Features:

  • Comes with robust contoured carrying case for ease of use transportation
  • Included Accessories: Carrying Case, Rico Reeds, Gloves, Cleaning Cloth, and Cork Grease
  • Beautiful Ebonite Body Material featuring Boehm 17 key system
  • The Jean Paul Clarinet is in key of Bb
This is a real instrument, very well built, not at all like many of the cheaper band instruments I've purchased on Amazon.

Worth every penny and then some. I never played a reed instrument before buying this, and I was dubious whether I'd get an instrument, or a clarinet shaped object. When I pulled it out of the case, I didn't even know how to put it together. I'd never touched a reed before let alone assembled a ligature. I couldn't even get a note to come out at first. That's how new I was to this. It's been 2 months now with near daily practice. I have no teacher. I can play several songs, circular breath, play across the break in intermediate songs like The Pink Panther theme, and I can hold a note for 55 seconds without circular breathing. I am not some kind of wood wind prodigy. I credit having a GREAT instrument with my progress. Out of the case I was shocked at how heavy this clarinet is. It's heavier than my flute, which is all metal. The key material is also solid and did not require any adjustment in several weeks of playing now. The tenons are tight, but soon get to a comfortable resistance with frequent cork greasings at cleaning time. I ditched the stock mouth piece after a month and a half and got a Vandoren 5JB 88 with a Vandoren 1.5 reed. Just do it. You won't look back. I now have an instrument that is going to last me a long time before I need to upgrade, and to me that is what makes a good starter instrument. One that you don't need to immediately toss because it's holding you back or breaks. I also replaced the ligature with a single screw leather one which makes reed cleaning easier. The pads are still in good shape, no leaky keys, and it plays from bottom of the cleff up to the 3rd octave without any off or slow notes. I have a few minor nit picks though. As it came out of the box, it was 1/2 a semitone flat with either barrel in use. Changing the mouth piece solved that problem. You can compensate with your embouchure but as a new player I found it hard to do that AND concentrate on my scales at the same time. Mine did not come with a replacement reed either so be sure to buy a box of reeds. The stock mouth piece played best for me with a 3.0 reed strength. 2.0 was too easy to over blow and squeak in the lower register. I also recommend you get a stand that stores in the bell. I rarely disassemble my instrument now, and instead keep it next to my favorite chair, ready to grab and practice at any time. I've bought a few inexpensive instruments before on Amazon like a trumpet and a flute, which were around the same price as this clarinet, but far inferior in terms of quality, weight, and build. I feel like I got a really good deal on this clarinet at $180. With the new mouth piece I'm about $270 in, and feel like I have a $800 instrument.

Really good value, on par with a Yamaha YCL250.

We purchased this clarinet as a backup for my daughter's Yamaha YCL250, which after three years of use is beginning to require more and more maintenance. As she will be transitioning into an intermediate clarinet in a year or so (probably the YCL450 - $1300), we really didn't want to shell out too much as a stop-gap measure (considering the problems with our current Yamaha). That said, we are incredibly impressed with the quaity-to-cost ratio on the Jean Paul CL300; build quality and materials are on par with the YCL250. The clarinet arrived well-packaged and shipped quickly (via Prime). Overall, a really good value and a great option for those with a new student; for the price of one year's YCL250 rental, you could own this instrument outright. Would definitely purchase again.

Very good quality. I played clarinet for many years and ...

Very good quality. I played clarinet for many years and have found that you don't need to spend thousands of dollars to get great quality. This clarinet has lovely sound and plays smoothly. Perfect for beginner, intermediate or advanced.

Nice quality for price point and very helpful staff!

I purchased this clarinet after having to leave my old one in Ireland when we moved back to USA. I have played for 30 years, and teach, so I wanted a good quality instrument but we don't have a lot of extra funding right now, so cannot afford the best quality. I had never heard of this brand before, but after reading online reviews about the different brands and which are good for students (which my children now are), this is the one I decided to try. I was very pleased to hear the nice tone and am happy with the quality for this price point. The swab that came with it was defective, and it was supposed to come with a set of reeds, but only arrived with one, so the company sent another set and a new swab straight away, and offered any further help, should we need it. I would definitely recommend both this brand and this company! Very happy with purchase and will be purchasing another in the new year for my son as he starts beginning band.

Perfect for the beginner or intermediate student

So the school sends home paperwork regarding the clarinet you may rent for your child. The rental company takes advantage of busy parents and sends a $1700 dollar instrument to lease that at the end of the leas, you can buy. Who the hell knows if your 11year old is going to play the clarinet as an adult in an orchestra? No thank you, this Jean Paul is exactly what I need. The case is much better than the Yamaha had case, it is lighter and comes with two handles one on the end and one in the middle. Also a should strap making the case a far better purchase. The instrument itself is just as nice as the semi professional one. I’m certain it’s not going to impress KennyG but it would impress Kenny Gilbert or whomever your student may be.

Excellent product!

We got this for my daughter for school, took it to have it examined by a music shop. The music tech was impressed by the craftsmanship, though he did tighten up one spot. We have had NO issues with this, and it is EXCELLENT for beginners. I do recommend this product, especially over the cheaper ones. We originally ordered a cheaper one, but it came defective and we had to send it back and that's how we got this one. I am a happy customer! :D

Great Clarinet for my Jr. High Student

Great Clarinet for my Jr. High Student! I bought this for my daughter for her 6th grade Band. I was a little worried that it wouldn't last or her band teacher wouldn't let you use it. She took it to class and showed her band teacher and he put it together. Then tested it and told her it was a nice clarinet. She is now going in the 7th grade and has had no problems. I am so glade I made this purchase. I would recommend this Clarinet to any one looking for a great clarinet for a reasonable price. I would def buy again. I have also talked to Jean Paul customer service a couple times and they have always been super fast and easy to talk to. and have always helped answer my questions.

I highly recommend this one as a low-cost alternative for a student's first instrument

As an amateur clarinetist for roughly 15 years (from 5th grade through high school; symphonic band, pep band, honors festivals and all that jazz), I was looking for a replacement for my $700 Yamaha (lost through a "misunderstanding"). I can tell you that this is NOT the same as the Yamaha, but I can also tell you that it's a decent instrument for a student. I won't be playing at any professional venues with it, but for a beginner's instrument it certainly hits the mark. If you're looking for an instrument for a student who's unsure of whether they'll keep playing or not, I highly recommend this one as a first instrument. It WILL require somewhat more effort initially in terms of embouchure but with the appropriate reed and appropriate instruction it will certainly pass in a middle school or even high school concert band.

Great value with unbeatable customer service

I ordered this clarinet for my son after tons of research. We received it the very next day despite me ordering with 2-day Prime. Very well built, solid construction and even my 6th grader son has not been able to break it in nine months, and I lost count on how many times he dropped it. According to my son's band teacher this clarinet matches clarinets that are way more expensive. The carrying case is the one in the picture and looks very good, even after using it daily for 8 months. Today, first day in music camp, a key was bent. It was a tiny bend but enough to spoil the use of the clarinet. Called customer service, expecting the worst, and to my surprise they just said "no problem" we will fix it within 24 hours without any charge to you! Not only that, they went beyond their way to make sure we could have it back asap. I don't know much about music instruments, but I know that these people stand behind their products (which today unfortunately isnt a too common experience).

Excellent Clarinet For The Money!

My son has recently started Band in the 6th grade. He chose to play the Clarinet. After doing extensive research on these instruments, we decided to purchase this Jean Paul CL-300 model. We did not want to rent and be responsible for a lost/stolen or broken instrument. If anything happens to this one, it's on us and I feel much better about that. I also did not want to spend an arm and a leg on an instrument that my son might not even stick with. For the price point on this Clarinet, it was definitely worth the purchase. After visiting a local Music store and having a discussion with an employee, I mentioned the Jean Paul CL-300 Clarinet. I was told that this model is a very good beginner model that should last for a few years. The build quality, per the store rep was very good for the price point. So far, so good with this model and my son really enjoys playing it. The Customer Service provided via Jean Paul USA has been outstanding. They really stand behind their products and are very fast in following up on any inquiries submitted via their website. I would highly recommend this Clarinet for a beginner student. Thanks Jean Paul USA for a great product and great follow-up customer service!

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