Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor of Buffet Crampon oboes and English horns, Rigoutat oboes and English horns, and W. Schreiber bassoons and contrabassoons, is pleased to announce the creation of the Buffet Crampon USA Double Reed Showroom. The Showroom is located at Buffet Crampon USA’s North American Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, and offers an unparalleled selection of Buffet Crampon oboes, Rigoutat oboes, and W. Schreiber bassoons. Showroom customers will be able to purchase their selected instrument directly through Buffet Crampon USA during their visit, and the Showroom will also offer limited options for remote trials and purchase options.
In addition to a large selection of professional oboes and bassoons, the Double Reed Showroom will feature Buffet Crampon and Rigoutat English horns, Buffet Crampon French bassoons, and W. Schreiber contrabassoons, depending on availability.
The Buffet Crampon USA Double Reed Showroom will also be hitting the road throughout the year, visiting collegiate oboe and bassoon studios around the United States and Canada. Attendees at December’s The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference in Chicago may also visit the traveling Showroom at booth 130 in the Exhibit Hall of McCormick Place West.
Buffet Crampon USA Woodwind Product Specialist Matt Vance will serve as Double Reed Showroom Manager and is the direct contact for scheduling tryout selections in Jacksonville or remotely. To schedule a selection event or to check current inventory, please email Matt at doublereeds.showroom-usa@buffetcrampon.com or call (904) 415-5851.
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