Kessler Custom Low C Bass Clarinet - 2nd Generation

Kessler Custom Low C Bass Clarinet – 2nd Generation DEMO Model

Demo Models
Please note that we do not commonly have demo models of our bass clarinet. However, in the rare occasion that we do, they will be offered for sale on this page.

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DEMO Model
Kessler Custom Artist Series Low C Bass Clarinet
2nd Generation Design | Synthetic Body | Improved Keywork

As a business, we have always sought to provide excellent quality instruments at affordable prices. Many times though the music industry as a whole does not offer instruments that are both affordable and high quality for the customer’s needs. Our Kessler Custom Low C Bass Clarinet was one of the most popular products in our line as a result of this philosophy. However, while we loved that instrument, there were several things that we felt could be done better on it. So in 2016, the decision was made to improve this product to fix those items that were “OK for the price” with an instrument that was all around excellent. That instrument is our new 2nd Generation Kessler Custom Artist Series Low C Bass Clarinet!

Store Used Demo Models
Please note that we currently do not have any demo models available. It is also NOT common for us to have demo models. In the rare occasion that we do, we will list them on this page.

2nd Generation – Artist Series Low C Bass Clarinet
Our Artist Series Low C Bass Clarinet maintains all of the positive elements of the 1st generation design and improves upon them. The improvements made were to the mechanism, lower note intonation stability, body material, and case. Furthermore, this improvement in design was done by focusing on a 1 factory sourcing. Our previous instrument used parts supplied through 2 different factories.

By sourcing all parts through 1 factory, our new 2nd Generation Artist Series Low C Bass Clarinet is able to see a price reduction compared to the 1st gen model! While most companies would simply pocket the savings, our goal is to provide the customer with the best value always, so when we save, we pass those savings on!

But how does it REALLY play?!
Check out the review done by Michael Lowenstern (@Earspasm). Michael is known for his fantastically in depth bass clarinet reviews and we were finally able to send him one of our 2nd Gen Low C Bass Clarinet models for him to review. He even does a blind side by side comparison of it up against his Selmer Paris Privilege Low C Bass Clarinet (he has the cool one with all the black metal finish too)… you might be shocked at what you hear!! Take a look & listen:

Michael was not compensated for this review and received no personal gain for it. He does his reviews because he loves to do it! We did not have any input in to his review and saw it for the first time when it was posted live on YouTube. A big thanks to Michael for taking the time to do the review! Go check out his website at:

Earspasm.com

Mouthpiece, Ligature & Case Add-On Options

Mouthpiece Add-On Options
No Mouthpiece is Included! Our low C bass clarinet does not include a mouthpiece with it (since most people buying a bass clarinet already have a mouthpiece). However, if you do not have one, or perhaps you want to upgrade your setup, take advantage of our discounted mouthpiece options. Generally, we recommend looking at something with a slightly larger tip opening on a low C bass clarinet since the body tube is much longer than an standard low Eb bass clarinet. We offer options from Clark Fobes, our own Kessler Custom, Vandoren, Selmer Paris & Backun!

If there is a mouthpiece that you are interested in that is not listed here, please feel free to send Dave Kessler and email and he will be able to help you out.

Mouthpiece Add-On Options (pricing valid ONLY with purchase of bass clarinet)

Fobes Debut: $45.00
Vandoren B45: $140.00
Vandoren B50: $140.00
Vandoren Black Diamond: $150.00 (Best Seller)
Backun/Hawkins Vocalise CG: $180.00
Selmer Paris Focus (smaller): $235.00
Selmer Paris Concept (larger): $235.00
Backun MoBa Bass Plus: $300.00 (limited supply)
Backun CG Crystal: $300.00
Backun CG+ Crystal: $300.00

Ligature Add-On Options
No Ligature or Cap is Included! Your ligature has a huge impact on the tonal presence and overall response of your new instrument setup, and especially on the extended length of the Low C bass clarinet, can make an unbelievable impact!

For performance ligatures, we recommend either a Rovner Versa or Vandoren Optimum ligature to your new mouthpiece setup on our low C bass clarinet to achieve the best performance possible! Of course, if there is a ligature that you want that is not listed (a Silverstein for example), please feel free to send Dave Kessler and email and he will be able to help you out!

Ligature Add-On Options (pricing valid ONLY with purchase of bass clarinet)

Rovner Versa Ligature: $45.00
Vandoren Optimum Ligature: $65.00

BAM Case Upgrade
Our new low C bass clarinet has an upgraded case that is an upgrade from the original model. However, if you want the best case in terms of fit, portability & protection, we recommend the BAM France cases for low C bass clarinet. Their cases fit our instrument perfectly and offers the most superior protection available on a low C bass clarinet’s sensitive keywork. Take advantage of a generous discount when you bundle the BAM case with our low C bass clarinet at the time of purchase!

While BAM makes several cases, we recommend the Trekking model. The other models, such as the Hightech are great cases, but can put additional pressure on the register mechanism on the top of the body, thus putting it out of alignment. The Trekking case is molded differently and does a better overall job of supporting the instrument.

BAM Trekking: $450.00 Upgrade (normally $561.00) – click here to view –

Additional Information

Setup

Professionally Setup
Every Kessler Custom low C bass clarinet we send out to a customer is not released from us unless it has been completely setup in our shop first. This is because the setup on any low C bass clarinet is of the utmost importance! Sometimes, a clarinet (regardless of who the manufacturer or the price point is) comes in needing 20 minutes of adjustments and then the very next one can require 2 hours!

This is why we perform our setup (in our www.ClarinetRepairs.com ProShop) on your clarinet before delivering it to you. You trust us with your purchase and we want to make sure that you are rewarded by giving you your new low C bass clarinet setup flawlessly!

International Shipping Exclusions
Please note: we are not offering shipment on our low C bass clarinet outside of the USA & Canada at this time. There are a lot of reasons behind this, but the primary has to do with international shipping & customs inspection. When we ship one of these internationally, it has to go through international customs inspection and will commonly be unpacked by customs inspectors. These inspectors do not tend to re-package the instrument in the same manner that we do and this can lead to damage of the key mechanisms in the remaining portion of the journey. When this happens, our ability to help resolve the situation for the customer is greatly impeded by the fact that they are on a different continent.

So to help protect customers from that scenario and to help protect our product’s reputation, we have had to make the determination that we cannot export these instruments outside of the USA and Canada at this time. We are working with the factory on improving the case in hopes to one day be able to lift this restriction. Should that occur, we will remove this restriction.

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Kessler Custom 2nd Gen Bass Clarinet Lineup
Meet the full lineup of our 2nd Gen Kessler Custom Bass Clarinets! All of the models feature the same synthetic material and professional design. The difference is simply in the range (low Eb or low C) and the cosmetics of the instrument.