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I have an older, expensive Buffet clarinet but it needs to be reconditioned. (Although I am now retired, I used to play professionally when I was younger so I know a few things about the instrument.) After many years of not playing, I picked up my clarinet several months ago and started playing for fun. Because the Buffet really needs work on it I decided to try my luck on an inexpensive clarinet. In spite of the many good reviews on the Hisonic, I did not expect much. However, in a nutshell, I was blown away! This clarinet is easy to play, has exceptionally good tone and is everything anyone would want in a clarinet (with the exception of professionals, of course.) All I can say is that if people are having problems with it, they either have a lemon (which I suppose is possible) or more likely,are playing with the wrong strength reed, or most likely, need to learn how to blow into the instrument. For a person who has never played the clarinet, it is necessary to learn the correct embouchure, etc. It is not uncommon for a novice to be unable to get a sound out of even the most expensive instrument. With the right kind of instruction and practice you will find that this clarinet is a pleasure to play. In summation, assuming that the instrument holds up for a reasonable period with no manufactured defects, (I just received it yesterday) it is hard for me to see how the quality of this clarinet can be beat even for a price well above what it is being sold for. This one is a true winner! Five months later: I have now had the clarinet for approximately five months and I play it almost every day. Everything I said above still very much applies and then some! This is a beautiful, well made, exceptionally good sounding instrument. I could not be happier with it. If you have any thoughts about purchasing a clarinet, do yourself a favor and select this one. You will be very glad you did. P.S. If you are a beginner, buy yourself 1.5 strength reeds. You will find them easier to play (than the higher numbers) and they sound great on this clarinet.