Schreiber D-12 Bb-Clarinet

Bb Clarinet

The new generation 2.0
With child-friendly, silver-plated, narrower key system 16/6
Improved tone hole network
Adjusted positioning of the keys
Optimised inner bore
New bell shape
Perfected surface finishing
Made of grenadilla wood
5 Year warranty on the wood
Includes 2 barrels, mouthpiece and case
Made in Germany

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

3-Year Thomann Warranty

Available since October 2019
Item number 141545
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Keys 16
Number Of Rings 6
Number Of Trills 2
Number of Bulbs 2
Body Grenadilla
Colour of Wood Natural
Bell (Material) Grenadilla
Surface Of Mechanics Silver Plated
Type Of Mechanics Standard
Incl. Mouthpiece Yes
Incl. Case / Gigbag Yes

Show variations of this product

Schreiber D-12 Bb-Clarinet

Schreiber D-12 Bb-Clarinet Bb Clarinet * The new generation 2.0 * With child-friendly, silver-plated, narrower key syste...

16.190 kr

to the product

Schreiber D-26 Bb-Clarinet

Schreiber D-26 Bb-Clarinet Bb Clarinet * The new generation 2.0 * German fingering * Improved tone hole net * Adjusted p...

21.990 kr

to the product

Schreiber D-41 Bb-Clarinet

Schreiber D-41 Bb-Clarinet Bb Clarinet * The new generation 2.0 * German fingering system * Advanced tone hole configura...

28.890 kr

to the product

Schreiber D-56 Bb-Clarinet

Schreiber D-56 Bb-Clarinet Bb Clarinet * 2.0 - The new generation * Full Oehler system * Refined design of tone holes * ...

55.100 kr

to the product

Schreiber D-51 Bb-Clarinet

Schreiber D-51 Bb-Clarinet Bb Clarinet * The new generation 2.0 * Oehler system * Improved tone hole net * Adjusted posi...

46.090 kr

to the product

Schreiber D-16 Bb-Clarinet

Schreiber D-16 Bb-Clarinet Bb Clarinet * The new generation 2.0 * Tighter keywork 16/6 * Advanced tone hole configuratio...

18.790 kr

to the product

Schreiber D-45 Virtuoso Bb-Clarinet

Schreiber D-45 Virtuoso Bb-Clarinet Bb Clarinet * The new generation 2.0 * German system * Advanced tone hole configurat...

32.090 kr

to the product

Schreiber D-13 Bb-Clarinet

Schreiber D-13 Bb-Clarinet Bb Clarinet * The new generation 2.0 * Ideal for smaller hands * Advanced tone hole configura...

19.790 kr

to the product

Schreiber D-27 Bb-Clarinet Austria

Schreiber D-27 Bb-Clarinet Austria - NEW Bb Clarinet * The new generation 2.0 * Austrian model * German fingering system...

23.890 kr

to the product

Schreiber D-61 Prestige Bb-Clarinet

Schreiber D-61 Prestige Bb-Clarinet Bb Clarinet * The new generation 2.0 * Full Oehler system * Advanced tone hole confi...

78.800 kr

to the product

Schreiber D-42 Bb-Clarinet Austria

Schreiber D-42 Bb-Clarinet Austria Bb Clarinet * The new generation 2.0 * Austrian model * German fingering system * Mad...

30.790 kr

to the product

16.190 kr

All prices incl. VAT

Sales Rank

in Bb Clarinets (German)

Bundles & offers

Create your own bundle

starting from 16.190 kr

Up to 6% discount

Classic with a modern twist

The Schreiber D-12 Bb clarinet has been firmly established on the market for many years, consistently ranking among the most popular choices for aspiring musicians, and the new 2.0 version now elevates this legacy even further. Its quality has been refined through a series of meaningful innovations that go far beyond visual updates, introducing carefully considered functional improvements throughout the instrument. An optimised tone hole pattern reduces blowing resistance while delivering more balanced intonation, selected key positions have been adjusted for improved pad coverage, and the newly designed bell shape enhances sound, sustain, and projection. In designing the D-12, Schreiber's focus has always been on its tone and character, and it's here that this latest version offers a noticeable advancement over its predecessor.

Sustainable, reliable, playable

The Schreiber D-12 Bb clarinet employs the traditional German fingering system, featuring 16 keys and six rings. This version 2.0 really stands out thanks to its proprietary surface treatment, which enhances both feel and finish. Crafted from carefully selected grenadilla wood – not a protected species, in accordance with the CITES agreement – the instrument follows modern sustainability guidelines, so young musicians can learn and grow with confidence and peace of mind. Made in Germany like the rest of the Schreiber family, the D-12 also comes generously equipped with two barrels for flexible tuning, a matching mouthpiece, and a protective lined case, while a five-year warranty on the wood rounds off the package for long-term reliability.

Schreiber D-12 Bb- Clarinet - NEW, Detail

Ideal student instrument with sophisticated features

The D12 from Schreiber's Student series is designed to meet the needs of ambitious beginners, offering an ergonomic Bb clarinet with keys shaped for smaller hands and a child-friendly, narrower 16/6 key mechanism that feels comfortable from the very first notes. All this also ensures that a later switch to a larger clarinet requires no relearning of notes or fingerings, allowing young learners to transition smoothly and in very little time. And by giving them the reassuring feeling of being able to reach all the notes even at an early stage, the D12 will always be a pleasure to play – while also providing an ideal foundation for exploring the German-influenced repertoire, keeping long-term musical ambitions firmly in sight. And the silver-plated mechanism gives the instrument a refined appearance that needs fear no comparison with adult models.

Schreiber D-12 Bb Clarinet - NEW, mouthpiece

About W. Schreiber

W. Schreiber clarinets, bassoons, contrabassoons, and accessories are all proudly 100% Made in Germany. The brand is considered a market and quality leader, especially for student and conservatory instruments, while its professional models meet the highest standards of craftsmanship. With a history spanning over 75 years, W. Schreiber is a true heritage brand in woodwind manufacturing. Since 2010, the company has been part of the French Buffet Crampon Group, which boasts its own extensive legacy in instrument making. Schreiber clarinets are particularly notable for their focus on the German fingering system, while their bassoons offer musicians exceptional playability, tonal quality, and perfect intonation.

German system versus Boehm system

The difference between the Boehm and German systems is most evident in the key mechanism. German‑system clarinets have two wide, butterfly‑shaped levers with rollers, while Boehm‑system instruments feature four or sometimes five closely spaced levers in the same position. The Boehm layout tends to feel more compact and is often considered easier to play, whereas German‑system clarinets are associated with a darker, more rounded sound. In German‑speaking countries the German system is still the dominant choice and is therefore frequently recommended by teachers, simply because it is the system they themselves use and teach. As a result, it is often the more practical option for clarinettists planning to work and play in musical environments shaped by this tradition.

This is what customers who viewed this product bought

Schreiber D-26 Bb-Clarinet

21.990 kr

10%

bought

Thomann GCL-422 MKII Bb-Clarinet

13.190 kr

bought

Thomann GCL-416 Junior Clarinet

9.899 kr

bought

Yamaha YCL-457II-20 Clarinet

16.190 kr

4 Customer ratings

5 4 Customers 4 0 Customers 3 0 Customers 2 0 Customers 1 0 Customers

5 / 5

response

features

sound

quality

Review guidelines

2 Reviews

Show translation

Show original

Unfortunately there was an error. Please try again later.

Top-Einsteigergerät

JakobKlari 20.11.2024

Hatten schon ein "Leihgerät" der Musikschule, aber haben uns dann doch entschieden eine "neue Schreiber D-12" zu kaufen.
Wir haben es nicht bereut, denn das neue Gerät läuft noch besser, als das Leihgerät.

response

sound

quality

features

Report

Do you believe this rating to be inaccurate or unacceptable for some reason? Please give us the reason for your assessment in the following text box and – if possible – your e-mail address for further questions.

Show translation

Show original

Unfortunately there was an error. Please try again later.

fronze1 03.10.2017

Wir haben 2 dieses Modelles für unsere Nachwuchsmusiker gekauft. Beide Kinder sind hellauf begeistert.

response

sound

quality

features

Report

Read all reviews

Schreiber D-12 Bb-Clarinet

Bb Clarinet