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Clarinet Market Value

Analysis of 13,023 clarinet listings to determine current market pricing.

What you'll usually pay

$194 typical price
Most are between$30โ€“$600
Brand new$143
Used$225
On sale now13,023

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 58% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Bb clarinets and brands like Bundy, which sit 64% below the market median. High-end value is concentrated in Ebony body materials, which command a 110% premium.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Bundy 298 on sale$69.44 ยท 64% cheaper
Vito 392 on sale$85.03 ยท 56% cheaper
Selmer 1,106 on sale$117 ยท 40% cheaper
Composite 862 on sale$129 ยท 34% cheaper
Nickel 818 on sale$129 ยท 33% cheaper

Price by key

Ab
$88.48-54%
C
$159-18%
Bb
$225+16%
B
$270+39%
Eb
$274+41%
A
$350+80%

Why? Prices vary by rarity and use, with A keys at 350 and Ab keys at 88.48.

Price by brand

Bundy
$69.44-64%
Vito
$85.03-56%
Selmer
$117-40%
Le Blanc
$200+3%
Buffet
$282+45%
Buffet Crampon
$333+72%

Why? Professional grade brands like Buffet Crampon (333.33) command higher prices than student brands like Bundy (69.44).

Price by body material

Composite
$129-34%
Nickel
$129-33%
Plastic
$140-28%
Metal
$200+3%
Grenadilla
$299+54%
Ebony
$408+110%

Why? Premium hardwoods like Ebony (408) are significantly more expensive than plastic (140) or composite (129) options.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a used clarinet?

The median price for used clarinets is 225.

Which clarinet brand is the most affordable on average?

Bundy is the most affordable brand with a median price of 69.44.

How does the price of a Bb clarinet compare to the market median?

Bb clarinets have a median price of 225, which is 16% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $30โ€“$600, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 4, 2026.