BC1193-2-0
The Prestige BC1193 bass clarinet is a perfect representative of Buffet Crampon’s savoir-faire at its highest level. It has an Eb/Ab lever and a low G resonance key, and is equipped with a double D spatula and a triple D spatula.
This clarinet has evolved and been perfected over many years of research and testing, and possess the signature tone of Buffet Crampon instruments that have a warm, full timbre. It has a neck in two parts for greater comfort without stress or stiffness.
Key | Bb, range to low C |
Pitch | 440/442 Hz |
Body | Natural African blackwood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon) or Green LinE |
Neck | Two-pieces adjustable |
Bell | Silver plated, copper bell |
Tenons | Metal-capped |
Thumb rest | Adjustable |
Keywork finish | Silver plated |
Keywork | Forged keys, copper-plated then silver-plated |
Springs | Blue steel for ease and accuracy of key movement |
Pads | Leather and cork |
Features | Bell section resonance vent, Eb/Ab lever, range down to C, low D keys, double register mechanism |