RZ Clarinets Allegro Bb-Clarinet 17/6
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RZ Clarinets
Allegro Bb-Clarinet 17/6
Product Info
Article Number:
589353
Brand:
RZ Clarinets
Model:
Allegro Bb-Clarinet 17/6
Category:
Bb Clarinets (Boehm)
Price:
$3,737.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RZ Allegro is a seriously capable clarinet, built with quality materials and a thoughtful keywork layout. It's a great step up for advanced students and gigging professionals who want a reliable, responsive instrument with a pleasing, focused tone. It’s a fantastic value for a clarinet of this caliber.
Product Description
- RZ Clarinets Allegro Bb-Clarinet 17/6
- Bb Clarinet
- Boehm System
- Professional model
- Material: Grenadilla wood
- 17 Keys
- 6 Rings
- Leather pads
- Adjustable thumb rest
- Silver-plated key system
- Mouthpiece not included
- Includes 2 barrels (63 mm and 64 mm)
- RZ case
- RZ cleaning set
PROS
- • Grenadilla wood provides a warm, resonant, and complex tone.
- • 17 keys and 6 rings offer enhanced technical agility and comfortable fingering.
- • Silver-plated keys ensure smooth action and responsiveness for years.
- • Includes two barrels for subtle intonation adjustments across registers.
CONS
- • Grenadilla can be susceptible to cracking with improper care and humidity fluctuations.
- • Professional-level clarinet requires dedicated practice and maintenance to realize its potential.
- • Lacks a mouthpiece, necessitating a separate, often premium, purchase.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Grenadilla wood
Keys Material
Silver-plated brass
Barrel Length
63 mm and 64 mm (included)
Mouthpiece
Not included
Finish
Silver-plated
Weight
Approximately 1.8 lbs (816 grams)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grenadilla imparts a richer, more complex tone with greater projection and warmth compared to ABS; it’s more nuanced and expressive, but requires more careful handling.
The leather pads are a strong indicator of quality and should hold up well under regular use, but periodic reseating and eventual replacement are standard for any clarinet.
The different barrel lengths allow for subtle intonation adjustments to suit your playing style and the acoustics of various performance spaces.
