Selmer CL301 Student Bb Clarinet
- Bb student clarinet for beginning players
- Composite body, barrel and bell
- Nickel-plated drop-forged keys with undercut tone holes
- Hard rubber mouthpiece included
- 2-year warranty
- 4.3 pounds listed item weight
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A composite student clarinet that resists temperature and humidity swings, with a hard rubber mouthpiece in the box. A case is not named in the listing, and parts of the spec sheet are wrong.
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ASIN: B00A1FNH6ICategory: Clarinets
Overview
Drop-forged nickel-plated keys over undercut tone holes give the Selmer student clarinet its smooth action. The Bb body, barrel and bell are a composite with a satin, wood-like finish, based on George Bundy's original student designs, and a hard rubber mouthpiece comes with it.
Selmer made this clarinet for beginners, and the composite body resists damage from temperature swings, humidity and daily wear. A hard rubber mouthpiece is included. Parts of the spec sheet describe a microphone stand and stainless steel, so trust the bullets and description for what the instrument is.
Who it's for
Young players joining band and the parents equipping them get a durable student clarinet that tolerates daily handling. Players ready for a wooden instrument should step up to a different model.
Pros and cons
- Composite body resists humidity and temperature
- Drop-forged nickel-plated keys
- Undercut tone holes for smooth action
- Hard rubber mouthpiece included
- Case not listed among included parts
- Spec sheet lists wrong style and material
- Student model, not for advanced players
Performance notes
The composite body resists warping from temperature and humidity changes, which helps intonation stay reliable across the range. Undercut tone holes and drop-forged keys give a smooth, comfortable action, and the hard rubber mouthpiece produces the clear, focused tone Selmer describes.
Specifications
| Brand | Selmer |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 4.3 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 14.8 × 12.2 × 6.1 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Satin, Wood-Like |
| Key material | Nickel-plated, drop-forged |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Hard rubber mouthpiece |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Instrument Key | B Flat |
| Sound Profile | Clear and focused |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Selmer CL301 a metal clarinet or a microphone stand?
Neither. The style and material fields on the spec sheet describe a boom microphone stand and stainless steel, but the bullets and description confirm a Bb clarinet with a composite body and nickel-plated keys.
Will the Selmer CL301 handle humidity changes?
Selmer says the composite resists damage from temperature fluctuations, humidity and daily wear and tear.