The Nuova CL3S is a really well-designed and well-constructed clarinet, ideal for beginners who want to get the most from their budget.

Nuova may be a new name in the market but their range of keenly priced beginner/student instruments is manufactured by KHS, who are also responsible for the extremely successful and highly respected Jupiter range. The experience and know-how gained from their production of Jupiter instruments is evident in the design and build quality of their Nuova models and helps these to stand out from the majority of budget beginner instruments available.

The CL3S is free-blowing with a warm tone and good intonation, making it easy for beginners to make a pleasing sound from the start.

Like most beginner clarinets, the CL3S features a durable ABS resin body and silver plated keywork. However, on the Nuova clarinet, the keywork feels more sturdy and reliable than most and the keys fall nicely under the fingers.

Supplied with a stylish case, mouthpiece, reed and cleaning kit, the Nuova CL3S is a great value clarinet with the feel and playability to give beginners a great start on the instrument.