They are made of plastic and it is important that the horn be in good playing condition with a medium mouthpiece plastic is ok a supply of reeds cork grease and a swab.
Good student clarinet.
For some student clarinet players the appearance could be an important factor in choosing the instrument.
Student instrument these are the entry level instruments for the student in the first 2 3 years of study.
With significant price rises in yamaha and buffet s student range over the last few years other brands have entered the mix allowing schools and parents to purchase good quality instruments that don t break the bank.
After much research on the best student clarinet brands for beginners i would say that the legacy cl 750 intermediate clarinet is the winner.
Sonata clarinet best for on a budget.
As a matter of fact this particular instrument is amazon s actual pick for beginners.
Designed as a bb key clarinet the windsor mj 1003 has nickel plated keys which ensure their durability and anti corrosion capacity.
I don t want to go too cheap and have a bad sound.
It s still a student clarinet though beginners should have no trouble playing it.
It s an intermediate clarinet you won t have to upgrade as quickly as if it were beginner.
It is rated one of the best student and intermediate clarinets at an affordable price.
Featuring a black bakelite body construction the windsor mi 1003 student bb clarinet is one of the best student and beginner s clarinet.
Legacy legacy cl750 is produced by leo fender.
A more expensive clarinet may play better resulting with a happier student and is more easily sold when the student moves on.
At a relatively low price point it is made of ebonite and produces a better sound than plastic but is more durable than a wooden clarinet.
My daughter is joining band and i wish to purchase one but don t have a clue on where to start.
Jean paul usa cl 300 student clarinet.
Its light weight is indeed an added advantage over other clarinet brands.
Legacy cl750 weighs 3 6 pounds and has a size of 76 2 25 4cm and it is generally rated high.
I played clarinet professionally 35 years and sold my vintage buffets and now play a lyrique and love it.
Also since most student instruments are made from plastic it s a good idea to choose a matte finish if you want to avoid having a shiny instrument.
The jean paul cl 300 features a boehm 17 key system and is in the key of bb so it is very versatile.
Jean paul is often regarded as one of the best student clarinet brands on the market.
Despite its beginner friendliness this is excellent in general.
And the least expensive clarinet is not a good idea.