Schreiber D-61 Prestige Bb-Clarinet

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Schreiber D-61 Prestige Bb-Clarinet

Schreiber

D-61 Prestige Bb-Clarinet

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Product Info

Article Number: 188801
Model: D-61 Prestige Bb-Clarinet
Price: $6,873.90

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The Schreiber D-61 Prestige is a seriously refined clarinet – the meticulous attention to detail in the bore and keywork really shines. It’s designed for advanced players and professionals who demand a dark, rich tone and effortless response. This is a top-tier instrument, perfect for orchestral and solo work.

Product Description

  • Schreiber D-61 Prestige Bb-Clarinet
  • Bb Clarinet
  • The new generation 2.0
  • Full Oehler system
  • Advanced tone hole configuration
  • Adjusted positioning of the keys
  • Optimised inner bore
  • New bell shape
  • Perfected surface finishing
  • 27 Keys
  • 5 Rings
  • 1 Ring cover
  • Body made of carefully selected
  • carefully aged
  • untreated grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
  • Twelfth key
  • Forked Bb key
  • Double C key
  • Forked F key with 2 side-hole keys
  • B / C# trill can be disconnected
  • F and Eb lever
  • High E mechanism
  • Low E and F keywork with adjustable thumb key
  • Adjustable thumb rest
  • Includes 2 mouthpieces (W5AP and W2AP)
  • 2 barrels and accessories
  • ligature
  • grenadilla wood cap
  • luxury leather case with combination lock
  • silk plush
  • sheet music compartment and accessories
  • 5-Year warranty on wood cracking
PROS
  • • Grenadilla wood aging provides exceptional tonal warmth and resonance
  • • Oehler system offers superior responsiveness and control
  • • Advanced keywork design minimizes resistance and maximizes agility
  • • Comprehensive accessory package adds significant value and convenience
CONS
  • • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many students
  • • Grenadilla wood is susceptible to cracking with improper care
  • • The complex keywork may require a longer learning curve for some players

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Key Features

Body Material Carefully aged, untreated grenadilla wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Keys Material Silver-plated nickel silver
Barrel Length Approximately 65mm (typical for Oehler system)
Mouthpiece W5AP and W2AP included, likely 1.15-1.25mm tip opening
Rings Five silver-plated rings with one ring cover
Weight Approximately 1lb 12oz (570g) – typical for a full Oehler system

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Schreiber offers a darker, more complex tone – less bright than a Yamaha – due to the grenadilla wood and Oehler system’s design philosophy.
Yes, it allows for greater flexibility in fingering and a more customizable response, especially useful for complex passages.
Regular cleaning and proper storage are crucial; it’s best to avoid extreme temperature changes and humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking.

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