i have just got a buescher aristocrat plastic clarinet. I am trying to figure out how old it is and how good it is. The serial number doesn't match anything i have looked up so far. It is 7 digits; 110****. and all the listed ones are 6 at them most but the years stop in 80's. I am assuming they stopped making these models then. Does anyone know about it. Thinking it is either a fake or maybe a student model?

It's probably just like the plastic Bundy clarinet. Check this out for more information. You can look here for serial number information.

What I got out of the first link is that it's the same clarinet as the Bundy. That means (to me) a good solid clarinet for any level of player but not the best. If it were wood it would be the same as the Selmer Signet.

thanks for the help. it plays pretty well for what i want and i am happy with it so far, but its always nice to know the history behind your instruments.