Clarinet Recommendations

I have just been reviewing the information about the Buffet B12 student clarinet. In my opinion, Buffet manufactures the best clarinets made today. I myself have an R13 Buffet. They manufacture several models, from student quality through professional quality. Among professional clarinet players, it is difficult to find someone who plays anything but a Buffet. As for the Buffet B12, this is NOT a wood clarinet, it is plastic. That's why the cost is greatly reduced. Of course, one can purchase many student clarinets for less money than this but most of the others have significant flaws. This clarinet, in some parts of the country, will see a student through from beginner class to high school graduation. Other parts of the country, near large cities where incomes are higher and schools are bigger, expect students to upgrade to a professional quality instrument when they enter high school. This needs to be taken into consideration when the initial purchase is made. Some people may wish to start their beginner on a Buffet E11, which is a wooden Buffet clarinet but not professional grade. This is an excellent clarinet and should definitely see a student through high school and even into college for a few semesters if need be. Link to my Amazon Store: http://astore.amazon.com/theeclpiapla-20