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Masterfully crafted from handpicked grenadilla wood and sturdy metals, Buffet Crampon’s Prestige BC4713 Intermediate English Horn is a high-class instrument designed for the dedicated double reed player. The BC4713 plays with ease, producing a round and woody sound that advances Buffet Crampon’s longstanding legacy. Despite being an intermediate instrument, the BC4713 boasts a silver-plated, full conservatory key system with high-class fittings, including three semi-automatic octave keys, a left-hand F lever, double D, G#, Eb, B/C# trill keys, and a C# trill key. Buffet Crampon has also included cork pads for the mid to upper range, GT pads for the lower range, and metal-capped tenons for longevity.





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A gorgeous grenadilla body rounds out your sound





The BC4713 boasts a robust grenadilla wood body, carefully chosen by Buffet Crampon’s expert craftspeople to create a distinct, dainty tone in the upper register. The BC4713's exceptional tonal clarity gives players the ability to blend with other instruments in both orchestral and chamber ensembles, all while maintaining stable intonation and allowing players total dynamic freedom. Musicians at Sweetwater have taken note of the BC4713's impressive responsiveness, which encourages clean articulation time and time again.





Full conservatory key system opens the door to convenient alternative fingerings





With a full conservatory key system with silver-plated keys, the BC4713 allows players to explore advanced techniques. Three semi-automatic octave keys aid players in each area of their range, while a left hand F lever simplifies the transition up to F from Eb and lower. Players will also benefit from a unique double G# trill key in addition to the standard C#, double D, Eb, low B, and C# trill keys. To top it off, Buffet Crampon has given this English horn an adjustable thumb rest for maximum comfort.





Buffet Crampon: a tradition of excellence





With an impressive legacy spanning two centuries, Buffet Crampon is one of the world’s most respected and popular makers of woodwind instruments. Buffet Crampon has greatly influenced modern woodwinds through several significant innovations, including the adaptation of Theobald Boehm’s flute fingering system to the clarinet and extending the lower range of the saxophone to Bb. Today, Buffet Crampon continues their tradition of crafting superior quality woodwinds for every level of player, and the company’s clarinets remain the instrument of choice for many top professionals, including Michel Arrignon, Sharon Kam, and Martin Frost.





Buffet Crampon BC4713 Intermediate English Horn Features:


English horn with grenadilla body offers outstanding playability


Intermediate with full conservatory key system


Silver-plated keys, 3 octave semi-automatic


Double G# trill key along with standard C#, double D, and Eb trill keys


Left-hand F lever simplifies the transition up to F from Eb and lower


Carbon-wired ferrule, metal-capped tenons, and metal tenon caps


Pads: Cork; GT for lower notes


Equipped with two crooks and a special pull-through


Includes leather-covered wood case with white acrylic fleece interior