Craven Sonoro SM-R3 B Flat Clarinet

Add a custom wooden barrel and bell to this beautiful instrument and it will sound virtually as good as the most expensive grenadilla wood clarinets with the added advantage it cannot crack or warp. The keys are robust and well laid-out to give a comfortable player-friendly feel. Light in weight but dark and serious in sound. Clarinet alone with standard mouthpiece, case, swab, cork lubricant and our peace of mind after sales support this is a must for pro players and amateurs alike.

One of the latest reviews from Razvan Husti student from the Netherlands.

“ I visited Les recently and I tried his clarinets. And what clarinets! I was pleasantly surprised with the tone, response, intonation and ease of playing, as well as sturdiness of the keywork of the Soprano (SM series) and the great value for money of the Bass. Definitely an amazing choice for someone on a budget. Amateur, student or professional, or even someone not willing to fall for the trap of spending thousands on some mainstream brands that overcharge for their instruments. I played and tried many of the mainstream professional clarinets over the years and I must say, I found some which performed at way lower standards than Les' and cost 4x more.

Don't be fooled by the hard rubber construction! They sound really good! Especially with the very nice and heavy wooden bell and barrel.

Les is also very knowledgeable and fine tunes each clarinet to play as good as it possibly can. I can say he's very, very meticulous in that aspect.

Looking forward to visiting Monmouth and Les again! “

- Razvan Husti, Utrecht , Netherlands, Nov 2024