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CONTENTS History 4

Tosca 6

BORE DESIGNS* Festival • Vintage 8-10

1955 R13 • R13 Prestige 1985 RC • RC Prestige Festival 1987 • Vintage 1996 12-13

1975 RC • RC Prestige 1976 Eb - D - C

1994 Green Line R13 • R13 Prestige 14-15 2003

* : internal diameter of the

Eb • D • C 16

Green Line 18

Student 22-29

Accessories Basset A clarinet 30

Basset 31

Green Line bass clarinets 32

Prestige bass clarinets 33

Alto clarinet 34

Contra- 35

Accessories 38

PHOTOS: Stéphane OUZOUNOFF - Lionel TUCHBAND - Denis GLIKSMAN - CARRÉ Images® SINCE 1825

Buffet Crampon employees in 1880

In 1825 a French “luthier”, Denis Buffet, established his workshop in the heart of Paris. He quickly became well-known in the music world for developing the excellent 13-key clarinet. At that time, clarinets were entirely hand-made, which required extensive experience and craftsmanship. InI 1830, Jean-Louis Buffet (Denis’ son) took over the business. He married Zoé Crampon in 1836, and the famous Buffet Crampon brand name was created. The logo used today first appeared in 1844.

Louis-Auguste Buffet (Jean-Louis’ uncle) met the clarinettist Hyacinthe Klosé, a virtuoso musician and a teacher, at the Paris conservatory. These two men, the technician and the artist, started working together. They took the idea of movable rings, developed by the German Theobald Boehm for the flute, and adapted it to the clarinet. First exhibited in 1839, and patented later in 1843, this new system was The finishing workshop, 1930 very successful, and in order to meet demand, the Buffet Crampon factory was built in 1850 in Mantes- la-Ville, west of Paris. As early as 1866, Buffet Crampon was producing its first , 20 years after the invention of this instrument by the Belgian .

Buffet Crampon has received many awards for the quality of its instruments, notably in 1889 during the Universal Exhibition in Paris.

Buffet Crampon became the exclusive supplier for the conservatory of Paris, the “Concerts Lamoureux”, the famous Toscanini in New York. Soloists of the ‘Opéra de Paris’ and the ‘Opéra Comique’ preferred the instruments of Buffet Crampon over other brands.

In 1918, Buffet Crampon entered the American market and established its position as the leader in the world of professional clarinets.

Bore finition In 1921, a young beginner, Robert Carrée, was hired by the company. He was an extremely talented acoustic technician, and developed the R13 clarinet in 1950 and the RC in 1975. These in turn led to the creation of the Festival and Prestige professional models. 5 Louis-Auguste Buffet, 1862

The factory modernizes its workshops and has adopted modern technology, but remains faithful to its original standards for quality.

In 1981, Buffet Crampon was bought by the famous music publisher, Boosey & Hawkes, of London.

Buffet Crampon has always had a tradition of innovation. In 1994, a new material was created and named Green Line. This innovative material is composed 95% of ebony powder and 5% of carbon fibre, eliminating the risk of cracking while maintaining the acoustic qualities of wood. Today the range is used worldwide by the greatest professional clarinet and players. Passage du Grand-Cerf, Paris In 2003, Boosey & Hawkes separated from the cream of the crop in French manufacturing, to join The Music Group, and in 2005 Buffet Crampon again became independent. In 2006, Buffet Crampon acquired two famous brands, Antoine Courtois Paris (created in 1803) and (created in 1837). The company became Groupe Buffet Crampon, with two subsidiaries, in the United States and Japan, and in November 2007, it appointed Antoine Beaussant as new Chief Executive Officer.

Since its inception, the company has ranked first amongst clarinet manufacturers, owing to its unrivalled expertise, innovative approach and modernised facilities, from which Buffet Crampon , , flutes and saxophones also benefit.

The tradition, the spirit of the company and the musicians accompaniment have been, since 1825, and are now more than ever the centre of the dynamic of Buffet Crampon. TOSCA

A musical must

Raised C# - G# tone hole

Bb

reated by the combined talents of BUFFET CRAMPON luthiers and

Low F correction key well known artists like Michel Arrignon, Romain Guyot, Pascal CMoraguès, Guy Deplus and , the Tosca clarinet possesses an incomparable level of style and elegance. This clarinet from the XXIst century is the evolutionary result of most advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. Unanimously musicians from all the continents found in this clarinet the answer to their intimate musical quest. The Tosca clarinet offers a generous velvet sound rich in warmth and unrivalled in its stability and consistency of intonation. 7

Pitch Barrel PROFESSIONAL 442 / 440 length (mm) Bb BC1150L 65 / 66 The smoothly shaped design of the new keywork A BC1250L 65 / 66 gives a heightened level of comfort and sensation. Bb BC1150GL 65 / 66 Made in premium selected African blackwood A BC1250GL 65 / 66 or material, the Tosca innovates with a new perfectly crafted bore design. Technical features on pages 20/21 The most of BUFFET CRAMPON clarinets range benefits from the high level of tradition and know how of BUFFET CRAMPON artwork. Equipped with a low F correction key, raised C# - G# tone hole, GT and cork pads, the Tosca clarinet is available in Bb and A.

A

NEW ACOUSTICAL OPTION: intonation correction key for low E (on request) FESTIVAL

A colourful sound for each talent

Festival Bb

hree international renowned artists , Guy Deplus and Michel Arrignon collaborated to produce the Festival clarinet. TIt meets the needs of today’s musicians and teachers who are faced with the difficult task of interpreting a wide repertoire of works from Mozart to Boulez.

Musicians will certainly appreciate its depth of sound, which is particularly warm. The tone and precision of this instrument are in perfect harmony. The Festival belongs to the R13 bore family and has a rich powerful fluid tone. 9

Pitch Barrel PROFESSIONAL 442 / 440 length (mm) Festival Bb BC1139L 65 / 66 Festival A BC1239L 65 / 66 Technical specifications: Festival Bb BC1139GL 65 / 66 • The body is in African blackwood, chosen, dried and tested with care Festival A BC1239GL 65 / 66 • High precision bore • Undercut tone holes Technical features on pages 20/21 • Keywork in nickel silver, pre-plated in copper, then silver plated, cold power forged • Rods and pivot screws in stainless steel, adjusted by master craftsmen • Pointed needle springs • GT pads • Eb / Ab lever Festival A • Adjustable thumb rest VINTAGE

A highly colourful clarinet

he Vintage clarinet was designed in 1996 by René Lesieux, master craftsman for over 40 years and responsible for instrument research and Tdevelopment at BUFFET CRAMPON.

In creating the Vintage, BUFFET CRAMPON specially wanted to satisfy American musicians, wishing to find the same features and sound that they had with their 1950’s R13 clarinet. Today the Vintage has charmed many clarinettists over the world. They choose the Vintage for its fluid, focused tone, its homogeneity in all registers, and its easy response. 11

Pitch Barrel PROFESSIONAL 442 / 440 length (mm) Vintage Bb BC1131LV 66 / 66V Vintage A BC1231LV 66 / 66V The Vintage A has a special bore designed to provide a previously unreached level of flexibility and remarkable Technical features on pages 20/21 tuning with a warmth in all registers.

The D / A and G# / C# tone holes have been raised. The Vintage clarinet comes with both a cylindrical and a double conical barrel.

Vintage Bb RC • RC PRESTIGE

Robert Carrée in 1930

RC Bb

RC

he RC clarinet lives up to musicians expectations and gives them great Tfreedom of expression. Developed in 1975 by the extremely talented luthier Robert Carrée, who plays an important role in the history of BUFFET CRAMPON, the RC clarinet has a pure, sweet sound.

The exclusive design of the RC bore results in easy response and a homogeneity in all registers. This clarinet, which also has great stability, has won over innumerable musicians throughout Europe. 13

Barrel PROFESSIONAL Pitch length (mm) RC* Bb BC1111 440 66 RC RC* A BC1211 440 65 PRESTIGE RC*• Bb BC1113 442 65 RC* A BC1213 442 64,5 Numerous improvements have been made to the famous RC Eb BC1512 442 / 440 40,5 / 41,5 RC Prestige, now its already remarkable tone is even RC Prestige• Bb BC1106L 440 66 better: the shape of the bell plays a major role in adding RC Prestige A BC1206L 440 65 warmth and focus. RC Prestige• Bb BC1107L 442 65 Carefully chosen quality materials, the talents of the best RC Prestige A BC1207L 442 64 craftsmen, cutting-edge technology and unparalleled RC Prestige• Eb BC1507 442 / 440 41,5 / 42,2 skills come together in the RC Prestige. RC Prestige D BC1407 442 / 440 40,5 / 41,5 RC Prestige C BC1607 442 / 440 45,5 /,47,5 Technical specifications: •The body is in African blackwood, selected, dried and tested with care Technical features on pages 20/21 * Eb lever in option •High precision bore RC Prestige Bb • Available in Green Line •Undercutting of tone holes carried out according to BUFFET CRAMPON strict specifications •Keywork in nickel silver, pre-plated in copper, then silver plated, cold power forged •Rods and pivot screws in stainless steel and fine tuned. •Pointed needle springs •GT pads (RC Prestige) •Eb / Ab lever (RC Prestige) • The upper and lower joint tenons come with metal rings which reduce the risk of cracks (RC Prestige) R13 • R13 PRESTIGE

The legendary choice

R13 Bb

R13

hroughout its long lifetime, BUFFET CRAMPON has developed the most complete range of clarinets and always taking into account the require- Tments of musicians, conductors and composers. Developed in 1955 under the guidance of Robert Carrée, the R13 clarinet quickly became the legendary choice of professional musicians. Musicians are charmed by its rich and focused sound, its power in all registers and its flexibility. The R13 is suitable for all types of musicians, symphony or , soloists, teachers, those in marching bands, students and amateurs. 15

Pitch Barrel PROFESSIONAL 440 length (mm) R13 Bb BC1131 66 R13 R13 A BC1231 65 R13 Bb BC1131G 66 PRESTIGE R13 A BC1231G 65 The virtuoso expects more from his clarinet R13 (Eb lever) Bb BC1131L 66 than just mechanical perfection. For him or R13 (Eb lever) A BC1231L 65 her it is a unique means of expression. R13 Eb BC1531 41,5 BUFFET CRAMPON’s wealth of experience R13 Prestige Bb BC1133L 66 has led to innumerable improvements being R13 Prestige A BC1233L 65 made to the prestige clarinets which in turn

offer musicians greater freedom. Technical features on pages 20/21

Technical specifications: • Wood is carefully chosen for its acoustic and esthetic qualities and therefore remains unstained • Undercutting of each tone hole is carried out according to BUFFET CRAMPON’s highest range and stringent standards • Adjustable thumb rest • Keywork is carefully tried, tested and adjusted by expert craftsmen to work perfectly • GT pads (R13 Prestige) • Eb / Ab lever as standard (R13 Prestige) • The upper and lower joint tenons come with metal rings which reduce the risk of cracks (R13 Prestige) Eb • D • C

The most complete range of clarinets

RC Prestige D

RC Prestige Eb

hroughout the years, making good use of its experience and skill, TBUFFET CRAMPON has developed the most complete range of clarinets.

Musicians needs are constantly evolving and it seems only right that we should grant clarinet players’ wishes by creating specialised models. Each of these instruments has its own identity and can be used to play a variety of styles. Each musician will find his or her own personal means of expression. The Eb, D and C clarinets have the same features as instruments in the Prestige range. 17

Barrel PROFESSIONAL Pitch length (mm)

R13 Eb BC1531 440 41,5 Technical specifications: RC Eb BC1512 442 / 440 40,5 / 41,5 • The body is in African blackwood, RC Prestige Eb BC1507 442 / 440 41,5 / 42,2 selected, dried and treated with care RC Prestige Eb BC1507G 442 / 440 41,5 / 42,2 • High precision bore RC Prestige D BC1407 442 / 440 40,5 / 41,5 • Undercutting of tone holes carried out RC Prestige C BC1607 442 / 440 45,5 / 47,5 according to BUFFET CRAMPON strict specifications and methods Technical features on pages 20/21 • Keywork in nickel silver, pre-plated in copper then silver plated • Rods and pivot screws in stainless steel and fine tuned • Pointed needle springs • Adjustable thumb rest

RC Prestige C 19

Barrel PROFESSIONAL Pitch length (mm)

Bb BC1150GL 442 / 440 65 / 66 A BC1250GL 442 / 440 65 / 66 The addition of carbon fibres means that Festival Bb BC1139GL 442 / 440 65 / 66 Green Line clarinets are not susceptible to Festival A BC1239GL 442 / 440 65 / 66 variations in atmospheric conditions, (changes RC Bb BC1113G 442 65 in temperature and humidity), the risk of RC Bb BC1113GL 442 65 cracking is therefore considerably avoided. RC Prestige Bb BC1106GL 440 66 RC Prestige Bb BC1107GL 442 65 All the features of BUFFET CRAMPON Prestige RC Prestige Eb BC1507G 442 / 440 42,2 /41,5 clarinets are to be found in the Green Line R13 Bb BC1131G 440 66 range. R13 A BC1231G 440 65 Prestige bass Bb BC1183G 442 / 440 - Many soloists, symphonic, or military band (to Eb) musicians around the world have chosen to Prestige bass Bb BC1193G 442 / 440 - (to C) play Green Line instruments. Technical features on pages 20/21 PROFESSIONAL CLARINETS

Tosca Festival Vintage

Key Bb / A Bb / A Bb / A

Natural African blackwood

Stained African blackwood

Available in Green Line

Adjustable thumb rest

Pitch 442 / 440 442 / 440 442 / 440

Nickel plated keywork

Silver plated keywork

Eb lever (standard)

Eb lever (option)

Low F correction

Raised C# - G# tone hole (A) (A)

Caps on tenons

Double fish skin pads

GT pads

Rods in stainless steel

Delivered in case with , ligature, reeds and accessories Bb /AEb 442 /440 (Bb /A) RC (Bb) Bb /AEbDC RC Prestige (Bb /AEbD) (Bb /AC) (Bb /Eb) 442 /440 (Bb /A) Bb /AEb (Bb /A) (Bb /A) R13 440 R13 Prestige Bb /A 440

BUFFET CRAMPON 21 CONSERVATOIRE • E13

In concert with the great

Student clarinets range has taken advantage of the BUFFET CRAMPON’s experience and

knowledge in manufacturing of Conservatoire professional clarinets.

ade entirely of African blackwood, these two clarinets provide Myoung musicians with their first experience of playing solo. The precision bore is close to that of a professional instrument. These high quality instruments are at the top of BUFFET CRAMPON student range.

CONSERVATOIRE This “conservatory” model has been specially designed for students envisioning a professional career and whose improved technical capabilities mean they have surpassed their first instrument. 23

Barrel STUDENT Pitch length (mm)

Conservatoire Bb BC1134C 442 65 E13 Conservatoire Bb BC1136C 440 66 E13* Bb BC1102 442 65 You will be charmed by the quality of sound E13 A BC1202 442 65 projection and the professional feel of this instrument. The high position bore means resistance is lowered. Technical features on pages 28/29 This clarinet is extremely comfortable to play thanks * Eb lever in option to its impeccable keywork.

In addition to being a great value, the E13 has a high quality finish in line with BUFFET CRAMPON tradition.

E13 E11 FRANCE (Bb)

Made in Buffet Crampon

NEW MODEL!

E11 FRANCE Bb

New Buffet Crampon student clarinet New instrument. New production. New design. New case Made in France by our craftsmen for you.

ree blowing, fine tuning and a high quality hand finish, with a strong heritage. Constructed by traditional methods, combining technology and experience. FManufactured by Buffet Crampon in France, in specially dedicated workshops. A new bore inspired by the professional range, adapted for the student. This instrument is the latest high quality student clarinet. Adjustable thumb rest 25 E11

Pitch Barrel (A, Eb and C) STUDENT 442 length (mm) NEW! E11 FRANCE* Bb BC2501F 64,5 E11 A BC2401 65 Composers are waiting more and more for the Eb E11 Eb BC2301 42,2 clarinet in order to take advantage of its rich E11 C BC2201 46,5 powerful tone. BUFFET CRAMPON has developed an Eb student model in African blackwood. With a bore that allows for easy response this “specialised” instrument can be Technical features on pages 28/29 played by all. * Eb lever in option

The C model has been designed for very young players with their comfort in mind. Teachers recommend this instrument because it E11 Eb promotes correct embouchure. The mouthpiece is the same as on Bb clarinet. The ergonomic key design was created specially for young players. B12

Start with a legendary name

B12

he first notes and feelings are very important for a beginner. They help to develop acoustic capabilities as well as enhancing future artistic Tdevelopment.

That’s why BUFFET CRAMPON developed its student clarinet range with the advice of talented professional music teachers. You will appreciate this student clarinet for its ease of playing and its perfectly centred sound in all registers.

This model allows easy response and perfect accuracy, fulfilling the needs of players

Platic body rings of all ages and standards. 27

Pitch Barrel STUDENT 442 length (mm) Adjustable thumb rest B12 Bb BC2540 65

The B12 clarinet is made of ABS resin with an appea- Technical features on pages 28/29 rance and sound similar to that of genuine African blackwood.

This model is lightweight, strong and easy to clean perfect for even very young players.

All models in the student range are equipped with an adjustable thumb rest for correct and comfortable positioning (and a neck strap ring). STUDENT CLARINETS BC1134C BC1136C BC1102 BC1202

Model Conservatoire E13 Key Bb Bb Bb A Barrel length 65 66 65 65 Pitch 442 440 442 442 African blackwood ABS resin Bell with ring Bell without ring Adjustable thumb rest Nickel plated keywork Silver plated keywork 17 keys / 6 rings Eb lever (option) Metal rings Double fish skin pads Pointed needle springs

Delivered in case with mouthpiece, ligature, reeds and accessories NEW! BC2401 BC2301 BC2201 BC2540 BC2501F 29

E11 FRANCE E11 B12 Bb A Eb C Bb 64,5 65 42,2 46,5 65 442 442 442 442 442

BUFFET CRAMPON BASSET A CLARINET

From depth to infinite sweetness

Basset A clarinet BC1223

he great merit of the modern basset A clarinet, designed with the improved developed by BUFFET CRAMPON, is that it allows clarinettists to play Mozart's Concerto and Quintet as Mozart himself would have Timagined them. , clarinet virtuoso and the friend to whom Mozart dedicated this Quintet for clarinet and and the famous Concerto in A, is thought to be the inventor of the basset A clarinet. Mozart already under the spell of the clarinet was no doubt charmed by the range of the basset A clarinet, a third lower than an A clarinet, and its especially warm, sweet tone. 31 BASSET

Barrel HORN MODELS Pitch length (mm) Basset A A to C BC1223 442 65 The is an instrument created from Basset horn F to C BC1723 440 / 442 - magic and mystery. Its wonderful nuances can be heard to perfection in the works of Mozart and Strauss. Great contemporary composers such as Boulez and Stockhausen have created pieces especially for this instrument. Technical features on pages 36/37

Less powerful than the , it is much appreciated in symphony and chamber music groups.

The BUFFET CRAMPON basset horn is ergo- Basset horn nomically exceptional with well balanced and BC1723 light acoustics, making this instrument the absolute reference point.

(delivered with 1 adjustable neck) BASS CLARINETS

The Green LinE range welcomes the bass clarinet!

Bass clarinets with character

Prestige bass clarinet BC1193

PRESTIGE BASS MODELS NOW AVAILABLE IN GREEN LINE MATERIAL

he spirit of innovation is a strong value and an absolute priority for Buffet Crampon. Since 1825, Buffet Crampon has created clarinets particularly renowned and recognized for their sound qualities, their reliability and their Ttuning. Buffet Crampon‘s Research & Development Department has used his deep knowledge to make these Prestige models in Green Line. Perfection of tuning, flexibility of tone colors and fullness and warmth of sound all contribute to the success of these low register instruments. Green Line possesses the same acoustic quality as African blackwood. 33

MODELS Pitch PRESTIGE Prestige Bb to Eb BC1183G 440 / 442 Prestige Bb to C BC1193G 440 / 442 The symbol of the Earth in both The Rite of Spring and in Malher's 9th Symphony and the Prestige Bb to Eb BC1183 440 / 442 gates of Dante's inferno in Listz Symphony, the Prestige Bb to C BC1193 440 / 442 bass clarinet reveals its true glory in these roles. Technical features on pages 36/37 BUFFET CRAMPON's craftsmen have used their depth of knowledge to make this exceptional instrument ergonomic and reliable, showing its true worth. Perfection of tune, homogeneity in the colours Prestige bass clarinet and fullness and warmth of sound all contribute to BC1183 the success of this bass clarinet. ALTO CLARINET

A palette of colours

Alto clarinet BC1503

eveloped during the industrial frenzy of the 19th century, alto and contra-alto clarinets are part of BUFFET CRAMPON's history and were listed in our 1878 catalogue. Originally designed to com- plete clarinet sections, these instruments are finding a new place for Dthemselves in contemporary music.

The BUFFET CRAMPON alto clarinet is perfectly balanced. It has a powerful sound, similar to that of the bass clarinet and has great warmth. 35

MODELS Pitch

Alto clarinet Eb BC1503 440 / 442 CONTRA- Contra-alto clarinet Eb BC1553 442 ALTO Technical features on pages 36/37 CLARINET

Contra-alto clarinet The contra-alto clarinet, like the alto clarinet, has an BC1553 important place as a band instrument.

The BUFFET CRAMPON contra-alto clarinet has beautiful low harmonics and a great delicacy of tone, shown to their best in Ernest Chausson's famous opera "King Arthur". PROFESSIONAL HARMONY CL

Basset A Basset horn Prestige

BC1223 BC1723 BC1183

Key A F Bb To Eb To C Available in Green Line Pitch 442 440 / 442 440 / 442 African blackwood Simplified Bb Low G resonance Eb/Ab lever Double D spatula Triple D spatula Adjustable thumb rest Silver plated keywork Metal tenon rings Pads with resonators Leather and cork pads GT pads Double register mechanism Two-piece neck

Adjustable neck Screw Cork Blue steel springs

Bell Wood Metal Metal

Delivered in case with mouthpiece, ligature, reeds and accessories ARINETS

bass Alto Contra-alto

BC1193 BC1503 BC1553 37

Bb Eb Eb

440 / 442 440 / 442 442

Cork Screw

Metal Metal Metal

BUFFET CRAMPON ACCESSORIES

Your high quality instrument is precious

Barrels

Swabs

Mouthpiece caps Thumb rest cushions

ll BUFFET CRAMPON clarinets come in a complete case with mouth- piece, ligature, mouthpiece cap, swab, cork grease, reeds and fingering chart.

AYour instrument has been made with great care. It is precious and we recommend you to take good care of it. This range of accessories has been specially chosen for your instrument. 39

Cases ACCESSORIES

Barrels Cases Cork grease Mouthpiece caps and ligatures Stands Swabs Thumb rest cushions

Stands

Cork grease Buffet Crampon S.A.S. 5, rue Maurice Berteaux 78711 Mantes-la-Ville - FRANCE Tél.: +33 (0)1 30 98 51 30 Fax: +33 (0)1 34 78 79 02 [email protected] Designer TC MAC • www.tcmac.fr MAC Designer TC 2009 buffetcrampon.fr • I-016