Selmer Paris Bass Clarinet Overview

The Selmer Paris Bass Clarinet is a professional wooden bass clarinet with range to low Eb, designed for players who need the characteristic depth, projection, and flexibility of the modern orchestral and ensemble bass clarinet. This example is a used Selmer Paris instrument in well-maintained condition, with a wood body showing no visible cracks or repairs. It has been through our shop for professional service and play-testing, and it presents as a strong choice for advancing and professional clarinetists seeking a Selmer Paris low clarinet for concert band, orchestra, chamber music, and doubling work.

Selmer Paris Bass Clarinet Specifications

• Brand: Selmer Paris
• Instrument Type: Bass Clarinet
• Range: To low Eb
• Body Material: Wood
• Key: Bb
• Finish: Black wood body with silver-colored keywork
• Condition: Used
• Case: Included
• Accessories: None

Condition & Setup

This is a pre-owned instrument that has just been fully overhauled. The body shows no visible cracks, including no visible open or repaired cracks. Cosmetic signs of prior use include minor wear to the keys and small surface nicks consistent with normal handling and performance use. Both posts that attach the articulated bridge key or connector key have been replaced previously with Bundy branded posts. It has been professionally re-padded, set up, and play-tested in our shop to confirm proper function and playing condition.

Who the Bass Clarinet Is For

The Selmer Paris Bass Clarinet is a professional Bb bass clarinet with low Eb extension intended for serious players who need a full, focused low-clarinet sound and dependable keywork in ensemble settings. It is suitable for advanced students, conservatory musicians, working doublers, and professional clarinetists who want a wooden Selmer Paris bass clarinet for standard literature that does not require a low C instrument.

Within the bass clarinet category, a low Eb model appeals to players seeking the core bass clarinet register used in much band, orchestral, and chamber repertoire while often offering a more traditional setup than larger low C instruments. Selmer Paris bass clarinets are widely associated with refined tonal color, stable response, and a professional playing feel, making this instrument a practical option for musicians who value a mature sound and established maker support.

Common Questions About the Selmer Paris Bass Clarinet

What is the range of this Selmer Paris bass clarinet?

This instrument is a Bb bass clarinet with range to low Eb. It covers the standard bass clarinet compass used in a substantial portion of band, orchestral, and chamber music.

Is this Selmer Paris bass clarinet suitable for professional use?

Yes. This is a professional wooden bass clarinet from Selmer Paris, a maker long associated with high-level woodwind performance. It is well suited to advanced study, ensemble performance, and professional doubling or section work.

Has this instrument been serviced?

Yes. This used bass clarinet has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our shop to verify its mechanical function and playing condition.

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