About the model The Selmer Paris 40 Contra Alto clarinet features an aged rosewood body, articulated G# and Eb lever, automatic octave key, silver plated nickel silver key work, stainless steel needle springs, silver plated brass bell with adjustable stand, leather pads and adjustable silver-plated neck for tuning. Designed to produce beautiful tone, even scale, and excellent intonation, this clarinet truly offers the best in professional quality. Key of Eb Bore: 24.3mm pitch: 442 Range to low Eb. Silver plated nickel silver has more texture than nickel, which makes it easier to finger fast technique. (Mod.41 =Mod.28)