Buffet Tosca Low C Bass Clarinet – NEW w/ Silver Keys

Buffet Crampon Tosca Low C Bass Clarinet

The Buffet Crampon Tosca Low C Bass Clarinet represents a modern evolution of the professional bass clarinet, combining Buffet Crampon’s long tradition of instrument making with innovative acoustics, refined ergonomics, and sophisticated mechanical design.

Developed specifically with the demands of the modern bass clarinetist in mind, the Tosca is characterized by a luminous, centered sound with exceptional clarity and tonal color. Its acoustic design provides a strong core throughout the instrument while giving the player the flexibility to move effortlessly between powerful orchestral passages, delicate chamber playing, solo repertoire, and contemporary music.

The Tosca’s response is designed to feel immediate, precise, and remarkably free. From the depth and resonance of the low register through the clarion and upper registers, the instrument maintains a consistent tonal identity while allowing the player tremendous freedom of expression.

A major focus of the Tosca is its completely refined key mechanism. Tosca-specific silver-plated keywork is designed to be quiet, intuitive, and ergonomic, reducing the mechanical effort often associated with the large key system of a professional low C bass clarinet. The result is fluid fingering and greater technical freedom throughout demanding repertoire.

The instrument also incorporates Buffet Crampon’s distinctive clear B♭ register-key system, designed to improve the response and clarity of this traditionally challenging note. Its professional low-register mechanism extends the instrument fully to low C, providing the complete range required for modern orchestral, chamber, solo, and contemporary repertoire.

Crafted from carefully selected African grenadilla, the Tosca features 24 silver-plated keys, leather pads, precision steel springs, metal-capped tenons, and an adjustable thumb rest. The instrument is designed at 440/442 Hz for professional performance.

The Tosca Low C is an exceptional choice for the serious bass clarinetist looking for more than simply power and depth. It combines resonance, clarity, mechanical precision, tonal flexibility, and exceptional freedom of response in one of Buffet Crampon’s most advanced professional bass clarinet designs.

For the orchestral professional, university professor, advanced student, or dedicated bass clarinet specialist, the Tosca offers an instrument capable of responding to the enormous musical and technical demands of today’s bass clarinet repertoire.

The Copeland Difference

A professional bass clarinet is an extraordinarily complex mechanical system, and its setup can dramatically affect response, intonation, key feel, and reliability.

Every Buffet Crampon Tosca Low C Bass Clarinet purchased from Copeland Clarinets is carefully evaluated and professionally set up in our shop before delivery. Pad seating, regulation, spring tension, bridge alignment, low-register mechanism, response, and overall playability are addressed throughout the instrument.

At this level, the instrument should never be limited by its setup. Our goal is for your Tosca to arrive properly prepared, responsive, and ready for the demands of serious performance.