Is ebonite a good brand for a clarinet?

Answer 1

I have owned an ebonite Oboe for many years. I love the fact that I never had to worry about it cracking from the temperature changes here in the upper midwest. It stayed out in my car many times in the winter months without me ever worrying about it. It has a nice sound and was Definately worth the $1000 that I paid for it.

Answer 2

Ebonite is a brand of hard rubber, which is a material that is often used for high grade mouthpieces. Clarinets (and oboes) aren't frequently manufactured in hard rubber and their grade is to be determined by the manufacturer itself. Ridenour clarinets and Buffet Greenline models are quite possibly the most reputable hard rubber instruments made and have enjoyed some use at the professional level, by both in jazz and classical settings.