Kessler Custom Bass Clarinet Neck – New Design

Kessler Custom Bass Clarinet Neck
New Heavy Mass Model!

Our 2nd Generation Low C Bass Clarinet is the most popular instrument in our store! It offers players the perfect blend of performance, features (the Low C & double register key specifically) and affordability. It is being used by a wide range of players ranging from students in schools to professionals on Broadway! There is simply so much to love about this instrument!

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 Low C Bass Clarinet quickly became the best selling instrument in our store – our entire store! We have continued to make small and steady changes to the 2nd Generation Low C Bass Clarinet in order to provide the best instrument possible at an affordable price. In 2022, we put effort into improving the neck on our bass clarinet.

Finish Options
Our new heavy mass bass clarinet neck will be offered in the standard 2 finishes as well as a few alternate finishes.

• • Standard Nickel Plate – This is our standard finish on our Low C & Low Eb Models
  • Midnight Finish – This is our all black model for our Midnight Model Low C
  • Polished & Lacquered – This allows you to see the various metals used in the neck which is a stunning 3 color neck

All of these models use the same design and materials as each other, simply a different external finish.

How much heavier is it?
We have through the years actually produced 4 total neck generations. Each time, the acoustic design stayed the same, but the metals & thicknesses changed. The first 2 neck revisions were done to try and improve strength of the neck. The final change was done to improve the tone (this current heavy mass design). Here is a list of all 4 of the neck revision changes:

• • Neck version 1 – Thin walled nickel-silver / brass combo – weighs approx. 163-165 grams (2017-2019 production)
  • Neck version 2 – Nickel-silver / brass combination – weighs approx. 171-173 grams (2019-2021, 2022)
  • Neck version 3 – all yellow brass – weighs approx.. 167-169 grams (mid to end of 2021)
  • Neck version 4 – current heavy mass – rose brass tubing / nickel-silver center / brass tenons – weighs approx. 187-189 grams (2023 – current)

So as you can see, this heavy mass model is roughly 10-15% heavier than previous generations.

2nd Gen Model Only
This neck ONLY works with our Kessler Custom 2nd Generation designed models. It is not compatible with the 1st Generation design. We also only offer these necks to customers who actually have a Kessler Custom bass clarinet. At purchase, you will have to enter your serial number for verification of compatibility & eligibility.