SML Paris CL400 - Bb (17 Keys)

Essential Information About the SML Paris CL400 Bb Clarinet

• Ideal for beginners: a Bb clarinet designed for learning, with a simple and progressive handling.


• Checked and adjusted in the workshop: playable upon receipt to start under good conditions.


• Boehm key system 17 keys / 6 rings: a standard configuration, perfect for following a method and progressing confidently.


• ABS body: robust and stable, practical for travel, music school, and the first years.

SML Paris: a student clarinet designed for a good start

With the CL400, SML Paris offers a Bb clarinet oriented as a "first instrument," designed to support students on essential basics: tone production, fingerings, articulation, and intonation. The choice of an ABS body and a standard Boehm key system makes it an accessible and reassuring model, suitable for regular use in conservatories, wind ensembles, or at home. The instrument being checked and adjusted before shipment, you benefit from a more comfortable start without waiting for setup to play your first notes.

For which musician?

The SML Paris CL400 is mainly aimed at beginners and first cycle students looking for a reliable Bb clarinet that is easy to understand and maintain. Its ergonomics and Boehm key system allow working on both the classical repertoire (studies, school pieces, ensemble) and more contemporary styles such as pop or brass band/wind ensemble music. It is a good foundation to acquire the right habits (breath control, hand position, coordination) before considering a more advanced model.

Sound and design

The ABS body emphasizes durability and consistency, two important assets for learning. The response is generally direct, which helps the student stabilize tone production and gain confidence in attacks. The Boehm key system with 17 keys / 6 rings provides a standard fingering logic, useful for working on register homogeneity and note transitions. The leather pads contribute to good sealing, a key element for intonation and ease of playing, while the silver-plated nickel silver mechanics ensure a pleasant feel under the fingers and good resistance to use.

Recommended compatible accessories

This clarinet is delivered with maintenance accessories, and you can complete your equipment with universal clarinet consumables, such as Bb clarinet reeds suited to your level and cork grease to facilitate the assembly of the joints. For daily transport, a clarinet neck strap can also improve playing comfort, especially during long rehearsals.

Technical specifications

Level	Student	Springs	Steel
Category	Clarinet	Pad	Silicone
Tone	Bb	Number of keys	17
Mecanics	Silver-plated German silver	Number of rings	6
Body material	ABS	Tone holes	Conical
System	Boehm	Number of barrels	2
Low E-flat lever	No	Included accessories	BG Accessory Kit, Ligature, Case, Mouthpiece cover, Mouthpiece
Twelfth key	Yes	Color	Black
Adjustable thumb rest	Yes

Mechanics	silver-plated nickel silver	Pad material	leather
Low E flat lever	No	Included BG accessories	1 Flex ligature, 1 swab, 1 pad dryer, and mouthpiece protectors