Like the Festival, it is offered only to select dealers around the country. The International is the least expensive clarinet to incorporate the Poly-Cylindrical bore that gives Buffet's professional clarinets their trademark sound. Key of Bb only. Prior to 1992, this particular model was referred to as the E-45 . We're also reasonably certain that the Evette 'Master' model clarinet was absorbed into this model.
Silver plated keys are standard.
It is Buffet's least expensive wooden body instrument, and is priced attractively for advancing students. Silver plated keys with Buffet's trademark Poly-Cylindrical bore. The former Evette wooden clarinet was closest in design to the E-11. The B-12 is, in our opinion, the best playing student level clarinet on the market today. Its plastic body won't split or crack with changes in temperature or humidity, making it an excellent choice for marching band.