Best Selmer Bb Clarinets (Boehm) 2026
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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
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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
#2
⭐
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...
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4.8/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 596415
$1,935
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Selmer Muse 19/6 Bb Clarinet
by
Selmer
Band
Students
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Most common clarinet type
✓ PROS
- • Extensive repertoire available
- • Most common clarinet type
✗ CONS
- • May require A clarinet for some pieces
- • Competition in section auditions
Selmer Muse 19/6 Bb ClarinetBb ClarinetBoehm systema'= 440-442 Hz19 Keys6 RingsEb-leverMade of grenadilla...
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4.7/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 545198
$6,378
#4
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Selmer Privilege Evo Bb-Clarinet 18/6
by
Selmer
Band
Students
General Performance
Key Feature:
• Extensive repertoire available
✓ PROS
- • Easy to find teachers and repair
- • Most common clarinet type
✗ CONS
- • May require A clarinet for some pieces
- • Requires regular maintenance
Selmer Privilege Evo Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb ClarinetBoehm systemEvolution modela'= 442 HzBore: 14.60 mmWith...
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 549356
$5,608
#5
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4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Selmer Muse 18/6 Bb Clarinet
by
Selmer
Students
Jazz
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Boehm system widely taught
✓ PROS
- • Boehm system widely taught
- • Easy to find teachers and repair
✗ CONS
- • Common but requires skill to stand out
- • Standard fingering system limitations
Selmer Muse 18/6 Bb ClarinetBb ClarinetBoehm systema'= 440-442 Hz18 keys6 ringsEb leverMade of grenadilla...
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4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 533364
$5,884
#6
⭐
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...
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4.8/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 578221
$5,718
#7
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 567719
$6,048
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Selmer Présence II Bb-Clarinet 18/6
by
Selmer
Band
Orchestra
General Performance
Key Feature:
• Boehm system widely taught
✓ PROS
- • Extensive repertoire available
- • Boehm system widely taught
✗ CONS
- • Requires regular maintenance
- • Competition in section auditions
Selmer Présence II Bb-Clarinet 18/6Bb Clarinet (Boehm System)Evolution model: Synthetic resin bore in the upper...
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4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610053
$3,724
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.
