Best Bb Clarinets (Boehm) for Students 2026
Perfect bb clarinets (boehm) for students - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Students
For Band
For Orchestra
For Jazz
For All Genres
For General Performance
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Buffet Crampon Légende Bb-Clarinet Mopane
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 /...
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4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 568309
$9,107
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha YCL-450M-02 Bb-Clarinet 17/6
by
Yamaha
General Performance
Orchestra
All Genres
Key Feature:
• Boehm system widely taught
✓ PROS
- • Great for all musical styles
- • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
- • Requires regular maintenance
- • Common but requires skill to stand out
Yamaha YCL-450M-02 Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetBoehm SystemDuet+-ModelMade of grenadilla woodUpper joint: inner bore and...
⭐
4.7/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 601838
$1,187
#6
⭐
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
#7
⭐
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
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Selmer Récital Evo Bb-Clarinet 18/6
by
Selmer
Orchestra
Students
General Performance
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Great for all musical styles
- • Easy to find teachers and repair
✗ CONS
- • May require A clarinet for some pieces
- • Competition in section auditions
Selmer Récital Evo Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetBoehm system442 HzEb leverEvolution series: synthetic resin bore in the...
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 567719
$6,048
#9
⭐
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...
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4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 600614
$2,198
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
RZ Clarinets Dolce Bb-Clarinet 17/6
by
RZ Clarinets
All Genres
General Performance
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Easy to find teachers and repair
✓ PROS
- • Easy to find teachers and repair
- • Most common clarinet type
✗ CONS
- • Competition in section auditions
- • Requires regular maintenance
RZ Clarinets Dolce Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetBoehm System‘Plateaux’ rings (covered key system)Professional...
⭐
4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589356
$2,848
#12
⭐
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...
⭐
4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 616160
$1,891
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha YCL-450-02 Bb-Clarinet 17/6
by
Yamaha
Orchestra
General Performance
Students
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Most common clarinet type
- • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
- • Competition in section auditions
- • Requires regular maintenance
Yamaha YCL-450-02 Bb-Clarinet 17/6Bb ClarinetBoehm SystemMade of grenadilla wood17 Keys6 RingsSilver-plated key...
⭐
4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 601836
$1,176
#14
⭐
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...
⭐
4.7/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589359
$6,048
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha YCL-255 S Bb-Clarinet Set
by
Yamaha
Orchestra
Students
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Easy to find teachers and repair
- • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
- • Requires regular maintenance
- • Common but requires skill to stand out
Yamaha YCL-255 S Bb-Clarinet Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha YCL-255 S Bb-Clarinet*Bb Clarinet*Boehm...
⭐
4.9/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 559911
$743
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.
