Royal Global “Firebird” Bass Clarinet - Low C

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Please email us at reedandsqueakcases@gmail.com

Reed and Squeak are proud to offer this fantastic range of Bass Clarinets from Royal Global.

These instruments represent fantastic value for money and are a refreshing alternative to the popular brands that usually dominate the Bass Clarinet market. Three models to choose from.

“MAX” Low C Bass Clarinet is priced at £4695

“Polaris” Bass Low C Clarinet is priced at £6750

“Firebird” Low C Bass Clarinet is priced at £8450

“Firebird” in Mopane wood Low C Bass Clarinet is priced at £9475 (with Mopane wooden bell)

Th “Firebird” model is an absolute pleasure to play. The sound is rich, dark, and resonant and offers great fluidity throughout the registers. The keywork is extremely strong and secure and reacts perfectly under the fingers with comfortable ergonomics. The white leather pads seal perfectly and intonation is excellent in all registers.

The low notes feel extremely strong and resonant. The bell is manufactured from Royal's proprietary grenadilla ECO wood and certainly improves the lower resonance making the lower register project with barely any effort. Low D can be played with RH, LH or thumb. Low C and C sharp with the thumb.

The crook is made of very heavy metal and comes with a fantastic wooden resonator which appears to make a huge difference over the resonance of a traditional metal crook. The crook is tunable and has an adjustable corked sleeve. The wooden resonator covers the sleeve adding additional depth and resonance to the sound.

Comes with two spikes with rubber balls attached (50cm and 25cm) for sitting and standing. The original “Firebird” case with backpack straps. This may be upgraded to a Reed and Squeak case by separate negotiation. No mouthpiece. We can supply a mouthpiece if necessary by separate negotiation.

Check out the sound demos below to hear the Firebird Bass being played.

We are currently taking orders for the “Polaris” Bass Clarinet low C and the “Firebird’ Low C models. To register your interest please email us at reedandsqueakcases@gmail.com

For more information on the “Polaris” model check out the YouTube video below.

The Royal Global website states: The Royal Global Firebird stands alone in the world of professional bass clarinets.

Features:

• Highest quality, naturally aged, well seasoned, unstained grenadilla wood chosen for maximum density and acoustical properties

• Grenadilla ECO wood bell, secured with interchangeable cork system for metal bell option

• Extended range to Low C, with thumb keys D, Db, and C

• Higher grade material for neck and bell receiver for increased resonance and projection (upgraded from the Polaris bass clarinet)

• "Shark fin" neck design, with wooden resonator

• Rose gold plated posts with premium, heavily plated silver key-work

• Articulated G#

• Premium leather pads with resonators

• Cocobolo ring on neck receiver

Condition 5*

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Please email us at reedandsqueakcases@gmail.com for more information.