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Contrabass clarinet

Contrabass

Réf. 1110000011

The contrabass clarinet is the most imposing and majestic instrument in the clarinet family. Henri SELMER Paris remains the only manufacturer in the world to offer a professional contrabass clarinet elegantly fusing wood and metal. This unique combination gives the instrument an exceptional sound, combining the deep warmth of grenadilla wood with the solidity and brilliance of metal, creating an unrivalled musical experience.

Each Henri SELMER Paris contrabass clarinet is an exceptional work of art, meticulously crafted to meet the highest standards of professional musicians. The carefully selected grenadilla wood for the body of the instrument guarantees a rich sound, while the silver-plated nickel keys offer durability and mechanical precision.

This exceptional instrument, the fruit of a long tradition of craftsmanship, offers musicians an incomparable choice: a powerful and rich woody sound.

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Regular price 34950€
Sale price 34950€ Regular price
Recommended retail price incl. VAT (Europe)
Made in France Made in France
Certified by a professional musician Certified by a professional musician
Adjustments guaranteed in your dealer shop Adjustments guaranteed in your dealer shop
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birth of a clarinet

Savoir-faire

Henri SELMER Paris started manufacturing clarinets in the 19th century (Place Dancourt, Paris) and since then has acquired a great reputation in the professional world.

This traditional know-how has been passed down from generation to generation in the Mantes-la-Ville manufacture, which has succeeded in combining innovation and tradition.

Today, a Selmer clarinet consists of 450 parts and requires a high level of craftsmanship.

Technical characteristics
Tone
Bb
keywork
silver plated nickel silver keywork, adjustable neck, Boehm system (18 keys/7 rings), articulated G#, Eb lever, automatic octave key
Pads
leather with metal resonators
Included
standard C* mouthpiece, ligature, cap, swab, cork grease, Light case
Ambitus
down to low C
Finishes
silver plated
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