Which contrabass clarinet has the most durable construction?
This page compares 3 contrabass clarinets with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Henri SELMER Paris Contrabass Clarinet, silver-plated keywork, Selmer Paris 41 Paris Contra Bass Clarinet, Eastern Music BBb Contra-bass Clarinet with ABS Resin Body, Nickel-plated Keys and Bell, ABS Mouthpiece, and Wood Shell Case. Prices range from £3,040 to £32,257. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Henri SELMER Paris Contrabass Clarinet, silver-plated keywork
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£21622.90 ≈ | 18 keys/7 rings | — | — | — | Silver-plated brass | Silver-plated nickel silver | Low C |
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This professional contrabass clarinet combines a rosewood body with metal components for a warm, powerful sound and durable construction. It suits advanced players performing in symphonic bands, wind ensembles, orchestras, and clarinet choirs. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking durable construction because it combines a solid rosewood body with silver-plated nickel-silver keywork and a silver-plated brass bell.
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Selmer Paris 41 Paris Contra Bass Clarinet
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£32257.49 ≈ | 29 Boehm | — | — | 33.9 | Silver-plated brass | Silver-plated nickel silver | Low C |
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The Selmer Paris Model 41 is a professional BBb contrabass clarinet with a rosewood body, silver-plated metal components, and a 29-key Boehm system. Its rich, projecting tone and low C range suit wind ensembles, orchestras, military bands, and advanced performers. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking durable construction because it combines a rosewood body with silver-plated nickel-silver keywork, a silver-plated brass bell, stainless steel needle springs, and a metal-reinforced design.
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Eastern Music BBb Contra-bass Clarinet with ABS Resin Body, Nickel-plated Keys and Bell, ABS Mouthpiece, and Wood Shell Case
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£3040.43 ≈ | — | — | — | — | Bach brass | Nickel-plated | — |
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This advanced-level BBb contrabass clarinet has a durable ABS resin body, nickel-plated keywork, and a Bach brass bell for projection and full-bodied tone. It suits advanced players and ensembles needing a robust low-register instrument, and includes an ABS mouthpiece and wood shell case. ★ Ideal forIt specifically suits players seeking durable construction because its ABS resin body resists the vulnerabilities of wood while the nickel-plated keywork and Bach brass bell provide durable metal components.
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