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Best Other Clarinets (Boehm) for Professional Doubling 2025

Perfect other clarinets (boehm) for professional-doubling - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Specialty Performance For Extended Range For Contemporary Music For Experimental Works For Professional Doubling For Unique Sounds
BRANDS: Buffet Crampon Thomann
Buffet Crampon Tosca Bb-Bass Clarinet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Buffet Crampon Tosca Bb-Bass Clarinet

by Buffet Crampon
Extended Range Contemporary Music Experimental Works
Key Feature:
• Boehm system compatibility
✓ PROS
  • • Professional specialty instruments
  • • Boehm system compatibility
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive specialty instruments
  • • Very limited repertoire

Buffet Crampon BC1195 Bass ClarinetBb Bass ClarinetModel: ToscaRange to low CBöhm systemBody completely made of...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 335780
$15,939
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F.A. Uebel Emperior Bb- Bass Clarinet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 297934
$12,538
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Selmer CP 25/II Bass Clarinet, black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 460408
$15,728
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Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low D/C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low D/C

by Buffet Crampon
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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 462920
$14,958
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Thomann BCL-C Bass Clarinet Synthetic - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 451141
$3,024
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Yamaha YCL-631 II Alto Clarinet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 184142
$7,368
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Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low C

by Buffet Crampon
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
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Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low C GL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass low C GL

by Buffet Crampon
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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 221306
$13,858
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Buffet Crampon E-11 C-Clarinet 17/6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Buffet Crampon E-11 C-Clarinet 17/6

by Buffet Crampon
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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 513850
$2,088
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Thomann CL-17C C-Clarinet Boehm - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 298132
$626
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Buffet Crampon BC1503-2-0 Alto Clarinet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Buffet Crampon BC1503-2-0 Alto Clarinet

by Buffet Crampon
Unique Sounds Contemporary Music Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
  • • Boehm system compatibility
  • • Unique tonal colors available
✗ CONS
  • • Limited educational materials
  • • Expensive specialty instruments

Buffet Crampon Alto ClarinetAlto Clarinet in EbModel BC1503-2-0Range to low EbBody is made from unstained Grenadilla...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 234293
$11,878
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Thomann CL-17C Synthetic C-Clarinet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
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Martin Foag G-Clarinet Model 85 "Isa Pini" - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 444848
$3,871
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Selmer CP 25/II Bass Clarinet Low C - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 176608
$12,098
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RZ Clarinets Bass Clarinet Silver - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589366
$11,218
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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.

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