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Kessler Custom Low Eb Bass Clarinet – 2nd Generation

Name: Kessler Custom Low Eb Bass Clarinet - 2nd Generation
SKU: KCBCL2E
Price: 2299.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Retail: $3,999.00

$2,299.00
Financing Starting @ $52.30 per month
United Midwest Financing - Based on 60 months and 12.99% annual percentage rate

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

The Kessler Custom Artist Series Bass Clarinet offers customers a performance level bass clarinet at a student level price. Originally only available with extended keywork down to Low C, we have expanded this model family to also include a traditional Low Eb model. Utilizing the same design as our Low C model, the Low Eb bass clarinet features the same professional bore design, modern keywork, tunable neck and most importantly, double register mechanism!

2nd Generation – Artist Series Bass Clarinet
Our Artist Series Bass Clarinets offer exceptional intonation, ergonomics, build quality and performance features. Both the Low Eb and Low C models feature the same neck, upper joint and bell design. The only difference is in the lower joint with the Low C model featuring the extended keywork. However, many customers do not have the need for a Low C but do still want all of the other professional performance options.

New for 2023

Since our line of bass clarinets release in 2008 with the 1st Generation Low C, there have been steady improvements made on the line. Most notable was the jump to the current 2nd Generation model series in 2017. The 2nd Generation Bass Clarinet line quickly became the best selling instrument in our store – our entire store! No one would have ever though that a Bass Clarinet could become a best selling instrument in an entire store like ours! However, the instrument simply fit a huge need in the industry be providing an excellent, affordable instrument.

We have continued to make small and steady changes to the 2nd Generation Bass Clarinets in order to provide the best instrument possible at an affordable price. In 2022, we put effort in fixing 2 major components to our bass clarinet with a completely new case & improving the neck!

New for 2023 – New Case & Neck!
We are always looking for reasonable ways to improve our instruments. Starting in 2023, we are now bringing two of these upgrades to market!

New Case
The biggest weakness of our bass clarinet has been the case, as it was a generic “universal” fit bass clarinet case. This means that it will hold any bass clarinet, but not securely fit any either! The new case is fits our instrument phenomenally well! The new case is a higher build quality with far better foam materials to provide a snug and secure fit to the instrument. The outer frame of the case is ABS plastic integrated with the high density foam and wrapped in a thick, weaved fabric exterior. There is still integrated backpack straps and a good storage pocket on the outside of the case.

New Neck
The neck is being improved with more mass to the tubing of the neck. This heavier neck will improve the tonal core of the instrument as well as improve the articulation and response in the clarion range of the bass clarinet. The fundamental design/shape of the neck is not changing, but this added mass is a solid improvement on tone and response throughout the range of the instrument.

We firmly believe that we are providing customers with an exceptional instrument that can grow with them regardless of performance level. This is also why we let our customers build their own preferred outfit rather than saddling you down with a “stock” mouthpiece setup. We want you to get the best instrument & setup for you! If you need advice on any of these customized mouthpiece, ligature or case options, always feel free to give us a call!

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 an email and he will be able to help you out.

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

- Premiere by Hite (Medium Closed): $30.00
- Fobes Debut (Medium): $50.00
- Backun/Hawkins Vocalise R (Closed): $130.00
- Backun/Hawkins Vocalise G (Medium): $130.00
- Backun/Hawkins Vocalise H (Open): $130.00
- Vandoren B45: $150.00
- Vandoren B40: $150.00
- Vandoren B50: $150.00
- Vandoren Black Diamond: $165.00
- Selmer Paris Focus (smaller): $300.00
- Selmer Paris Concept (larger): $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 , 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, all prices include their fitted cap)

- Basic Metal Lig & Cap: $17.00
- Rovner Dark Lig & Cap: $20.00
- Rico Metal 4 Point Lig & Cap: $22.00 – (does not fit Fobes or Hite)
- Vandoren M|O Pewter Ligature & Cap: $45.50 (looks like the nickel keywork)
- Vandoren M|O Black Ligature & Cap: $45.50
- Rovner Versa Ligature & Cap: $49.00
- Bonade Inverted & Bonade Metal Cap: $55.00
- Vandoren Optimum Silver Ligature & Cap: $72.50
- Vandoren Optimum BLACK Ligature & Cap: $72.50

BAM Case Upgrade
As of 2023, our new case is a great fit for our instrument with a solid fit & great materials. However, the BEST bass clarinet case on the market for our bass clarinet is made by BAM France. Their Trekking Case fits our instrument perfectly and offers the most superior protection available on a low C bass clarinet’s sensitive keywork. The BAM Trekking case also has ample storage with a massive expanding pocket that gets big enough to fit a Bb Clarinet case in!

So if you want the BEST case available for our bass clarinet, take advantage of a generous discount when you bundle the BAM case with our low C bass clarinet at the time of purchase!

- BAM Trekking: $450.00 Upgrade (normally $619.00) – click here to view –

While BAM makes several cases, we ONLY 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.

Professionally Setup
Every Kessler Custom 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 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!

Pads
Our 2nd Generation Bass Clarinets utilize a premium Pisoni made Lucien Deluxe Leather Pad. Our standard finished models utilize a traditional white leather version of this pad with metal, domed resonators.

We take great care to pack our instruments for safe transport, but these inspectors are not required to re-package the instrument in the same manner. When re-packaged incorrectly, the risk of damage to the instrument in shipping greatly increases. The stock case unfortunately will not adequately protect the instrument without the additional packaging that we perform. The BAM case upgrade does a better job, but is not 100% perfect either.

So for this reason, we can only accept an international order if the customer is willing to accept the following terms:

- International Orders Require upgrade to BAM Trekking Case
  Even though it isn’t perfect, it is far better and offers less risk to extensive damage in the case of an improper re-package.
- International Customer accepts full responsibility for any subsequent damage.
  There is no way for us to properly solve damage / repairs for international customers due to the shipping costs internationally. Inside the BAM case, the most likely damage is the left hand F/C lever getting bent. This is a fairly inexpensive and simple repair for most technicians.
- International Payment must be via Bank Wire Transfer
  We unfortunately cannot accept international credit cards or PayPal accounts (excludes Canada). So any international order for our bass clarinet must be made via a Bank Wire Transfer.
- Additional Import Taxes
  Customer is solely responsible for any and all taxes, fees and other costs that are due as a result of international importation. These costs are calculated before delivery, by the delivery company. We have no way of estimating these fees or pre-paying them.

If you would like to proceed with an international order for our Kessler Custom 2nd Generation Low C Bass Clarinet, please use the form below.

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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.

New Neck & Case Design!

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Kessler Custom Low Eb Bass Clarinet – 2nd Generation

Retail: $3,999.00

$2,299.00
Financing Starting @ $52.30 per month
United Midwest Financing - Based on 60 months and 12.99% annual percentage rate

New Neck & Case Design!

Kessler Custom Low C Bass Clarinet - 2nd Generation Design

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Kessler Custom Low C Bass Clarinet – 2nd Generation

Retail: $4,299.00

$2,499.00
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Kessler Custom 2nd Gen Low C Bass Clarinet - Midnight Model

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Kessler Custom 2nd Gen Low C Bass Clarinet – Midnight Model

Retail: $4,699.00

$2,849.00
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International Order Information
Shipping a bass clarinet internationally poses a few unique issues that make it sometimes prohibitive. The main issue has to do with international customs inspection as the bass clarinet crosses in to your country's borders. During this process, customs inspectors may open up the package to inspect that the contents of the package match the invoice declaration (so that they can make sure to collect the correct amount of applicable taxes). The issue is not in the inspection, but rather the re-packaging AFTER the inspection.

We take great care to pack our instruments for safe transport, but these inspectors are not required to re-package the instrument in the same manner. When re-packaged incorrectly, the risk of damage to the instrument in shipping greatly increases. As of 2023, we include an upgraded case with all models of our Kessler Custom bass clarinet that offers excellent protection and easy re-packaging by these inspectors and as well provide excellent protection for your instrument once you have it. To date, we have not had a single bass clarinet damaged in international shipping, but it is possible.

The BEST case for our bass clarinets is the BAM Trekking Case as it offers much better overall protection and is a better case for your daily use. However, this of course adds additional cost as well as the additional taxes that would be charged for it. So this case upgrade is optional.

For this reason, we can only accept an international order if the customer is willing to accept the following terms:

- International Customer accepts full responsibility for any subsequent damage.
  We package the bass clarinet very well when we ship them. However, in the event of slight damage (bent key for instance), there is no way for us to properly solve this for international customers due to the shipping costs internationally. In the BAM case, the most likely damage is the left-hand F/C lever getting bent. This is an inexpensive and simple repair for most technicians.
- International Payment must be via Bank Wire Transfer
  We unfortunately cannot accept international credit cards or PayPal accounts (excludes Canada). So any international order for our bass clarinet must be made via a Bank Wire Transfer.
- Additional Import Taxes
  Customer is solely responsible for any and all taxes, fees and other costs that are due as a result of international importation. These costs are calculated before delivery, by the delivery company. We have no way of estimating these fees or pre-paying them.

If you would like to proceed with an international order for our Kessler Custom 2nd Generation Bass Clarinet, please use the form below.