contralto clarinet

Contralto

Réf. 1109000011

The Henri SELMER contralto clarinet is unique, embodying the harmonious marriage of tradition and modernity. Henri SELMER Paris stands out as the only manufacturer in the world to design the professional contralto clarinet by skilfully combining wood and metal. This ingenious fusion offers musicians an exceptional sound, combining the characteristic warmth of grenadilla wood with metallic brilliance, for an incomparable musical experience.

Each Henri SELMER Paris contralto clarinet is a musical work of art crafted with unrivalled precision. The top-quality grenadilla wood body is carefully selected for maximum resonance, while the silver-plated nickel keys offer outstanding durability and mechanical precision.

Savoir-faire

Henri SELMER Paris started manufacturing clarinets in the 19th century (Place Dancourt, Paris) and since then has acquired a great reputation in the professional world.

This traditional know-how has been passed down from generation to generation in the Mantes-la-Ville manufacture, which has succeeded in combining innovation and tradition.

Today, a Selmer clarinet consists of 450 parts and requires a high level of craftsmanship.

Load video: <p>Henri SELMER Paris started manufacturing clarinets in the 19th century (Place Dancourt, Paris) and since then has acquired a great reputation in the professional world.<br><br>This traditional know-how has been passed down from generation to generation in the Mantes-la-Ville manufacture, which has succeeded in combining innovation and tradition.<br><br>Today, a Selmer clarinet consists of 450 parts and requires a high level of craftsmanship.</p>

Technical characteristics

Tone
Eb
keywork
Boehm, 18 keys/7 rings, articulated G#, Eb lever, automatic octave key, silver plated nickel silver, stainless steel needle springs
Pads
leather with metal resonators
Included
Standard C* mouthpiece, ligature, cap, swab, cork grease, Light case.
Ambitus
key: Eb; bore diameter: 24.30 mm; pitch: 442, range: to low Eb; silver plated nickel silver adjustable neck; body in Rio rosewood; silver plated nickel silver bell; non-slip adjustable peg
Finishes
silver plated keywork

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