Which clarinet in bb has a good balance between price and performance?
This page compares 12 clarinet in bbs with verified specifications and prices. Top options include RZ Clarinets Andante Grenadilla Bb Clarinet Silver Keys Adjustable Thumb Rest, Giardinelli GCL-300 Student Bb Clarinet, Jupiter JCL-750SQ Bb Clarinet. Prices range from £222 to £1,256. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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RZ Clarinets Andante Grenadilla Bb Clarinet Silver Keys Adjustable Thumb Rest
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£1174.34 ≈ | RZ Clarinets | RZ-CL4300-0 | Bb | Grenadilla wood | — | — | — | — |
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The RZ Andante is a student-intermediate Bb clarinet made from grenadilla wood with 17 keys, six rings, silver-plated keys, leather pads, and an adjustable thumb rest. It suits developing players who want a durable wooden instrument with useful accessories, including two barrels, a mouthpiece set, cleaning set, and case. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking a good price-performance balance in a Bb clarinet because its grenadilla-wood body, 17-key design, silver-plated keys, leather pads, and adjustable thumb rest provide features beyond a basic student instrument.
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Giardinelli GCL-300 Student Bb Clarinet
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£687.64 ≈ | Giardinelli | GCL-300 | Bb | ABS | 2.56 in | 14.73 | — | — |
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The GCL-300 is a student-to-intermediate Bb clarinet with a durable ABS body, Boehm key system, undercut tone holes, nickel-plated nickel silver keys, and Valentino pads. It includes a molded ABS case and five-year warranty, making it suitable for beginners and developing players. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking a good price-performance balance because its durable ABS body, 14.73 mm bore, 65 mm barrel, undercut tone holes, Boehm system, case, and five-year warranty provide useful student features without requiring a wood instrument.
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Jupiter JCL-750SQ Bb Clarinet
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£557.64 ≈ | Jupiter | JCL-750SQ | Bb | Grenadilla wood | 65mm | 14.65 | — | Low F/C key |
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The Jupiter JCL-750SQ is a wooden Bb clarinet with a grenadilla body, silver-plated ergonomic keys, undercut tone holes, and a 14.65mm bore. Its adjustable thumb rest, uplifted C/G tone hole, and included case and accessories make it suitable for students moving up to a serious intermediate instrument. ★ Ideal forIt offers a strong price-performance balance through its grenadilla body, 14.65mm bore, silver-plated ergonomic keys, undercut tone holes, and adjustable low F/C key, giving advancing Bb clarinet players professional-style features at a moderate price.
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Yamaha YCL-450S Bb Clarinet
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£590.91 ≈ | Yamaha | YCL-450S | Bb | Grenadilla | 2.56 in | — | — | — |
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The Yamaha YCL-450S is an intermediate Bb clarinet with a grenadilla body, silver-plated keywork, a 65 mm barrel, and a Boehm system with 17 keys and 6 rings. Its professional-inspired bell and barrel design, leather pads, and improved projection make it suitable for advancing students, grade examinations, and ensemble playing. ★ Ideal forIt offers a strong price-performance balance through its grenadilla body, professional-inspired bell and barrel design, leather pads, and responsive 65 mm barrel while costing less than many professional clarinets.
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Yamaha YCL-255S Bb Clarinet
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£335.20 ≈ | Yamaha | YCL-255S Bb Clarinet | Bb | Matte ABS resin | 2.56 in | — | — | — |
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The Yamaha YCL-255S is a lightweight student Bb clarinet with a matte ABS resin body, silver-plated nickel silver keys, an adjustable thumb rest, and a 65 mm barrel. It includes a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece and is suited to beginners and developing players who need a durable instrument with a warm, wood-like tone. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking a good balance between price and performance because its durable ABS resin body, silver-plated 17-key Boehm system, adjustable thumb rest, and Yamaha 4C mouthpiece provide reliable playability at a student-instrument price.
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Prelude by Conn-Selmer PCL-111S Clarinet Outfit
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£413.33 ≈ | Prelude by Conn-Selmer | PCL-111S Clarinet Outfit | B-flat | ABS resin | 2.6 in | 14.45 | — | — |
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The PCL-111S is a student B-flat clarinet with a durable ABS resin body, silver-plated keywork, inline trill keys, and a 66 mm barrel. It includes a mouthpiece, case, ligature, cap, cork grease, and swab, making it suitable for beginning clarinetists and players with smaller hands. ★ Ideal forThis clarinet suits players seeking a good price-performance balance because its durable ABS resin body, 14.45 mm bore, comfortable silver-plated keywork, and student-focused intonation provide dependable playability at a moderate price.
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Yamaha YCL-255 Standard Bb Clarinet
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£432.55 ≈ | Yamaha | YCL-255 | Bb | Matte ABS Resin | — | — | — | — |
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The Yamaha YCL-255 is a standard student Bb clarinet with a durable matte ABS resin body, 17 keys, 6 rings, and a 65mm barrel designed to produce a focused tone. Its adjustable thumb rest, strap ring, Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, and lightweight construction make it well suited to beginners and developing players. ★ Ideal forIt offers a strong price-performance balance through its durable ABS resin body, focused 65mm barrel, reliable 17-key Boehm system, adjustable thumb rest, and Yamaha 4C mouthpiece.
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Etude ECL-200 Student Series Bb Clarinet
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£221.81 ≈ | Etude | ECL-200 Student Series Bb Clarinet | Bb | ABS plastic | — | — | — | — |
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The Etude ECL-200 is a student Bb clarinet with an ABS plastic body, nickel-plated keys, adjustable thumb rest, and a molded ABS case. It is designed for beginners and student players who need a durable, easy-playing instrument package. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking a good balance between price and performance because its durable ABS plastic body, nickel-plated keys, adjustable thumb rest, and 299.99 price provide practical student features without the cost of a professional wooden clarinet.
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Buffet Crampon E13 Bb Clarinet
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£1256.25 ≈ | Buffet Crampon | E13 | Bb | African blackwood | 2.56 in | 14.65 | — | — |
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The Buffet Crampon E13 is an advanced student Bb clarinet made from African blackwood with silver-plated keywork, 17 keys, 6 rings, an adjustable thumb rest, undercut tone holes, and double fish-skin pads. It suits advancing students and developing players who want a responsive instrument with professional-style construction and tone. ★ Ideal forIt offers a strong price-performance balance for Bb clarinet players through its African blackwood body, 14.65 mm bore, silver-plated ergonomic keywork, and professional-style undercut tone holes.
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Selmer USA CL301 Student Clarinet Standard
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£1034.43 ≈ | Selmer | CL301 | Bb | ABS resin | — | — | — | — |
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The Selmer USA CL301 is a Bb student clarinet with an ABS resin body, nickel-plated keys, straight tone holes, and a 65 mm barrel. Its durable construction, smooth scale, and easy-to-play design make it suitable for beginning and developing players. ★ Ideal forThis Bb clarinet offers a practical balance between price and performance through its durable ABS resin body, 65 mm barrel, smooth scale, and consistent intonation for student players.
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Jupiter JCL-700S-Q Bb Clarinet
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£301.92 ≈ | Jupiter | JCL-700S-Q | Bb | ABS resin | 2.52 in | 14.80 | — | — |
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The Jupiter JCL-700S-Q is a student Bb clarinet with a durable ABS resin body, 14.80 mm bore, undercut tone holes, adjustable thumb rest, and a 64 mm barrel. It suits beginners, advancing students, school use, and experienced players wanting a robust second instrument. ★ Ideal forIt offers a practical balance between price and performance through its durable ABS resin body, 14.80 mm bore, undercut tone holes, adjustable thumb rest, and student-focused design.
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F.A. Uebel Etude Bb Clarinet
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£528.68 ≈ | Uebel | Etude Bb | Bb | ABS | — | — | — | — |
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The F.A. Uebel Etude is a Bb clarinet with an ABS body, Boehm fingering, and 17 keys. Its low-resistance design and durable synthetic construction suit beginners and players seeking an accessible instrument for study and regular use. ★ Ideal forIt suits players seeking a good balance between price and performance because its durable ABS body, 17-key Boehm system, and low-resistance design provide accessible playability at a lower price than professional wooden clarinets. |
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