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Photo of Yamaha YCL-221II Student Bass Clarinet with Nickel Keys

Yamaha YCL-221II Student Bass Clarinet with Nickel Keys

Bb Bass Clarinet with ABS Resin Body, Nickel Silver Barrel and Bell, Nickel-plated Keys, 4C Mouthpiece, and Case
$2,999.99
Or $500.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Certified Open Box available for $2,699.99
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Backun Alpha Bass Clarinet with Backpack Case - Low C, Silver-plated Keys

Bass Clarinet with Synthetic Body, Silver-plated Keys, Low C Key, Articulated G# Mechanism, Floor Peg, and Backpack Case
$4,675.00
Or $98.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Only 3 Left
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Backun Alpha Bass Clarinet - Low C, Nickel-plated Keys

Bass Clarinet with Synthetic Body, Nickel-plated Keys, Low C Key, Articulated G# Mechanism, and Floor Peg
$4,345.00
Or $91.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Backun Alpha Bass Clarinet - Low Eb, Nickel-plated Keys

Bass Clarinet with Synthetic Body, Nickel-plated Keys, Articulated G# Mechanism, and Floor Peg
$3,220.00
Or $68.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Jupiter JBC1000NQ Intermediate Bb Bass Clarinet with Nickel-plated Keys

Intermediate Bb Bass with ABS Resin Body, Nickel Silver Neck and Bell, Nickel-plated Keys, Mouthpiece, and Case
$3,424.00
Or $72.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Backun Alpha Bass Clarinet - Low C, Silver-plated Keys

Backun Alpha Bass Clarinet - Low C, Silver-plated Keys

Bass Clarinet with Synthetic Body, Silver-plated Keys, Low C Key, Articulated G# Mechanism, and Floor Peg
$4,675.00
Or $98.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Only 3 Left
Photo of Backun Alpha Bass Clarinet with Backpack Case - Low C, Nickel-plated Keys

Backun Alpha Bass Clarinet with Backpack Case - Low C, Nickel-plated Keys

Bass Clarinet with Synthetic Body, Nickel-plated Keys, Low C Key, Articulated G# Mechanism, Floor Peg, and Backpack Case
$4,345.00
Or $91.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Royal Global MAX Bass Clarinet - Low Eb

Royal Global MAX Bass Clarinet - Low Eb

Bb Bass Clarinet with Composite Body, Silver-plated Neck, Bell, and Keys
$3,390.00
Or $565.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Backun Q Series Bass Clarinet - Cocobolo, Silver-Plated Keys with Gold Posts

Backun Q Series Bass Clarinet - Cocobolo, Silver-Plated Keys with Gold Posts

Bb Bass Clarinet with Cocobolo Body, Silver-plated Bell, Silver-plated Keys with Gold Posts, Triple Register Mechanism, Low C, and Articulated G#
$12,860.00
Or $268.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Royal Global MAX Bass Clarinet - Low C

Royal Global MAX Bass Clarinet - Low C

Bb Bass Clarinet with Composite Body, Silver-plated Neck, Bell, and Keys
$4,695.00
Or $783.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Royal Global Firebird Professional Bass Clarinet - Grenadilla

Royal Global Firebird Professional Bass Clarinet - Grenadilla

Bb Bass Clarinet with Grenadilla Body and Bell, Silver-plated Keys, Rose Gold-plated Posts
$9,405.00
Or $1,568.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Buffet Crampon Prestige BC1193G GreenLine Low C Bass Clarinet - Silver-plated Keys

Buffet Crampon Prestige BC1193G GreenLine Low C Bass Clarinet - Silver-plated Keys

Bb Bass Clarinet with Composite GreenLine Body, Silver-plated Neck and Bell, Silver-plated Keys, Low C Key, Low D Keys, Eb Lever, and Case
$16,226.00
Or $339.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Backun Alpha Bass Clarinet with Backpack Case - Low Eb, Silver-plated Keys

Backun Alpha Bass Clarinet with Backpack Case - Low Eb, Silver-plated Keys

Bass Clarinet with Synthetic Body, Silver-plated Keys, Articulated G# Mechanism, Floor Peg, and Backpack Case
$3,495.00
Or $73.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Yamaha YCL-622 II Professional Bb Bass Clarinet to Low C with Silver-plated Keys

Yamaha YCL-622 II Professional Bb Bass Clarinet to Low C with Silver-plated Keys

Professional Bb Bass Clarinet with Grenadilla Body, Silver-plated Nickel Silver Bell and Keys, 4C Mouthpiece, and Case
$12,128.99
Or $2,022.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Selmer Paris 67 Privilege Professional Bb Bass Clarinet with Low C - Silver-plated Keys

Selmer Paris 67 Privilege Professional Bb Bass Clarinet with Low C - Silver-plated Keys

Bb Bass Clarinet with Grenadilla Wood Body and Barrel, Silver-plated Neck and Bell, Silver-plated Keys, G# and Ab Levers, and Low C Key
$17,319.00
Or $361.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Buffet Crampon 1180 Student Bass Clarinet - Silver-plated Keys

Buffet Crampon 1180 Student Bass Clarinet - Silver-plated Keys

Bass Clarinet with Grenadilla Body, Barrel, and Bell, Silver-plated Keys, and Leblanc Nickel Ligature
$9,093.00
Or $190.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass Clarinet

Buffet Crampon Prestige Bass Clarinet

Bb Bass Clarinet with Natural African Blackwood Body and Barrel, Silver-plated Copper Bell, Silver-plated Keys, and Leblanc Nickel Ligature
$14,823.00
Or $309.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Royal Global Polaris Bass Clarinet with Onyx Mouthpiece
$722.95 Off While Supplies Last!

Royal Global Polaris Bass Clarinet with Onyx Mouthpiece

Bb Bass Clarinet with Grenadilla Body, Silver-plated Neck and Bell, Mouthpiece, Ligature, and Case
$6,999.00
Or $1,167.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
In Stock
Photo of Backun Q Series Bass Clarinet - Grenadilla, Silver-plated Keys with Gold Posts

Backun Q Series Bass Clarinet - Grenadilla, Silver-plated Keys with Gold Posts

Bb Bass Clarinet with Grenadilla Body, Silver-plated Bell, Silver-plated Keys with Gold Posts, Triple Register Mechanism, Low C, and Articulated G#
$10,905.00
Or $228.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Buffet Crampon 1195 Tosca Professional Low C Bass Clarinet - Silver-plated Keys

Buffet Crampon 1195 Tosca Professional Low C Bass Clarinet - Silver-plated Keys

Bb Bass Clarinet with Grenadilla Wood Body, Silver-plated Neck and Bell, Silver-plated Keys, Low C Key, Double Low D & Eb Keys, and Case
$18,755.00
Or $391.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
In Stock
Photo of Selmer Paris 65 Privilege Professional Bb Bass Clarinet with Low Eb - Silver-plated Keys

Selmer Paris 65 Privilege Professional Bb Bass Clarinet with Low Eb - Silver-plated Keys

Bb Bass Clarinet with Grenadilla Wood Body and Barrel, Silver-plated Neck and Bell, Silver-plated Keys, and Articulated G#, Eb, and Ab Levers
$15,679.00
Or $327.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Royal Global Firebird Professional Low C Bass Clarinet - Cocobolo

Royal Global Firebird Professional Low C Bass Clarinet - Cocobolo

Bb Bass Clarinet with Cocobolo Body, Grenadilla Bell, Silver-plated Keys, and Rose Gold-plated Posts
$11,500.00
Or $1,917.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Royal Global Polaris Bass Clarinet - Silver-plated Keys

Royal Global Polaris Bass Clarinet - Silver-plated Keys

Bb Bass Clarinet with Grenadilla Body, Silver-plated Neck and Bell, and Leather Case with Backpack Straps
$7,399.00
Or $1,234.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Victory Musical Instruments Triumph Series Low C Bass Clarinet - Nickel-plated Keys

Victory Musical Instruments Triumph Series Low C Bass Clarinet - Nickel-plated Keys

Bb Bass Clarinet with ABS Resin Body, Nickel-plated Neck and Bell, Nickel-plated Keys, Floor Peg, Mouthpiece, and Case
$4,449.00
Or $742.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Backun Q Series Bass Clarinet - Grenadilla, Silver-plated Keys

Backun Q Series Bass Clarinet - Grenadilla, Silver-plated Keys

Bb Bass Clarinet with Grenadilla Body, Silver-plated Bell, Silver-plated Keys, Low C Key, Articulated G# Mechanism, and Leblanc Nickel Ligature
$10,335.00
Or $216.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Shop Handpicked Bass Clarinets for Artists and Ensembles


With its swanlike silhouette and moody low register, the bass clarinet commands attention in orchestras, wind ensembles, and jazz bands alike. Renowned for its reedy resonance and impressive tonal range, this towering woodwind has become a favorite for soloists and ensembles seeking to enrich their low end and explore more expressive sonic territory.


Are you a director in search of darker textures for your clarinet section? An artist chasing that Harry Sparnaay spark or Eric Dolphy soul? Whatever your goals, you’ll find the right fit at Sweetwater. Our handpicked selection of bass clarinets from trusted brands is tuned and tested to meet the needs of real-world players at every level. Explore our collection and expand your sound!


What Is a Bass Clarinet?


Like the standard soprano clarinet, the bass clarinet is a single-reed woodwind instrument with roots in concert and orchestral music, Dixieland jazz, and klezmer.


Unlike the standard clarinet, the bass clarinet requires the use of a floor peg or a neck/shoulder strap to support its larger body and bell. The bass clarinet’s increased size and extended register help it achieve a deep and resonant tone for solo voicing and ensemble harmonizing.


Bass Clarinet vs Clarinet: Which Is Easier to Play?


The bass clarinet is a rewarding instrument for anyone willing to master it; it has many qualities that attract everyone from first-year beginners to seasoned professionals. That said, it has some peculiarities that can make it challenging for younger woodwind players and transitioning clarinetists.


For starters, it’s much larger and heavier than most horns in the clarinet consort — that’s the secret to its mature tone and heightened expression. Additionally, depending on the model you get, a bass clarinet’s neck angle may feel different from, say, an alto clarinet’s.


What’s Special About the Bass Clarinet?


The bass clarinet boasts a dark and earthy tone that blends the qualities of the oboe, the baritone sax, the bassoon, and the standard clarinet into one. Some musicians describe its sound as somber, solemn, and haunting. This unique timbre makes the bass clarinet an invaluable asset in creating rich, atmospheric textures in both ensemble and solo performances.


Is It Hard to Switch from Standard Clarinet to Bass Clarinet?


Most clarinetists tell us that transitioning from Bb soprano clarinet to Bb bass clarinet is relatively straightforward. These two woodwinds have much more in common than not: both are Bb instruments, both use treble clef notation, and they even share many fingerings.


The key difference is that a soprano’s Bb (Bb4) is pitched an octave higher than the bass clarinet’s Bb (Bb3), requiring less breath and slower, more deliberate air to sound out.


Additionally, the bass clarinet’s embouchure can feel quite different at first, often calling for a relaxed, chin-out form and less of a straight up-and-down posture.


Sweetwater’s Your Destination for Bass Clarinets and Accessories


Are you a director or performer shopping for the perfect bass clarinet for sale to support your ensemble? Need help choosing the right bass clarinet reeds to refine your tone and tuning? You’ll find all these and more at Sweetwater. Use our shop filters to sort bass clarinets by brand, series, level, price, financing, and more.


Need personalized guidance? Fast-track your purchase or rental with a quick call to our knowledgeable Sales Engineers. We’ll connect you with the horn, mouthpiece, and accessories that best serve your needs and budget.