Best Buffet Crampon Bb Clarinets (Boehm) 2025

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Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 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

Buffet Crampon Tosca Bb-Clarinet 19/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Buffet Crampon Tosca Bb-Clarinet 19/6

by Buffet Crampon

Orchestra All Genres Jazz

Key Feature:

• Easy to find teachers and repair

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Extensive repertoire available

✗ CONS

• Standard fingering system limitations
• Common but requires skill to stand out

Buffet Crampon Tosca Bb-Clarinet 19/6Bb ClarinetTosca SeriesBoehm SystemMade of grenadilla woodTuning pitch: 440/442...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 173966

$7,368

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Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 18/6

by Buffet Crampon

All Genres Band Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for all musical styles

✓ PROS

• Easy to find teachers and repair
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

• May require A clarinet for some pieces
• Standard fingering system limitations

Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetModel BC1102L-2-0Boehm systemEb leverMade completely of African...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 154334

$2,155

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Buffet Crampon Tradition Bb- Clarinet New - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Buffet Crampon Gala Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Buffet Crampon Gala Bb-Clarinet 18/6

by Buffet Crampon

Orchestra Jazz General Performance

Key Feature:

• Boehm system widely taught

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Most common clarinet type

✗ CONS

• May require A clarinet for some pieces
• Common but requires skill to stand out

Buffet Crampon Gala Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetModel: BC1121LBoehm systemGala modelSame bore as the model...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 503348

$3,518

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Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 18/6 Gig Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 18/6 Gig Bag

by Buffet Crampon

Orchestra Students All Genres

Key Feature:

• Easy to find teachers and repair

✓ PROS

• Most common clarinet type
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

• Common but requires skill to stand out
• Requires regular maintenance

Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 18/6 Gig BagBb Clarinet (Boehm System)Model BC1102LC-2-0GB18 keys and six ringsWith Eb...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 616161

$2,067

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⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Bb-Clar 18/6 - NEW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Bb-Clar 18/6 - NEW

by Buffet Crampon

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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 489952

$5,554

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Buffet Crampon E12F Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Buffet Crampon Festival Bb-Clarinet 18/6 NEW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 18/6

by Buffet Crampon

All Genres General Performance Band

Key Feature:

• Easy to find teachers and repair

✓ PROS

• Extensive repertoire available
• Boehm system widely taught

✗ CONS

• May require A clarinet for some pieces
• Competition in section auditions

Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetModel: BC2541L-2-0GBBoehm System18 Keys6 RingsBody:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 426637

$758

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Buffet Crampon Tosca Bb-Clarinet 19/6 Mopane - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Buffet Crampon Tosca Bb-Clarinet 19/6 Mopane

by Buffet Crampon

Students Orchestra Jazz

Key Feature:

• Easy to find teachers and repair

✓ PROS

• Extensive repertoire available
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

• May require A clarinet for some pieces
• Standard fingering system limitations

Buffet Crampon Tosca Bb-Clarinet 19/6 MopaneBb Clarinet 19/6Tosca SeriesBoehm SystemMaterial: MopaneTuning: 440/442...

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 569840

$8,304

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Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6

by Buffet Crampon

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 384430

$648

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Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 17/6

by Buffet Crampon

Students Orchestra All Genres

Key Feature:

• Great for all musical styles

✓ PROS

• Easy to find teachers and repair
• Boehm system widely taught

✗ CONS

• Requires regular maintenance
• May require A clarinet for some pieces

Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetModel BC1102-2-0Boehm systemMade completely of African blackwood...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 165483

$1,978

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Buffet Crampon Légende Bb- Clarinet 19/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Buffet Crampon Légende Bb- Clarinet 19/6

by Buffet Crampon

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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 420674

$8,084

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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.

Best Buffet Crampon Bb Clarinets (Boehm) 2025

Buffet Crampon Tosca Bb-Clarinet 19/6

Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Set

Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 18/6

Buffet Crampon Tradition Bb- Clarinet New

Buffet Crampon Gala Bb-Clarinet 18/6

Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 18/6 Gig Bag

Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Set

Buffet Crampon RC Prestige Bb-Clar 18/6 - NEW

Buffet Crampon E12F Bb-Clarinet 17/6

Buffet Crampon Festival Bb-Clarinet 18/6 NEW

Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 18/6

Buffet Crampon Tosca Bb-Clarinet 19/6 Mopane

Buffet Crampon Prodige Bb-Clarinet 17/6

Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 17/6

Buffet Crampon Légende Bb- Clarinet 19/6

How to Choose the Best Bb Clarinets (Boehm)

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying bb clarinets (boehm)?

How much should I spend on bb clarinets (boehm)?

Are expensive bb clarinets (boehm) worth the investment?

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