Prelude by Conn-Selmer€295

The first of the clarinets available is the Chinese-made entry-level clarinet from Prelude. In an effort to compete in the inexpensive end of the clarinet market, all of the major clarinet makers are beginning to produce what are best decribed as trial instruments. These instruments are designed with concerned parents in mind. If the student or parent is unsure whether the potential or interest is long-term, these instruments are reasonably priced with the advice that if the interest is long-term, the instrument should be upgraded after a year or two of study.The Prelude by Conn-Selmer is an excellent lightweight clarinet made from ABS Resin. This lightweight substance and nickel-plated keys mean that it is designed with the beginner in mind. By having a light instrument it means that when beginning, the student will be able to hold the instrument for longer(i.e. more practise!). It comes complete with reeds and case. The outfit works out at €295

Buffet B-10 €449

The first of the clarinets available is the European-made entry-level clarinet by Buffet. The B10 is an excellent lightweight clarinet made from luraton. This lightweight substance and nickel-plated keys mean that it is designed with the younger beginner in mind. It also has black plasctic rings. By having a light instrument it means that when beginning, the student will be able to hold the instrument for longer(i.e. more practise!). It comes complete with reeds and case. The outfit works out at €449.

Jupiter JCL-631 €399

The next clarinet that we carry is made by Jupiter. The 631 is a good budget, lightweight student instrument. It has silver-plated keys and an adjustable thumbrest. It comes complete with case, reeds and pull-through. It sells at €399

 

Artley 17S €550

The Artley 17S is an american made instrument. It is quite light but has a good tone. It comes complete with a heavy-duty case and reeds. It costs €550.

Buffet B-12 €529

The next clarinet that we carry is also made by Buffet. The B12 is very similar to the B10. It is slightly heavier due to silver plated rings and keys. Otherwise it is the same and comes complete with a Jakob Winter case with an anti-accidental opening safeguard. It includes a pull through some reeds and an adjustable thumbrest for extra comfort. It costs €579.

Yamaha YCL-250 €599

The Yamaha entry-level is the YCL250. It comes complete with case and reeds. It works out at €599.

Buffet E11 €935

The intermediate instruments start with the Buffet E11. It is Buffet's entry-level wooden instrument. This clarinet has a stained african blackwood and silver plated keys. The wooden body gives a rich tone to the instrument and this creates a great instrument for intermediate to advanced students. The outfit comes complete with case, reeds, pull-through and retails at €990

Artley 72S €1,150

The next instrument that we carry in regular stock is the intermediate level Artley. This is made from Grenadilla wood and comes with a heavy duty case and reeds. At €1,150 this is an excellent-value instrument for the intermediate student

 

Yamaha YCL 650 €1,299

The Yamaha YCL650 is made from Grenadilla wood. It has silver plated keys and is an excellent instrument for the student at grade 6 level upwards. €1,299

Buffet E13 €1,349

The next clarinet that we carry is the popular Buffet E13. It is made from high grade Ebony and comes with silver plated keys. It also comes with reeds and of course the Jakob Winter case. This clarinet will help provide the young musician with their first experience of playing solo. Its precision bore is close to that of a professional instrument.€1,550

 

 

Buffet R13 €2,395

Throughout its long lifetime BUFFET CRAMPON has developed the most complete range of clarinets, while always taking musicians', conductors' and composers' requirements into consideration. Developed in 1955 under the guidance of Robert Carrée, the R13 clarinet quickly became the legendary choice of professional musicians. Musicians are charmed by its rich and focused sound, its power in all registers and its flexibility. The R13 is suitable for all types of musician, symphony or chamber music, soloists, teachers, those in marching bands, students and amateurs.

Buffet Green Line €2,599

The Buffet RC Green Line is a professional model clarinet. The exclusive design of the RC bore results in easy response and a homogeneity in all registers. This clarinet, which also has great stability has won over innumerable musicians throughout Europe. An Added advantage of the greenline range of Buffet instruments is that the instruments are made from the ebony sawdust of the other instruments thus preventing the unnecessary felling of trees. Many orchestras around the world are encouraging their woodwind sections to convert to these ecologically friendly instruments. €2,599

 

Buffet Vintage Prestige €3,999

The Buffet Vintage Prestige Clarinet was designed especially for the American sound of the 1950s R13 clarinet. The clarinet has the same bore as a prestige clarinet. The Vintage clarinet is an 18 key, 6 ring unstained african blackwood. It has silver plated keys and it also has gore-tex pads.€3,999