Description

Designed in 1987 with the advice of three artists that are well-known all over the world- Jacques Lancelot, Guy Deplus and Michel Arrignon – the Festival clarinet meets the requirements of todays musicians, soloists and teachers interpreting the widest possible repertoire of works, from Mozart to Boulez.
This model is also available in « Green-Line » material. Green-Line material has the same tonal performance as wood. It is made from Grenadilla powder (95%) and carbon fiber. The Grenadilla powder is obtained by crushing smaller left over pieces of Grenadilla into the dust. This helps eliminate wood that is otherwise wasted. The 2 materials are then pressure formed into the new Green-Line material. There are many benefits to this material. Foremost is the fact that the Green-Line material is stable and does not warp or shift with climate. The material also eliminates the risk of traditional cracks.
Key: Bb
Pitch: 440/442 Hz
Body: African Blackwood, selected, dried and tested with care
Bore: Poly-cylindrical according to the Buffet Crampon method
Tenons: Metal-capped
Barrels: 66 and 65 mm
Keys: 18
Rings: 6
Thumb rest: Adjustable
Eb lever: Included
Keywork finish: Silver plated
Keywork and mecanic: Forged keys, copper plated then silver plated according the Buffet Crampon method
Springs: blue steel springs for ease and accuracy of key movement
Pads: 100 % waterproof materials (GT)