We have developed a new concept for this high-end bass clarinet, based on a German style bore. The neck has been re-designed and its new scaling greatly influences the sound and intonation of the instrument. The new register mechanism no longer requires a vent hole on the neck, but features a flawless automatic keywork with a whisper key. The bottom joint terminates in a metal bow which receives a wooden bell, turned upwards. The keywork has been re-designed to eliminate excessive sizes, resulting in compact touch positions that are in comfortable reach even for smaller hands. The basset mechanism is operated by re-designed keys, keeping the leeway short to grant swift and accurate action for the bottom range.
The positioning of holes follows those of our german model. The fingering is completely french.
The Bass-Clarinet includes:
The instrument is sold including a mouthpiece, ligature, reed case, special backpack case by B. Kösling, and a maintenance kit. A tuning revision after a certain period of playing-in is included.