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Quality Control: Mendini by Cecilio clarinets are the perfect instrument for the beginner student musicians.
Package Includes: Beginner Student Clarinet, 4C Mouthpiece with Ligature, Cap & a Box of 10 Reeds (Size 2.5"), 2 Barrels, Case, Foldable Clarinet Stand (conveniently stored inside the bell of the clarinet), Pocketbook, Cork Grease, Cleaning Cloth, and a Pair of Gloves
1-Year Warranty: Each instrument is tested at Cecilio's factory overseas and are tested again in their local warehouse in Southern California. Each instrument comes with a 1-year warranty against manufacturer’s defects and are serviced locally. If you have any questions, feel free to reach us by message or call our support team.
Lael Kelly
2025-08-31 15:46:25
My private music instructor tried this clarinet and said that it was actually really really good for the price and said he’d never played such a good beginner clarinet knowing how much it cost! The case has plenty of space and comes with a lot of great items. I would very much recommend getting a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece along with this, about $20, as it’ll greatly improve the tone immediately. Also, the reeds you should be getting are the Vandoren reeds for Bb clarinet. They’ll last much longer and sound the best. If you’re a beginner use reeds around size 1-1/2 or 2. Once you are ready to play “over the break,†or high notes, you should have 2-1/2 or even better, size 3 reeds. Which ever are more comfortable. You’ll move up to size 2-1/2 reeds pretty quickly, so don’t buy low sized reeds in bulk, just one box’ll do. Once you reach the level where you go to the highest few notes you can play on the clarinet, I’d recommend moving up to an intermediate or advanced clarinet or a really high-quality mouthpiece, as it’ll be hard to get this notes without being too flat. If you’re a beginner you won’t need a new clarinet for at least 2 years, more like 4 if you’re learning through a public school.
Clint Robinson
2025-07-13 13:35:40
I’m very impressed with this clarinet. I’ve never played a clarinet before but this one seems to be amazing. It has a great sound, comes with everything you need, and is physically appealing. I will say the reeds that comes with it seem to be cheaply made. After about two weeks I ended upgrading to a new mouth piece and reeds and it makes it sound even better. When I listen to me playing it versus recordings of more expensive ones they seem to sound very similar. I would say that this is perfect for beginners since it has everything you need to start out and it seems to be durable enough to take a beating and still play like new!
Taylor Tebbe
2025-07-09 19:25:17
I have never played clarinet but I played trumpet in the past. I had zero experience with clarinets before this instrument arrived. It was well packaged and easy to assemble. After some googling and some practice, I am able to produce some nice sounding notes with ease. This seems like a great product that I will enjoy learning on for a great price! If you are looking for a low barrier to entry for clarinet, don’t hesitate on this one 🙂
chris
2025-06-21 17:01:52
Background: I played various saxophones for about a decade, but life took over and I raised my family. 30 years later, i decided to pick up the clarinet as a hobby.As far as "getting back into playing woodwind instruments" is concerned, I am confident that this was a good choice for a balance of price and quality.This feels like a decent, solid instrument to play. I know the sound I want to ultimately achieve, and I am not naive to think that his model will compete with a nice, professional instrument in that regard. However, with a few small purchases, I feel that it will last throughout my experience of discovering if/when I am ready to move up to a higher level and get a professional instrument. The sound is decent, but not fantastic. A lot of that has to do with my personal skill and experience, but there will be a point at which my abilities will surpass the capabilities of this clarinet.Things to consider right away:1. I think that most people will want to immediately replace the mouthpiece. The one that ships with this instrument is cheap garbage. The mouthpiece that shipped to me had a small chip in it, rendering it (essentially) unplayable with any reed stronger than 2. If you don't want to spend a lot of time researching replacement parts, for about $35, I highly recommend picking up a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece - a solid, generic choice for beginners.2. Get some better reeds. I ordered Vandoren reeds at the same time I bought this clarinet. I didn't really give those that shipped with the instrument much of a chance due to the flaw in the mouthpiece that made 2.5 reeds somewhere between difficult and impossible to play. However, the Vandoren reeds were obviously superior from the beginning.3. Replace the ligature. The one that ships with the instrument is very cheap, and I had problems keeping the reed in place as I was securing the second of two screws. I opted for a leather ligature with a single screw. there are multiple options available for $15 or less an Amazon.Overall, I would definitely recommend this instrument to beginners or people who haven't played in a while and want to get back into it. However, if you're not prepared to make the few, minor updates I mention, I would expect frustration and subpar results.
Love
2025-06-08 14:33:50
From purchase to tracking to opening my package, this was a pleasant purchasing experience. The clarinet arrived within the delivery window, all pieces accounted for. It has a beautiful color, sky blue - as described, and feels like the Mendini I learned on forever ago in school. I did forget to use the wax initially, so it was a bit difficult to put together. I have had it for a week now, and the wax makes all the difference! Use the wax on the cork bits!I'm super happy with my purchase and have recommended the shop on Amazon to several friends - especially those with kids who want to play an instrument. Great price for wonderful starter quality instruments!
Melvin
2024-12-19 15:54:52
Clarinet is lightweight and has a great sound throughout the low and high registers. I just wished the thumb rest was adjustable; my thumb is too close to the C#/G#key.
Marcel Days
2024-11-29 12:49:48
Decent for beginners but still wouldn't recommend. The sound is different from other clarinets have played. The reeds it comes are also poorly carved . Lastly, some of the cork is coming off after only an hour of playing. Not worth the money. Only good in my opinion are the keys work as they should.
A
2024-11-27 15:08:11
Leaky but I guess expected for a cheap model. Purple was a right pick. Looks good.
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