Best Bb Clarinets (Boehm) for Orchestra 2025

Perfect bb clarinets (boehm) for orchestra - easy to play and learn on

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

RZmagoo Clarinets Bohema Hybrid Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

RZmagoo Clarinets Bohema Hybrid Bb-Clarinet 18/6

by RZmagoo Clarinets

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

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Buffet Crampon Légende Bb-Clarinet Mopane - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Buffet Crampon Légende Bb-Clarinet Mopane

by Buffet Crampon

All Genres Orchestra Jazz

Key Feature:

• Most common clarinet type

✓ PROS

• Most common clarinet type
• Extensive repertoire available

✗ CONS

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

Buffet Crampon Légende Bb-Clarinet MopaneBb Clarinet"Legend" seriesBoehm SystemMaterial: MopaneTuning: 440 /...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 568309

$9,107

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RZ Clarinets Base Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

RZ Clarinets Base Bb-Clarinet 18/6

by RZ Clarinets

Students Orchestra Band

Key Feature:

• Great for all musical styles

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

RZ Clarinets Base Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetBoehm fingeringStudent/beginner modelMaterial: high-quality ABS...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 589348

$868

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RZ Clarinets Conservatory Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 589351

$2,034

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RZ Clarinets Allegro Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

RZ Clarinets Allegro Bb-Clarinet 18/6

by RZ Clarinets

General Performance Jazz All Genres

Key Feature:

• Great for all musical styles

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Extensive repertoire available

✗ CONS

• Requires regular maintenance
• Competition in section auditions

RZ Clarinets Allegro Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetBoehm fingeringProfessional modelMaterial: Grenadilla wood18 Keys6...

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589354

$3,848

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Gig Bag

by Buffet Crampon

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...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 616160

$1,891

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RZmagoo Clarinets Solo Hybrid Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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

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RZ Clarinets Bohema Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

RZ Clarinets Bohema Bb-Clarinet 18/6

by RZ Clarinets

Jazz General Performance Band

Key Feature:

• Great for all musical styles

✓ PROS

• Extensive repertoire available
• Easy to find teachers and repair

✗ CONS

• Competition in section auditions
• Requires regular maintenance

RZ Clarinets Bohema Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetBoehm fingeringProfessional modelMaterial: unstained grenadilla wood18...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 589357

$4,838

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RZ Clarinets MR Largo Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

RZ Clarinets MR Largo Bb-Clarinet 17/6

by RZ Clarinets

Students General Performance Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Most common clarinet type

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Most common clarinet type

✗ CONS

• Competition in section auditions
• Common but requires skill to stand out

RZ Clarinets MR Largo Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetBoehm SystemStudent/beginner modelMaterial: high-quality ABS...

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 589347

$768

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RZ Clarinets Andante Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 589350

$1,428

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RZ Clarinets Solo Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

RZ Clarinets Solo Bb-Clarinet 18/6

by RZ Clarinets

General Performance Students Band

Key Feature:

• Extensive repertoire available

✓ PROS

• Most common clarinet type
• Boehm system widely taught

✗ CONS

• Competition in section auditions
• Standard fingering system limitations

RZ Clarinets Solo Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetBoehm SystemProfessional modelMaterial: unstained grenadilla wood with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 589360

$8,248

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Selmer Signature Evo Bb-Clarinet 18/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer Signature Evo Bb-Clarinet 18/6

by Selmer

General Performance Band Jazz

Key Feature:

• Most common clarinet type

✓ PROS

• Extensive repertoire available
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

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

Selmer Signature Evo Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetKey: BbBoehm System442 HzSilver-plated key systemWith Eb lever18 Keys6...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 578221

$5,718

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Selmer Prologue II 18/6 Bb-Clarinet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer Prologue II 18/6 Bb-Clarinet

by Selmer

Jazz Orchestra All Genres

Key Feature:

• Extensive repertoire available

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Competition in section auditions
• Standard fingering system limitations

Selmer Prologue II 18/6 Bb-ClarinetBb ClarinetBoehm System18 Keys6 RingsEb lever1 Barrel: 64.5 mmSilver-plated key...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 600614

$2,198

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Selmer Prologue II 17/6 Bb-Clarinet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Selmer Prologue II 17/6 Bb-Clarinet

by Selmer

All Genres Band Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Extensive repertoire available

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Boehm system widely taught

✗ CONS

• Requires regular maintenance
• Competition in section auditions

Selmer Prologue II 17/6 Bb-ClarinetBb Clarinet (Boehm System)17 Keys6 Rings1 Barrel: 64.5 mmSilver-plated key system...

⭐ 4.8/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 596415

$1,935

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RZ Clarinets Vivo Bb-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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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 Bb Clarinets (Boehm) for Orchestra 2025

RZmagoo Clarinets Bohema Hybrid Bb-Clarinet 18/6

Buffet Crampon Légende Bb-Clarinet Mopane

RZ Clarinets Base Bb-Clarinet 18/6

RZ Clarinets Conservatory Bb-Clarinet 17/6

RZ Clarinets Allegro Bb-Clarinet 18/6

Buffet Crampon E-13 Bb-Clarinet 17/6 Gig Bag

RZmagoo Clarinets Solo Hybrid Bb-Clarinet 18/6

RZ Clarinets Bohema Bb-Clarinet 18/6

RZ Clarinets MR Largo Bb-Clarinet 17/6

RZ Clarinets Andante Bb-Clarinet 17/6

RZ Clarinets Solo Bb-Clarinet 18/6

Selmer Signature Evo Bb-Clarinet 18/6

Selmer Prologue II 18/6 Bb-Clarinet

Selmer Prologue II 17/6 Bb-Clarinet

RZ Clarinets Vivo Bb-Clarinet 17/6

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)?

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