Author: seabreeze
Date: 2021-01-01 18:59
In your price range, I would recommend the Yamaha YCL-650 and the Uebel Advantage. Both are solid instruments with good quality control, intonation, and comfortable key-work. I would say they fit right between the categories of excellent intermediate and entry level professional instruments. The Selmer the Yamaha CSVR and SEV models sell for a bit more and are attractive pro-level clarinets (that may be discounted if you shop around).
Be sure to try the instruments and select well before you buy. The four models I have recommended usually play well "right out of the box" without any expensive or elaborate set-up by a technician. Buffets can be very good too, especially if you are looking for a certain "Buffet sound," but they tend to be inconsistent and need extra post-purchase tinkering. For Buffet, you could test out the E12f, E13 (too expensive?) and the new Gala (also too expensive?) Buffet models and see how they compare to the Yamaha YCL-650, the Uebel Advantage, and the Yamaha CSVR.
Post Edited (2021-01-03 20:30)
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