About Us
Welcome!
We had a very successful trip to the Buffet Crampon factory outside of Paris on Wednesday, September 18! They had 84 clarinets for us to try, and we chose what we considered the best of the lot, 19 in total. R13 Prestige Bb/A, Festival Bb/A, R13 Bb/A (both platings). Those instruments are ready for trial, so if you are in the market and interested these are great clarinets! Whether you are a professional, an aspiring professional, a student, or an amateur, purchasing an instrument that was chosen by professional players will almost invariably result in an instrument of superior response, depth, warmth, and intonation.
The redesigned Festival is a very nice improvement! It still exhibits it's beautifully covered sound, but the acoustical changes have improved the intonation and response. Bravo to the development team at Buffet France!
Ann Arbor Clarinet Connection is owned by professional clarinetists with a singular purpose: to provide our clients with the most interesting, resonant, complex, colorful clarinets that Buffet Crampon produces. All of the instruments we stock are hand-selected at either the Buffet Crampon factory in Mantes-la-Ville, France, or at the Buffet Crampon North American headquarters in Jacksonville, FL. Spring tensions and key heights are regulated on all instruments. All sales include Buffet Crampon's Warranty Policies. Trade-ins are always welcome!
In addition, all professional model Buffet Crampon clarinets that A2C2 sells can be set-up in-house for a nominal charge. This set-up includes an upgrade to cork pads and Buffet Custom GT pads on R13 models, or to cork pads on the upper joint of Tradition, Festival, and R13 Prestige models.
It is our stated goal to provide the best Buffet Crampon clarinets to our clients in the most simple means possible. Visiting Ann Arbor is an option, of course, and we provide a comfortable, stress-free environment to play through instruments. We don't participate in social media as we value your privacy. If coming to Ann Arbor isn't possible, we'll happily send instruments to you for trial.
Please call or write with any questions, or to discuss the best way to get Buffet Crampon clarinets in your hands.
Repairs
We offer a range of professional clarinet repairs and adjustments at a reasonable bench rate. Repads can be done in cork, synthetic, or Buffet Crampon leather pads. New instruments purchased through us are protected from mechanical issues under warranty (durations vary), and we are capable of fixing most any problem that may arise. We also offer complimentary maintenance for life on all new instrument purchases!