Buffet Crampon E11 E♭ Clarinet

The Buffet Crampon E11 E♭ Clarinet is a wooden E-flat clarinet designed to make this specialised member of the clarinet family more accessible to developing players. Made from grenadilla wood, it offers the warmth and tonal character of a wooden clarinet together with an easy, responsive playing feel. Buffet Crampon classifies the current E11 E♭ as a student model.

Designed for E♭ Clarinet Playing

The smaller E♭ clarinet plays an important role in concert bands, wind ensembles and orchestral repertoire, where its distinctive upper-register voice adds colour and brilliance.

Buffet Crampon developed the E11 E♭ with a bore designed to encourage easy response, an important consideration for players making the transition from B♭ clarinet to E♭ clarinet.

Grenadilla Wood and Silver-Plated Keywork

The E11 E♭ features a grenadilla body, 17 keys and six rings, silver-plated keywork and an adjustable thumb rest. It is pitched at 442 Hz and uses a 42.2 mm barrel. Undercut tone holes are designed to assist accuracy of pitch.

For a student or advancing player needing an E♭ clarinet for ensemble or orchestral playing, the E11 provides a practical entry into a genuine wooden E♭ clarinet from one of the best-known clarinet makers.

Play-Test at Tempest Music

The E♭ clarinet responds quite differently from a B♭ clarinet, so play-testing is particularly valuable. Our experienced musicians can help you assess response, intonation, comfort and tonal character before making your choice.

Visit Tempest Music in Como, Perth to play-test the Buffet Crampon E11 E♭ Clarinet. Flexible payment and purchase options are available.