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Clarinet Purchase (UK)

As recommended by MyMusicPB founder/woodwind teacher, Phillip Brunton

Youngest starters:

Nuvo Clarinéo 2.0
C Clarinet
Requires Eb clarinet reeds*
Ideal for young starters aged 4 to 10
Smaller and much lighter than the standard Bb clarinet
Price: £125
available online from Chamberlain Music 
https://www.chamberlainmusic.com/products/n120cl?variant=13692841787437
Also available through Amazon
Reeds:
Nuvo Clarinéo clarinets come with plastic reeds. 
Cane reeds will make a much more authentic sound. 
I recommend using Rico Royal size 1.5 Eb clarinet reeds. A box of 10 reeds will last for the full year.
available online from Reeds Direct
https://www.reeds-direct.co.uk/rico-royal-eb-clarinet-reeds-strength-qq-rre.html
Also available through Amazon and other online retailers.

Beginners up to grade 5 level exam:

Buffet prodige
Bb clarinet
Requires Bb clarinet reeds
Ideal from aged 10 (younger students if fingers reach)
Excellent instrument that will easily take students through to grade 5+ exam level
Higher grades possible with mouthpiece upgrade
Price: £420.
Music shops and online
Education discounts available. 
​Organise with your music shop to purchase through your school for VAT relief.
https://www.prozonemusic.com/product/404/buffet-bc2541-2-0-prodige-bb-clarinet
Second hand options:
Buffet B12

Earlier version of the Buffet Prodige
Plenty of these available through online market sites
Be aware that some may require repairs (new pads/cork)
Aim to pay between £150 - 200 based on age.

Mouthpiece upgrade:

Recommended for extending your student model clarinet into higher grades with a better quality of sound.
Also recommended if you are considering a clarinet upgrade (see below).
Vandoren
5RV Lyre with Traditional Beak 

approx. £85.

Wooden clarinet upgrade for advancing students:

From the Buffet Crampon range
​
Professional models also available.
Buffet E11
Bb clarinet (A clarinet also available)
Manufactured in Germany
Made from unseasoned grenadilla wood
Fishskin pads and silver plated keys
Very much like a B12 clarinet made of wood
Price: £750.

prozonemusic.com/product/1407/buffet-e11-bb-clarinet
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Buffet E12F
Bb clarinet 
Manufactured in France
Made from carefully selected and stabilised grenadilla wood.
Leather pads and silver plated keys
​A new, lighter model, setting new standards for young musicians. 
Price: £915.

prozonemusic.com/product/1407/buffet-e11-bb-clarinet
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Buffet E13
​
Bb clarinet 
Best selling upgrade wooden clarinet
Made entirely of African Blackwood.
​Leather pads and silver plated keys
Precision bore is close to that of their professional instruments offering  quality of sound.
Price: £1350.

www.prozonemusic.com/product/853/buffet-e13-bb-clarinet-new-case-

Education discounts:

​Speak to your music shop about education discounts available. 
​Organise with your music shop to purchase through your school for VAT relief.

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