Artikel: Buffet Crampon BC20
Type : BC20
Serial : F108788
Year : 1972
General description : This Buffet Crampon BC20 is a variation of the R13 : Buffet´s top model. The S1, Continentale and BC20, which evolved into the RC, were all attempts to make darker, more focused sounding professional clarinets for the European market. The BC-20 is the more “powerful” of the models. This model design has larger toneholes then the equivalent R-13 which allows a more fuller and dynamic ease of playing.
The BC-20 was produced from the mid 1960’s until 1985 until a design evolution created the RC model in 1975.
This is a BC20 Bb clarinet with matching serial nos. F108788 dating to 1972. During this period Buffet Crampon were making only a limited number of extremely fine professional clarinets and quality control at Buffet had not suffered the decline it was to undergo later. For this reason this period is commonly referred to as Buffet's "Golden Era". It was made with hand selected unstained Grenadilla wood.
Condition : Completely overhauled by MROsaxophones in Jan 2021, using white Roopads. No cracks, no damage, no repairs: only some mild wear on the wooden parts due to normal use. The silver plated key work is in excellent order throughout, with no noticable wear. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks or repairs. It has some light wear due to normal use.
The mouthpiece is an almost new Buffet Crampon F2A-120 . The sturdy case is also in good condition, although not original.
Warranty : 1 year full warranty.
Level : professional.
Body : Grenadille wood.
Condition : very good.
Visual : some light wear on wooden parts. No cracks!
Repairs : none.
Engraving : Buffet logo / BC20 identification on upper part.
Keywork : silver plated.
Condition : almost mint.
Pads : new white Roopads, and cork pad on octave key.
Barrel : 65.2 mm
Bore : 14.70 – 14.40 mm
Case : Replacement case.
Case condition : Very good condition. No damage.
History : From professional player in Ukraine.
Remarks : Very good clarinet, with beautiful warm sound and comfortable keywork.