keywork, pre-plated in copper, finished in silver plate: Long lasting finish and comfortable feel

• Leather pads: long-lasting and create a good seal

• Metal-capped tenons: For stability and a focused tone

• Additional Eb lever key and simplified Bb

The Buffet Prestige basset clarinet is supplied in a hard case with internal storage. 

Serial No. H419XX

Ref: 353

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