I started playing on a Buffet beginner clarinet, and now I play an R13. There is much difference in tone quality and just your sound overall. I would definetly get a wooden clarinet if you plan on playing more advancely.

Buying: If you are planning on buying a wooden clarinet, don`t fall into the thinking of this brand is better than that. Go to a place where they have many types. Where I went I played 5 r13 and about 3 leblancs. You want to play more than 1 or 2 because of a lot of why you pick that clarinet is based on personal preference, how you like your sound, etc., and how it feels switching registers and what type of tone and feeling you want.

Actually, I have a wooden clarinet, 50 years old, and it`s value is x20 not kidding. A wooden clarinet can be hard to use, if you are serious about playing and want to put the time into a wooden clarinet do it!! A plastic clarinet is for beginners and really only beginners. Wooden clarinets offer a richer quality sound and blends in with an orchestra or a dark sounding band really well. Depending on your climate you will need to oil the bore. In minnesota I have it done 2 times a yaer. I just take it in and have everything checked. there are dozens of models to choose from and you can try three at a time with woodwind brasswind. Thats a great thing becuase you can send one back and get a different one to try until you find one you like. ALWAYS try the instrument before you buy it. Wood can be temperamental and every instrument plays differently because of that.

Lizaq - I am a professional clarinetist and I use a plastic forte for my outdoor playing

I think wood sounds better, my R13 is better sounding than my Conn wood clarinet, and much better than my first plastic one. The tone is better, and the new keys are so consistent and easy to control.

Does anyone know of a good comprehensive clarinet site with scales, music, maintenance info articles and stuff?

btw who has seen the new carbon fiber clarinets??

Hi - has anyone heard of an YVET brand name clarinet - wooden?
I have a plastic bundy clarinet and i need to either get it fixed or replace it...someone suggested i buy a used YVET wooden clarinet to replace my plastic one - any suggestions? Thanx

I just recently received a leblanc noblet #27 clarinet. I attend high school and my teacher says he`d rather me purchase an E11. The guy i`m borrowing this from said it`s a professional instrument and i`m hearing that the E11 is an intermediate. I`ve been playing for about 8 years but i really need advice on this. Is there a difference between the two? The one i have and the E11 i would buy are both made of grenadilla wood but what`s the difference between them? Is one better than the other?

I just recently received a leblanc noblet #27 clarinet. I attend high school and my teacher says he`d rather me purchase an E11. The guy i`m borrowing this from said it`s a professional instrument and i`m hearing that the E11 is an intermediate. I`ve been playing for about 8 years but i really need advice on this. Is there a difference between the two? The one i have and the E11 i would buy are both made of grenadilla wood but what`s the difference between them? Is one better than the other?

Yeah, my dad is a janitor at our middle school here in Rice Lake. And the band director was throwing out a bunch of instruments, so my dad took them and gave to me. One of the instruments was a wooden clarinet. It doesn`t play that well, but I`m going to fix it myself when I get the time.

i just got a brand new buffet e11 clarinet it`s the best!!!
i would recoment it 2 everyone

I have the yamaha allegro, and I love it! The instrument is soo pretty with the silver keys and gold posts. The Wood sounds so much better than plastic. A definate must in high school!

I got a wooden clarinet a few months ago. At first I couldn`t get anything lower then a middle low C out. Now I don`t have any problems though.

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i play the clarinet i have been for nearly 2 years now and i love it i first stsrted on a hired one from Northam ( in western australia "bout 53 k from Perth ) Then when i left that school to start home school i had to give the clarinet up i was afraid i couldnt play again then i was given a clarinet from a friend the clarient is over 20 years old (thats older than me ) and is in great condition i have a wooden Yamaha
9sorry if i misspelled that) i love to play it and it sounds great i love to play i could play for ages i like to play for my family though they need to ingore the occonasial honk or squeak to me the clarinet is an escape if i feel sad or angry i just put the clarinet together and play something like twinkle twinkle star or ode to joy or any other song that i can play and i feel better to me my clarinet is the best clarinet as it is the one i play it may not be the most expensive one but it is my clarinet and that makes it special i am sure all you other clarinet players more than likeley feel the same way!!! ( though i wouldnt be playing the clarinet if it wasnt the fact that my old music teacher got me to play the clarinet to help with sax and i didnt even try to play sax after the first lesson of clarinet it just goes to show on how being one of two clarinet players out of all the kids in your grade can change your life!!!)

I find wooden clarinets easier to play!!! I had a plastic one and I didn`t really like it.

plastic would be better if ur n marching band because of the rain and wood gets ruined. But for just regular band class then well wood would be better.