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LEBLANC, VITO, ALTO CLARINET TO LOW Eb, £495

This is a fair condition Leblanc Vito Alto Clarinet model 7165 in wood effect Resonite to low Eb. The instrument is of fully plateau, i.e. covered hole, design, and has a bore of 18.0 mm. There are no cracks to the body, which is in fine condition throughout, though there is an old repair to the upper section of the lower joint, see photos 7 & 10. Though, for ease of manufacture, Leblanc Vito Bass clarinets and Alto clarinets are made in two pieces, in fact thereafter the central screw is tightened and they should be left assembled as one piece models. It could be that the repair was necessary due to someone attempting to take this Alto apart. The crook is in good condition, but the bell shows some scratching and plating loss. The key work has Nickel Silver plating, which is, on the whole, in good condition, only the rear LH thumb touchpiece shows some spot plating wear. The matching serial numbers are 1457A. The Alto has fish skin pads thoughout which are used, but all sealing well. The case is well used, but fully functional. There is a sling and the supplied m'piece is a new Jetel. This Alto plays easily and is an ideal first Alto clarinet purchase.