Buffet Crampon Prestige 1193 Bb Bass Clarinet — Low C

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.

Both of these clarinets, which have evolved and been perfected over many years of research and testing, possess the signature tone of Buffet Crampon instruments and have a warm, full timbre. They both have a neck in two parts for greater comfort without stress or stiffness. Buffet Crampon is the standard brand of reference for the bass clarinet and offers these two professional models in a choice of grenadilla wood or the Green LinE composite material.

The Prestige bass clarinet BC1183 is also a solo instrument. All major orchestra clarinetists have played the bass clarinet.

Technical Specifications:



• Key: Bb
• Pitch: 440/442 Hz
• Body: Dalbergia Melanoxylon, Natural African Blackwood
• Neck: Two-Pieces; adjustable
• Bell: Silver Plated Copper Bell
• Tenons: Metal-Capped
• Features: Bell section resonance vent, Eb/Ab lever, range down to low C, the low D keys, double register mechanism
• Thumb rest: Adjustable
• Keywork Finish: Silver Plated
• Springs: Blue steel springs for ease and accuracy of key movement
• Pads: Leather and cork