Eric Roode 5 I'm really happy with the quality of this instrument. I can't write an amazingly detailed review as my old clarinet was around the 80-90 year mark. I bought the YCL-650 for the much needed upgrade I needed. The sound quality is smooth, the wood is shiny and the tone is wonderful compared to my old clarinet.The only downside I noticed was the cork was a little bit cheap, as I accidentally cut some of it off when applying the cork grease before my first playing session. The side of the cork grease container sliced a small bit of the cork that connects to the barrel. I was mortified.