Advantages: Good quality and reliable brand
Disadvantages: Can be more pricey

Play around with it in your hands. Is it a good weight? Is it symetrical with a good curvature? Give it a good blow. Put it right in your mouth. Does it feel good? As your lips curl around do you contact in the right places? Now for the cap. ... Read review

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When I first got my clarinets, I first bought a B45 to go with them, because i liked this best at the time, but now i use a selmer C85 120 - i find it has a nicer tone - i found the B45 slightly harsh on my clarinets. Just wanted 2 say, selmer clarinets rule, as do selmer saxes!! (comin from sum1 hu plays selmer A+Bb clarinets, selmer alto + tenor saxes!) Sorry, but i also really dislike Buffet clarinets, dont no y - they jus dont seem 2 work 4 me! by poooookie

I have a pair of Buffet R13's! by MissTopaz

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Advantages: Clearer crisper sound
Disadvantages: None

I have been playing the clarinet now for about 17 years. I began lessons when I was at secondary school and my first clarinet teacher started me with rico reeds. At the time, obviously not knowing any better I was happy enough with these and I do think ... Read review

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As my review makes clear, I highly approve of Vandoren too. They can be a lot more expensive than competitor brands but they are well worth the money! Though poooookie has a point that they can be occasionally squeaky. Tom. by tomt89

I use vandoren reeds as well - defintely much better than rico! by poooookie

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