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SELMER, PARIS, FULL BOEHM PICCOLO Eb CLARINET, £1995

Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest professional players amongst our clientele. The former owner of this ultra rare instrument, is one such. This is a good condition Selmer Paris professional Eb Clarinet, Full Boehm model, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Selmer Eb clarinets are probably the most popular choice amongst professional players worldwide due to their fine ergonomics and excellent intonation.
The main body of the wood shows no cracks or damage, with only minor scuffs and scratches. However the bell has two repaired sealed cracks, and in addition, perhaps due to the repair work there are some marks to the top of the bell tenon, see photo 12. The Nickel Silver plate shows some wear, mostly to the rings and the throat A & G# keys The S/N is A4228 which dates to 1981. The instrument has just been fully overhauled by Mike Huntriss in tan leather pads. The key work, which is complex and regulation are all in excellent order. There are two supplied barrels of 44.5mm and 46.5mm. The case is the original, which latches and protects the insrument well.