Buffet Crampon E-12F Intermediate Bb Clarinet with Silver-Plated Keys | Irvine Art and Music Step up with confidence on the Buffet Crampon E-12F Intermediate Bb Clarinet, a refined wooden clarinet designed for advancing students who are ready for a richer tone, faster response, and more expressive playing. Inspired by Buffet Crampon’s professional clarinet designs, the E-12F offers excellent intonation, a smooth feel, and a warm, focused sound that supports school band, youth orchestra, auditions, and private study. The E-12F features an unstained African blackwood body, barrel, and bell, allowing the natural beauty of the wood to show while producing a bright, projective, and musical tone. A colorless protective varnish helps guard the wood against scratches, small dings, and moisture-related wear, making this clarinet a smart choice for serious students moving beyond plastic student models. Its silver-plated keywork gives the instrument a premium look and a responsive touch. The forged keys are fitted with leather pads for a secure seal, supporting reliable tone production and smooth transitions across the full range. The 17-key, 6-ring Boehm system layout gives advancing players the traditional setup needed for developing technique and performance skills. Designed with features influenced by Buffet’s professional models, the E-12F includes a poly-cylindrical bore for improved intonation and even response. Straight tone holes with tapered undercutting help create balanced tuning and consistent airflow, while blue-steel springs provide quick, accurate key movement. An adjustable thumb rest adds comfort for growing players and longer practice sessions. This clarinet is tuned to 442Hz and includes a 65mm barrel for focused tone and consistency. It also comes with a BCK100-STF mouthpiece, ligature, and backpack-style gig bag, giving players a complete step-up package that is ready for lessons, rehearsals, and performances. Key Features Intermediate Bb clarinet for advancing students African blackwood body, barrel, and bell Natural unstained wood with protective colorless varnish Silver-plated forged keys Boehm system with 17 keys and 6 rings Leather pads for strong seal and reliable response Poly-cylindrical bore inspired by professional Buffet clarinets Straight tone holes with tapered undercutting Blue-steel flat and needle springs Adjustable thumb rest for comfort 65mm barrel Tuning: 442Hz Includes BCK100-STF mouthpiece, ligature, and backpack-style gig bag Tech Specs Type: Bb Soprano Key: Bb Level: Intermediate Body Material: Unstained African Blackwood, Treated/Lacquered Key Finish: Silver-plated Bell Material: Blackwood Barrel Material: Blackwood Bore: Poly-cylindrical Pads: Leather Springs: Blue Steel, Flat, Needle Thumb Rest: Adjustable Key System: 17 keys, 6 rings Additional Features: Screwed Pillars Manufacturer Part Number: BC2512F-2-0GB
