For example, a beginner clarinet made of plastic with nickel-plated keys averages $900 to $1,000. A professional clarinet made of wood with silver-plated keys can cost $4,000, Meyer said.

The bass clarinet is typically an instrument that comes in the key of B flat, but [Jered] wanted one that was a minor third lower. Building a traditional clarinet is not exactly the easiest ...

For example, a beginner clarinet made of plastic with nickel-plated keys averages $900 to $1,000. A professional clarinet made of wood with silver-plated keys can cost $4,000, Meyer said.