Buffet B12 Student Clarinet

by Buffet

Product Features

• Key of Bb .577" bore
• 65mm barrel
• Brushed, wood-like ABS plastic
• Nickel plated keys

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002E1TAE
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,260 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #40 in Musical Instruments > Band & Orchestra > Woodwinds > Clarinets > B Flat

Product Description

The first notes and the feel of an instrument are very important for a beginner. They help to develop acoustic capabilities as well as enhancing future artistic development. Made from ABS resin with an appearance and sound similar to that of genuine grenadilla wood. These models are lightweight, strong and easy to clean ? perfect for even very young players. The instrument, with plastic body rings, straight keywork and without the traditional bell ring gives a very attractive and modern design. The body is stained and buffed to give the appearance of wood. The nickel silver keywork is cold forged and induction soldered, providing greater stability, precision and quality. Features: 442 Hz Key Bb ABS resin body Nickel plated keywork 17 keys / 6 rings B12: body rings made from silver-plated nickel silver Blue needle springs Adjustable thumb rest Equipped with clarinet clamps Includes: Hard Shell Case Mouthpiece Assembly with Ligature, Cap and Mouthpiece Cork Grease Cleaning Swab

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great start for your student clarinetist., November 18, 2007

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J.B. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Buffet B12 Student Clarinet

I've always been a fan of Buffet clarinets. I currently play a Buffet BC1193 and it's served me well over the years.
Parts are easily accessible should you need repair, this is a reputable brand, it is durable, and if you take good care of it, you can interchange parts (bell, barrel, mouthpiece) to achieve a better tone quality as the student gets to high school.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FAR better than the cheap one I tried first., March 5, 2011

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Raudi - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Buffet B12 Student Clarinet

I bought one of these (used) to try to save some money. I initially had bought one of the $100 brands. Once I got this in, I quickly opted to return the cheaper brand. This one plays so well, makes me want to save up for the E11!

Overall, I am very pleased by spending more on the Buffet compared to the lower cost brand. I am slowly learning that price reflects quality without doubt in musical instruments. Being new to teaching myself 2 instruments, I had been lured into the lower prices at first and quickly regretted it. Go with Buffet and add some Vandoren reeds (I tried both Vandoren and Rico). You will not be sorry for spending the extra money for the quality.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners, low budget, or marching band members, March 4, 2011

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MPH - See all my reviews

This review is from: Buffet B12 Student Clarinet

I purchased a Buffet B12 student clarinet 10 years ago to play for fun on the side (I was in high school band as a flute player). It has held up wonderfully. I've never had a repair other than replacing pads (which is typical for any woodwind instrument with pads). I gave this clarinet a 4 simply because it is a beginner instrument since it is made of plastic, but for that it is high quality with a decent tone quality.

This clarinet is also a great purchase for clarinet players in a marching band that hesitate to take their wooden clarinet to games/practice etc. It is certainly good enough to play in a marching band without such a great concern for dropping it or having it be rained as you would with a more expensive, high end clarinet.