

In the video, Mark elaborates on the environmental advantages of mopane for clarinets. A review by Professional Wind Instrument Consultants (PWIC)Īfter unboxing a mopane Tosca, Mark Sloss of PWIC offered this video, comparing the mopane instrument to a Tosca made of grenadilla (mopingo): We consider some of the responses so far.

Since July, musicians around the world have had time to try out and react to Buffet Crampon’s mopane editions of the R13, Divine, Légende and Tosca clarinet models. These include a selection of Divine, Légende, Tosca and R13 clarinet models. In July 2021, Buffet Crampon launched a special mopane edition, consisting of 85 instruments. Introduction of mopane clarinets by Buffet Crampon However, we do admire beautiful instruments – and as an international supplier of African hardwood, we see compelling reasons to promote mopane as a sustainable alternative to grenadilla. Please note that we don’t currently have a commercial connection with Buffet Crampon.

