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Mendini MCT-E+SD+PB Black Ebonite B Flat Clarinet with Case, Stand, Pocketbook, Mouthpiece, 10 Reeds and More

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From the Manufacturer

All of our clarinets are tested at our factory and inspected again by skilled technicians at our Los Angeles distribution center prior to shipping. Please read the clarinet owner’s manual carefully to assembled and tuned the clarinet properly.

Clarinet Owner’s Manual

It is important to disassemble and thoroughly clean the clarinet after playing then stored in its case. Tips: Use a small amount of cork grease on joints to help ease assembly of the clarinet and wipe off excess grease. Rinse mouth after eating / drinking prior to playing. Always store the clarinet in its case when not in use to prevent damage. Avoid direct and extended exposure to: sunlight, rain, heaters, air conditioners. It is recommended to bring the clarinet to a skilled technician at least once a year to be serviced.

Getting Started

We recommend first time players to seek assistance from an instructor. If an instructor is not available, follow these steps below. Remove the clarinet from the case by lifting it from the edges. Never grab the clarinet by its keys.

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Portable Compact Clarinet Stand

The compact clarinet stand is stored inside the clarinet bell. Assembling Instructions: 1. Unscrew cap at the bottom of the stand. 2. Extend the legs. 3. Screw cap back on with the legs extended.

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Attaching the mouthpiece

6. Attaching the reed: a) Moisten the thin end of the reed in mouth or in cup of water. b) Remove the ligature from the mouthpiece and then position the reed on the mouthpiece so that the tip of the mouthpiece is seen just over the end of the reed. c) While holding the reed in place, slide the ligature over the reed and mouthpiece, adjust to fit, and tighten the ligature screws.

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Holding the Clarinet

1. Lubricate all tenon-corks on the mouthpiece, upper and lower joints with cork-grease (included with package). Make sure to apply an even coat of grease. 2. In a twisting motion, gently attach the barrel to the upper joint of the clarinet. 3. In a twisting motion, gently attach the bell to the lower joint of the clarinet. 4. In a gentle twisting motion, connect the upper joint to the lower joint while gently pressing the large ring key to bring the upper bridge key up. (See photo on the left of the ring key on the upper joint). Using this method will prevent damaging the keys.

Tuning

Pitch is affected by temperature, so warm up the clarinet before playing by blowing air through it. Use a chromatic tuner or piano can help tune the clarinet. The tuning pitches for the clarinet are C and G. Play a C and G on the piano or find it on the tuner. To tune, pull barrel slightly away from the body. The length of the barrel to the body depends on individual preference and method of playing. To further adjust the intonation of the clarinet, put out on the upper and lower joints.

Upper joint bridge above the lower joint bridge
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Joining the Upper and Lower Bridge Joints

5. The lower joint bridge key will slide under the upper joint bridge key. Be careful, as careless assembly can cause damage to the bridge keys. Align the upper joint bridge key on top of the lower joint bridge key. The keys of the upper and lower joints will be aligned as well. (See image on the left)

Maintenance

REED: Remove the reed from the mouthpiece by loosening the ligature and sliding it off. Gently dry the reed with a clean cloth and place it in a reed holder. CLEANING THE INTERIOR: After playing always insert the cleaning swab into the clarinet to remove moisture. After each use rub the outside of the mouthpiece with a soft cloth then scrub the inside of the mouthpiece with a mouthpiece brush. Use lukewarm water and mild soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. CLEANING THE PADS: Dry the pads by inserting cleaning pad paper between the pad and the tone hole. Lightly press the key down and carefully pulling the paper away. CLEANING THE EXTERIOR: After each use, rub on outside of the clarinet with a polishing cloth to remove particles and fingerprints. use a key brush once a week to remove dust or lint that accumulates around post and springs and under key rods. Use a pipe cleaner on hard to reach areas. Tenons tend to collect moisture, especially at the upper and lower joints. Remove all moisture from tenons cork with gauze. Apply small amounts of cork grease on neck cork to maintain the quality of the cork and to make mouthpiece assembly easy. Remember to always remove the mouthpiece when not in use.

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86 of 96 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Breaks, sounds bad… why would you buy this?, September 26, 2013
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This review is from: Mendini MCT-E+SD+PB Black Ebonite B Flat Clarinet with Case, Stand, Pocketbook, Mouthpiece, 10 Reeds and More (Electronics)
I am a band director who has seen at least 50 Mendini clarinets come through my door. I never recommend this brand, but somehow people still buy them because they’re inexpensive. You really do get what you pay for. Mendini clarinets break constantly. Pads come off all the time. Most instrument repair shops in my area won’t fix these because they are so cheaply made. I am a clarinet player myself and struggle to get a good tone on them – how sad that a beginner has no shot at making a characteristic tone. I would recommend buying a used clarinet made by a reputable company. I would never recommend this instrument to any student.

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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
so far so good, March 15, 2012
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I bought this product about a month ago. I alreeady play flute and decided i wanted to learn clarinet. So far, i havent had any difficulties and it plays well. The stand and book are another nice bonus as well. The case is, however slightly bulkier than some but does have a nice carrying strap and handles. For the price, this is definitely worth getting, especially if you are looking for an inexpensive, decent instrument.

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White Clarinet Rocks!, July 25, 2012
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This review is from: Mendini MCT-W+SD+PB White ABS B Flat Clarinet with Case, Stand, Pocketbook, Mouthpiece, 10 Reeds and More (Electronics)
After playing a standard student clarient for the past few years in school band, wanted to get a personal clarinet to play over the summer. PLUS wanted it to be unique for playing in the band this coming fall – saw this white one and the whole package it came with, so it was a no brainer! Have played it several times thus far and it sounds great. Bear in mind that it is not a ,000 instrument but it certainly does a great job. 🙂

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