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Value-packed Clarinet Designed for Beginning Players





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Tailor-made for beginning clarinetists, the Selmer CL301 student clarinet provides exceptional playability, a clear and focused tone, and reliable intonation through the full range of the instrument. The CL301 is manufactured from a high-tech composite material, which offers enhanced stability and strength, resists damage caused by temperature fluctuations, humidity, and daily wear and tear, and boasts an attractive satin wood-like appearance. Clarinetists at Sweetwater are impressed by the smooth action and comfortable feel of the CL301’s drop-forged nickel-plated keys with undercut tone holes. Plus, the CL301 includes a beginner-friendly Selmer R201 mouthpiece. A favorite of music educators, the Selmer CL301 student clarinet is an excellent, value-packed option for your young player.





Durable composite body with attractive satin finish





Based on the original designs of George Bundy’s student clarinets, the CL301 features a durable composite body, barrel, and bell with a satin finish, which mimics the look and feel of grenadilla and exhibits a warm, rich tonality on par with wooden instruments. The CL301 will serve developing players well for years; it's resistant to damage caused by temperature fluctuations, humidity, and the occasional drops and dings, and it requires minimal maintenance.





The Selmer legacy of quality and innovation





Conservatory-trained clarinetist Henri Selmer founded Henri Selmer Paris in 1885. Fashioning reeds and mouthpieces in his small workshop, he soon took on instrument repair and modifications, which eventually led to the design and manufacture of clarinets. In 1900, Selmer opened a retail shop in New York (the beginnings of Selmer USA). As a musician himself, Selmer understood that you cannot separate the instrument from the artist, which is why every Selmer instrument is still individually tested and certified by the company’s team of professional musician certificators. Delivering exceptional value at every level, from student to professional, Selmer USA and Henri Selmer Paris offer a full line of woodwind and brass instruments. Sweetwater is proud to bring you Selmer’s rich legacy of quality and innovation.





Selmer CL301 Student Bb Clarinet Features:


Value-packed Bb student clarinet


Composite plastic body resists damage caused by temperature fluctuations, humidity, and daily wear and tear


Attractive satin wood-like appearance


Drop-forged nickel-plated keys with undercut tone holes offer a comfortable feel and smooth action


Machined bore provides a consistent sound and easy playability


Includes a beginner-friendly hard rubber mouthpiece and case