CLARINETS DIRECT

020 8287 8075 or 07787 770071

Rare instruments for hire:

1. Matched Pair of EJ Albert clarinets. [Please double click title to view a photo gallery.]

Bb S/N 8345 & A S/N 3528. Both instruments are Boehm system but with 7 rings, an additional R.H. trill key link to the throat A Key, an additional low G vent, i.e. like a modern Selmer Paris Bass clarinet and a roller on the L. H. Ab/Eb key. Superb condition with excellent evenness and intonation at A = 440.

2. Matched Pair of Albert Basset Clarinets. [Please double click in order to view photo gallery.]

Originally made by Jacques Albert Fils, and modified by Ted Planas for Stephen Trier. Excellent condition and intonation at A= 440. The supplied mouthpiece is a Pillinger F1 bore [copy of 1930 Louis interior] with a DOV124 facing.  The pair feature 7 rings with fork Eb/Bb, articulated C#/G# key and additional L.H. Ab/Eb lever. The three lower pitches are played by R.H thumb buttons on the rear and there is a floor spike as well as a sling hook.

3. Matched Pair of Buffet Crampon Wraparound Clarinets. [Please double click in order to view photo gallery.]

On hire until July 2010 with the orchestra Revolutionaire et Romantique

Very fine pair of early Buffet LP clarinets. The Bb, S/N 1L461 dates to 1918. Buffet stamps are present on all pieces, the bell also has the US importers stamp: "Carl Fischer". The original barrel is 67.5mm long, with a standard Vandoren m'piece this barrel only just gets to 440 when thoroughly warmed up. I also supply a 63.5mm Evette & Schaeffer barrel which allows the Bb clarinet to play comfortably at A=442, or if pulled out A=440. A Clarinet: The barrel is 61.4mm long, this clarinet plays well at A=440 from cold and will climb to A=442. The  S/N X [6] 241 dates to 1906.It looks as if the "6" was added later, possibly to make the clarinet appear to be of  later manufacture.  

PRICES;

1. Albert pair, starting from £75 per week with longer periods attracting discounts of 10-25%. A security deposit of at least £500 required.

2. Albert Basset Clarinets. Single instrument from £80 per week with negotiable discounts of 10-25%. A security deposit of at least £1000.

3. Buffet pair, starting from £75 per week with longer periods attracting discounts of 10-25%. A security deposit of at least £500 required.