The Baroque D clarinet was played in a variety of music: Telemann’s cantatas and instrumental works (1719–1728), Handel’s Ouverture for 2 clarinets and horn, HWV 424 (c1740–1741), Rameau’s opera Acante et Céphise (1751), and Molter’s six Concertos (1740s).

Johann Sebastian Bach introduced this model to London in 1751. It has a much brighter sound, which made it refer to as a “Mock trumpet” and was used like a trumpet in pieces. Composers only wrote for it from middle C upwards.

This model of Baroque clarinet represents the 2nd Generation from 1740-50 by J. G. Zencker, in D, with 2 keys; original of which is in the Germanisches National Museum, Nurnberg.

Crafted from Indian Cocobolo wood, the body of the clarinet boasts durability and aesthetic appeal. The keys are casted from brass, steel springs with best suitable pads.
Tuned in A415 with extra barrels for A430 tuning.
It is designed to be used with a standard Eb clarinet mouthpiece. The barrel receiver is tailored for modern Eb mouthpieces, including the Vandoren M30.
Additionally, accessories such as a plush lined protective case, extra set of pads, cleaning cloth are provided.

Please note: Basset clarinets with an extended range down to written C is available in the key of Bb, A and C. Additionally, basset horns are available in the keys of F and G.

Hakam Din Clarinet