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Best Bb Clarinets (Boehm) 2025

Top-rated bb clarinets (boehm) 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Students For Band For Orchestra For Jazz For All Genres For General Performance
BRANDS: Buffet Crampon RZ Clarinets Yamaha Selmer
Oscar Adler & Co. 912 Bb-Clarinet Boehm - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Oscar Adler & Co. 912 Bb-Clarinet Boehm

by Oscar Adler & Co.
Students All Genres Jazz
Key Feature:
• Easy to find teachers and repair
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to find teachers and repair
  • • Most common clarinet type
✗ CONS
  • • Requires regular maintenance
  • • May require A clarinet for some pieces

Oscar Adler & Co. 912 Bb-Clarinet BoehmBb ClarinetBoehm systemStudent model18 Keys6 RingsEb leverOpen and clear...

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 326800
$2,748
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Buffet Crampon Festival Bb-Clarinet 19/6 Mop. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Buffet Crampon Festival Bb-Clarinet 19/6 Mop.

by Buffet Crampon
Jazz General Performance Band
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
  • • Boehm system widely taught
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Standard fingering system limitations
  • • Competition in section auditions

Buffet Crampon Festival Bb-Clarinet 19/6 Mop.Bb Clarinet (Boehm System)With Eb lever19 Keys6 RingsMade entirely from...

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 597393
$6,818
Buy at Thomann View Details
Buffet Crampon Tradition Bb- Clarinet New - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Buffet Crampon Tradition Bb- Clarinet New

by Buffet Crampon
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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 465217
$5,994
Buy at Thomann View Details
Buffet Crampon E-11 Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Buffet Crampon E-11 Bb-Clarinet 17/6

by Buffet Crampon
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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 127960
$1,098
Buy at Thomann View Details
Buffet Crampon E12F Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Buffet Crampon E12F Bb-Clarinet 17/6

by Buffet Crampon
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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 296648
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Buffet Crampon Festival Bb-Clarinet 18/6 NEW - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Buffet Crampon Festival Bb-Clarinet 18/6 NEW

by Buffet Crampon
Orchestra Students All Genres
Key Feature:
• Boehm system widely taught
✓ PROS
  • • Most common clarinet type
  • • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
  • • Competition in section auditions
  • • Standard fingering system limitations

Buffet Crampon Festival Bb-Clarinet 18/6 NEWBb ClarinetBoehm SystemWith Eb lever18 Keys6 RingsMade entirely of...

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 594309
$5,718
Buy at Thomann View Details
Buffet Crampon R13 Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Buffet Crampon R13 Bb-Clarinet 18/6

by Buffet Crampon
Band All Genres General Performance
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to find teachers and repair
  • • Most common clarinet type
✗ CONS
  • • May require A clarinet for some pieces
  • • Standard fingering system limitations

Buffet Crampon R13 Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetModel BC1131L-2-0Boehm SystemA = 440 Hz18 Keys6 RingsSilver-plated key...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 233804
$4,178
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RZ Clarinets Andante Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589350
$1,428
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Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Set

by Buffet Crampon
Orchestra Students All Genres
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Extensive repertoire available
  • • Easy to find teachers and repair
✗ CONS
  • • Requires regular maintenance
  • • Standard fingering system limitations

Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6*Bb...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 537893
$677
Buy at Thomann View Details
F.A. Uebel Classic Bb-Clarinet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

F.A. Uebel Classic Bb-Clarinet

by F.A. Uebel
Band Orchestra Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to find teachers and repair
  • • Extensive repertoire available
✗ CONS
  • • Common but requires skill to stand out
  • • May require A clarinet for some pieces

F.A. Uebel Classic Bb-ClarinetBb ClarinetMade of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)Boehm system17 Keys6...

⭐ 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 114985
$1,737
Buy at Thomann View Details
RZ Clarinets Vivo Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

RZ Clarinets Vivo Bb-Clarinet 17/6

by RZ Clarinets
Jazz Band Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
  • • Most common clarinet type
  • • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
  • • Requires regular maintenance
  • • May require A clarinet for some pieces

RZ Clarinets Vivo Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetBoehm System‘Plateaux’ rings (covered key system)Student/beginner...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589349
$945
Buy at Thomann View Details
Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Set

by Buffet Crampon
Orchestra Band All Genres
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
  • • Boehm system widely taught
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Competition in section auditions
  • • Common but requires skill to stand out

Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6*Bb...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 580931
$930
Buy at Thomann View Details
RZmagoo Clarinets Solo Hybrid Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

RZmagoo Clarinets Solo Hybrid Bb-Clarinet 18/6

by RZmagoo Clarinets
Band General Performance Students
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Boehm system widely taught
  • • Extensive repertoire available
✗ CONS
  • • May require A clarinet for some pieces
  • • Common but requires skill to stand out

RZmagoo Clarinets Solo Hybrid Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetBoehm SystemProfessional model18 Keys6 RingsHigh-quality RZ...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589365
$10,118
Buy at Thomann View Details
Buffet Crampon RC Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Buffet Crampon RC Bb-Clarinet 17/6

by Buffet Crampon
Band General Performance Students
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to find teachers and repair
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • May require A clarinet for some pieces
  • • Common but requires skill to stand out

Buffet Crampon BC1114-2-0 RC Bb-Clarinet 17Bb ClarinetRC seriesBoehm system440 - 442 Hz17 Keys6 Rings2 BarrelsLeather...

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 335781
$4,047
Buy at Thomann View Details
F.A. Uebel Classic L Bb Clarinet Eb key - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

F.A. Uebel Classic L Bb Clarinet Eb key

by F.A. Uebel
Band All Genres General Performance
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Most common clarinet type
✗ CONS
  • • May require A clarinet for some pieces
  • • Competition in section auditions

F.A. Uebel Classic L Bb Clarinet Eb keyBb ClarinetMade of grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)Boehm system18 Keys6...

⭐ 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 261160
$1,758
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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