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Buffet R-13 A clarinet bell?

Author: clari-hack
Date: 2014-10-23 22:36

Hello all!

I recently purchased a really nice mid 70's Buffet R-13 A clarinet. It has a non-original bell. I was hoping to get a Buffet r-13 bell. Are the B flat and A bells interchangeable? If I can't find an original Buffet bell, are any of the aftermarket Backuns worth looking into? I have a tulip wood Backun for my r-13 B flat and like it quite a bit. Any suggestions here? Resources for an R-13 bell? Thanks in advance, Steve

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Re: Buffet R-13 A clarinet bell?

Author: pewd
Date: 2014-10-24 03:29

The newer ones are stamped with either R13 A or R13 B ; they're different.
The A bell is slightly longer, I believe the internal dimensions are different, as well.

You can buy new replacement Buffet Bells from the major big box internet stores.

I'm not sure if there is a difference in mid 70's R13's. My A is from 2004.

- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas

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Re: Buffet R-13 A clarinet bell?

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2014-10-24 19:34

I have two Backun Bells for my Bb and A Buffets and they are interchangeable. I settled on one for each after many uses but they both play great on either.

ESP eddiesclarinet.com

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Re: Buffet R-13 A clarinet bell?

Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2014-10-24 22:50

The standard Buffet R13 A bell is approx 2 mm longer than the Bb. Any bore differences are so small I cannot accurately detect them.

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