Overhauled!

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Clarinet Disassembled

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Clarinet

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Back of Clarinet

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Upper Joint

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - A Keys

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Left Hand Rings

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Left Hand Pinky

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Trills

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Lower Joint

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Right Hand Rings

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Right Hand Pinky

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Register

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Serial

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Thumb Rest

1960 Buffet R13 Clarinet #63073 - Case Interior

1960 Vintage Buffet R13 Bb Clarinet – ProShop Overhauled

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Description

1960 Vintage Buffet R13 Professional Clarinet
Completely ProShop Overhauled – Never Cracked

The modern R13 is the “legendary choice of professionals”… but since the initial release in 1955, the R13 has gone through several revisions. Each of these revisions made performance changes that were both positive and negative depending on the player. Most players find that a Vintage Buffet R13 will posses a richer tonal core and presence than the newer ones.

1960 Buffet R13 #63,073
This particular Vintage Buffet R13 clarinet, serial number 63,073 was made in 1960 and has never been cracked. There was no wear on tenons, plating was overall in great shape. The clarinet was well taken care of but simply in need of an overhaul when it came to us.

So as a result, we have performed our “ClarinetRepairs.com ProShop Overhaul” to this clarinet (a $525 job) and includes a 1 year warranty. The original case is included and is in excellent condition. This is what we refer to as a “1st Generation” R13 (approx 1955 – 1969) which tend to be the richest sound of all R13 generations. However, most fall into disrepair due to the misconception that older clarinets cannot be restored due to age alone. However, when you play one of these 1st Gen models after a proper restoration like our ProShop Overhaul, you will quickly realize why the R13 commands the respect it does!

Vintage Buffet R13 vs. Modern Buffet R13
The various Vintage Buffet clarinets are known for their tone. This tone is richer and thicker than a modern R13. So why did they change? The players’ needs in the 1950’s, 1960’s & 1970’s were different than the players’ needs today. Today, the R13 is designed to emulate the performance style of the original deign while also maintaining improved response and intonation characteristics. Vintage Instruments require a more experienced player who knows how to control their clarinet rather than requiring the clarinet to control them. Neither way is right or wrong, just a reality.

We recommend a properly restored vintage Buffet R13 to the player who prioritizes tone over anything else.

Overhaul
Case

This clarinet has received our ClarinetRepairs.com ProShop Overhaul. Full details of that overhaul can be found by clicking here. The big benefit of this job is that it revitalizes the instrument. In this job, we make sure that every tonehole is precisely level and the extruding profile is properly cut. This gives more reliable pad seal and the profile provides for proper air venting increasing tonal presence while decreasing stuffy tones. As a result, this vintage Buffet gives an amazing performance and response that is not matched in modern clarinets.

The pads used in this clarinet were our preferred “MasteRoo” configuration. This combination of the Masters Series synthetic on the upper joint and Kangaroo Leather on the lower joint optimizes the precision and projection required in the upper end of the clarinet and the lusher sweet tones in the lower end.

Original Case
The original 1960 Buffet case is included and is in excellent shape (as you can see in the photos when you scroll through). The original case cover is also included (not shown in photos) and is overall in great shape as well with the exception of the handles. The cover’s handles show their 50+ years of wear with one case cover handle completely broken in the center and the other almost broken through.

The original hard case’s handle and hardware are in perfect working order.

Case Upgrades
If you want a higher end case, we have several to choose from that can be bundled with the instrument at a discount (original case still included). They include:

ProTec ProPac – Great Storage, Simple Use – $60 Upgrade – Click Here for Case Page
BAM Conservatoire – New affordable single case from BAM. – $100 Upgrade – Click Here for Case Page
BAM Signature Double Bb/A – Affordable double case from BAM. – $140 Upgrade – Click Here for Case Page
Marcus Bonna / Backun Single Case – Considered the high end standard – $300 Upgrade – Click Here for Case Page
Marcus Bonna / Backun Double Bb/A Case – The best of the best for the double package – $475 Upgrade – Click Here for Case Page
Marcus Bonna / Backun Triple Bb/A/Eb Case – For the player who has them all! – $600 Upgrade – Click Here for Case Page

Financing Available

Multiple Financing Options Available!

We have a myriad of different financing options available for your new instrument! From affordable monthly payments over a longer period of time to other options that can include 0% Interest or Deferred Interest options, we can help find a way to make the instrument of your dreams become the instrument of your reality! Give us a call!

United Midwest Savings Bank

UMWSB offers flexible, long term financing with term lengths of up to 60 months at an affordable 12.99% APR. Better yet, their financing has No Pre-Payment Penalty so you can pay off your balance at anytime and only pay for the interest for the length of time you had the loan!

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Synchrony

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