What are the best professional-grade contrabass clarinets available?
This page compares 5 professional-grade contrabass clarinets with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Henri SELMER Paris 40 Contra-Alto Clarinet in E-flat, Henri SELMER Paris 41 Contrabass Clarinet in B-flat, Henri SELMER Paris Contrabass Clarinet Ref. 1110000011. Prices range from £7,686 to £32,257. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Henri SELMER Paris 40 Contra-Alto Clarinet in E-flat
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£18449.48 ≈ | 18 keys and 7 rings | — | — | 25.10 | Silver-plated brass | Silver-plated nickel silver | Low E-flat |
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The Henri SELMER Paris Model 40 is a professional E-flat contra-alto clarinet with a Brazilian rosewood body, Boehm keywork, articulated G-sharp and E-flat lever, and automatic octave key. Its silver-plated brass bell, leather pads, and metal resonators support a warm, powerful sound for professional ensembles and clarinet choirs. ★ Ideal forThis suits professional-grade contrabass clarinet searches because its 18-key, 7-ring Boehm system, 25.10 mm bore, Brazilian rosewood body, silver-plated keywork, and range to low E-flat provide advanced control, projection, and low-register coverage.
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Henri SELMER Paris 41 Contrabass Clarinet in B-flat
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£32257.49 ≈ | 29 Boehm | — | — | 33.9 | Silver-plated brass | Silver-plated nickel silver | Low C |
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The Model 41 is a professional B-flat contrabass clarinet with an aged rosewood body, silver-plated keywork, and a warm, projecting tone. Its low C range and adjustable neck suit advanced performers, wind ensembles, orchestras, military bands, and specialist low-clarinet programs. ★ Ideal forIt suits professional-grade contrabass clarinet needs through its 29-key Boehm system, 33.9 mm bore, aged rosewood body, silver-plated nickel-silver keywork, and extended low C range.
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Henri SELMER Paris Contrabass Clarinet Ref. 1110000011
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£25947.48 ≈ | Bb, Boehm system, 18 keys, 7 rings | 90.94 in | — | — | Silver plated brass | Silver plated nickel silver | Low C |
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This professional contrabass clarinet combines a rosewood body with silver-plated metal components for a deep, powerful sound and mechanical durability. Its Bb Boehm system, adjustable neck, automatic octave key, and Low C range suit advanced performers, orchestras, wind ensembles, and clarinet choirs. ★ Ideal forIt suits professional-grade contrabass clarinet players who need a rare Bb instrument with an 18-key, 7-ring Boehm system, rosewood body, silver-plated nickel-silver keywork, and a range down to Low C.
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Leblanc L7182 BBb Contra Bass Clarinet
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£7686.36 ≈ | BBb | 68.11 in | — | 30.02 mm | — | Nickel-plated | Low Eb |
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The L7182 is a BBb contrabass clarinet with a durable ABS composite body, a 30.02 mm bore, and nickel-plated keywork. Its deep, dark tone suits concert bands, clarinet choirs, educators, and advanced players who need a powerful low-register instrument. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking a professional-grade contrabass clarinet because it combines a 30.02 mm bore, nickel-plated keywork, durable ABS construction, and a low Eb range for substantial bass coverage.
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Leblanc BBb Paperclip Contra Bass Clarinet to Low C Mint Condition Serial 1162
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£18539.21 ≈ | BBb | — | — | — | — | — | Low C |
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A rare BBb paperclip contrabass clarinet with a metal body, extended range to low C, and a complete restoration including re-silver plating, new pads, adjustment, and a new soft-sided case. Its deep register and professional restoration suit advanced players, ensembles, clarinet choirs, and collectors seeking an exceptionally rare vintage instrument. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking professional-grade contrabass clarinets because it is a rare metal-body BBb paperclip model restored to mint condition with a low C range and fully re-silver-plated keywork.
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