The Buffet Crampon Prestige Alto Clarinet is perfectly balanced in colour and timbre, the alto clarinet is known for its ease of response.
It produces a warm and powerful tone due to its wide bore and is suitable for wind ensemble, clarinet choir or solo performance.
The Buffet Crampon Prestige Alto Clarinet features include:
- Key :Eb
- Pitch :442 Hz
- Body :Dalbergia Melanoxylon, Natural African blackwood
- Neck :Two-pieces adjustable
- Bell :Silver plated Copper Bell
- Tenons :Metal-capped
- Simplified Bb :Eb/Ab lever
- Thumb rest :Fixed
- Keywork finish :Silver plated
- Keywork and mechanic :Forged keys, copper plated then silver plated as for Prestige
- Springs :Blue steel for ease and accuracy of key movement
- Pads :Leather and cork