Both the CL-300 and 301 are very good student instruments. The CL-300 was produced during the 1990s (1990-1999) and has a glossy finish. The CL-301 comes with a satin finish that Selmer refers to as "simulated wood", but both are good quality plastic instruments. The older Selmer/Bundy instruments were, in their heyday, among the most ubiquitous (and less expensive) student instruments that you could buy. They were pretty reliable but were targeted for the beginner(s). Still good to keep around during high school for marching band (outside) drilling and performances, but the CL-300/301 series are, IMO, better quality instruments.
Normandy clarinet were available as wood models and as a Resotone (plastic) models. One particular wood Normandy model came with a wood body but with nd a plastic barrel and bell - sometimes even seen with a wood barrel and plastic bell. Any Normany models are fine choices for beginners to intermediate, and the Resotone model is an excellent choice as a marching band instrument.
Wood clarinets have a much more mature sound, and are easier to play. They are also more expensive to buy and care for, and take much more time and work to care for. Wood clarinets are more likely to crack under stress or quick temperature changes. Repairs for wood clarinets are also more expensive. Wood clarinets are easier to keep/have in tune because they are made with expert length, width, ect. Resin clarinets are better for use by begginer clarinetists who have been playing for one to three full years because they cost less and are more resistant to damage. However after three years, a clarinetist who wishes to continue learning to play the clarinet should switch to a wooden clarinet because it allows them to access the extreme range much easier as well as switching between register and non register using notes.
Normandy clarinet were available as wood models and as a Resotone (plastic) models. One particular wood Normandy model came with a wood body but with nd a plastic barrel and bell - sometimes even seen with a wood barrel and plastic bell. Any Normany models are fine choices for beginners to intermediate, and the Resotone model is an excellent choice as a marching band instrument.
Wood clarinets have a much more mature sound, and are easier to play. They are also more expensive to buy and care for, and take much more time and work to care for. Wood clarinets are more likely to crack under stress or quick temperature changes. Repairs for wood clarinets are also more expensive. Wood clarinets are easier to keep/have in tune because they are made with expert length, width, ect. Resin clarinets are better for use by begginer clarinetists who have been playing for one to three full years because they cost less and are more resistant to damage. However after three years, a clarinetist who wishes to continue learning to play the clarinet should switch to a wooden clarinet because it allows them to access the extreme range much easier as well as switching between register and non register using notes.