Glory GLY-PBK Professional Ebonite Bb Clarinet with 10 Reeds Stand Hard Case Cleaning Cloth Cork grease Mouthpiece Brush

In my clarinet case, I have all the pieces I need to play and take care of my instrument. I have the bell, which is the flared bottom piece, the lower joint with most of the keys, the upper joint with the other keys, the barrel that connects the upper joint to the mouthpiece, and the mouthpiece itself where I put the reed. The reed is a thin wooden piece that vibrates on the mouthpiece to make sound, and I hold it in place with the ligature, which is a metal or fabric band that I make sure is snug but not too tight. I also have a mouthpiece cap to protect the reed when I’m not playing, and some cork grease to help me put the pieces together smoothly. For cleaning, I have a fluffy swab on a rod to pull through the clarinet to remove moisture and a small brush or rod to clean the mouthpiece. Having all these pieces and tools in my case helps me play, protect my clarinet, and keep it in good condition. I’m gonna use it for band recommend if you need one. I think the build quality of my clarinet is really good. The pieces fit together snugly, and the keys feel solid and move smoothly without sticking. The corks on the joints make it easy to assemble the clarinet without forcing anything, and the mouthpiece feels sturdy and well-made. Even the reed and ligature feel like they were made to last, and the case keeps everything protected so nothing gets damaged. Overall, I feel like my clarinet is built strong enough to handle regular use, and it makes me feel confident when I play because I know it won’t break easily. I was feeling a little nervous because I was about to review my clarinet, but I realized it actually works really well. The clarinet functions just like it’s supposed to — the keys move smoothly, the reed vibrates properly, and I can get sound easily when I blow with steady air. Everything fits together perfectly, from the bell to the mouthpiece, and the corks make assembly simple. Even though I was nervous at first, I felt proud because I could play it and it responded exactly how I expected. Knowing that it functions well made me feel more confident about playing and taking care of it. The price of the money for it was worth it. Read more

Our son decided to try the clarinet for his school band, and I did not want to invest in something expensive in case he lost interest. We needed something beginner friendly, and this turned out to be the right choice. He was able to put it together and take it apart on his own, which was great. It is not too heavy or too long for a 10 year old, making it comfortable for him to hold and practice with. Since he is just learning, it is hard to judge the sound quality in depth, but he enjoys playing it and is excited about learning new songs. That alone makes this a win for us. I would definitely recommend this clarinet for beginners who want to give it a try. It is easy to use, beginner appropriate, and affordable without breaking the bank. Read more

Perfect starter clarinet. Quality is 10/10. We got the standard color black. Functions great for the price we paid. Cleaning is super easy. They provide you with all the supplies you need. Comes in nice carrying tote making transferring to and from places super nice. Read more

First of all, it's difficult to rate this "instrument" in terms of stars. I'm an experienced clarinetist and rate it 4 stars because it is an exceptional value, and an experienced clarinetist will be able to play this well and will also appreciate the price point. I understand the logic for a beginner who wants to try out a cheap instrument to see if they'll like learning it, but honestly, this instrument is probably too difficult for a beginner to play. An experienced player will know how to make adjustments to embouchure and instrument care in order to get it to play well. If you play another wind instrument and are considering this one, keep this in mind. So this review is for the experienced player, and this clarinet is well suited for its purpose. The instrument does play in tune. You must use the proper barrel that it comes with. Use the shorter barrel for B-flat and the longer one for A. Be prepared to use all the cork grease and more the first time you assemble the instrument. All new clarinets require this, but this one especially. You'll have to grease, insert a bit, take it out, grease some more, reinsert, etc... until all the joints are flush. You will have to use pressure, but don't force it. Forget the included reeds. You can use Rico Royals or better for a major difference in tone and playability. Reeds above 2.5 don't work well with the included mouthpiece. You can use your own mouthpiece of course, and this will make the instrument sound demonstrably better, but then you won't have a cool colored mouthpiece (unless you opted for the black model in which case this is be a good option.) I bought the pink model and will keep the pink mouthpiece because it looks cool, and it plays well enough. As someone mentioned in a previous review, the instrumental does get easier to play the more it is used. It needs about a five minute warm-up every time it is played before it starts to become reasonably playable. Be patient with this. I am calling this a bona-fide instrument because it does actually play music and you can pretty much include yourself as a clarinetist in most situations. You'll have to apply some extra effort to obtain a respectable tone, but if you already play, you'll be able to do this. Again, using your own mouthpiece and reeds will greatly improve this instrument if the color is not an issue for you. We bought this instrument and other similar colorful instruments to create a fun colorful ensemble. It's a lot of fun. Read more

Beginner daughter loves it. Perfect for 1st time user w/out having to spend $100s. Works great and even more experienced friend said it was really good and not a huge difference from her $500 plus clarinet. Read more

Perfect for beginners! My daughter loves it. ​Review: I bought this clarinet for my daughter’s music lessons and we are very happy with it. The ebonite material feels durable and the sound is surprisingly clear for the price. It comes with a great case and all the necessary accessories, which is a huge plus. A fantastic option for students starting out! Read more