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The Buffet RC Bb clarinet is one of our most popular professional model clarinet. The choice of professionals since 1955.
This new model version is the first variation of the RC in nearly 40 years. It now comes with 2 barrels (65mm & 66mm), enabling it to play at A-440 & A-442. It also enables flexibility in either cold or hot weather. It also has a slightly reduced bell flare at the bottom. Visually there is a new "RC" logo set into a silver-plated disc on the front of the top joint.
You can try out this new version at our Hove shop - we can also send one to our other shops on request.
The Buffet RC clarinet was developed in 1975 by the talented luthier Robert Carree and has a pure, sweet sound. The exclusive bore results in easy response and a homogeneity in all registers.
The Buffet R13 and RC clarinets are very similar. The R13 was designed for the American market and the RC for the European market. Previously, the R13 has been more popular in the UK, but it is becoming more of a 50/50 split recently.
The R13 has a very slightly darker sound to it and the RC has a little more flexibility. The bore on the R13 is more cylindrical and the RC is more tapered at the lower end, the speaker pipe is also higher up. The keywork is practically the same between the two models.
We find the instruments very similar, it will come down to personal preference with which one you chose. We recommend you visit one of our stores to try different the models if you are unsure.
Orchestral Instruments - Delivery is FREE within Great Britain for all instruments. The price you see is the price you pay. (Instruments over £100 are always sent by our Express service, regardless of the service selected in the checkout.)
Pianos - Delivery is FREE within Great Britain for all pianos. The price you see is the price you pay. We use a courier service and aim to have most things delivered within 3 working days.
Doorstep Drop-off only. Pianos are delivered flatpack, usually on a pallet, for self assembly. Please be aware that if you choose our courier service for larger items such as digital pianos, the courier is not contracted to carry items up any steps or stairs. If there are stairs leading to the front door of the delivery address, or you live in an apartment which is not on pavement level, it is your responsibility to arrange for transportation from the pavement level to the delivery address. Please be aware that the box can weigh 60Kg to 120Kg. We recommend that that you have help to move the box to the room of your choice from two or three able-bodied persons. In this instance, the delivery driver may, at their own discretion assist you in carrying the parcels into the delivery address, but they are not contracted nor obliged to do so.
Piano deliveries in Sussex - Subject to availability, we are often able to offer a free, pre-arranged timed delivery and setup service within 50 miles of our shops. With this option pianos are delivered and assembled in your home and the piano is left ready to play.
Please select your preferred option in the checkout.
Please note: Digital Sheet Music purchases do not count towards free shipping eligibility.
You can call or email us to arrange a stock transfer to your preferred branch.
| Location | Stock |
|---|---|
| Hove | In Stock |
| Chichester | Out of Stock |
We are one of the top suppliers of woodwind, brass and orchestral strings across Sussex and are main agents for most of the instruments we sell. We only list instruments we normally carry in stock.
Our instruments are fully checked and set up through our workshop to ensure perfect playing.
Ackerman Music Ltd (Head Office)
Unit 3, Marlborough Business Centre
Marlborough Road
Lancing
BN15 8TP
Company No. 04559582
VAT No. 620 9332 62
