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Selmer CL211 Intermediate Bb Clarinet
Conn-Selmer is a premier name in the world of musical instruments, creating a wide range of products for students as well as amateur and professional use.
Crafted of superior quality grenadilla wood. Adjustable thumbrest and silver-plated keys. Weighs just 6lbs. Case for storage included.
Included case may be of a lower quality, but still is highly durable.
Bb Clarinet / Black
Intermediate
Grenadilla wood
12.2 x 5.4 inches/6lbs
Software, case
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Hisonic Signature Bb Orchestra Clarinet
Hisonic founded in 2002 as a California based manufacturer of PA systems, musical instruments, and headphones and now has a footprint in Canada and across the USA.
Made from ebonite and features nickel silver keys. USA made prestini pads. Comes with a swab, grease, mouthpiece with reed protector, and a protective lined case
Ligature that holds the reed may feel a bit cheaply made
Bb Clarinet / Black & silver
Beginner, intermediate
Ebonite
13 x 10.1 x 4.6 inches/4lbs
Case, swab, grease
Yamaha YCL450 Clarinet with Silver-Plated Keys
Founded over 130 years ago, the Yamaha Corporation is one of the most prestigious manufacturers and distributors of a wide range of electronics and musical instruments.
Adjustable thumbrest aided by a strap ring. Crafted of class leading grenadilla wood. Designed for intermediate users. Silver-plated keys for premium softer and warmer sound variations.
This is a wonderful clarinet and sounds beautiful, but comes with a basic mouthpiece that may be worth replacing.
Bb Clarinet / Black
Intermediate, professional
Grenadilla wood
14.7 x 10.2 x 5.3 inches/5lbs
Case
Lazarro 150-BK-L B-Flat Bb Clarinet
Lazarro, founded in 2007, is an all American brand of musical instruments that has won the hearts of its customers for several reasons, most notably its high quality and durability.
USA made and can be ordered in a choice of 24 highly appealing color variants. Comes with mouthpiece with reed, cap and ligature, white gloves, reeds holder and clarinet.
Excellent choice for its price, but the cork seal on the two sections may break off after regular use.
Bb Clarinet/24 colors
Beginner, intermediate
Ebonite, ABS plastic
14 x 5 x 9 inches/3.8lbs
11 reeds, gloves, case
Mendini Black Ebonite B Flat Clarinet
Cecilio Music, parent company of Mendini, is a prestigious manufacturer of a wide range of instruments including strings, woodwinds, brass, and accessories.
Available in 10 color variants. Black ebonite body and appointed with nickel plated keys. Adjustable thumb rest. Comes with hard shell case and 10 2.5-inch reeds.
This is a great sounding clarinet, but the instructions to put it together may be unclear to some.
Bb Clarinet/10 colors
Beginner, intermediate
Ebonite, ABS resin
14 x 4 x 10 inches/ 3.6lbs
Case, 10 reeds, cloth, mouthpiece