The Merino Clarinet is a plastic clarinet designed for beginner students. With a sleek black color and included case, this instrument is perfect for those just starting out in their musical journey. The Merano brand ensures quality and reliability, making it a great choice for aspiring clarinet players. This was my daughter’s clarinet she used first when learning to play. When she advanced in her playing we upgraded to a higher level clarinet. This clarinet has not been used for many years. May need to be serviced.