For many musicians, purchasing a wooden clarinet is a significant milestone. It's often the point at which lessons have become a long-term commitment, musical goals have become more ambitious, and the instrument needs to support years of continued development rather than simply getting through the next school term.
The Buffet Crampon E13 has earned that trust for more than four decades. Built from carefully selected African Grenadilla wood and manufactured in Buffet Crampon's French workshops, it has become one of the world's most respected step-up clarinets for advancing students, dedicated amateurs and aspiring professionals.
Whether you're preparing for AMEB examinations, studying at a conservatorium, performing in a youth orchestra or community wind ensemble, or simply investing in an instrument you'll enjoy playing for many years, the E13 offers the tonal richness, response and craftsmanship that have made it a benchmark in its class.
The E13 has become the benchmark wooden clarinet for advancing students and committed amateur musicians. It is commonly chosen by players progressing through senior AMEB grades, entering conservatorium or university study, performing in youth and community ensembles, or simply investing in an instrument that will support many years of regular playing.
Constructed from carefully selected Grenadilla, the E13 delivers the tonal depth and projection expected from a professional wooden clarinet. Silver-plated keywork, leather pads and the redesigned RC-style bell provide the consistency, response and reliability required as technique and repertoire become more demanding.
More than forty years after its introduction, the E13 continues to occupy the same position in the Buffet Crampon range—a long-term instrument for players who have progressed beyond a beginner clarinet and are ready for an instrument that can develop with them.
