Selmer Paris Low C Bass Clarinet Overview

This Selmer Paris low C bass clarinet offers the extended range many serious clarinetists need for orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, and doubling work. Selmer Paris bass clarinets are respected among advanced and professional players for their role in the classical woodwind world, and a low C instrument is especially useful for repertoire that reaches below low Eb. Within the bass clarinet family, low C instruments are commonly chosen by players who need the extended lower range required in much of the advanced ensemble and orchestral literature. 

Selmer Paris Low C Bass Clarinet Specifications

• Instrument Type: Bass clarinet
• Key: Bb
• Range: Low C
• Manufacturer: Selmer Paris
• Finish: Grenadilla wood body
• Case: Hard case 
• Accessories: Mouthpiece, cap, ligature, floor peg
• Serial Number: A3584

Condition & Setup

This is a pre-owned bass clarinet with visible cosmetic wear consistent with prior use. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested, with service notes indicating cleaning, oiling, adjustment, and work noted around corks and padding. It is in excellent playing condition. Cosmetically, the body shows minor surface scratches and scuffs, while the silver plated keywork, neck, and bell show light tarnish, discoloration, and surface scratching. The included hard case shows some wear to the exterior, hardware, and interior lining.

Who the Low C Bass Clarinet Is For

This instrument is best suited to an advancing clarinetist, serious ensemble player, woodwind doubler, educator, or professional player who needs a Selmer Paris low C bass clarinet for literature that extends beyond the low Eb range. The low C extension makes it appropriate for demanding wind ensemble and orchestral parts, while the Selmer Paris build tradition gives it appeal to players who value a centered classical bass clarinet concept and familiar professional ergonomics.

Common Questions About the Selmer Paris Low C Bass Clarinet

Why choose a low C bass clarinet instead of a low Eb instrument?

A low C bass clarinet gives the player access to written low D, Db, and C, which are required or preferred in a significant amount of advanced wind ensemble, orchestral, and contemporary literature. Players who regularly perform that repertoire often find the extended range essential.

What should players consider when evaluating a used low C bass clarinet?

Players should pay close attention to low-register response, venting, key regulation, pad seal, neck fit, floor peg stability, and the feel of the extended low C mechanism. These factors strongly affect how comfortably the instrument performs in demanding repertoire.

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