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LinE - Vanguard Orchestral
CONTENTS History 4 Tosca Festival • Vintage BORE DESIGNS* 1955 6 R13 • R13 Prestige 1985 Festival 1987 • Vintage 1996 1975 RC • RC Prestige 1976 Eb - D - C 1994 Green Line RC • RC Prestige R13 • R13 Prestige 2003 * 8-10 12-13 14-15 Bore: internal diameter of the clarinet Eb • D • C Green Line Student clarinets Accessories 16 18 22-29 Basset A clarinet 30 Basset horn 31 Green Line bass clarinets Prestige bass clarinets 33 Alto clarinet 34 Contra-alto clarinet Accessories PHOTOS: Stéphane OUZOUNOFF - Lionel TUCHBAND - Denis GLIKSMAN - CARRÉ Images® 32 35 38 BUFFET CRAMPON SINCE 1825 Buffet Crampon employees in 1880 I In 1825 a French “luthier”, Denis Buffet, established his workshop in the heart of Paris. He quickly became well-known in the music world for developing the excellent 13-key clarinet. At that time, clarinets were entirely hand-made, which required extensive experience and craftsmanship. In 1830, Jean-Louis Buffet (Denis’ son) took over the business. He married Zoé Crampon in 1836, and the famous Buffet Crampon brand name was created. The logo used today first appeared in 1844. Louis-Auguste Buffet (Jean-Louis’ uncle) met the clarinettist Hyacinthe Klosé, a virtuoso musician and a teacher, at the Paris conservatory. These two men, the technician and the artist, started working together. They took the idea of movable rings, developed by the German Theobald Boehm for the flute, and adapted it to the clarinet. First exhibited in 1839, and patented later in 1843, this new system was The finishing workshop, 1930 very successful, and in order to meet demand, the Buffet Crampon factory was built in 1850 in Mantesla-Ville, west of Paris. As early as 1866, Buffet Crampon was producing its first saxophones, 20 years after the invention of this instrument by the Belgian Adolphe Sax. Buffet Crampon has received many awards for the quality of its instruments, notably in 1889 during the Universal Exhibition in Paris. Buffet Crampon became the exclusive supplier for the conservatory of Paris, the “Concerts Lamoureux”, the famous Toscanini orchestra in New York. Soloists of the ‘Opéra de Paris’ and the ‘Opéra Comique’ preferred the instruments of Buffet Crampon over other brands. In 1918, Buffet Crampon entered the American market and established its position as the leader in the world of professional clarinets. Bore finition In 1921, a young beginner, Robert Carrée, was hired by the company. He was an extremely talented acoustic technician, and developed the R13 clarinet in 1950 and the RC in 1975. These in turn led to the creation of the Festival and Prestige professional models. 5 Louis-Auguste Buffet, 1862 The factory modernizes its workshops and has adopted modern technology, but remains faithful to its original standards for quality. In 1981, Buffet Crampon was bought by the famous music publisher, Boosey & Hawkes, of London. Buffet Crampon has always had a tradition of innovation. In 1994, a new material was created and named Green Line. This innovative material is composed 95% of ebony powder and 5% of carbon fibre, eliminating the risk of cracking while maintaining the acoustic qualities of wood. Today the range is used worldwide by the greatest professional clarinet and oboe players. In 2003, Boosey & Hawkes separated from the cream of the crop in French wind instrument manufacturing, to join The Music Group, and in 2005 Buffet Crampon again became independent. In 2006, Buffet Crampon acquired two famous brass instrument brands, Antoine Courtois Paris (created in 1803) and Besson (created in 1837). The company became Groupe Buffet Crampon, with two subsidiaries, in the United States and Japan, and in November 2007, it appointed Antoine Beaussant as new Chief Executive Officer. Since its inception, the company has ranked first amongst clarinet manufacturers, owing to its unrivalled expertise, innovative approach and modernised facilities, from which Buffet Crampon oboes, bassoons, flutes and saxophones also benefit. The tradition, the spirit of the company and the musicians accompaniment have been, since 1825, and are now more than ever the centre of the dynamic of Buffet Crampon. Passage du Grand-Cerf, Paris TO S C A A musical must Raised C# - G# tone hole Bb C reated by the combined talents of BUFFET CRAMPON luthiers and Low F correction key well known artists like Michel Arrignon, Romain Guyot, Pascal Moraguès, Guy Deplus and Paul Meyer, the Tosca clarinet possesses an incomparable level of style and elegance. This clarinet from the XXIst century is the evolutionary result of most advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. Unanimously musicians from all the continents found in this clarinet the answer to their intimate musical quest. The Tosca clarinet offers a generous velvet sound rich in warmth and unrivalled in its stability and consistency of intonation. 7 Pitch 442 / 440 Barrel length (mm) Bb BC1150L 65 / 66 A BC1250L 65 / 66 Bb BC1150GL 65 / 66 A BC1250GL 65 / 66 P RO F E S S I O N A L The smoothly shaped design of the new keywork gives a heightened level of comfort and sensation. Made in premium selected African blackwood or material, the Tosca innovates with a new perfectly crafted bore design. Technical features on pages 20/21 The most of BUFFET CRAMPON clarinets range benefits from the high level of tradition and know how of BUFFET CRAMPON artwork. Equipped with a low F correction key, raised C# - G# tone hole, GT and cork pads, the Tosca clarinet is available in Bb and A. A NEW ACOUSTICAL OPTION: intonation correction key for low E (on request) F E S T I VA L A colourful sound for each talent Festival Bb T hree international renowned artists Jacques Lancelot, Guy Deplus and Michel Arrignon collaborated to produce the Festival clarinet. It meets the needs of today’s musicians and teachers who are faced with the difficult task of interpreting a wide repertoire of works from Mozart to Boulez. Musicians will certainly appreciate its depth of sound, which is particularly warm. The tone and precision of this instrument are in perfect harmony. The Festival belongs to the R13 bore family and has a rich powerful fluid tone. 9 P RO F E S S I O N A L Technical specifications: • The body is in African blackwood, chosen, dried and tested with care Pitch 442 / 440 Barrel length (mm) Festival Bb BC1139L 65 / 66 Festival A BC1239L 65 / 66 Festival Bb BC1139GL 65 / 66 Festival A BC1239GL 65 / 66 • High precision bore Technical features on pages 20/21 • Undercut tone holes • Keywork in nickel silver, pre-plated in copper, then silver plated, cold power forged • Rods and pivot screws in stainless steel, adjusted by master craftsmen • Pointed needle springs • GT pads • Eb / Ab lever Festival A • Adjustable thumb rest V I N TAG E A highly colourful clarinet T he Vintage clarinet was designed in 1996 by René Lesieux, master craftsman for over 40 years and responsible for instrument research and development at BUFFET CRAMPON. In creating the Vintage, BUFFET CRAMPON specially wanted to satisfy American musicians, wishing to find the same features and sound that they had with their 1950’s R13 clarinet. Today the Vintage has charmed many clarinettists over the world. They choose the Vintage for its fluid, focused tone, its homogeneity in all registers, and its easy response. 11 P RO F E S S I O N A L Pitch 442 / 440 Barrel length (mm) Vintage Bb BC1131LV 66 / 66V Vintage A BC1231LV 66 / 66V The Vintage A has a special bore designed to provide a previously unreached level of flexibility and remarkable Technical features on pages 20/21 tuning with a warmth in all registers. The D / A and G# / C# tone holes have been raised. The Vintage clarinet comes with both a cylindrical and a double conical barrel. Vintage Bb RC • RC PRESTIGE Robert Carrée in 1930 RC Bb RC T he RC clarinet lives up to musicians expectations and gives them great freedom of expression. Developed in 1975 by the extremely talented luthier Robert Carrée, who plays an important role in the history of BUFFET CRAMPON, the RC clarinet has a pure, sweet sound. The exclusive design of the RC bore results in easy response and a homogeneity in all registers. This clarinet, which also has great stability, has won over innumerable musicians throughout Europe. 13 P RO F E S S I O N A L Pitch Barrel length (mm) RC PRESTIGE RC* Bb BC1111 440 66 RC* RC*• A BC1211 440 65 Bb BC1113 442 65 RC* A BC1213 442 64,5 Numerous improvements have been made to the famous RC Eb BC1512 442 / 440 40,5 / 41,5 RC Prestige, now its already remarkable tone is even RC Prestige• Bb BC1106L 440 66 better: the shape of the bell plays a major role in adding RC Prestige A BC1206L 440 65 warmth and focus. RC Prestige• Bb BC1107L 442 65 Carefully chosen quality materials, the talents of the best RC Prestige A BC1207L 442 64 craftsmen, cutting-edge technology and unparalleled RC Prestige• Eb BC1507 442 / 440 41,5 / 42,2 skills come together in the RC Prestige. RC Prestige D BC1407 442 / 440 40,5 / 41,5 RC Prestige C BC1607 442 / 440 Technical specifications: •The body is in African blackwood, selected, dried and tested with care •High precision bore •Undercutting of tone holes carried out according to BUFFET CRAMPON strict specifications •Keywork in nickel silver, pre-plated in copper, then silver plated, cold power forged •Rods and pivot screws in stainless steel and fine tuned. •Pointed needle springs •GT pads (RC Prestige) •Eb / Ab lever (RC Prestige) • The upper and lower joint tenons come with metal rings which reduce the risk of cracks (RC Prestige) Technical features on pages 20/21 RC Prestige Bb * Eb lever in option • Available in Green Line 45,5 /,47,5 R13 • R13 PRESTIGE T h e l e ge n d a r y c h o i c e R13 Bb R13 T hroughout its long lifetime, BUFFET CRAMPON has developed the most complete range of clarinets and always taking into account the requirements of musicians, conductors and composers. Developed in 1955 under the guidance of Robert Carrée, the R13 clarinet quickly became the legendary choice of professional musicians. Musicians are charmed by its rich and focused sound, its power in all registers and its flexibility. The R13 is suitable for all types of musicians, symphony or chamber music, soloists, teachers, those in marching bands, students and amateurs. 15 P RO F E S S I O N A L R13 PRESTIGE The virtuoso expects more from his clarinet than just mechanical perfection. For him or her it is a unique means of expression. BUFFET CRAMPON’s wealth of experience has led to innumerable improvements being Pitch 440 Barrel length (mm) R13 Bb BC1131 66 R13 A BC1231 65 R13 Bb BC1131G 66 R13 A BC1231G 65 R13 (Eb lever) Bb BC1131L 66 R13 (Eb lever) A BC1231L 65 R13 Eb BC1531 41,5 R13 Prestige Bb BC1133L 66 R13 Prestige A BC1233L 65 made to the prestige clarinets which in turn offer musicians greater freedom. Technical specifications: • Wood is carefully chosen for its acoustic and esthetic qualities and therefore remains unstained • Undercutting of each tone hole is carried out according to BUFFET CRAMPON’s highest range and stringent standards • Adjustable thumb rest • Keywork is carefully tried, tested and adjusted by expert craftsmen to work perfectly • GT pads (R13 Prestige) • Eb / Ab lever as standard (R13 Prestige) • The upper and lower joint tenons come with metal rings which reduce the risk of cracks (R13 Prestige) Technical features on pages 20/21 Eb • D • C T h e m o s t c o m p l e t e r a n ge o f c l a r i n e t s RC Prestige D RC Prestige Eb T hroughout the years, making good use of its experience and skill, BUFFET CRAMPON has developed the most complete range of clarinets. Musicians needs are constantly evolving and it seems only right that we should grant clarinet players’ wishes by creating specialised models. Each of these instruments has its own identity and can be used to play a variety of styles. Each musician will find his or her own personal means of expression. The Eb, D and C clarinets have the same features as instruments in the Prestige range. 17 P RO F E S S I O N A L Pitch Barrel length (mm) 440 41,5 R13 Eb BC1531 Technical specifications: RC Eb BC1512 442 / 440 40,5 / 41,5 • The body is in African blackwood, selected, dried and treated with care RC Prestige Eb BC1507 442 / 440 41,5 / 42,2 RC Prestige Eb BC1507G 442 / 440 41,5 / 42,2 • High precision bore RC Prestige D BC1407 442 / 440 40,5 / 41,5 • Undercutting of tone holes carried out according to BUFFET CRAMPON strict specifications and methods RC Prestige C BC1607 442 / 440 45,5 / 47,5 Technical features on pages 20/21 • Keywork in nickel silver, pre-plated in copper then silver plated • Rods and pivot screws in stainless steel and fine tuned • Pointed needle springs • Adjustable thumb rest RC Prestige C 19 P RO F E S S I O N A L variations in atmospheric conditions, (changes in temperature and humidity), the risk of cracking is therefore considerably avoided. All the features of BUFFET CRAMPON Prestige clarinets are to be found in the Green Line range. Many soloists, symphonic, or military band musicians around the world have chosen to play Green Line instruments. Barrel length (mm) Bb BC1150GL 442 / 440 65 / 66 A BC1250GL 442 / 440 65 / 66 Festival Bb BC1139GL 442 / 440 65 / 66 Festival A BC1239GL 442 / 440 65 / 66 RC Bb BC1113G 442 65 RC Bb BC1113GL 442 65 RC Prestige Bb BC1106GL 440 66 RC Prestige Bb BC1107GL 442 65 RC Prestige Eb BC1507G R13 Bb BC1131G 440 66 R13 A BC1231G 440 65 442 / 440 - 442 / 440 - The addition of carbon fibres means that Green Line clarinets are not susceptible to Pitch Prestige bass Bb BC1183G (to Eb) Prestige bass Bb BC1193G (to C) 442 / 440 42,2 / 41,5 Technical features on pages 20/21 PROFESSIONAL CLARINETS Tosca Festival Vintage Bb / A Bb / A Bb / A Available in Green Line Adjustable thumb rest 442 / 440 442 / 440 442 / 440 Silver plated keywork Eb lever (standard) Key Natural African blackwood Stained African blackwood Pitch Nickel plated keywork Eb lever (option) Low F correction Raised C# - G# tone hole (A) (A) GT pads Rods in stainless steel Delivered in case with mouthpiece, ligature, reeds and accessories Caps on tenons Double fish skin pads RC RC Prestige R13 R13 Prestige 21 Bb / A / Eb N (Bb) (Bb / Eb) (Bb / A) 442 / 440 442 / 440 440 440 (Bb / A) (Bb / A) F F (Bb / A / C) E U (Bb / A / Eb / D) B T C (Bb / A) R M O Bb / A P Bb / A / Eb / D / C A Bb / A / Eb C O N S E R VA T O I R E • E 1 3 In concert with the great Student clarinets range has taken advantage of the BUFFET CRAMPON’s experience and knowledge in manufacturing of Conservatoire professional clarinets. M ade entirely of African blackwood, these two clarinets provide young musicians with their first experience of playing solo. The precision bore is close to that of a professional instrument. These high quality instruments are at the top of BUFFET CRAMPON student range. C O N S E R VA T O I R E This “conservatory” model has been specially designed for students envisioning a professional career and whose improved technical capabilities mean they have surpassed their first instrument. 23 STUDENT E13 You will be charmed by the quality of sound Pitch Barrel length (mm) Conservatoire Bb BC1134C 442 65 Conservatoire Bb BC1136C 440 66 E13* Bb BC1102 442 65 E13 A BC1202 442 65 projection and the professional feel of this instrument. Technical features on pages 28/29 The high position bore means resistance is lowered. * Eb lever in option This clarinet is extremely comfortable to play thanks to its impeccable keywork. In addition to being a great value, the E13 has a high quality finish in line with BUFFET CRAMPON tradition. E13 E 1 1 F R A N C E (Bb) Made in Buffet Crampon NEW MODEL! E11 FRANCE Bb New Buffet Crampon student clarinet New case New instrument. New production. New design. Made in France by our craftsmen for you. F ree blowing, fine tuning and a high quality hand finish, with a strong heritage. Constructed by traditional methods, combining technology and experience. Manufactured by Buffet Crampon in France, in specially dedicated workshops. A new bore inspired by the professional range, adapted for the student. This instrument is the latest high quality student clarinet. Adjustable thumb rest 25 E11 (A, Eb and C) Pitch 442 STUDENT NEW! Composers are waiting more and more for the Eb clarinet in order to take advantage of its rich powerful tone. E11 FRANCE* Bb BC2501F 64,5 E11 A BC2401 65 E11 Eb BC2301 42,2 E11 C BC2201 46,5 BUFFET CRAMPON has developed an Eb student model in African blackwood. With a bore that allows for easy response this “specialised” instrument can be Technical features on pages 28/29 played by all. * Eb lever in option The C model has been designed for very young players with their comfort in mind. Teachers recommend this instrument because it promotes correct embouchure. The mouthpiece is the same as on Bb clarinet. The ergonomic key design was created specially for young players. E11 Eb Barrel length (mm) B12 S t a r t w i t h a l e ge n d a r y n a m e B12 T he first notes and feelings are very important for a beginner. They help to develop acoustic capabilities as well as enhancing future artistic development. That’s why BUFFET CRAMPON developed its student clarinet range with the advice of talented professional music teachers. You will appreciate this student clarinet for its ease of playing and its perfectly centred sound in all registers. This model allows easy response and perfect accuracy, fulfilling the needs of players Platic body rings of all ages and standards. 27 STUDENT Adjustable thumb rest The B12 clarinet is made of ABS resin with an appearance and sound similar to that of genuine African blackwood. This model is lightweight, strong and easy to clean perfect for even very young players. All models in the student range are equipped with an adjustable thumb rest for correct and comfortable positioning (and a neck strap ring). B12 Bb Pitch 442 Barrel length (mm) BC2540 65 Technical features on pages 28/29 BC1102 BC1136C Conservatoire Model BC1202 CLARINETS BC1134C STUDENT E13 Key Bb Bb Bb A Barrel length 65 66 65 65 Pitch 442 440 442 442 Silver plated keywork 17 keys / 6 rings African blackwood ABS resin Bell with ring Bell without ring Adjustable thumb rest Nickel plated keywork Eb lever (option) Metal rings Double fish skin pads Pointed needle springs Delivered in case with mouthpiece, ligature, reeds and accessories A Eb C Bb 64,5 65 42,2 46,5 65 442 442 442 442 442 N A R O Bb P B12 M BC2540 BC2201 E11 29 C E11 FRANCE BC2301 BC2401 BC2501F NEW! B U F F E T BASSET A CLARINET From depth to infinite sweetness Basset A clarinet BC1223 T he great merit of the modern basset A clarinet, designed with the improved Boehm system developed by BUFFET CRAMPON, is that it allows clarinettists to play Mozart's Concerto and Quintet as Mozart himself would have imagined them. Anton Stadler, clarinet virtuoso and the friend to whom Mozart dedicated this Quintet for clarinet and string quartet and the famous Concerto in A, is thought to be the inventor of the basset A clarinet. Mozart already under the spell of the clarinet was no doubt charmed by the range of the basset A clarinet, a third lower than an A clarinet, and its especially warm, sweet tone. 31 BASSET HORN MODELS The basset horn is an instrument created from magic and mystery. Its wonderful nuances can Pitch Barrel length (mm) 442 65 Basset A A to C BC1223 Basset horn F to C BC1723 440 / 442 be heard to perfection in the works of Mozart and Strauss. Great contemporary composers such as Boulez and Stockhausen have created Technical features on pages 36/37 pieces especially for this instrument. Less powerful than the bass clarinet, it is much appreciated in symphony orchestras and chamber music groups. The BUFFET CRAMPON basset horn is ergonomically exceptional with well balanced and light acoustics, making this instrument the absolute reference point. (delivered with 1 adjustable neck) Basset horn BC1723 - BASS CLARINETS The Green LinE range welcomes the bass clarinet! Bass clarinets with character Prestige bass clarinet BC1193 PRESTIGE BASS MODELS N O W AVA I L A B L E I N G R E E N L I N E M AT E R I A L T he spirit of innovation is a strong value and an absolute priority for Buffet Crampon. Since 1825, Buffet Crampon has created clarinets particularly renowned and recognized for their sound qualities, their reliability and their tuning. Buffet Crampon‘s Research & Development Department has used his deep knowledge to make these Prestige models in Green Line. Perfection of tuning, flexibility of tone colors and fullness and warmth of sound all contribute to the success of these low register instruments. Green Line possesses the same acoustic quality as African blackwood. 33 Pitch MODELS Prestige Bb to Eb BC1183G 440 / 442 Prestige Bb to C BC1193G 440 / 442 Spring and in Malher's 9th Symphony and the Prestige Bb to Eb BC1183 440 / 442 gates of Dante's inferno in Listz Symphony, the Prestige Bb to C BC1193 440 / 442 PRESTIGE The symbol of the Earth in both The Rite of bass clarinet reveals its true glory in these roles. Technical features on pages 36/37 BUFFET CRAMPON's craftsmen have used their depth of knowledge to make this exceptional instrument ergonomic and reliable, showing its true worth. Perfection of tune, homogeneity in the colours and fullness and warmth of sound all contribute to the success of this bass clarinet. Prestige bass clarinet BC1183 A LTO C L A R I N E T A palette of colours Alto clarinet BC1503 D eveloped during the industrial frenzy of the 19th century, alto and contra-alto clarinets are part of BUFFET CRAMPON's history and were listed in our 1878 catalogue. Originally designed to complete clarinet sections, these instruments are finding a new place for themselves in contemporary music. The BUFFET CRAMPON alto clarinet is perfectly balanced. It has a powerful sound, similar to that of the bass clarinet and has great warmth. 35 Pitch MODELS CONTRAA LTO CLARINET The contra-alto clarinet, like the alto clarinet, has an important place as a band instrument. The BUFFET CRAMPON contra-alto clarinet has beautiful low harmonics and a great delicacy of tone, shown to their best in Ernest Chausson's famous opera "King Arthur". Alto clarinet Eb BC1503 440 / 442 Contra-alto clarinet Eb BC1553 442 Technical features on pages 36/37 Contra-alto clarinet BC1553 PROFESSIONAL Key HARMONY Basset A Basset horn BC1223 BC1723 BC1183 A F Bb Available in Green Line Pitch Prestige To Eb To C CL 442 440 / 442 440 / 442 African blackwood Simplified Bb Low G resonance Eb/Ab lever Double D spatula Triple D spatula Adjustable thumb rest Silver plated keywork Metal tenon rings Pads with resonators Leather and cork pads GT pads Double register mechanism Two-piece neck Adjustable neck Blue steel springs Bell Delivered in case with mouthpiece, ligature, reeds and accessories Screw Cork Wood Metal Metal ARINETS bass Alto Contra-alto BC1193 BC1503 BC1553 Bb Eb Eb 440 / 442 440 / 442 442 37 P M A Screw Metal Metal Metal B Cork U F F E C R T O N AC C E S S O R I E S Yo u r h i g h q u a l i t y i n s t r u m e n t i s p r e c i o u s Barrels Swabs Mouthpiece caps Thumb rest cushions A ll BUFFET CRAMPON clarinets come in a complete case with mouthpiece, ligature, mouthpiece cap, swab, cork grease, reeds and fingering chart. Your instrument has been made with great care. It is precious and we recommend you to take good care of it. This range of accessories has been specially chosen for your instrument. 39 Cases AC C E S S O R I E S Barrels Cases Cork grease Mouthpiece caps and ligatures Stands Swabs Thumb rest cushions Stands Cork grease Buffet Crampon S.A.S. 5, rue Maurice Berteaux 78711 Mantes-la-Ville - FRANCE Tél.: +33 (0)1 30 98 51 30 Fax: +33 (0)1 34 78 79 02 buffetcrampon.fr I-016 • 2009 D e s i g n e r T C M AC • w w w. t c m a c . f r [email protected]
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