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The E13 fully embodies this tradition: an iconic model for over 40 years, it descends from the BC20 (associated with Jacques Lancelot) and has established itself as a natural choice for music schools, conservatories, and wind orchestras worldwide. Made from fine pieces of **grenadilla** and assembled in the brand's workshops, this E13 in A features expected attributes of a semi-professional clarinet: silver-plated keywork, precise mechanics, natural cork tenons, and a design built to last. It also adopts a **new bell** inspired by the RC (Robert Carrée), designed to provide greater projection and brilliance, regardless of the key. ### For which clarinetists and repertoires? This **A clarinet** is aimed at **advanced intermediate**, **end-of-cycle**, and **pre-professional** clarinetists seeking a reliable, homogeneous, and musical instrument without immediately moving to professional models. It is also very suitable as a second A clarinet for a clarinetist already equipped with a Bb and wishing to approach orchestral repertoire with the appropriate instrument. Regarding styles, the A clarinet is a standard in the **classical** and **symphonic repertoire**: it facilitates certain keys and colorations and provides a flexibility much appreciated in the orchestra. It is also relevant in **chamber music** and **contemporary repertoire** when seeking a fine balance between roundness, clarity, and intonation control. ### Sound and design The **grenadilla** (Dalbergia Melanoxylon) body promotes a dense and nuanced timbre, with good sound projection and stable response across the entire range. The **new bell** contributes to giving more breadth to the sound emission, with a sensation of increased **projection** and better-controlled brilliance, useful for standing out in a section without forcing. The mechanics are described as **smooth and precise**: a key point for clean fingerings, equality between registers, and clarity in fast passages. The silver-plated keywork contributes to comfort under the fingers and durability, while the **blued steel springs** (needle springs and flat springs) provide responsiveness and long-term stability. Design details such as **natural cork tenons** (joints between sections), **metal ferrules** (reinforcement rings), and the ringed bell secure assembly and help preserve the instrument daily. **Useful glossary**: the **442 Hz tuning** corresponds to the reference pitch for A (a common modern orchestral tuning); **pads** ensure the sealing of tone holes and directly influence ease of sound production and intonation; the **mechanics** encompass all keys/axles/springs that determine precision and playing comfort. ### Recommended compatible accessories To preserve the response and longevity of a wooden clarinet, it is recommended to add a **soprano clarinet swab** (adapted for drying after playing), **cork grease** (for natural cork tenons), and, if you play standing, a **strap**: the thumb rest is designed to allow its use. **Soprano clarinet reeds (Bb/A)** can also complement your setup depending on your mouthpiece and playing style. ## Technical Specifications ### Body - **Key**: A - **Tuning**: 442 Hz - **Wood**: Grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon), stained - **Ferrules**: metal - **Bell**: ringed - **New bell**: F30500EAG ### Keywork - **Keys**: 17 - **Rings**: 6 - **Keywork finish**: silver-plated - **Mechanics**: smooth and precise - **Thumb rest**: adjustable and allowing use of a strap - **Springs**: blued steel needle springs and flat springs - **Key cups**: screwed - **Pads**: double bladder, superior quality ### Barrel/Mouthpiece - **Mouthpiece**: authentic Buffet Crampon mouthpiece ### Included Accessories - **Case**: wood covered with leather - **Ligature and mouthpiece cap**: silver-plated - **Cloth**: microfiber ### Miscellaneous - **Ready to play**: instrument adjusted by a luthier Brand reference number: BC1202-2-0 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION Read more Close Videos   Sales & Advice ![kevin\_c - ouassil\_ii](/images/v4/staff/kevin_c.jpg) Kevin Winds advisor Contact +33 257 880 074 [See business hours ›](http://www.woodbrass.com/en/contact_us) Quick navigation [Home](index.php) [Winds](winds) [Clarinets](winds/clarinets) [Intermediate clarinets](winds/clarinets/intermediate-clarinets) [Intermediate a clarinets](winds/clarinets/intermediate-clarinets/intermediate-a-clarinets)