Find Hand-Selected, High End Clarinets By Buffet-Crampon & Royal Global

From intermediate to professional, we stock the most exclusive clarinet brands and models, hand-selected and individually optimized to transform your playing.

We provide a unique experience, which sets us apart from your local music store: Every instrument we stock goes through rigorous hand-selection, testing, examination, and optimization process to ensure you are matched with the perfect clarinet that will take your playing to the next level.

SHOW ME THE PERFECT CLARINET

Visit Our New Annapolis Showroom

Conveniently located for folks in the Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Annapolis area, our space is open to anyone who wants to experience a new clarinet or accessories before deciding to buy.

Exclusive, appointment-only access will be assisted by one of our Clarinet Specialists – all professional clarinetists with years of experience. Try any of our new and used clarinets, mouthpieces, bells, and barrels.

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What Can You Expect When You Buy A Clarinet From Rice Clarinet Works?

As clarinetists ourselves, we understand that a musician like you is looking for the perfect blend of unmatched quality and value.

Each clarinet purchased from us undergoes a multi-stage optimization and setup process, customized to each instrument so you can play with unmatched tone, clarity, and sound.

This ensures the highest quality instrument with unparalleled value, including services and components for which others would charge extra.

Show Me The Perfect Clarinet

His work is excellent

“His work is excellent, and demonstrates a very high level of craftsmanship. The key-work is smooth and precise, and the seal is excellent. I recommend Wes Rice most enthusiastically.”

Dr. John Weigand, Professor of Music
West Virginia University

A modern day craftsman with few peers

“I have been in this business for 40 years and it is rare to meet someone who comes to the manufacturing side of or our trade with such wonderfully honed technical knowledge and artistic skills.”

Clark W Fobes, Fobes Clarinet Products
San Francisco Symphony, Ballet Orchestra, Opera

Best of the Best

“I can say without reservation that the “Artist Overhaul” work you have done on my Buffet R-13 A clarinet is the finest that I have witnessed. Your cosmetic restoration of my clarinet removed many years of wear, giving it a fresh-from-the-factory appearance.”

Dana Brenner, Freelance Clarinetist
San Francisco

An Expert In His Field

“I have been observing the ever changing and high quality workmanship Wes has been doing to my clarinets over the past few years. Whether it be Selmer, Buffet, Leblanc, etc…I recommend him to any clarinetist who is looking for meticulous yet fairly priced workmanship. You will not be dissatisfied.”

Doris Hall-Gulati, Principal Clarinet
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia

Hand-Selected Clarinets

Hand-Selected Buffet Clarinets

Superior tone, dramatic response, precision tuning, & amazing resonance is what you would expect from Buffet.

Hand-Crafted Clarinet Barrels

Hand-Crafted Barrels

Improved resonance, better focus, enhanced response, and precise tuning – audition multiple barrels and keep the one.

Hand Crafted Clarinet Bells

Hand-Crafted Bells

Exacting standards & highest quality materials to improve every aspect of your playing.

Clarinet Mouthpieces

Hand-Finished Mouthpieces

CNC Machined with extreme precision, our hand-finished mouthpieces will add depth, projection, and beauty to your sound.