What is the best bass clarinet with a compact size for travel purposes?
This page compares 2 bass clarinets with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Backun Alpha Low Eb Synthetic Bass Clarinet with Silver Plated Keys, 2-Piece Neck, Backpack Case, Backun Q Series Low C Bass Clarinet in Cocobolo with Gold Plated Posts and Silver Plated Keys, 2-Piece Neck, Marcus Bonna Compact Case. Prices range from £2,584 to £9,509. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Brand ⇅ | Model ⇅ | Key of Wood ⇅ | Length (in) ⇅ | Bell Size (in) ⇅ | Barrel Size (in) ⇅ | Bore Size (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Backun Alpha Low Eb Synthetic Bass Clarinet with Silver Plated Keys, 2-Piece Neck, Backpack Case
US
|
£2584.37 ≈ | Backun | BCLBBALPHA-E-SKZ | — | — | — | — | — |
|
The Backun Alpha is a lightweight synthetic Low Eb bass clarinet with silver-plated keys, a two-piece body and neck, and a durable backpack case. Its weather-resistant body and portable case suit students, advancing players, and performers who travel frequently. ★ Ideal forThis model suits travel because its lightweight synthetic body, two-piece construction, and ballistic nylon backpack case make it easier to carry and more resistant to temperature and humidity changes.
Sources:
|
||||||||
|
Backun Q Series Low C Bass Clarinet in Cocobolo with Gold Plated Posts and Silver Plated Keys, 2-Piece Neck, Marcus Bonna Compact Case
US
|
£9509.31 ≈ | Backun | Q Series Low C Bass Clarinet | Low C | — | — | — | — |
|
This professional low C bass clarinet has a cocobolo body, silver-plated keys with gold-plated posts, a triple register mechanism, and a two-piece neck. It includes a compact Marcus Bonna case and is suited to serious performers, advanced students, orchestral musicians, and chamber players. ★ Ideal forIt suits travel-focused bass clarinetists because the low C instrument includes a compact Marcus Bonna case and a two-piece neck, while its professional cocobolo construction and 10kg approximate weight provide full-range performance in a more transport-conscious package.
Sources:
|
||||||||