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Jean Paul USA CL-300 Student Clarinet B Flat
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Color | Nickel |
Brand | Jean Paul USA |
Instrument Key | B Flat |
Material | Nickel |
Style | Student |
About this item
- Key of BB with a Boehm 17 key system
- Beautiful ebonite Body material
- Nickel-plated keys for a clear and focused tone
- Robust contoured carrying case for quick and easy transportation
- Included accessories: Carrying Case, one Rico reed 2.5, cleaning Cloth, and cork grease
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Delivery | — | — | Get it Mar 25 - 28 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Mar 26 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Mar 26 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Mar 26 |
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For beginners | 4.2 | — | 4.8 | 4.4 | — | 4.5 |
Sound quality | 4.1 | — | 5.0 | 4.4 | — | 4.2 |
Craftsmanship | 4.0 | — | 4.7 | 4.0 | — | 4.0 |
Sold By | Jean Paul Instruments | Sam Ash | ECOMADE ARENA | Accent Music, Inc. | Walter's Music | Electronnix |
instrument key | B Flat | B Flat | B Flat | B Flat | B Flat | B Flat |
material | Nickel | Wood,Abs,Nickel,Silver,Resin | Silver,Resin | Nickel,Resin,Silver,Steel | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Ebonite |
style | Student | Traditional | Entry-level | Professional | Classic | Mouthpiece |
weight | 3 pounds | 1000 grams | 5 kilograms | — | 3.29 kilograms | — |
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Product information
Item Weight | 3 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 6 x 15 x 9.5 inches |
ASIN | B006WAVPR4 |
Item model number | CL-300 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,443 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #16 in Clarinets (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 3, 2014 |
Color Name | Nickel |
Material Type | Nickel |
Instrument Key | B Flat |
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Product Description
Combining an elegant ebonite body with nickel keys, The Jean Paul USA CL-300 clarinet boasts beautiful design and sound while maintaining a low price point. That makes it the perfect choice for Band students and others learning to play the Clarinet. Student musicians will find that the CL-300 clarinet is a reliable, easy to play instrument that is very well centered and durable. Featuring the boehm 17 Key system, The Jean Paul clarinet provides band students with excellent response and smooth playability. The cylindrical bore also produces strong projection and a wide range of tones. It's perfect for anyone learning The Clarinet!.
From the manufacturer
Jean Paul is one of the leading brands and manufacturers of quality band instruments designed specifically to be used by beginning & intermediate musicians.
When you buy from Jean Paul USA, you're buying from a company that takes customer satisfaction seriously. Each Jean Paul instrument is bench tested at the factory and are then subjected to a second round of testing here at the corporate facility by a highly skilled technician. Jean Paul's commitment to quality ensures a positive user experience and are backed by a 1 year parts and labor warranty.
Jean Paul USA CL-300 Intermediate Student Clarinet
Combining an elegant ebonite body with nickel keys, the Jean Paul USA CL-300 clarinet boasts beautiful design and sound while maintaining a low price point. That makes it the perfect choice for band students and others learning to play the clarinet. Student musicians will find that the CL-300 clarinet is a reliable, easy to play instrument that is very well centered and durable. Featuring the Boehm 17 key system, the Jean Paul clarinet provides band students with excellent response and smooth playability. The cylindrical bore also produces strong projection and a wide range of tones. It's perfect for anyone learning the clarinet!
- The Jean Paul Clarinet is in key of Bb
- Comes with robust contoured carrying case for ease of use transportation
- Beautiful Ebonite Body Material featuring Boehm 17 key system
- Included Accessories: Carrying Case, Rico Reeds, Gloves, Cleaning Cloth, and Cork Grease
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Carrying CaseEach Jean Paul Clarinet comes with a small and compact carrying case, perfect for taking to and from school. Ample room for all accessories, the Jean Paul carrying case makes playing on the go a breeze. |
Easy to useFeaturing nickel plated keys and the Boehm 17 key system, the Jean Paul Clarinet provides an easy to play instrument that sounds beautiful. With a strong bore and wide range of tones, the CL-300 will have its owner reaching their full potential in no time. |
AccessoriesAll Jean Paul Clarinets come with its own mouthpiece, ligature, cap, and set of professional Rico reeds. Additionally, The CL-300 comes with a neck strap for playing comfort and cork grease for maintenance. |
Jean Paul USA CL-300 Student Clarinet | Jean Paul USA CL-400 Clarinet | |
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Customer Reviews |
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Model | CL-300 | CL-400 |
Level | Beginner/ Intermediate | Intermediate/ Advanced |
Material | Ebonite Body Material | ABS Body construction |
Keys | Nickel Plated | Silver Plated |
Mouthpiece | Standard | Bari |
Ligature | Standard | Rico H |
Carrying Case | Standard case included | Professional case included |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, value, and appearance of the clarinet. For example, they mention it's a great value for the money, it looks sharp, and it plays well. Opinions are mixed on the fit and ease of assembly.
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Customers like the quality of the clarinet. They mention it's well made, durable, and has a good sound. Some say that the key material is solid and did not require any adjustment in several weeks. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.
"...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...." Read more
"...This instrument continues that ideal, being well built with pads properly installed and aligned...." Read more
"...is not plastic, it's a hardened rubber like material which is much more durable and (per their review) produces a better sound...." Read more
"...this from JP a few days ago and I can already tell it is SOLID with a capital S. It's gonna be fun learning this thing!" Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the clarinet. For example, they say it has a beautiful tone, it resonates well, and it's easy to learn on. Some mention that the higher notes are easier to play.
"...Used with 2.5 reeds the clarinet resonates well, and as a player you can tell that some time and engineering was put to good use in its..." Read more
"...material which is much more durable and (per their review) produces a better sound...." Read more
"...The sound is VERY close and the feel is of course not as "refined" I guess, but it doesn't seem to matter...." Read more
"Seems to be made well has a good sound easy to learn on...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the clarinet. They say it is an excellent quality instrument for the money, and it will save them lots of money. Some say it's a nice buy and a good student clarinee at a great prize.
"Worth every penny and then some...." Read more
"...So far I think this a really good price for what you get." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...I kept seeing Jean Paul coming up over and over again as a good price for performance. So, I gave them a try...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it looks sharp, has a matte finish, and is very light.
"This clarinet looks good and plays nicely. I ordered it as a travel instrument...." Read more
"Pros: It's a great clarinet. It looks good and sounds good. -- tune is spot on. Plays much better (and easier) than my 40+ year old Vito...." Read more
"...We were both amazed at the quality of this instument. It is actually beautiful! I was so impressed by the quality and tone...." Read more
"...The carrying case is the one in the picture and looks very good, even after using it daily for 8 months...." Read more
Customers like the case. They say it's well-made, has few frills, and comes with everything a student needs. Some customers also mention that the case is better than the Yamaha case.
"...rough-and-tumble adventures of middle school and beyond, the case has few/no frills, and one outside pocket for cleaning kit storage and incidentals..." Read more
"...I was floored with the quality of this instrument! The case is fantastic and the clarinet is well constructed...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...The clarinet like I said is beautiful, came with a great case but you’d think it would come with a useable reed...." Read more
Customers like the responsiveness of the clarinet. They say it has a nice tone, plays smoothly, and has responsive customer service. They also mention that all the key actions are smooth and consistent across the keys. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance of this musical instrument.
"...linkages were properly tuned at the factory, and the action is consistent across the keys...." Read more
"...All the key actions are smooth and pads seem to land square on the holes. I get no sense that they are not sealing properly...." Read more
"...This one sounds good to me, plays easily, and looks very sharp...." Read more
"Great clarinet! Great customer service! Respond quickly. The band instructor at our school check it out and said it was a good clarinet to use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the brass and woodwind instruments. Some mention that everything fits in it well, while others say that it won't fit properly or tighten. The tenons are tight, but soon get to a comfortable resistance. The shorter barrel still doesn't fits well, and the keys make some noise. The case it was displayed in and didn't work with the provided case. The only problem is the ligature was too big and would not tighten down enough.
"...The tenons are tight, but soon get to a comfortable resistance with frequent cork greasings at cleaning time...." Read more
"...The fit and finish matches the build quality, which appears on par with "beginner" instruments costing twice as much if not more...." Read more
"...I ordered it as a travel instrument. But the joints did not fit together when I got it, even with plenty of grease, so I had to sand down the cork..." Read more
"...I copuld tell, but the problems were with quality control/ The cork was too big, the pieces would not fit together...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the brass and woodwind instruments. Some mention it's easy for a beginner to assemble and play, with nice instructions that accompany it. However, others say that it was very hard to put together at the beginning, with a couple of parts being a bit tight to put. This can be frustrating for kids learning as they tend to not be gentle.
"...All corks were properly aligned and installed and required no fitting work, just simple lubrication with the included balm and the instrument fit..." Read more
"Easy for a beginner to assemble and play. Excellent customer service from the manufacturer...." Read more
"...The adjustment lasted about a week. This can be frustrating for kids learning as they tend to not be gentle & bump their instruments around...." Read more
"...as I've never played before I thought it would be difficult but its easy and fun to play...I would recommend this to anyone..." Read more
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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.
This instrument continues that ideal, being well built with pads properly installed and aligned. The instrument passed the light test (all valves closed, look for light up the barrel) out of the box. All corks were properly aligned and installed and required no fitting work, just simple lubrication with the included balm and the instrument fit together without any concerns.
The fit and finish matches the build quality, which appears on par with "beginner" instruments costing twice as much if not more. All linkages were properly tuned at the factory, and the action is consistent across the keys.
The instrument's tone matches that of other "beginner" instruments, to the untrained ear, this would not be immediately discernable from most "intermediate" instruments costing four or five times more. Used with 2.5 reeds the clarinet resonates well, and as a player you can tell that some time and engineering was put to good use in its construction.
Finally the case is supportive and I feel will protect this instrument well through the rough-and-tumble adventures of middle school and beyond, the case has few/no frills, and one outside pocket for cleaning kit storage and incidentals such as reeds.
I would recommend this product to those who wish to learn to play the clarinet but aren't a fan of the prices that some current "beginner" instruments are commanding on the market these days.
So, I decided to try the clarinet. Bought this from JP a few days ago and I can already tell it is SOLID with a capital S. It's gonna be fun learning this thing!