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The majority of clarinets used by professionals are made from the hardwoods grenadilla or mpingo - both originating in Africa. However, clarinets sold in stores are often made from rubber, plastic or even metal.

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Sometimes it's made of wood, but for begginers you can get plastic ones. Wood types variety depending on the quality of your Clarinet.

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The traditional wood is grenadilla, or African blackwood.

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The clarinet was made of wood (I can't remember offhand what kind). The clarinet originated in 1690.


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