Elkhart 100CL B-flat clarinet

If you are purchasing a beginner's instrument for the first time and would like further advice, our showroom staff will be pleased to give all the guidance you need.

The Elkhart 100CL is a student clarinet popular with schools and music services, an entry-level instrument designed for durability at a reasonable price.

• ABS thermoplastic body
• Silver-plated keywork
• Mouthpiece and ligature
• Backpack-style case

Buying tips: Nowadays all starter clarinets use a standard arrangement of keys known as the Boehm system. The key mechanism is usually silver-plated and the body molded from ABS plastic. This reduces cost compared with a wooden clarinet, and makes it more resistant to moisture and mechanical damage. There are different sizes of clarinet, but the one in B-flat is the most widely used by beginners. Price is a good indicator of quality, and cheaper instruments are more difficult and costly to maintain. A fully serviced pre-owned instrument from a reputable manufacturer is always a good low-risk purchase for a beginner. Click here to see our current stock of pre-owned clarinets.

Manufacturer’s website: conn-selmer.eu