Startone SCL- 25 Bb- Clarinet 4-stars Reviews

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5 years ago

Very impressive!

I'm a music producer and I was looking for a clarinet I could toy around with and possibly use in very casual recordings.

PROS:

Has everything I can imagine a beginner could want.

Really nice bag, comes complete with a swab, cork grease, two barrels, neck strap. Everything one could ask for.

The tone is quite nice with a good reed (I got Vandoren 56 2.5 reeds) so make sure to order reeds - the difference is absolutely day and night. The tone is nice and I can definitely imagine myself using it for simple indie album recordings.

The keys are solid and don't make noise - that was a huge surprise, considering the price.

CONS:

The tone in the upper registers aren't bad but aren't exactly stellar either. I haven't been played the clarinet for a decade, so it could be my skills but the tones in the upper octave are slightly harsher than I'd expect.

The sponge pad for one of the keys was flimsy, although a drop of glue did the trick.

OVERALL:

I would definitely recommend it for a beginner or for hobbyists (in this regard) like myself. Good tone, solid build, and an amazing price.

6 years ago