Yinfente Bb Clarinet for Beginner 17 Key Nickel-plated Ebonite b Flat Clarinet with 2 Barrels,Hard Case,Cleaning Kit,Mouthpiece,Cork Grease,Gloves,Reeds,Cushion，Stand

Okay, folks, this is going to get a bit technical... the reason I'm leaving a 5 star review has way more to do with just the great price on these things. These are NOT CSOs (Clarinet Shaped Objects) -- these are actually instruments to be reckoned with. I have four Yinfentes: Eflat, C, A, and G. The hardest for me to play is the G, but some of that is because it is an Oehler system -- the others are Boehm. The G does take a little effort playing while using the register key, but not much... (easier than playing that register on an alto clarinet). The others are actually pretty easy to go through the entire range of the instrument. I usually first test out a clari with a Selmer HS* mouthpiece and a Bravo 4 synthetic reed. I'll sometimes get a little nostalgic, and use a Vandoren classic or V 4, 4 1/2, or 5. I'll also use a Bravo 4 on a Vandoren B-45 mouthpiece, too. With these mouthpiece and reed combo, Intonation seems pretty decent, too. Then I'll play with the mouthpiece they provide, and the supplied reed, too. The supplied reed is way less stiff than the number on it (says "2 1/2" -- but it's more like a "1"), and the gap on their supplied mouthpiece is wide, but the mouthpiece isn't nearly as bad as some say -- I filed down one of my Legere 5's to match the natural reed supplied by Yinfente with the Eflat clari, and my embouchure really bends the notes quite well -- it can make it sound somewhat like a sax, a crumhorn (!), or a bit like a duduk. It is also surprisingly easy to not "double jump" the registers (sqeak) when using the register key with such soft reeds -- but their mouthpieces seem to work better when further in the mouth than what I'm used to... with those reeds, they like to vibrate much lower down on the mouthpiece's facing than my normal mouthpieces. The supplied ligatures are the weakest parts, but then perhaps that's why it does sound unique when using the soft reed with their supplied mouthpieces. I also use Rovner Classic, Dark and Lights on my soprano claris in reverse position. If they were to stop providing the white gloves, the mini screwdrivers, and the vaseline they call cork grease and supply a Rovner ligature with it instead, then it would be even better.So -- in comparison with other claris I own -- Yinfentes remind be of Ridenours -- and maybe a little like Preuffer Silver throats mixed with a tad Suzuki (especially when performing glissando -- a bit stair stepped until I get around to semi undercutting the holes). They are much easier to play than any Boosey and Hawkes that I've owned (two Edgewares and an 840), less "nasally" (not that "nasal" is bad...) than any of the "classic" clarinets I've owned (Pierre Maure, Jean DuMont, Rene DuMont, La Blanc Evette stencils) -- and yet not overpowering with the lower notes like my fist clarinet I ever played -- a student Bundy from 1982 (and a hell of a lot easier to play than that hunk of junk). If these things would have been around back then, I would have probably spent a lot more time as a kid practicing clarinet. They are wonderful to play.

I have both the C clarinet and the Eb clarinet so I thought I would leave a review. The short version is I like them for the price but they may need some tweaks and upgrades.I've had the C clarinet for about a month. I bought it so I could play from the hymnal at church without having to transpose. On the C clarinet you can use a standard Bb clarinet reed and mouthpiece which is nice. I would recommend throwing out the included reed and upgrading the mouthpiece. (I got a Fobes Debut Bb mouthpiece for an inexpensive option.) The ligature isn't the best but it will work. The main issue I had was the corks are so thick that I was worried I was going to bend the keys trying to put it together. I sanded them down with an emery board and sealed them with some paraffin wax. That helped a lot with putting it together. After sanding I tweaked the bridge key a bit. I like the sound quality and I got good feedback after playing along with the pianist at church!I just got the Eb yesterday so I can't comment on durability yet. Again I threw out the reed and I am using a standard Bb reed that I cut down to fit. I am using the stock mouthpiece and it seems alright, but the ligature is really horrible and the reed sometimes just slides off. I am replacing it with a rovner ligature. The swab included is way too big to go through an Eb clarinet - cut it in half and you will be good to go. I think the corks could use a little sanding but it's not as bad as the C clarinet was. I like the sound and excited to have an inexpensive Eb clarinet to mess around with because I've always wanted one.Overall they seem to be doing what I need them to do! Hesitant to recommend for beginners, but if you have clarinet experience and aren't afraid to tweak them a bit you'll probably be fine.

for the price you pay it’s an awesome little clarinet. once the instrument is broken in it will be very comfortable. it has a similar feel to playing a wooden clarinet and is pretty good intonation wise. i wouldn’t bother with the stock mouthpiece. if you want to use this for playing outside a practice room here’s my advice, replace the barrel. go with a backun or something. a wooden barrel will improve the tone and feel as well as intonation. the instrument i received came with two barrels and they are fine. one is longer not sure of the measurements. the case is light and exactly what you’d expect. if you care about keeping it safe replace the case with something that secures the body of the instrument. the mouthpiece it came with had a “reed” already attacked. yuck. it’s more like a wood chip if you ask me. anyway i enjoy playing it and am using it until i can afford a proper eb. enjoy :)

Clarinet made like the rest of the Clarinet nomatter brought this one used like new but no mouth peace came with it so bad buy

I have purchased several clarinets from Yinfente in the past is different keys to use in church.This was the first time I got one that could not be assembled. The tenons were too large to assemble,even with cork grease applied. Also, unless you have MASSIVE hands I dont recommend this G clarinet.My right hand could not cover the tone holes and reach the right pinky keys...very disappointing.

I bought the C not expecting much. Yes, intonation. Is inconsistent, but so was it on an E11 and a Ridenour I tried. As an amateur with only rare needs of a C, it was my choice.I also bought the G. I found it easier to play it in tune by adding .030" (.75mm) shim between the barrel and upper joint.

I purchased Yinfente Eb, C, and A clarinets. Mechanism's fine in the hands of a pro, the lig is practically useless: BUT. I find they are overall 1/4 step flat. Big dealbreaker. Not sure yet if i'm going to return them. Anyone else have this issue?