One of my kids is taking up the clarinet. Have been looking on e-bay for a day or so. Have seen Buffet E11`s, selmer 100`s and some used Le Blancs.

Guessed that wood must produce a better sound. On E-bay, a lot of these can be gotten for well under$200.

All things being equal, which is a better instrument in that price range?

Or, since she`s 8, would sacrificing sound for durability be a better choice at this point?

Should she not play it. I really like the way the clarinet sounds and may end up getting some use out of it.

TIA