Description
Sounding two octaves lower than a traditional bassclarinet, the contra-bassclarinet is a staple instrumentfor symphonic bands, wind ensembles and clarinet choirs. Selmer is the most popular name in contra-bassclarinets.
Featuring a unique body design crafted from dense rosewood, the Selmer contra-basspacks the expected Selmer low clarinet punch but is more covered and warm.
Other major features include andarticulated G#, Eb lever and anautomatic octave key.
Features
- Rosewood Body:Powerful yet covered sound
- Articulated G# Keys:Easier transition and trills
- Range to low E-flat
- Adjustable Neck:Offers more flexible tuning options
- Leather Pads w/Metal Resonators:Perfect seal coupled with greater resonance and projection in lower register
- Lightweight Case:Easier to transport