Hartes Music offer a wide range of top quality clarinets at very affordable prices. Check out our Books & CDs section for great deals also.

JHS Clarinet

Student model and best seller in Ireland and in the UK. Complete with case, mouthpiece, and ligature, 2 Rico Royal reeds, grease, cleaning cloth and instructions leaflet.

A vibrant and responsive wood finish ebonite body with forged nickel silver keywork gives the Odyssey clarinet a mature sonority and easy playing action. The carefully designed bore and accurate undercut tone valves provide good intonation throughout the register. The OCL262's double body joining ensures top quality concert level playing performance. 3 month warranty.

£260

Yamaha Clarinets

The YCL-250SUK Bb clarinet allows beginning artists to learn on a clarinet that is affordable and low-maintenance-without sacrificing musical beauty. It combines a tough ABS resin body and durable Valentino pads with focused tone and enhanced flexibility.

Musicians who are just beginning to play deserve to start out with the best instrument in its class, The YCL-250SUK will enhance the sound of the beginning player. It's a strong instrument that requires minimal maintenance, important for both students and parents when making a significant purchasing decision.

The clarinet is made of ABS resin and features a matte finish with a new barrel design similar to that of Yamaha's renowned V Series. The bell has a resonance chamber, which gives the instrument more projection. The Valentino pads make it easier to repair and more stable in varying temperatures, making the instrument more dependable, sharply reducing upkeep costs.

New barrel design
The YCL-250SUK student model clarinet incorporates some of the distinct qualities of Yamaha's professional and custom clarinets. One of these features is a 65mm barrel design that produces a focused tone and quick response. This will help new students in finding those hard to hit first pitches while giving an edge to students who have been playing a while longer.

New bell design
Nothing can be more frustrating to new students who are learning notes and fingerings for the first time than a soft sounding, out of tune instrument. A new resonance chamber in the bell of the YCL-250SUK aids in projection and improves intonation in lower notes, allowing for the consistency and confidence in learning things correctly the first time.

Valentino pads
Everyone knows the rigorous lifestyle that a student model instrument endures. It only makes sense to use equipment that will match the lifestyle. Valentino pads are more durable, easier to repair, and less sensitive to temperature changes than other pads making them the student model choice.

Matte finish
The look of this plastic model is reminiscent of the more expensive wood models due to its matte finish. This attractive finish simulates the actual grain of wood while providing the advantage of a durable ABS resin material. Students will no longer feel uncomfortable playing their plastic model next to other students with wood models.

* In Bb
* The ABS resin body brings an excellent durability and resistance to damage.
* Matte finish
* The silver-plated key finish is very durable. The hard metal that prevents both breakage and deformation that can alter the instrument's response over time.
* Stainless steel spring material for excellent response and corrosion resistance.
* ABS case

Complete with case, cleaning rod, grease, mouthpiece, ligature & reeds. 1 year warranty.

£440

New 65mm barrel
The YCL-450 intermediate model clarinet incorporates some of the distinct qualities of Yamaha's professional and custom clarinets. One of these features is a 65mm barrel design that produces a focused tone and quick response. Players looking to "step-up" their performance will do just that with this instrument.

New bell design
Nothing can be more frustrating than a soft sounding, out of tune instrument. A new resonance chamber in the bell of the YCL-450 aids in projection and improves intonation in lower notes, allowing for consistency and confidence.

"Blue" steel spring material
Intermediate instruments need to feel different than student model instruments. Part of making the YCL-450 "feel" better is the upgrade in spring material. Blue steel springs give the keys a lighter touch and feel while producing a smooth, quick action.

Sculptured, silver-plated keys
The silver-plated keys provide not only an enhanced appearance, but also a wonderful feel for the players. In order to make the keys to the appropriate strength level, a technique called power forging is used. The result of this hi-tech process are keys that are exceptionally durable and contoured to the best possible ergonomic shape.

Straight tone holes with tapered undercut
Yamaha intermediate model instruments set themselves aside with their use of professional materials and features. Straight tone holes with tapered undercuts provide outstanding intonation and response making the YCL-450 play like a pro model instrument.

* in Bb
* Grenadilla wood body material for optimal tone quality and control
* Intermediate Model
* Natural finish
* Pisoni pads
* Soft-sided case

£720

 
New 65 mm barrel
The YCL-650 professional model clarinet features a 65mm barrel design that produces a focused tone and quick response. Players looking for the tools necessary to maximize their performance will do just that with this clarinet.

New bell design
A new resonance chamber in the bell of the YCL-650 aids in projection and improves intonation in lower notes, allowing for consistency and confidence.

Natural finish
A great sounding clarinet should also win the swimsuit competition when it comes to looks, and the YCL-650 certainly does. A unique, natural finish accompanies this great sounding instrument bound to capture any audiences' attention.

Adjustable thumb rest
Since there are so many different sizes and shapes of hands, it only makes sense that there ought to be some type of adjustment for different hand positions. An adjustable thumb rest is designed for player comfort while needle springs provide faster key action.

* In Bb
* Grenadilla wood body material for optimal tone quality and control.
* Silver-plated keys
* Pisoni pads
* Blue steel springs give the keys a lighter touch and feel while producing a smooth, quick action.
* French style case
* Also available as an 'A' Clarinet

£1,850