Henri Selmer Paris Low C Bass Clarinet Overview

This Selmer Paris bass clarinet to low C offers the professional low-register range expected by advanced bass clarinetists, doublers, and ensemble players who need access to modern orchestral and wind ensemble literature. Selmer Paris bass clarinets are well regarded for their refined design approach and long standing presence among serious clarinetists. Within the bass clarinet family, a low C instrument gives the player access to the extended lower range required in much professional and advanced ensemble writing. Selmer Paris instruments are commonly considered by players who want a serious, French-made bass clarinet with a refined tonal concept and established professional heritage.

Henri Selmer Paris Low C Bass Clarinet Specifications

• Instrument Type: Bass clarinet
• Range: To low C
• Manufacturer: Henri Selmer Paris
• Country Marking: Made in France
• Body Material: Grenadilla wood
• Case: Like new black fitted Eastman bass clarinet case
• Accessories: Floor peg (no mouthpiece)
• Serial Number: N05466

Condition & Setup

This pre-owned bass clarinet and has just received a full repad and all new corks. Professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested, ready to play out of the box. Cosmetic wear is present from normal use, including fine scratching and scuffing on the bell and metal components, surface marks on the body sections, and some visible discoloration or tarnish on portions of the keywork. 

Who the Low C Bass Clarinet Is For

This instrument is best suited to an advancing or professional bass clarinetist, a serious doubler, or an ensemble player who needs the extended low C range for orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, pit, or contemporary repertoire. A low C bass clarinet is often chosen by musicians who need more range and flexibility than a low Eb instrument can provide, while still wanting the centered response and tonal depth expected from a serious bass clarinet.

Common Questions About the Henri Selmer Paris Low C Bass Clarinet

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

A low C bass clarinet gives the player access to extended-range writing that appears frequently in advanced wind ensemble, orchestral, chamber, and contemporary repertoire. For players who perform literature requiring those notes, the added range is a practical musical requirement rather than a luxury.

What should a serious player evaluate on a used low C bass clarinet?

Advanced players should evaluate seal, regulation, low-register response, venting, intonation, key height, neck fit, and the feel of the low C mechanism. These areas have a direct effect on how confidently the instrument responds across the full range.

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