Best Other Clarinets (Boehm) for Professional 2026
Perfect other clarinets (boehm) for professional - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low D/C
Extended Range
Contemporary Music
Specialty Performance
Key Feature:
• Boehm system compatibility
✓ PROS
- • Professional specialty instruments
- • Contemporary music applications
✗ CONS
- • Specialized performance only
- • Requires advanced technique
Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass Clarinet low CBb Bass ClarinetModel: BC1183R-2-0Prestige modelUp to deep D/C (with the...
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4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 462920
$14,958
#2
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4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low C GL
Contemporary Music
Experimental Works
Specialty Performance
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal colors available
- • Boehm system compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Expensive specialty instruments
- • Requires advanced technique
Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low C GLBb Bass ClarinetPrestige model BC1193G-2-0To low CEb / Ab leverG Resonance...
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4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 221306
$13,858
#3
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4.8/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Martin Foag G-Clarinet Model 85 "Isa Pini"
by
Martin Foag
Specialty Performance
Contemporary Music
Experimental Works
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal colors available
- • Professional specialty instruments
✗ CONS
- • Expensive specialty instruments
- • Requires advanced technique
Martin Foag G-Clarinet Model 85 "Isa Pini"G ClarinetSpecially developed for Balkan musicBoehm systemModel 85...
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4.8/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 444848
$3,871
#4
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4.6/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann CL-17C C-Clarinet Boehm
by
Thomann
Contemporary Music
Experimental Works
Professional Doubling
Key Feature:
• Unique tonal colors available
✓ PROS
- • Extended range capabilities
- • Professional specialty instruments
✗ CONS
- • Limited educational materials
- • Specialized performance only
Thomann CL-17C C- Clarinet BoehmC ClarinetBoehm fingering17 Keys6 RingsCompletely made of Leadwood (Combretum...
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4.6/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 298132
$626
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha YCL-631 II Alto Clarinet
by
Yamaha
Professional Doubling
Contemporary Music
Experimental Works
Key Feature:
• Unique tonal colors available
✓ PROS
- • Professional specialty instruments
- • Boehm system compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Specialized performance only
- • Limited educational materials
Yamaha YCL-631 IIAlto Clarinet in EbProfessional seriesBoehm systemTwo-piece grenadilla wood body (Dalbergia...
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4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 184142
$7,368
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Selmer CP 25/II Bass Clarinet, black
by
Selmer
Contemporary Music
Unique Sounds
Experimental Works
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
- • Extended range capabilities
- • Professional specialty instruments
✗ CONS
- • Limited educational materials
- • Expensive specialty instruments
Selmer CP 25/II Bass ClarinetblackBass ClarinetKey: BbTo low CMade of grenadilla woodTuned to 442 HzCompletely black...
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4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 460408
$15,728
#7
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann BCL-C Bass Clarinet Synthetic
by
Thomann
Unique Sounds
Specialty Performance
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Extended range capabilities
- • Boehm system compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • Limited educational materials
Thomann BCL-C Bb- Bass ClarinetBb Bass ClarinetSynthetic LineBoehm systemTone range to low CBody is made from a...
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5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 451141
$3,024
#8
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4.9/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Selmer CP 25/II Bass Clarinet Low C
by
Selmer
Professional Doubling
Unique Sounds
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal colors available
- • Professional specialty instruments
✗ CONS
- • Very limited repertoire
- • Specialized performance only
Selmer CP 25/II Bass Clarinet Low CBass ClarinetBoehm systemPitch range: Bb to low CUnstained blackwood (Dalbergia...
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4.9/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 176608
$12,098
#9
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5.0/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
F.A. Uebel Emperior Bb- Bass Clarinet
by
F.A. Uebel
Contemporary Music
Experimental Works
Unique Sounds
Key Feature:
• Professional specialty instruments
✓ PROS
- • Unique tonal colors available
- • Extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Specialized performance only
- • Requires advanced technique
F.A. Uebel Emperior Bb- Bass ClarinetBb Bass ClarinetBoehm systemLow CTuneable neckG Resonance damperEb and Ab...
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5.0/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 297934
$12,538
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Buffet Crampon E-11 C-Clarinet 17/6
Unique Sounds
Professional Doubling
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
- • Extended range capabilities
- • Boehm system compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • Expensive specialty instruments
Buffet Crampon E-11 C-Clarinet 17/6C Clarinet442 HzBoehm systemMade of African grenadillaTreated and...
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4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 513850
$2,088
#11
⭐
5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
RZ Clarinets Bass Clarinet Silver
by
RZ Clarinets
Experimental Works
Contemporary Music
Professional Doubling
Key Feature:
• Unique tonal colors available
✓ PROS
- • Professional specialty instruments
- • Extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Very limited repertoire
- • Specialized performance only
RZ Clarinets Bass Clarinet SilverBass ClarinetBass clarinetSilver-plated key systemFully automaticTo low CMaterial:...
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5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589366
$11,218
#12
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4.6/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Selmer C 28 Contrabass Clarinet
by
Selmer
Contemporary Music
Professional Doubling
Unique Sounds
Key Feature:
• Extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Professional specialty instruments
- • Contemporary music applications
✗ CONS
- • Expensive specialty instruments
- • Requires advanced technique
Selmer C 28 Contrabass ClarinetDouble Bass ClarinetTuning in BbRosewood bodySilver-plated keysLeather upholstery with...
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4.6/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 460784
$32,998
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low C
Professional Doubling
Specialty Performance
Contemporary Music
Key Feature:
• Professional specialty instruments
✓ PROS
- • Professional specialty instruments
- • Extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Limited educational materials
- • Requires advanced technique
Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low CBb Bass ClarinetPrestige Model BC1193-2-0To low CEb / Ab leverG Resonance keyBoehm...
⭐
4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 111365
$13,155
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Thomann BCL-EB Bass Clarinet
by
Thomann
Contemporary Music
Extended Range
Experimental Works
Key Feature:
• Extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Professional specialty instruments
- • Boehm system compatibility
✗ CONS
- • Specialized performance only
- • Very limited repertoire
Thomann BCL-EB Bass ClarinetBb Bass ClarinetBoehm fingeringRange up to low EbMade entirely from Grendilla (Dalbergia...
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4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 255291
$3,298
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann CL-17C Synthetic C-Clarinet
by
Thomann
Contemporary Music
Professional Doubling
Specialty Performance
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
- • Extended range capabilities
- • Contemporary music applications
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • Specialized performance only
Thomann CL-17C Synthetic C-ClarinetC ClarinetBoehm fingering17 Keys6 RingsMade entirely of plasticThumb rest with ring...
⭐
5.0/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 298133
$296
How to Choose the Best Other 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 other 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.
