Mendini by Cecilio B Flat Beginner Student Clarinet with 2 Barrels, Case, Stand, Book, 10 Reeds, Mouthpiece and Warranty (Ebo

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 1,114 ratings

Price: 122.99

Last update: 08-28-2024


About this item

Student Clarinet: High grade B Flat clarinet with durable nickel plated keys
History: Mendini by Cecilio inspires musical talent with quality and value instruments since 2004, which makes them top sellers in the band and orchestra categories. With their wide variety of instruments, they cater to beginner & intermediate musicians.
Quality Control: Mendini by Cecilio clarinets are the perfect instrument for the beginner student musicians. 1-Year Warranty: Each instrument is tested at Cecilio's factory overseas and are tested again in their local warehouse in Southern California.
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.

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Top reviews from the United States

Taylor Tebbe
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good product
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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 ????
Michelle Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best cheap beginner clarinets
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
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
5.0 out of 5 stars Great instrument
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2019
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!
chris
4.0 out of 5 stars Good beginner's instrument
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023
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
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Like I Remembered!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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!
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Love
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Like I Remembered!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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!
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aylith
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little clarinet for the price!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
I bought this on a whim because my daughter wanted to learn and my husband had misplaced mine. Of course I found mine yesterday and this came in today!

First picture is it next to my 1976 Leblanc 7214 student clarinet. As far as make, the only difference is the Mendini has a slightly larger bell. It plays nicely, especially for the price (I paid $500 for mine way back when.)

The only thing I would recommend is eventually upgrading the mouthpiece and ligature, like another review stated.

The difference in sound when I switched to my Vandorean was pretty noticeable, and if you have a serious student who wants to play through school/college, the mouthpiece/ligature upgrade will give you more years before needing to upgrade to a better, more expensive instrument.
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aylith
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little clarinet for the price!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
I bought this on a whim because my daughter wanted to learn and my husband had misplaced mine. Of course I found mine yesterday and this came in today!

First picture is it next to my 1976 Leblanc 7214 student clarinet. As far as make, the only difference is the Mendini has a slightly larger bell. It plays nicely, especially for the price (I paid $500 for mine way back when.)

The only thing I would recommend is eventually upgrading the mouthpiece and ligature, like another review stated.

The difference in sound when I switched to my Vandorean was pretty noticeable, and if you have a serious student who wants to play through school/college, the mouthpiece/ligature upgrade will give you more years before needing to upgrade to a better, more expensive instrument.
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