What are the best professional-grade clarinet in bb available?
This page compares 5 professional-grade clarinet in bbs with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Yamaha SEVR Bb & A Clarinet, Buffet Crampon Tradition Bb & A Clarinet, Selmer Paris Privilege Bb & A Clarinet. Prices range from £3,447 to £4,722. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Yamaha SEVR Bb & A Clarinet
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£3800.01 ≈ | Yamaha | SEVR Bb & A Clarinet | A/Bb | Grenadilla | 2.56 in | — | — | — |
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The Yamaha SEVR Bb & A Clarinet set features grenadilla bodies, traditional 65mm barrels, tapered tone holes with hand-tapered undercutting, leather pads, and silver-plated nickel-silver keys. Its rich, expressive tone and adjustable thumb rests suit advanced players, orchestral musicians, and soloists seeking professional-grade instruments. ★ Ideal forThis set suits players seeking a professional-grade Bb clarinet because its grenadilla construction, 65mm traditional barrel, hand-tapered tone holes, leather pads, and expressive SEVR design support orchestral and solo performance.
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Buffet Crampon Tradition Bb & A Clarinet
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£3977.10 ≈ | Buffet Crampon | Tradition | Bb | African grenadilla wood | — | — | — | Low F correction key |
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The Buffet Crampon Tradition is a professional Bb clarinet made from African grenadilla wood with a cylindrical bore, silver-plated keywork, and two barrels measuring 65 mm and 66 mm. It suits advanced players, conservatory students, and professional performers seeking a focused, rounded sound with refined intonation and low F correction. ★ Ideal forIt is a strong professional-grade Bb option because it combines African grenadilla construction, a cylindrical bore, Tosca-derived tone-hole design, silver-plated keywork, and a low F correction key. |
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Selmer Paris Privilege Bb & A Clarinet
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£4721.61 ≈ | Selmer Paris | Privilege Bb & A Clarinet | Bb/A | Grenadilla wood | 2.58 in and 2.62 in | 14.60 | — | — |
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The Selmer Paris Privilège Bb/A clarinet uses grenadilla wood with an Evolution internal lining for improved stability and longevity. Its refined ergonomics, silver-plated keywork, and consistent tuning suit advanced players and professionals performing in orchestras, chamber groups, opera, wind bands, and studios. ★ Ideal forThis is a strong professional-grade Bb clarinet choice because it offers exceptionally stable tuning, grenadilla construction, silver-plated keywork, and an Evolution lining designed to improve durability and dimensional stability.
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Selmer Paris Recital Soprano Clarinet
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£3781.57 ≈ | Selmer Paris | Recital | A and Bb | Grenadilla wood | 2.46 and 2.54 in | — | — | — |
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The Selmer Paris Recital is a professional soprano clarinet with a sophisticated Evolution bore, extra-thick grenadilla wood, silver-plated keys, and a warm, rich, rounded tone. It includes two barrels, an adjustable thumb rest, a professional mouthpiece, and a protective case, making it suitable for demanding orchestral, chamber, and solo performance. ★ Ideal forThis is suited to professional Bb clarinetists seeking a dark, resonant, powerful instrument with an Evolution resin-treated bore, extra-thick grenadilla body, and two interchangeable barrels for response and tuning flexibility.
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Buffet Crampon R13 Professional Bb Clarinet With Silver-Plated Keys
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£3446.58 ≈ | Buffet Crampon | R13 | B-flat | Grenadilla wood | 2.598 in | 14.58 mm | — | — |
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The Buffet Crampon R13 is a professional B-flat clarinet made from selected grenadilla wood with silver-plated keys, undercut toneholes, and a hand-burnished polycylindrical bore. Its rich, focused tone, strong projection, and flexible response suit orchestral, chamber, solo, teaching, and ensemble players. ★ Ideal forThis is a strong professional-grade B-flat clarinet choice because its grenadilla body, 14.58 mm polycylindrical bore, 66 mm barrel, undercut toneholes, and silver-plated 17-key Boehm mechanism support focused tone, projection, and responsive playing.
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