Best Bb Clarinets (Boehm) 2026
Top-rated bb clarinets (boehm) 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 28, 2026 • Next update: February 4, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Students
For Band
For Orchestra
For Jazz
For All Genres
For General Performance
#1
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4.4/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Oscar Adler & Co. 911 Bb-Clarinet Boehm
Jazz
Students
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
- • Easy to find teachers and repair
- • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Common but requires skill to stand out
- • May require A clarinet for some pieces
Oscar Adler & Co. 911 Bb-Clarinet BoehmBb ClarinetBoehm systemStudent model17 Keys6 RingsOpen and clear sound65.0...
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4.4/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 326799
$2,528
#2
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4.6/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Buffet Crampon E12F Bb-Clarinet 17/6
Students
Orchestra
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
- • Boehm system widely taught
- • Most common clarinet type
✗ CONS
- • May require A clarinet for some pieces
- • Standard fingering system limitations
Buffet Crampon E12F Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetE12FSuccessor to the E-11 FranceBoehm systemMade completely of...
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4.6/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 296648
$1,429
#3
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4.6/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
RZ Clarinets Bohema Bb-Clarinet 17/6
by
RZ Clarinets
Band
Jazz
General Performance
Key Feature:
• Easy to find teachers and repair
✓ PROS
- • Most common clarinet type
- • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Requires regular maintenance
- • Competition in section auditions
RZ Clarinets Bohema Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetBoehm SystemProfessional modelMaterial: unstained grenadilla wood17...
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4.6/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589358
$4,618
#4
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4.7/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
RZ Clarinets Capriccio Bb-Clarinet 18/6
by
RZ Clarinets
Jazz
All Genres
Students
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
- • Boehm system widely taught
- • Most common clarinet type
✗ CONS
- • Competition in section auditions
- • May require A clarinet for some pieces
RZ Clarinets Capriccio Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetBoehm SystemProfessional modelMaterial: unstained grenadilla wood18...
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4.7/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589359
$6,048
#5
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4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
RZ Clarinets Allegro Bb-Clarinet 17/6
by
RZ Clarinets
Band
General Performance
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Great for all musical styles
- • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
- • May require A clarinet for some pieces
- • Common but requires skill to stand out
RZ Clarinets Allegro Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetBoehm SystemProfessional modelMaterial: Grenadilla wood17 Keys6...
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4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589353
$3,738
#6
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4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
RZ Clarinets Andante Bb-Clarinet 17/6
by
RZ Clarinets
Students
General Performance
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
- • Most common clarinet type
- • Extensive repertoire available
✗ CONS
- • May require A clarinet for some pieces
- • Standard fingering system limitations
RZ Clarinets Andante Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetBoehm SystemModel for students and advanced playersMaterial: Grenadilla...
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4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589350
$1,428
#7
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4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6
Orchestra
Jazz
General Performance
Key Feature:
• Boehm system widely taught
✓ PROS
- • Great for all musical styles
- • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
- • Common but requires skill to stand out
- • Requires regular maintenance
Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetModel: BC2541-2-0GBBoehm system17 Keys6 RingsABS bodyPoly-cylindrical...
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4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 384430
$648
#8
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4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Buffet Crampon Tradition Bb- Clarinet New
Jazz
Band
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
- • Most common clarinet type
- • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Requires regular maintenance
- • Common but requires skill to stand out
Buffet Crampon Tradition Bb- Clarinet NewBb- ClarinetModel: BC1116LN-2New modelBoehm systema'= 440 / 442HzBody...
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4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 465217
$5,994
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Buffet Crampon E12FL Bb-Clarinet 18/6
Orchestra
All Genres
General Performance
Key Feature:
• Boehm system widely taught
✓ PROS
- • Great for all musical styles
- • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
- • Competition in section auditions
- • Common but requires skill to stand out
Buffet Crampon E12FL Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetSuccessor to the E-11 FranceBoehm systemMade completely of African...
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4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 296649
$1,638
#10
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4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Buffet Crampon E-11 Bb-Clarinet 17/6
General Performance
All Genres
Students
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Easy to find teachers and repair
- • Most common clarinet type
✗ CONS
- • Competition in section auditions
- • Requires regular maintenance
Buffet Crampon E-11 Bb-Clarinet 17/6B Flat ClarinetModel BC2501-2-0GBBoehm systemMade from African Grenadill (Dalbergia...
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4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 127960
$1,098
#11
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4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Bb-Clar 18/6 - NEW
General Performance
Orchestra
Band
Key Feature:
• Boehm system widely taught
✓ PROS
- • Great for all musical styles
- • Easy to find teachers and repair
✗ CONS
- • Standard fingering system limitations
- • Competition in section auditions
Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Bb-Clar 18/6 - NEWBb Clarinet with Eb LeverNew model: BC1108L-2-0Boehm systemRC Prestige...
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4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 489952
$5,554
#12
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4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Buffet Crampon Légende Bb- Clarinet 19/6
Students
General Performance
Band
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Easy to find teachers and repair
- • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
- • Standard fingering system limitations
- • Competition in section auditions
Buffet Crampon Légende Bb Clarinet 19/6Bb ClarinetModel: BC1156L-2-0Legend SeriesBoehm systemMade of Grenadilla wood...
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4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 420674
$8,084
#13
⭐
5.0/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
RZ Clarinets Conservatory Bb-Clarinet 17/6
by
RZ Clarinets
All Genres
General Performance
Students
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Great for all musical styles
- • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
- • Requires regular maintenance
- • May require A clarinet for some pieces
RZ Clarinets Conservatory Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetBoehm SystemModel for students and advanced playersMaterial:...
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5.0/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589351
$2,034
#14
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4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Gig Bag
General Performance
All Genres
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Easy to find teachers and repair
✓ PROS
- • Boehm system widely taught
- • Easy to find teachers and repair
✗ CONS
- • Common but requires skill to stand out
- • Standard fingering system limitations
Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Gig BagBb Clarinet (Boehm System)Model: BC1102C-2-0GB17 keys and six ringsMade of...
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4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 616160
$1,891
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
RZmagoo Clarinets Bohema Hybrid Bb-Clarinet 18/6
General Performance
Band
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Extensive repertoire available
✓ PROS
- • Extensive repertoire available
- • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
- • Requires regular maintenance
- • Competition in section auditions
RZmagoo Clarinets Bohema Hybrid Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetBoehm SystemProfessional model18 Keys6 RingsLeather...
⭐
4.5/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589364
$7,258
How to Choose the Best Bb Clarinets (Boehm)
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced bb clarinets (boehm) typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
