Contrabass clarinet (B♭)
- range C 3 – E 6, sounding Bb0 – D 4
- French fingering
- 3 automatic register keys and Bb mechanism
- two bore sizes: 32mm (more agile) or 36mm (more voluminous sound)
- large toneholes for a free response and a large dynamic range
- hydraulically formed neck and bows for exact intonation
- takes any contrabass clarinet mouthpiece
- reasonable overall height (119 cm = 47 inches)
- same fingering positions as on modern bass clarinets
- adjustable floor peg
