E12F Clarinet

Developed through industrial synergy between our Research & Development arm and our Production facilities based in France and Germany, the new E12F student clarinet comes onto the European market in time for the start of the school year in September 2012. Its body is derived from professional models and made in Buffet Crampon's French workshops; the key assembly and quality control are carried out by our German teams in Markneukirchen. Easetof play, reliable with accurate tuning - 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. KEY POINTS * LEATHER PADS TO GUARANTEE AIRTIGHTNESS. * CAREFULLY SELECTED AND STABILISED GRENADILLA WOOD. * THE WOOD IS COVERED WITH A COLOURLESS VARNISH TO PROTECT AGAINST CRACKS AND SCRATCHES. * HOMOGENEOUS THROUGHOUT ITS RANGE, THIS INSTRUMENT'S SOUND QUALITY IS UNMATCHED AT THIS PRICE LEVEL Key : Bb Pitch : 442 Hz Body : unstained African Blackwood, treated and lacquered for optimal protection Bore : concept developed with Buffet Crampon expertise Keys : 17 Rings : 6 Thumb rest : adjustable, enabling the use of a neck strap Keywork finish : silver plated Keywork and mecanic : forged, copper plated then silver plated as for Prestige Springs : blue steel for ease and accuracy of key movement Pads : leather Pillars : screwed