Selmer Prologue II 17/6 Bb-Clarinet
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Bb Clarinet (Boehm System)
- 17 Keys
- 6 Rings
- 1 Barrel: 64.5 mm
- Silver-plated key system and rings
- Adjustable 4-way thumb rest
- Ergonomic register key
- Made of grenadilla wood
- Polycylindrical bore
- Valentino pads
- Tone hole inlay D/G for smaller hands
- Includes 6 cup rings (different colours), Selmer Focus mouthpiece, Prologue case and accessories
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Available since July 2024
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Item number 596415
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Keys 17
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Number Of Rings 6
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Number of Barrels 1
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Body Grenadilla
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Colour of Wood Natural
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Bell (Material) Grenadilla
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Surface Of Mechanics Silver Plated
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Eb Lever No
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Incl. Mouthpiece Yes
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Incl. Case / Gigbag Yes
Easy to grasp, room to grow
The Selmer Prologue II 17/6 B-flat clarinet comes in a modern guise, designed to get both young players and the young at heart excited about playing the clarinet. The focus is on features that make learning and progressing easier. To that end, the Prologue II has been made lighter, and it has an innovative thumb rest that can be adjusted both vertically and horizontally, providing reliable stability along with the comfort players want. A comfortable left-hand position is supported by an ergonomically optimised register key, while a removable insert that reduces the size of the D/G tone hole makes playing comfortable even for small hands. Beyond these technical improvements, this version can be told apart from its predecessor by the Delta symbol engraved on the upper joint.
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The worldwide standard
At its heart, the Selmer Prologue II 17/6 is a Boehm-system clarinet with 17 keys and 6 rings – the worldwide standard in clarinet design. Thanks to its clever configuration of ring keys, the mechanism is simple and therefore less prone to problems, while still allowing the entire chromatic repertoire to be played. The keywork and rings are silver-plated, and the body is made of grenadilla wood with a polycylindrical bore. This student-friendly instrument is fitted with an adjustable four-way thumb rest, an ergonomic register key, and hard-wearing, moisture-resistant Valentino synthetic pads. The barrel has an overall length of 64.5mm, and a Selmer Focus mouthpiece is included.
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Specifically for beginners
The whole concept of the Selmer Prologue II 17/6 is designed to make it the ideal clarinet for beginners, both the young and not so young. Thanks to its combination of a comprehensive feature set and a comparatively affordable price, it makes a reliable companion at music school, in clarinet choirs, and in other ensembles – wherever it's played, the Prologue II will help ambitious young players progress from the basics through to more demanding repertoire. The D/G tone-hole insert, which can be fitted or removed as needed, also makes this Boehm-system B-flat clarinet a sensible choice for adults with smaller fingers. Players who choose this instrument will also enjoy this playful visual touch: Six coloured bell rings are included, so the instrument can be personalised.
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About Selmer
Henri Selmer Paris, founded in 1885 by Henri Selmer – a clarinettist and graduate of the Paris Conservatoire – is a legendary French manufacturer of wind instruments. Initially producing clarinet mouthpieces, the company soon expanded to full clarinets and gained global recognition for its craftsmanship and quality. Selmer became particularly renowned for its saxophones, which have been favoured by countless jazz musicians since the 1920s. Beyond saxophones and clarinets, Selmer also crafts trumpets, trombones, and horns, continually refining its instruments through collaborations with leading musicians and the use of premium materials.
The 17-key system
17-key systems are the pragmatists among clarinet mechanisms, especially on Boehm-system clarinets. With 17 keys and 6 rings, the Selmer Prologue II 17/6 B-flat clarinet follows the most widespread Boehm configuration internationally, and it's exactly this mechanism that most clarinet tutor books and fingering charts are based on. Additional levers – such as the E-flat/A-flat lever found on Selmer's 18-key Prologue II – do make certain fingering combinations easier in fast chromatic passages, but they’re not a requirement for the first few years of playing. The leaner mechanism also means fewer moving parts, and so less maintenance and fewer repairs. The Prologue II is well equipped for beginners in terms of sound, too: Its polycylindrical bore, the diameter of which changes slightly over several sections, helps the notes of the upper register line up cleanly with the lower register and respond easily. That's a real advantage while young players are still working on their embouchure.
