Jupiter JCL750NA Student Grenadilla Bb Clarinet | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Jupiter JCL750NA student Bb clarinet features a premium grenadilla wood body typically reserved for intermediate and professional instruments, delivering warm, rich tone that inspires musical exploration from the very first notes. Designed specifically for aspiring clarinetists, this instrument combines professional-quality materials with student-friendly ergonomics, including fluid nickel-plated keys, adjustable thumb rest, and undercut tone holes for improved intonation. Built with the traditional Boehm key system featuring 17 keys and 6 rings, the JCL750NA provides beginning players with authentic clarinet tone and responsive action that supports proper technique development.
Product Overview
The JCL750NA is crafted entirely from toneful grenadilla wood, a dense African hardwood prized for its acoustic properties and resonance. This premium body material produces a warm, rich tone with excellent projection and tonal complexity that elevates the student playing experience beyond typical plastic or composite student models. The grenadilla construction rewards proper breath support and embouchure with beautiful tonal depth, encouraging consistent practice and musical growth from beginning through intermediate skill levels.
The nickel-plated key mechanism is precisely manufactured for fluid, responsive action that facilitates learning basic and intermediate fingering techniques. Undercut tone holes enhance intonation accuracy across all registers, ensuring the instrument plays in tune with proper embouchure and reduces frustration for developing players. The grenadilla bell features a nickel silver bell ring that adds structural reinforcement while contributing to the instrument's focused, projected sound.
The poly-cylindrical bore design and 65mm grenadilla barrel work together to create balanced resistance and even tone production throughout the clarinet's range. High-quality stainless steel needle springs provide consistent, reliable key action that maintains responsiveness through years of student use. The adjustable thumb rest with strap ring allows customization for different hand sizes, ensuring comfortable playing position and reducing tension during extended practice sessions.
Ideal For
- Beginning clarinet students seeking professional-quality tone from their first instrument
- Elementary and middle school band programs requiring reliable instruments with superior intonation
- Music educators who value the motivational benefits of authentic wood tone for student engagement
- Young musicians transitioning from plastic student models to wood construction and richer sound
- Private lesson students developing proper embouchure and breath control on a responsive instrument
Ideal For
- Beginning clarinet students seeking professional-quality tone from their first instrument
- Elementary and middle school band programs requiring reliable instruments with superior intonation
- Music educators who value the motivational benefits of authentic wood tone for student engagement
- Young musicians transitioning from plastic student models to wood construction and richer sound
- Private lesson students developing proper embouchure and breath control on a responsive instrument
Key Features
Premium Grenadilla Wood Body
The grenadilla wood construction delivers warm, rich tone typically found only in intermediate and professional clarinets. This dense African hardwood provides superior acoustic properties, resonance, and tonal complexity that inspire students to explore the full musical potential of the instrument while developing proper technique.
Fluid Nickel-Plated Key Mechanism
The precisely crafted nickel-plated keys with 17 keys and 6 rings in the traditional Boehm system offer fluid, responsive action that facilitates learning proper fingering techniques. The nickel plating provides durability and corrosion resistance while maintaining smooth operation through daily student use.
Enhanced Intonation System
Undercut tone holes improve intonation accuracy across all registers, ensuring the instrument plays in tune when students use proper embouchure and breath support. Combined with the poly-cylindrical bore and 65mm barrel, this design creates consistent pitch stability that reduces tuning frustration during ensemble rehearsals.
Ergonomic Adjustability
The adjustable thumb rest with strap ring provides a comfortable, secure fit for various hand sizes, allowing students to customize the instrument's position for optimal playing posture. This ergonomic feature reduces physical tension and fatigue during practice sessions, encouraging longer, more productive rehearsal time.
Professional-Quality Components
High-quality stainless steel needle springs and double bladder pads ensure reliable, consistent action and excellent seal quality. The offset trill key facilitates advanced fingering techniques as students progress, while the included mouthpiece with ligature and cap provides everything needed to begin playing immediately.
What's Included
- Jupiter JCL750NA Bb clarinet
- Mouthpiece with ligature and cap
- Lightweight hardshell carrying case
- Free standard shipping
- Jupiter manufacturer's warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Bb Soprano Clarinet |
| Key | Bb |
| Level | Student |
| Body Material | Grenadilla Wood |
| Bell Material | Grenadilla with Nickel Silver Ring |
| Barrel Material | Grenadilla |
| Barrel Length | 65mm |
| Bore Type | Poly-cylindrical |
| Bore Size | 0.577" |
| Key System | Boehm (17 Keys, 6 Rings) |
| Key Finish | Nickel-plated |
| Pads | Double Bladder |
| Springs | Stainless Steel Needle |
| Thumb Rest | Adjustable with Strap Ring |
| Additional Features | Undercut Tone Holes, Offset Trill Key |
| Mouthpiece | Included with Ligature and Cap |
| Case | Lightweight Hardshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JCL750NA |
Experience This Clarinet Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the Jupiter JCL750NA clarinet and discover how its premium grenadilla construction and responsive key mechanism can inspire musical growth from the very first lesson. Our knowledgeable staff can demonstrate proper assembly, maintenance techniques, and playing fundamentals while answering questions about accessories and lesson programs. Contact us today to schedule a trial session or visit our website to explore financing options for student band instruments.