Bb/A clarinet

Présence Bb/A clarinets

Réf. 1104081511

Crafted to meet the needs of musicians at every level and across all musical genres, the Présence clarinet is the ultimate "universal" instrument.

For over a decade, it has set the standard for entry-level professional clarinets, offering exceptional sound quality and playing comfort. This instrument bears in itself the sound qualities common to all our models. It is characterized by a rich tone and a great ease of blowing.

Building on the latest advancements, while preserving the qualities that made them successful, Henri SELMER Paris introduces subtle improvements to the Présence model in terms of acoustics, ergonomics, and aesthetics.

Bb Bb (with Eb lever) A (with Eb lever)

Product variants

3590€

Recommended retail price incl. VAT (Europe)

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Made in France

Certified by a professional musician

Adjustments guaranteed in your dealer shop

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Highlights

Rings

Enhanced resonance thanks to 7 mm wide rings.

Lightweight

The upper and lower joints, as well as the bell, have been refined for a weight reduction of up to 30 grams. More lightness for more comfort!

Pads

The two pads for the ring keys are made of Gore-Tex for greater precision in touch. The remaining pads are Valentino.

Stability

The Evolution system is integrated, ensuring enhanced stability and longevity, while preserving the acoustic qualities of a wooden clarinet

Natural finish

100% plant-based finishing wax

New Generation

Conception

The Présence clarinet is the ultimate "universal" instrument.

Today, Henri SELMER Paris has taken it even further, with a redesigned bell and wider rings for improved tonal balance and resonance. Lighter for enhanced comfort, it features Gore-Tex® and Valentino pads, ensuring greater precision and durability. The use of FSC-certified grenadilla wood and its elegant design showcase SELMER’s exceptional craftsmanship, while the EVOLUTION system (resin sleeving on the upper part of the body) provides optimal stability and protection against moisture.

Delivered with two barrels (64.5 mm and 65.5 mm) to adapt to various playing contexts, an Echo mouthpiece, and a refined case, the Présence strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation, ready to excel in any musical setting.

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Technical characteristics

Tone
Bb
Pads
Valentino and Gore-tex
Included
Echo mouthpiece, cap, ligature, swab, cork grease, Présence case
Thumb support
Adjustable
Finishes
Silver plated
barils
64.5mm et 65.5mm
tuning fork
Universal Tuning: 440-442 Hz
Materials
Grenadilla Wood (Dalbergia melanoxylon) from FSC-certified sustainable sources
Piercer
Poly-cylindrical Bore (cylindrical section: 14.6 mm)
systeme
Standard Boehm System N1 (17 keys, 6 rings / 18 keys, 6 rings)

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Presence Clarinet

Testimonials

I've been playing on my Présence for almost 8 years and have fallen in love with the beautiful sound, even response, and incredibly reliable intonation. With the update, I feel like the sound of the instrument has taken on a new dimension with added projection and an even clearer response. There's something effortless about playing on it now and I feel even more connected with the music.

Jeff Anderle

I love its beautiful timbre and colorful sound, its evenness between notes and registers and the solid intonation tendencies. I love the solidity this clarinets provide in the upper clarion and altissimo ranges.

Kimberly Cole Luevano

The sound is very focused and centered without loosing its smoothness and sweatness. It is very easy blowing with a unique timbre that is flexible enough to give the performer the liberty to create their own sound. Moving to the keywork, it is very detailed and accurate that eliminates almost all of the technical problem that you could find in an instrument and lastly the intonation is very well balanced and maintained throughout the registers. In general it is a very well balanced clarinet that works together with the performer in order to achieve maximum musical mastery.

George Georgiou

The Presence clarinet has a magnificent homogeneous register, excellent intonation and a beautiful response throughout the entire clarinet. And with a rather free emission, another quality of the instrument.

Jonathan Holden