The Buffet R13, legendary choice of professionals, was created in 1955 by Robert Carree and is the most popular clarinet in the world. The R13 was the first clarinet to feature Buffet’s iconic poly-cylindrical bore design, giving it a beautiful, brilliant and focused tone, and allowing for evenness, flexibility, clear response, and excellent intonation across all its registers. Buffet’s R13 is the industry standard and a living classic, lending itself to all types of repertoires and ensembles.