Buffet E12F Bb student clarinet. Developed through industrial cooperation between Buffet Crampon Research & Development and their production facilities based in France and Germany, the E12F student is derived from professional models and made in Buffet Crampon’s French workshops; the key assembly and quality control are undertaken at the factory in Markneukirchen. Ease of play, reliability, and accurate tuning are the main characteristics of this new Buffet Crampon clarinet. The E12F: setting new standards for young musicians. It comes with a lightweight ergonomic backpack fitted with extra side pockets. Good quality leather pads ensure an air tight seal over the hole. The E12 is made from carefully selected and stabilised grenadilla wood. The wood is covered in a colourless stain to help prevent cracks and scratches. Has a great sound for it's price range.