Buffet Crampon E-12F Intermediate Bb Clarinet with Silver-Plated Keys | Irvine Art and Music

Step up with confidence on the Buffet Crampon E-12F Intermediate Bb Clarinet, a refined wooden clarinet designed for advancing students who are ready for a richer tone, faster response, and more expressive playing. Inspired by Buffet Crampon’s professional clarinet designs, the E-12F offers excellent intonation, a smooth feel, and a warm, focused sound that supports school band, youth orchestra, auditions, and private study.

The E-12F features an unstained African blackwood body, barrel, and bell, allowing the natural beauty of the wood to show while producing a bright, projective, and musical tone. A colorless protective varnish helps guard the wood against scratches, small dings, and moisture-related wear, making this clarinet a smart choice for serious students moving beyond plastic student models.

Its silver-plated keywork gives the instrument a premium look and a responsive touch. The forged keys are fitted with leather pads for a secure seal, supporting reliable tone production and smooth transitions across the full range. The 17-key, 6-ring Boehm system layout gives advancing players the traditional setup needed for developing technique and performance skills.

Designed with features influenced by Buffet’s professional models, the E-12F includes a poly-cylindrical bore for improved intonation and even response. Straight tone holes with tapered undercutting help create balanced tuning and consistent airflow, while blue-steel springs provide quick, accurate key movement. An adjustable thumb rest adds comfort for growing players and longer practice sessions.

This clarinet is tuned to 442Hz and includes a 65mm barrel for focused tone and consistency. It also comes with a BCK100-STF mouthpiece, ligature, and backpack-style gig bag, giving players a complete step-up package that is ready for lessons, rehearsals, and performances.

Key Features

• Intermediate Bb clarinet for advancing students
• African blackwood body, barrel, and bell
• Natural unstained wood with protective colorless varnish
• Silver-plated forged keys
• Boehm system with 17 keys and 6 rings
• Leather pads for strong seal and reliable response
• Poly-cylindrical bore inspired by professional Buffet clarinets
• Straight tone holes with tapered undercutting
• Blue-steel flat and needle springs
• Adjustable thumb rest for comfort
• 65mm barrel
• Tuning: 442Hz
• Includes BCK100-STF mouthpiece, ligature, and backpack-style gig bag

Tech Specs

• Type: Bb Soprano
• Key: Bb
• Level: Intermediate
• Body Material: Unstained African Blackwood, Treated/Lacquered
• Key Finish: Silver-plated
• Bell Material: Blackwood
• Barrel Material: Blackwood
• Bore: Poly-cylindrical
• Pads: Leather
• Springs: Blue Steel, Flat, Needle
• Thumb Rest: Adjustable
• Key System: 17 keys, 6 rings
• Additional Features: Screwed Pillars
• Manufacturer Part Number: BC2512F-2-0GB