Fontaine FBW210 Bb Clarinet Outfit with Case Includes Two Barrels

This is the Fontaine FBW210 B Flat Clarinet, designed for both students and advancing players, it delivers excellent tone and reliable performance - providing unbeatable value-for-money.

Fontaine Brass and Woodwinds are the house brand of Australasian Music Supplies. After more than fifty years, they are now one of the biggest Musical Instrument wholesalers in Australia, AMS are renowned for the exceptional value-for-money that their instruments represent. So much so that, theirs are the instruments of choice for musicians of all levels, the world over.

Expertly crafted with a grained Bakelite body, the Fontaine FBW210 combines elegant aesthetics with practical features to ensure comfort, durability and a satisfying playing experience. The FBW210 features 17 nickel-plated keys, white skin pads, an adjustable rubber thumb rest and comes with a black ABS case.

The Fontaine FBW210 Bb Clarinet is perfect for musicians seeking a dependable and comfortable instrument.

Designed to encourage musicians as they undertake their musical journey, the FBW210 is equally at home in rehearsals, lessons and performances.

The Fontaine FBW210 Clarinet comes supplied with two barrels.

Many people ask us "why two barrels?" The answer is actually quite simple. The small differences in barrel length let players fine-tune intonation, response and ultimately, tonal color to match repertoire, ensemble conditions and personal preferences.

What exactly do the two barrels change?Pitch: A longer barrel lowers pitch slightly while a shorter barrel raises it. Typical length difference alters pitch by roughly a few cents up to a semitone, allowing compensation for temperature, mouthpiece, reed or instrument characteristics.Tuning Flexibility: When playing with instruments that tune sharp or flat (piano, strings, wind ensembles), swapping barrels helps center A=440–A=442 or other reference pitches without having to make drastic changes to embouchure.Response and Resistance: Longer barrels generally increase resistance and focus while shorter barrels tend to open the sound and improve response in the upper register.Tonal Colour: Barrel geometry subtly affects harmonic balance. Players choose barrels to brighten or darken tone for solo vs. orchestral contexts.Typical Uses and Choices Orchestral Players will use a longer barrel for matching a slightly sharp ensemble or to achieve a darker, blended orchestral sound.Solo/Chamber Players generally prefer shorter or specific-profile barrels for quicker response and more projection.Temperature and humidity management: A longer barrel can help when warmer air raises pitch and switching barrels is faster than reed or embouchure changes.

A 2-year warranty is included to ensure your peace of mind and confirm that you have made the right purchase.

Key features of the Fontaine FBW210 include:

• Grained Bakelite body
• 17 nickel plated keys
• White skin pads for enhanced comfort
• Adjustable rubber cushioned thumb rest
• Supplied with two barrels:

- A 65mm barrel for standard 440Hz Tuning

- A 62mm barrel for European 442Hz Tuning

• Rico 1.5 strength Reed
• Includes a black ABS case featuring a plush lined interior
• Two Year Warranty