Eastar Clarinet [2023 Review]

Eastar is a company that is often preferred by beginners and intermediate players since only few other brands can offer affordability without sacrificing the decent sound quality. Considering the price tag, Eastar Clarinet offers very high-quality products and a wide range of accessories.

In this article, we will review two great clarinets which are Eastar ECL-300 Clarinet and Eastar ECL-400 Clarinet. After reading our review, you might decide which product is a better choice for you. We’re very excited about both products. So, let’s get right into it.

Eastar ECL-300 Clarinet Review

About: As we mentioned in the beginning of our review, Eastar is one the best companies that can offer affordability without sacrificing the quality and Eastar ECL-300 Clarinet is great example of that.

Features: We will get to the sound quality of this product shortly, but let’s start with the material of this clarinet which is bakelite. It is in fact plastic and considering this is a student level clarinet it is expected.

The bakelite has its own advantages one of which is the durability which is very important if you move your clarinet a lot and there is a chance that you will drop it. That is especially true if you’re in a marching band.

As for the sound quality, we can say that Eastar ECL-300 Clarinet has a very decent sound quality and most clarinet players reported that it has an even sound throughout the range. You can also try different reed or mouthpiece if you’re not comfortable with the sound at your first try.

We should also mention that this clarinet has nickel plated key which are ergonomic. So, you can move your fingers comfortable which is very important if you play your clarinet for a long time.

It is also worth mentioning that this clarinet comes with a 30-day money back warranty which is essential if you’re not satisfied with the product for some reason.

Eastar ECL-400 Clarinet Review

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About: This clarinet is a great option if you’ve stuck with the practice for a while and looking for more than a student clarinet. It provides all the things that professional clarinet do and it also comes with an affordable price tag that will not hurt your budget.

Features: This is a clear upgrade over the version that we reviewed above, and it has a much better sound quality and the material has more durability. So, you can use this clarinet for a long time.

As we mentioned in the beginning of our review, Eastar ECL-400 Clarinet is a great intermediate level clarinet. However, it might be a good idea to go for a higher quality product if you’re professional player.

But other than that, this clarinet has an excellent sound, it has a great appearance, it comes with a practical design, it is durable and it has silver plated keys. That is why, we’re confident that this clarinet will last you for a long time.

As for the practicality, we should also mention that this clarinet comes with a hard case which makes it very easy to carry it around and that is important if you’re in a band.

It is true that there are more expensive and higher quality saxophones in the market. However, considering its price tag, we believe Eastar ECL-400 Clarinet is one of the best products in the market that you can buy if you want to get serious with playing clarinet.

Buyer’s Guide

Should You Buy or Rent?

It is true that renting might be a good option if you’re not sure whether you’re going to stick with playing clarinet or not. However, we suggest considering buying if you’re confident that you’re going to be playing for long years since buying has a lot of advantages which we will talk about below.

• The first thing that we want to say about buying is that a high-quality clarinet that is for rental is very hard to come by. There is a good chance that the instrument that you will rent will have defects or scratches on it. Also, keep in mind that you will be responsible for all the damages that is going to happen on the product which will not be the case if you buy.
• Even though it sounds counter intuitive, buying a clarinet instead of renting one can save you some money since renting can might cost more which is especially true if you want to rent your clarinet for a long time.
• It is also possible for you to sell the clarinet that you buy after using which is not possible when you rent a clarinet. That is why, it is always a good idea to buy instead of renting if you’re going to use your clarinet for a long time.

Conclusion: Eastar Clarinet [2023 Review]

Eastar ECL-300 Clarinet is a great clarinet that is a great option for musicians who are looking for their for clarinet and you can also get Eastar ECL-400 Clarinet if you want to get a higher quality clarinet that you’re going to play for a long time.

It is true that there are better clarinets that you can get in the market, especially if you’re a professional player. However, other than that both clarinets are very good and you can get one according to your level!

You can also check out our review of Glory Clarinet if you want to see another option in the market.