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51	SELMER PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	This is a good condition Selmer Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The Nickel Silver keywork is in very good condition with no wear. The sleeved, adjustable, crook is in excellent condition, & the bell has only light  scratches, mainly where it has been brought into contact with the bottom of the low Eb rod on the lower joint. The wood overall is in good condition, there is one surface hairline crack to the upper part of the top joint, it does not go through to the bore [see photo 6]. The Alto has had a full and thorough check up in our workshop, with any pads replaced as necessary, & is sold with a years warranty. This is a superb alto; Selmer is generally held to be the finest manufacturer in the world. The matching serial nos. are W4935 which dates to 1970. The case is the original Selmer, well used but functional. The m'piece is a boxed brand new Vandoren B40. .
52	SELMER MARCHI SYSTEM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£3995
	Clarinets Direct is pleased to be able to offer this unique and exceptional clarinet, perhaps the "Jewel in the Crown" of the James Joseph collection, for sale. This is an excellent condition Marchi System Selmer Series 10S Bb Clarinet. Probably the rarest, most finely engineered, and complex French clarinet ever put into production. The additional register key on the barrel extends the practical range of this instrument to well over four and half octaves! This in addition to the advantages of a full Boehm clarinet to low Eb. This example has seen hardly any use and is pristine: all wood, key work and corks are perfect, as new. The two supplied barrels are 64.5 & 66.5 mm respectively. The matching serial nos. are B6680 which dates to 1981. .
53	BUFFET MASTER MODEL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet Master Model E13.   The Nickel Silver  key work is excellent throughout, with no wear at all. We have just entirely re-padded in double bladder fishskin &. the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are D25802 which dates to the mid 1970's. Back then the E13 range was tested at the Buffet factory, with the finest instruments then undergoing further hand tuning and undercutting to improve the response. Therefore the customer had an instrument which was almost identical to an R13 on quality, but at less cost: Please see the photographed original Buffet brochure. These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. There are no cracks or damage to the wood; excepting  a repair to a small surface hairline crack  at the top of the lower joint underneath the tenon ring. The crack is only on the outer surface , it does not go through into the bore, as the upper joint tenon forms the bore at this point, see photo 10.  The case is used but in very good condition, and the m'piece is a  stock Buffet  stamped 116 tip by 16.5mm length.
54	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINET in A	£825
	An extremely fine  B&H 1010 A, which has been exceptionally well cared for. The instrument features finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe White leather pads to the lower joint and cork on the upper: An "Artist Quality" set up. The bore and silver plate key work are pristine with no cracks, damage or wear. There is a custom barrel in exotic wood, Cocobolo,  in addition to the standard B&H.  The instrument has the later Acton Vent & the matching serial nos. are 506658. An adjustable thumb rest has been fitted. The case is a Buffet double.
55	BOOSEY & HAWKES PRE-WAR 1010 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A good condition Pre-War B&H Symphony 1010 Bb. This Bb, S/N 33046 has Eddie Ashton superpads throughout in excellent order. The Maillechort is pristine & there are no cracks or damage to the wood. All pieces are matching and stamped with the same serial no., apart from the mouthpiece which is stamped 34817, a close match. The case of modern hard shell type.
56	BUFFET PROFESSIONAL  A CLARINET	£945
	Early Buffet A clarinet. NB Not pictured yet due in next week
57	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1545
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 Prestige. Professionally owned by one of the UK's top session players, and newly re-plated in Rhodium, platinum. The  matching serial nos. are 346548. Just overhauled by John Coppen. NB Not pictured yet due in next week
58	BUFFET C12 CONSERVATOIRE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	An excellent condition Buffet C12  Bb clarinet. This instrument was originally manufactured as Buffet's entry level professional wooden model, and as such, can still be dated on their current website, unlike the lesser E13 and other student models. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood.  The Nickel Silver key work is in good condition with slight wear to the throat G# key and RH Eb/Ab & F#/C# levers. We have just completely repadded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan leather pads [with the exception of the register key and C#/G# key which are in cork] & the clarinet is sold with our "Clarinets Direct" 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 255870 which dates  to 1984, an excellent period of Buffet manufacture. The supplied m'piece is a used Larry Combs LC3.  The original case is in good condition.
59	JACQUES ALBERT FILS Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A superb Boehm system clarinet made by the last maker of the legendary Albert family. The German Silver keywork is good, very solid, and with an excellent shine. The wood is in amazing condition for its age, with no cracks or repairs, only light surface marks. All pads and corks are good. This instrument was made in the late 1920's or very early 1930's as Albert had moved to London by 1933 and this clarinet is stamped "Made in Belgium". The makers stamp is clearly visible on all sections. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and has been played professionally in a period instrument orchestra, it has been exceptionally maintained. The case is in fair condition with some wear to the interior lining, the handle has lost its leather covering. The bore is 14.9mm, and the instrument works well with B&H 926 bore m'pieces, I would be happy to supply some to assist the purchaser. .
60	BUFFET E11 C CLARINET-SOLD	£725
	A near mint condition Buffet E11 C clarinet. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional wooden model  & this example has no damage or repairs to the wood.  The Silver plated key work is pristine, & the instrument has an adjustable thumb rest. This clarinet has obviously had very little use from new. The matching serial nos. are 000599. The supplied m'piece is  the original Buffet in excellent condition, as is the case. .
61	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£525
	A good condition Buffet Crampon, Evette & Schaeffer E13. Just completely overhauled in double bladder fishskin Pisoni pads and sold with a full year's warranty. The matching serial nos. are  B1816, which dates to the 1950's, an excellent period of quality Buffet manufacture.  This instrument was hand finished and undercut, unlike modern E13's which are completely machine made. The keywork is solid German Silver, not plated, in excellent condition. The Grenadilla wood overall is in fair condition, with surface scratches and scuffs, there are also a couple of minor chips to the outer edge of the lower tenon of the upper joint and the lower tenon of the bottom joint [ see photos 4 & 5].  In addition we have filled and sealed a crack to the barrel, this repair is also covered by our warranty.  The m'piece is a Conn Precision, & the case a modern Protech with shoulder strap. .
63	BOOSEY & HAWKES PREWAR 1010 A CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	A good condition Pre-War B&H 1010 A.  This instrument, S/N 34957 has tan leather pads throughout, and having just gone through our workshop for an overhaul is sold with our unique 1 year warranty. The Maillechort key work is pristine & there are no cracks or damage to the Grenadilla wood; surface marks only. All main pieces are matching and stamped with the same serial no., but the ebonite barrel is from an earlier B & H and is stamped 1835.  The m'piece is a 1010 Reginald Kell No.2 in good used condition, as is the modern light weight double case. This instrument would pair well with No.9.
65	SELMER PARIS PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET TO LOW E-SOLD	£1745
	This is a fine condition Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low E. All key work is in excellent condition.  There are no cracks or damage to the wood; minor surface scratches and marks only.  The bell and crook are both in good condition with no dents, again just surface blemishes.  The crook is a modern 53 degree angle Selmer Paris upgrade for a better playing position. This Bass has just had  a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul, including the key work buffed to a nice shine, & is sold with a years' warranty. We have fitted a floor peg to the bell, the matching serial nos. are Q338 which dates to 1955. The case is in good condition. The m'piece is a new USA student model.
48	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES 926 IMPERIAL CLARINETS	£995
	A good condition pair of Boosey & Hawkes 926 Imperial clarinets. There is no damage to the wood which is crack and repair free, with only minor surface marks and scuffs. The Silver plate overall is in very good condition, with only the register key of the Bb showing slight wear. Both instruments have had an overhaul and thorough check up in our workshop and are sold with a full 1 year warranty. The Bb, S/N 482443, has seen more use and the vast majority of the double bladder fish skin pads were replaced. The A, S/N 496886, has had less use and fewer pads needed replacing. The supplied m'piece is a custom Pillinger 926 P45 A13, in excellent condition. The case is worn but functional, all latches are secure, but there are minor tears to the lining and slight scuffs to the exterior.
43	BUFFET E13  Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A very good condition Buffet E13  Bb clarinet. This instrument is Buffet's intermediate wooden model  & this example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in fine condition.  The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. This clarinet has been recently  fully repadded in Pisoni premium Deluxe Tan leather pads, which are in excellent condition. The matching serial nos. are K145697. The supplied m'piece is a Larry Combs LC3  in good condition as is the case.
2	BUFFET CRAMPON RC PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1645
	A superb condition Buffet RC Prestige. There is no damage to the wood, which is pristine.  The Silver plate key work is excellent throughout. The instrument has been recently padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan & White Leather by John Packer Ltd from whom it was bought new. The matching serial nos. are 551873 which dates to 2005. This instrument features an adjustable thumb rest, additional LH Ab/Eb, and unstained hand selected Grenadilla wood. Please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details The original case is in excellent condition. I will happily supply a professional quality m'piece at reasonable cost should the purchaser not already own similar.
31	BUFFET EVETTE & SCHAEFFER E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£525
	A good condition Buffet Crampon, Evette & Schaeffer E13. Just completely overhauled in double bladder fishskin Pisoni pads and sold with a full year's warranty.   This instrument was hand finished and undercut, unlike modern E13's which are completely machine made. The keywork is solid German Silver, not plated, in excellent condition. The Grenadilla wood overall is in good condition, but there are two cracks to the upper joint which have been excellently repaired [see photos 4 & 5]. . Not only have the cracks been filled and pinned, but whoever did the work has also gone to the trouble to make two metal tenon rings for the top and bottom of the upper joint to further reinforce the repair: One would normally see this type of ring only on a Prestige range Buffet. We have checked the repair over in our workshop and the seal is excellent.  The matching serial nos. are 2167, which mean this instrument dates to the 1950's; an excellent period of quality manufacture. The m'piece is a brand mew student model & the case a modern Buffet in very good condition. .
64	F A UEBEL BASS CLARINET TO LOW C-SOLD	£2995
	This is an excellent  condition F A Uebel Boehm system  Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C. All key work is in pristine  condition.  There are no cracks or damage to the wood.  This instrument belongs to one of the UK's top soloists and has been modified in the following ways; the crook has had the angle adjusted for ease of playing, the original spike attachment has been replaced with a Leblanc example, & an additional Edward Pillinger Bronzite m'piece of German type lay is supplied  This Bass has just had  a full check up in our workshop, with regulation adjusted as necessary.  The serial nos. are 74413. The original case is in good condition. There are two m'pieces: The original m'piece has a repair to the table just below the wind cut, again by Pillinger. Both respond well with German style reeds, or which many are included, made by Steuer and Pflaumer. .
67	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1545
	A superb condition Buffet R13 Prestige. The former and sole owner was the Solo Clarinet with the Grenadier Guards Band and this was his best instrument reserved solely for Concert indoor performances. It was hand selected from 6 Prestige clarinets at Howarth's of London.  The condition is near perfect. There is no damage to the wood, which is pristine.  The Silver plate key work is excellent throughout. The instrument has been recently padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather. The matching serial nos. are 311784 which dates to 1991; the original "Bill of Sale" is included This instrument features an adjustable thumb rest, additional LH Ab/Eb, and unstained hand selected Grenadilla wood. Please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details The original GEWA case is in excellent condition, as is the m'piece is a Vandoren 5RV.
68	G. LEBLANC PARIS PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£1495
	This is a fine condition Leblanc Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. All key work is in excellent condition.  There are no cracks or damage to the wood; minor surface scratches and marks only.  The bell and crook are both in good condition with no dents, again just surface blemishes.  The Bass will have a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul, including the key work buffed to a nice shine, & is sold with a years' warranty. We have fitted a floor peg to the bell, the matching serial nos. are 678. The case is in good condition. The m'piece is a new USA student model.   .
69	BUFFET C12 CONSERVATOIRE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	An excellent condition Buffet C12  Bb clarinet. This instrument was originally manufactured as Buffet's entry level professional wooden model, and as such, can still be dated on their current website, unlike the lesser E13 and other student models. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, other than a tight crack to the bell, which has been filled and glued in the past [ see photo 8]. The Silver plated key work is in excellent condition throughout, with no wear. We have just completely repadded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan leather pads [with the exception of the register key and  C#/G# key which are in cork] & the clarinet is sold with our "Clarinets Direct" 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are F325165 which dates  to 1989. The supplied m'piece is a used Vandoren 5RV  The case is in very good condition.
13	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£795
	This is a nice condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite  to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook is in excellent condition,  but the bell has a few minor dings and scratches, mainly at the bottom. We have fitted a floor peg to the bell to stop this. There is slight plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work; the plating is around 85%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul.& is sold with a years warranty. The serial nos. are 1571. The case is well used but functional. The m'piece is a brand new USA student model. This is a fine example of  the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
70	LEBLANC ALTO CLARINET IN GRENADILLA-SOLD	£895
	This is a Leblanc, Professional  model, Grenadilla wood Alto Clarinet. The condition of the Nickel Silver plating is good, about 85%, with the wear mainly on the ring touch pieces. The sleeved, adjustable crook is in good condition, with no dings or dents. The bell has one dent to the base which has not deformed the shape of the low Eb hole, and does not affect the response, there are also a few light scratches. There are two old pinned, glued crack repairs to the upper joint, [see photo 5].  We have checked for seal in our workshop, as this instrument is a commission sale, and all is well with the repair. In addition a couple of pads were replaced, the mechanism regulated & a tenon cork replaced.  The tan leather pads are now in excellent condition throughout. This instrument has been professionally used for ensemble work, as part  of a clarinet quartet, and it has been replaced by a Basset Horn.  The mouthpiece is a Vandoren B44 in excellent condition. The case is in good used condition, it latches well, there is no wear to the interior but a large white stencil on the exterior! NB Photographed prior to going into the workshop
48	PAIR OF KING STRASSER CLARINETS	£895
	An excellent  condition pair of King Strasser SML clarinets. Strasser, Marigaux and Lemaire survive now as only Marigaux; makers of top quality oboes. In the past the company also made professional quality clarinets and saxes. "King", was I believe, the American importer, which is why SML instruments often have this stamp. There is no damage to the wood which is crack and repair free. The Nickel plate overall is in very good condition, showing no wear. Both instruments have had an overhaul and thorough check up in our workshop and are sold with a full 1 year warranty. The Bb, S/N 30624, has tan leather pads throughout.  The A, S/N 3081, has double bladder fishskin.  The supplied m'piece is the original SML in good condition. The case is only slightly worn due in fact to the superb quality brown leather carry cover, which also has two interior pouches for music.
14	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE BASS CLARINET TO LOW C	£3750
	This is a very good condition Buffet Prestige RC Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C. All Silver plate key work is in excellent condition, with only light surface marks consistent with careful use. There are no cracks or damage to the wood; which is pristine throughout.   The matching serial nos. are 25263, which dates to 1991. All pads are white leather in good condition, and the mechanism is well regulated. There are some light surface scratches to the bell, and one slight ding, see photo 9. This has no effect on the response which is excellent. This is an extremely easy Bass clarinet to play, especially in the second register, everything one would expect from a Prestige instrument. The case is the original, in brown leather, it has some scuffs to the exterior but is in good condition The m'piece is a Vandoren B45, again in good used condition. This is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct as the current owner recently purchased a Selmer Bass from us. .
14	SELMER PARIS BASS TO LOW C-SOLD	£4095
	This is a superb condition Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C. All Silver plate key work is in excellent condition, with only the slightest of surface marks consistent with one owner professional ownership, and careful use. There are no cracks or damage to the wood; which is pristine throughout.  The former owner is a professional who chose this Bass with the guidance of Mike Huntress in 1992. The matching serial nos. are F0365. All pads are tan leather in excellent condition, the Bass has just had a thorough check up in our workshop, the key regulation throughout is also excellent. The case is a recently bought BAM original, with straps to be carried as a rucksack, and rain cover, again in pristine order. The m'piece is a Vandoren B45 with optimum ligature, supplied with all 3 plates. There is also a K&M Bass stand included, NB not pictured. .
74	COUESNON, MONOPOLE, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£550
	This is the top of the range professional "Monopole" Conservatoire model Bb clarinet made by Couesnon. At one time they were the largest French manufacturer of band instruments, and trumpet and clarinet manufacture continued until the 1960's. Auguste Perier, the great French clarinettist, endorsed the "Monopole" clarinet, which was considered one of the best instruments in the period after the 1st World War. This example dates from the early 1960's and is in very good condition. The matching serial nos., on all pieces , are 30570. The Maillechort key work is in good order throughout. The double bladder pads though older, are all sealing well, and all corks are also good. The Grenadilla wood is very fine, with only one tiny hairline crack to the upper part of the lower joint, see photo 9. The bore is 14.7mm, remarkably close to a Buffet R13 of the period, however the tuning, with the original m'piece, is superior to the Buffet. There are 2 supplied barrels of 63.7mm & 65.9mm.  .
14	MARTEL FRERES a MANTES Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This is the quintessential French clarinet; possibly the finest ever French makers were Martel Freres. Each instrument was completely hand made and undercut, this process alone took 2-3 days, until a perfectly even scale was achieved. Hawkes and Co. came to the surviving Martel brother after WW1 to help them design their own legendary Hawkes' Martels, as played by Reginald Kell, Charles Draper etc These evolved into the Boosey and Hawkes pre-war 1010 from which the genealogy of fine English wide bore instruments can be traced to the present day. The playing characteristics are unique and exceptional: Perfect uninhibited open response, and excellent tuning make for a true "players clarinet" which is a physical delight to blow. This early example is stamped " Martel Freres a Mantes" and is in excellent condition with matching serial nos. 1305 on all main pieces. The French polish is 65% or more, exceptional for a pre WW1 vintage clarinet. There is one tight hairline crack, which does not enter the bore or tenon to the top of the upper joint, see photo 11. This aside, the wood is in superb condition for a vintage clarinet. All Maillechort key work and springs are in excellent order. The clarinet has been recently fully overhauled, and we are happy to extend our full 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty to this instrument. The supplied Vandoren m'piece tunes perfectly at A=440. The original case still latches and protects this rare & desirable instrument. .
44	BOOSEY & HAWKES PLATEAU  Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£445
	A unique and rare plateau Bb clarinet. The stamps are worn but the barrel is clearly stamped Boosey and Hawkes. The top joint also appears to have a Boosey or possibly a Besson stamp also. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, excepting a chip to the lower tenon of the bottom joint, which is invisible when the instrument is assembled. The original thumb rest has been moved higher, we have moved it back to the original position and filled the old holes, see photo 9. The Maillechort key work is in very good condition. We have fully overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads and the clarinet is sold with a 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty The m'piece is an excellent condition Noblet.. The matching serial nos. are 5144C. The instrument tunes well at A=440 & would suit a sax/flute doubler, or a  player with arthritic problems.
78	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC,  PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£1395
	This is a superb condition Noblet, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. All the Nickel Silver plated key work is in excellent condition.  There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine throughout.  The bell and crook are both in good condition with no dents, or plating wear.  The Bass has had an overhaul, in double bladder fishskin pads, & is sold with a years' warranty. There is a floor peg attachment to the back of the lower joint and a grooved spike. The matching serial nos. are 11351, which dates to the 1980's.. The original case is in good condition. The m'piece is an new USA student model. This instrument was the former property of a Trinity Music College student and has been very well cared for.
33	BUFFET PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	This is a vintage Buffet professional model, which has been owned and played by a member of the CBSO.  The German Silver key work is in good condition for its age though it would benefit from a good polish.. We have just completely repadded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan leather pads [with the exception of the register key and  C#/G# key which are in cork] & the clarinet is sold with our "Clarinets Direct" 1 year warranty. The main body of the wood is in good condition, though there is an old repair to the tone hole of RH3, see photo8.  In addition the bell has cracked and has old repairs, which have filled & sealed the cracks [photos 9&10]. The matching serial nos. are 20429 which dates  to 1936. The supplied m'piece is a used Vandoren 5RV.  The replacement case is a modern Buffet Prestige.
42	19TH CENTURY C CLARINET IN BOXWOOD-SOLD	£345
	A unique opportunity for the serious player or collector. This is a superb condition  19th Century boxwood, brass keyed,  high pitch C clarinet  [A=452 Hz]. It plays very well with a  " Hawkes & Son" Grenadilla wood C Clarinet m'piece, S/N 4171, which uses modern Bb clarinet reeds. There are 7 salt spoon keys in total, which all have white leather pads in good condition.  The boxwood overall is excellent, with only one tight surface crack to the upper joint [see photos 4 & 5]. This does not enter the bore or a tone hole. The clarinet has obviously had little use, as there is very little wear to the tone holes and only slight marks to the wood surface. There is no makers stamp, just " L , 2" underneath the A key.
74	McINTYRE SYSTEM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£395
	Clarinets Direct is proud to announce that we will be selling off a portion of the late James Joseph's collection of rare and valuable clarinets. This is one of many listings. This is a McIntyre system Bb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. As a young man I remember speaking to Robert McIntyre and ordering one of these myself! Sadly McIntyre was never able to persuade a major manufacturer to back his "improvement" and though he managed to get his clarinet made in France, ultimately his company became bankrupt. For those unfamiliar with the fingering it works as follows: throat G# is fingered solely by the third finger of the LH; A by 3rd and 2nd fingers: Bb, by all three in the LH. Ingenious: In addition the Bb has it's own dedicated hole so the quality and pitch are improved. This example is playing very well, and has wood and keywork in excellent condition. The matching serial nos. are 1220. It is a perfectly usable clarinet as is, or possibly one for a collector. The case is worn but fully functional. There is no mouthpiece but I found a standard Vandoren 5RV Lyre tuned it very well.
78	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC,  PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£1395
	This is a superb condition Noblet, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. All the Nickel Silver plated key work is in excellent condition.  There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine throughout.  The bell and crook are both in good condition with no dents, or plating wear.  The Bass has had an overhaul, in double bladder fishskin pads, & is sold with a years' warranty. There is a floor peg attachment to the back of the lower joint and a grooved spike. The matching serial nos. are 11351, which dates to the 1980's.. The original case is in good condition. The m'piece is an new USA student model. This instrument was the former property of a Trinity Music College student and has been very well cared for.
81	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET S1 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1995
	A matched pair of Buffet S1 clarinets in Nickel plate. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon in the mid 1970's he felt that though the R13 sold well in the USA, different models would be more successful in Europe. The S1, Continentale and BC20, which became the RC, were all attempts to make darker, more focused sounding clarinets. In the case of the S1 this is partly achieved by much less undercutting.  The Bb serial no. 154453 is in very fine condition, there are two Teflon bands which are used to repair cracks on the upper joint, but I can see no sign of a crack, certainly there is no crack through to the bore: Therefore the repair must have done its work most efficiently, see photo 11.  There is very little wear to the plating and the key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  Both instruments have had a full re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe pads and are sold with a full years' warranty. The A has S/N 156171, which also dates to 1975,  there is no damage to the wood, though the plate shows a little wear mainly in the RH "pinky" keys. This instruments play with a robust, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation. In the past players such as John McCaw and Mitchell Lurie played S1's.The m'piece is a Chedeville SML, just relayed to 1.1mm by 17mm, and the case is the original, in good condition. .
80	BUFFET CRAMPON R13  Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£975
	A very good example of a "Golden Era" Buffet R13.  The Nickel Silver keywork is excellent  with only a very slight plating loss. The clarinet has just been fully overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe double bladder fish skin pads by Clarinets Direct.  The matching serial nos. are 167904 which dates to 1976, at this time this, along with the RC, was the finest professional instrument Buffet made; with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. The wood overall is in good condition, but there is a repaired crack to the bell, which is covered by our warranty. This is a superb playing R13, with excellent scale and evenness.  The m'piece is a Vandoren 5RV in good condition. The case is a brand new " Gator".
62	BUFFET CRAMPON RC FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition Buffet RC Full Boehm, featuring; fork Eb/Bb, LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# & to low Eb.  Therefore superior to current Prestige specification. Buffet made this clarinet as an alternative to buying a pair, as A clarinet parts could be successfully negotiated with the extra mechanism and the ability to transpose. There is no damage to the wood, which is pristine.  The Silver plate key work is excellent throughout. The instrument has been just been overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin pads in our workshop and is sold with our full 1 year warranty.  The matching serial nos. are F279670 which dates to 1986. This was just before the introduction of the Prestige range. Thus this clarinet was the finest instrument Buffet then made; a special order clarinet. The barrel is a Tosca Bb 66.0mm, which is of the right quality for this instrument and tunes it well with the supplied "Nigun" Pomarico m'piece. The original case is well used but still fully functional. Please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details.  .
79	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES 926 IMPERIAL CLARINETS-SOLD	£995
	A good condition pair of Boosey & Hawkes 926 Imperial clarinets. There is no damage to the wood which is crack and repair free, with only minor surface marks and scuffs. The Silver plate overall is in very good condition, with only the register key of the Bb showing slight wear. Both instruments have had an overhaul and thorough check up in our workshop and are sold with a full 1 year warranty. The Bb, S/N 482443, has seen more use and the vast majority of the double bladder fish skin pads were replaced. The A, S/N 496886, has had less use and fewer pads needed replacing. The supplied m'piece is a custom Pillinger 926 P45 A13, in excellent condition. The case is worn but functional, all latches are secure, but there are minor tears to the lining and slight scuffs to the exterior.
78	BOOSEY & HAWKES 926 IMPERIAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	A nice Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 926 Bb clarinet. There are no cracks or damage to the wood. The silver plating is good with only minor wear, mainly on the RH sliver key and Ab/Eb key.  This Bb, S/N 429442, has just been completely overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather, and the clarinet is sold with a full years' warranty. The mouthpiece is a Reginald Kell 926 medium open model, in very good condition, no damage to rails or lay, only ligature scratches. The case is not original, it is a Leblanc with a replacement handle, and sticker!
86	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£745
	This is a nice condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite  to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook is in excellent condition,  but the bell has a few minor dings and scratches, mainly at the bottom. There is a floor peg attachment to the back of the bass.  There is only slight plating loss to two of the RH touch pieces; the Nickel Silver plating is around 95%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul.& is sold with a years warranty. The serial nos. are 11235. The used case protects the instrument well, and has two replacement latches which fasten securely.  The m'piece is a used George Bundy 3 in good condition.
79	BUFFET CRAMPON R113 ACADEMY Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	The Buffet Crampon  R113 "Academy" was an R13 with a post manufacture fault, in other words an R13 "second".  In some cases this can be difficult to find but in this instance the problem was a chip to the outer rim of the tone hole chimney of the E/B hole, see photo 7, which we have now repaired in our workshop. The German Silver  key work is excellent throughout, with a good shine. We have just entirely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin Pads & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are 49091 which dates to 1955. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. Buffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold  standard  of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range please go to www.buffetcrampon.com  more details. The original Buffet pouchette leather case is in superb shape, the mouthpiece is a Brillhart A3 signature "Nilo W. Hovey".
1	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet R13. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free, with only minor surface marks and scratches.  The German Silver  key work is excellent throughout. We have just entirely re-padded in double bladder fishskin. The clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are 59253 which dates to 1959. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. Buffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold  standard  of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details The  Buffet case is later but in functional condition and the mouthpiece is a Vandoren 11.6, again in fine shape. This instrument plays with a superb, sweet sound, and very fine intonation. NB Photographed prior to going into the workshop..
3	HAWKES EXCELSIOR, MARTEL, Bb CLARINET  -SOLD	£995
	Hawke's and Co. came to the surviving Martel brother after WW1 to help them design their own legendary Hawkes' Martels, as played by Reginald Kell, Charles Draper etc These evolved into the Boosey and Hawke's pre-war 1010 from which the genealogy of fine English wide bore instruments can be traced to the present day. The playing characteristics are unique and exceptional: Perfect uninhibited open response, and excellent tuning make for a true "players clarinet" which is a physical delight to blow. This early example is stamped " Hawkes Excelsior LP Bb" and is in excellent condition with matching serial nos. 11147 on all main pieces. The serial number dates to 1925. Though there are surface scratches and minor marks the wood is in superb condition for a vintage clarinet, with an excellent interior bore shine. All Maillechort key work and springs are in excellent order. The clarinet has just been recently fully overhauled, in tan leather and we are happy to extend our full 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty to this instrument. The supplied  m'piece come from an original Martel Freres Bb of my own personal collection & it tunes perfectly at A=440. the m'piece has just been re-layed to 1.05 by 17mm. The case is worn but fully functional.
18	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET	£645
	A good condition Buffet E13  Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is Buffet's intermediate wooden model  & this example has no damage or repairs to the wood..   The Nickel  plate key work is in very good condition, all pieces are original & Buffet stamped. All pads, though not new, are sealing well and corks are in good condition. The matching serial nos. are K74497. The supplied m'piece is a Jupiter in good condition, as is the original case.   .
89	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£795
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite  to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook is in excellent condition,  as is the bell. There is a  floor peg attachment to the bell. The  Nickel Silver key work is in good condition with the plating is around 90%, most of the loss is to the finger touch pieces. The Bass had an overhaul with John Coppen, in Oct. 2009, and has had little use since, the current owner having recently purchased a Selmer Paris Bass from Clarinets Direct. The invoice totaling £266.50 is included in the sale. The serial nos. are 15646. The case is an excellent condition  Protech with carry strap.  The m'piece is a brand new USA student model. This is a fine example of  the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
90	STUBBINS by NOBLET Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£495
	An extremely rare and desirable William Stubbins Bb clarinet, made by Noblet, featuring the Stubbins " booster key" for throat Bb. As one would expect the intonation and response are greatly improved over a standard Boehm system, but without the player noticing any difference in fingering, i.e the Stubbins mechanism does all the work! Selmer, in the past with their Omega clarinet, and many major German makers have adopted similar designs. This example is in fair condition: there are two chips to the upper joint tenons, please see photos 4 & 5. There are also surface marks and scratches to the wood. The key work shows some plating wear, mainly to the register key. The double bladder fish skin pads, while not new, are all sealing well. There is no joint wobble, and the clarinet plays extremely well, very even and with a fine tone. The supplied m'piece is a Buffet "C" in ebonite, of very good quality. The case, though elderly, latches & protects the instrument well. .
91	SELMER 10G Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	An extremely fine Selmer 10G clarinet. The Selmer 10G was named for Anthony Gigliotti, onetime principal Clarinet of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Gigliotti had become frustrated with certain shortcomings in the R13 design and went to Buffet Crampon with modifications, Buffet weren't impressed, but Selmer were. The result was the 10G: an improved, "Americanised "R13, with warmer sound and better intonation. Hans W Moennig and Ralph Morgan were also major contributors to the design. This Bb, S/N D3869, has wood and Silver plate in very good condition. There is a pinned surface crack repair to the top of the upper joint [see photo 5]. It is an old & unnecessary repair: the crack doesn't enter the bore OR go into a tone hole. The current owner has played this instrument at the RCM and tells me that the repair has been stable for the last 3 years with heavy and consistent use. There is also a small hair line crack to one of the Bb barrels {65mm}. As 10G barrels are ebonite lined, after the Moennig pattern, this is also not an issue. The remainder of the wood is in excellent condition, as are the pads and corks.  The case is an older Selmer and comes with a key, the m'piece is a used Vandoren B45..   .
28	ANONYMOUS FULL BOEHM PLATEAU Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A unique and rare plateau full Boehm Bb clarinet. This one has all the extras: :fork Eb/Bb, articulated C#'G#, LH Ab/Eb key and low Eb. There is no makers stamp, though given the quality of workmanship and style of key work, I think this may be of German manufacture. It is certainly pre-WWII. There are no cracks or damage to the wood. But the original thumb rest has been replaced with a more modern design, and the moved higher, the old position holes have been filled see photo 8. The Maillechort key work is in very good condition. This is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the current owner tells me that he recently had the instrument completely overhauled by Hanson in tan leather pads. In addition he preferred to play this clarinet with a Buffet barrel, supplied, and a Vandoren 5RV, also supplied, in excellent condition. The case is also in very good shape. The instrument tunes well at A=440 & would suit a sax/flute doubler.
31	LEBLANC NOBLET Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	This is a good condition Noblet Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood.  The wood condition overall is very fine, with only minor surface marks. There are NO cracks or repairs.  The Nickel silver plate is also in very good condition for its age, with no major wear. This Eb has just had a complete overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The m'piece is a brand new Woodwind Imperial 1M, which was made specifically by Leblanc for this clarinet. The intonation & response are excellent. .
1	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£995
	An excellent condition  Buffet R13. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free.  The  Silver plate key work is excellent throughout. This instrument has recently had a full repad in Pisoni premium deluxe Tan leather, all pads are in excellent condition. The clarinet has had a full check up and regulation in our workshop, with touch and tenon corks replaced a s necessary. The matching serial nos. are 518862 which dates to 2003.  Please go to www.buffet-crampon.com for more details The  case is an older Selmer pouchette leather example in fair condition, with some stains to the interior and exterior scuffs, the key is provided.  The m'piece is a used Vandoren B45. ..
73	BUFFET CRAMPON R13  Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£945
	A very good example of a "Golden Era" Buffet R13. The instrument has been professionally owned and played by one of the UK's top session and West End players. The Nickel Silver keywork is excellent  with only a very slight plating loss to the low F#/C# key. The clarinet has just been fully overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather by John Coppen.  The matching serial nos. are 168598 which dates to 1976, at this time Buffet stamped R13's for the British market with a "UK", to reinforce the fact that they were designed to play at A=440. Back then this, along with the RC, was the finest professional instrument Buffet made; with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. The wood overall is in good condition, but John Coppen has filled 2 surface cracks which run from the top of the upper joint into the first trill key hole, this hole has also been relined [see photo4]. The repair is of excellent quality, and the cracks do not run through into the bore, they are on the surface only: Therefore the sound and intonation are completely unaffected. This is a superb playing R13, with excellent scale and evenness, and the reason for its sale, and the Rhodium plated R13 Prestige recently sold by Clarinets Direct is that their current owner is funding a Flute purchase. The m'piece is a Selmer C85 120 in good condition, as is the Orly case.
75	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE BASS CLARINET TO LOW C-SOLD	£3750
	This is a very good condition Buffet Prestige RC Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C. All Silver plate key work is in excellent condition, with only light surface marks consistent with careful use. There are no cracks or damage to the wood; which is pristine throughout.   The matching serial nos. are 25263, which dates to 1991. All pads are white leather in good condition, and the mechanism is well regulated. There are some light surface scratches to the bell, and one slight ding, see photo 9. This has no effect on the response which is excellent. This is an extremely easy Bass clarinet to play, especially in the second register, everything one would expect from a Prestige instrument. The case is the original, in brown leather, it has some scuffs to the exterior but is in good condition The m'piece is a Vandoren B45, again in good used condition. This is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct as the current owner recently purchased a Selmer Bass from us. .
81	SELMER PARIS Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1795
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood.  The wood condition overall is excellent. There are NO cracks or repairs.  The Nickel silver plate is also in very good condition for its age, with no major wear. This Eb has just had a complete overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads and is sold with our 1 year warranty. There are two supplied barrels of 45mm and 47mm. The serial no. is D2076 which dates to 1985.   The case is a Buffet in brown leather with keys in good condition.. The m'piece is a brand new Vandoren 5RV.
83	MATCHED SET OF EARLY BUFFET CLARINETS, C,  Bb & A-RESERVED	£2995
	THE B NATURAL CLARINET IS SOLD. THE C, Bb, AND A ARE STILL FOR SALE IN ORIGINAL TRIPLE CASE WITH ORIGINAL M'PIECE. An extremely rare & fine matched set of early Buffet clarinets. These instruments date from 1892-1908, and were the former property of a professional player who bought them new in the earliest years of the last century. They are in the keys of C,  Bb, and A. All are stamped LP on either the main body and also additionally sometimes the barrel and bell. In addition the importers stamp " Carl Fischer" is also present on 3 of the bells, the Bb excepted. There is also the original Carl Fischer mouthpiece, which plays all instruments at A=440 Hz.  C Clarinet S/N 1G942 which dates to 1892, with no cracks or damage, minor surface marks to the wood. LP is stamped on all pieces. Just fully overhauled in our workshop in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather, A superb quality C with excellent intonation. Bb Clarinet S/N 677A1 which dates to 1908. Just overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather. Two cracks to the upper joint, one into the third trill key hole, which we have relined. the other at 180 degrees runs for 12cm down the opposite side of the upper joint. There is an old banded repair to these cracks. The barrel also has a full length crack, which we have filled and sealed. Because of the strong springs in the triple case which hold the barrels both Bb and A barrels show much surface scratching. In addition there are 2 cracks to the bell, which may not be original. All cracks have been checked, and if necessary resealed. A Clarinet S/N 736V which dates to 1905. An excellent instrument with no damage to the main body of the wood, only 2 cracks and a chip to the bell. Again this has just been fully overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather. There are 2 original cases, a triple for the C. Bb, & A. And a single for the B natural. An exceptional & unique opportunity for the serious period instrument player or collector. The entire set comes with a 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty. .
84	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1395
	A fine pair of  professionally owned Symphony 1010 clarinets. Their former owner was bought these as a gift by his father but then went on to specialise in jazz sax. Accordingly they have seen very little use. The Bb S/N 508509 is in overall excellent condition. There is one internal scratch or crack to the upper joint bore which does not run into a tone hole, or through the bore, this aside the wood is in excellent condition. There is some tarnishing to the silver plate, as the pair has sat unused for almost 30 years! but no wear. The pads throughout are tan leather in good condition. The A S/N 513789 has excellent wood and plating and is "as new". The original case in in excellent condition & even has the keys. The m'piece is a Vandoren B45 re-bored to 1010 dimensions, .
87	ANONYMOUS A CLARINET-SOLD	£495
	This is an early  20th Century A clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct: From the look of the key work it is definitely French made, and will pair well with most contemporary French design modern instruments. There are no cracks or damage to the Grenadilla wood; which is of fine quality. The pads throughout are in good order, mainly they are fish skin but the C#/G# pad is of tan leather. The Maillechort key work is also in good condition. The case is an old French style double case with some scuffs & tears to the exterior. It latches well, and protects the instrument securely.
88	VITO, BY LEBLANC, BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£795
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc Vito Bass Clarinet in Resonite  to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body. The crook & bell are both  in pristine condition.  There is  no plating loss; the Nickel Silver plating is  100%. The Bass has a floor peg attachment. The matching serial nos. are 0658D. All fish skin pads are in near new condition, and the mechanism is well regulated.  This instrument has been recently taken in trade in by Clarinets Direct, and the former owner has maintained this instrument with exceptional care. The m'piece is a brand new student model. The case is worn with bracket repairs to the corners, but fully functional.
89	SELMER 10 G Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	An extremely fine Selmer 10G clarinet. The Selmer 10G was named for Anthony Gigliotti, onetime principal Clarinet of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Gigliotti had become frustrated with certain shortcomings in the R13 design and went to Buffet Crampon with modifications, Buffet weren't impressed, but Selmer were. The result was the 10G: an improved, "Americanised "R13, with warmer sound and better intonation. Hans W Moennig and Ralph Morgan were also major contributors to the design.  This Bb, S/N W9020, 1971, has wood and Nickel plate in good condition. The early 10G's were personally finished by Morgan and are extremely highly prized; essentially they are a carefully hand finished clarinet for the price of a standard production line model. There is a small surface crack  to the top of the upper joint [see photo 6] which does not go through to the bore, or enter a tone hole.  This will be filled in our workshop as part of a complete overhaul including a repad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin pads.  The remainder of the wood is in excellent condition, as are the pads and corks.  The case is the original Selmer in good condition, the m'piece is a used Vandoren 5RV. .
90	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£725
	A near mint condition Buffet E13  Bb clarinet: The only reason I do not describe it as mint is a surface scuff to the barrel, see photo 4. This instrument is Buffet's top student wooden model.  The Silver plate key work is pristine, and we have just fully overhauled this clarinet in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads. The instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are K153324, which means this instrument is was made approx.  2 years ago.  The supplied m'piece is the original Buffet 125G   in excellent condition as is the case, which comes with keys.
91	CABART A CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	This is an early Cabart A clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is Tony Coe, Britain's most famous jazz clarinettist and sax player, justly renowned for the original "Pink Panther" title music, amongst many famous recordings. There are no cracks or damage to the Grenadilla wood, other than filling of the old thumb rest position, as a new adjustable thumb rest has been fitted, see photo 9. All pieces are original , and matching, stamped "Cabart Paris". Cabart was a fine professional maker pre WW2, and this instrument will pair well with most modern French clarinets. The pads throughout are tan leather in good order. The Maillechort key work is also in good condition. The case is a modern Buffet single for A clarinet with some scuffs & tears to the interior and black tape repairs to the exterior. It latches well, and protects the instrument securely.
93	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-sOLD	£695
	A fine condition Buffet E13  Bb clarinet: This instrument is Buffet's top student wooden model.  The Nickel plate key work is in good condition, with only slight wear to the throat G#, A and register keys, the rest of the key work is pristine. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in excellent shape.  We have just fully overhauled this clarinet in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads &  the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are K88564, which means this instrument is was made approx. in the mid 1990's. The supplied m'piece is the original Buffet 125G  in excellent condition.. The case is also in good condition.
94	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£795
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite  to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body; which is in pristine condition. The crook is in excellent condition,  and the bell has only light surface scratches, no dents or dings. There is a floor peg attachment to the bell.  There is no plating loss, it is 100%, which is rare for a used Bundy, but this example is a late serial number and was manufactured recently. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul.& is sold with a years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The serial nos. are 85704. The case, in good condition,  protects the instrument well, and has three latches which fasten securely and are of the later, superior design.  The m'piece is a brand new student USA model, specifically designed for this instrument.
95	SELMER SERIES 9 Bb CLARINET - SOLD	£655
	A good condition Selmer Series 9 Bb Clarinet , which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." The Nickel Silver keywork is in good condition with only slight  plating loss; mainly to the A key, register key & RH rings. The Grenadilla wood is in good condition for an instrument of this vintage, but there are two very well professionally repaired sealed cracks to the upper part of the lower joint, see photos 7 & 12. The clarinet  has recently a complete overhaul in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin pads and all pads are as new. The clarinet measures 15.25mm at the top of the reverse cone of the upper joint. The matching serial numbers are S7082, dating to 1959. The case of modern over the shoulder carry type in as new condition. There are two supplied m'pieces, a used Leblanc 2L and an as new Vandoren M15, with box. .
96	LEBLANC, SONATA Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	A pristine condition Leblanc Sonata  Bb clarinet. This instrument is Leblanc's intermediate wooden model  & this example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition.  The Silver plate key work is very good. All pieces are original & all have matching  stamps  We have just fully repadded in Pisoni premium Deluxe fishskin pads, & the clarinet is sold with a full years' warranty. The matching serial nos. are D46870. The supplied m'piece is a professional K10M Woodwind Co., Leblanc in ebonite, in good condition. The case is the original, in excellent condition, supplied with still wrapped keys.
72	MATCHED PAIR OF SELMER SERIES 9 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1495
	THE A IS ON HIRE UNTIL DEC 10th.. A very fine pair of Selmer Series 9 Clarinets. The Bb, W6959 has cork pads on the upper & double bladder fishskin pads on the lower joint in excellent condition. The clarinet has no joint wobble. The Nickel plate is in very good condition with only slight marks.  The A has serial no., V4315 & is in excellent condition. The A has obviously had very little use, the plating and state of the pads reflect this. Both clarinets show NO evidence of cracks or repairs; the wood throughout is pristine The case is a Buffet, of the period, in excellent condition. The mouthpiece is a used Selmer HS. .
96	SONORA, BY ADLER, SAXOPHONE FINGERED CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A unique and rare "Sonora", by Adler, plateau Saxophone fingered  Bb clarinet. This instrument has a custom Edward Pillinger angled barrel and a more traditional straight barrel [NB Not pictured] and also a German lay, Pillinger m'piece. There are no cracks or damage to the wood. The maillechort keywork is in excellent  condition, with  all pads in good condition: These are predominantly white leather, though there are a couple of Tan leather pads. The serial no. is 8698 and the instrument must have been made after WW11 as it is also stamped "GDR". Adler is well known for the quality of their manufacture: This instrument lives up to the stamp, it has an exceptionally rich and sonorous sound, and a very even scale. The thumb rest has been inverted and a strap attached for a sling. In the past such instruments with a metal crook and bell were given the name " Saxonette".
97	Buffet E12 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	A near mint Buffet Model E12. The E12 is the best of the intermediate range of Buffet's wooden clarinets, superior to the E11. The Nickel Silver key work is excellent throughout, with no wear at all. The only reason I cannot describe it as "mint" is because the pads are not brand new, they are all in very good condition, but not new. The stamps and wood are pristine. The matching serial nos. are 340005. The m'piece is the original Buffet, virtually unused. The case is an upgrade to a Yamaha custom, of pouchette French style. .
38	LEBLANC SONATA Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£575
	A near mint condition Leblanc Sonata Bb clarinet. The Sonata, along with the Esprit, was defined as Leblanc's entry level professional clarinet. The Esprit was designed for a deeper, more resonant sound, the Sonata for agility and ease of response. Leblanc's stated aim was to make a clarinet with " a pristine, beautifully focused tone, out-standing well-defined intonation, and extraordinary ease and efficiency of tone production". Certainly I feel this instrument is a superb design; a great pity that Leblanc France no longer manufacture. The clarinet is made from finest select African Grenadilla wood, and features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.60mm, fractionally smaller than the Buffet R13. All pads, are good, but not new, which is why I describe the instrument as near mint. The wood and Silver Plate key work are pristine. We have checked the instrument over thoroughly in the workshop & regulated the key work as necessary. The case is the original Leblanc in good condition, as is the mouthpiece.   .
39	SELMER RADIO IMPROVED Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A fine Selmer Radio Improved Bb clarinet, featuring 7 rings and articulated C#/G#.  The German Silver keywork is in excellent condition. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in Pisoni double bladder fishskin pads & is sold with a 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty.  The wood condition is very good, with no cracks or damage. The barrel is of more modern Selmer 9* type and the m'piece is a Selmer HS* which is etched into the table. The matching serial nos. are L1364 which dates to 1931.  The case is a modern hardshell plastic example. .
40	SELMER SERIES 9 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£725
	An extremely fine Selmer Series 9 Bb Clarinet with 7 rings, i.e. it has a LH forked Eb/Bb. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." The Nickel Silver keywork is excellent with no plating loss. The Grenadilla wood is in very fine condition for an instrument of this vintage, with no cracks or damage. The clarinet  has had a complete overhaul in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads and is sold with the invoice for this work, dated April 2008; it has had no use since then. The clarinet measures 15.25mm at the top of the reverse cone of the upper joint. The matching serial numbers are V2691, dating to 1967. The case is the original in good condition, with keys, & the mouthpiece a Selmer B* in ebonite. .
41	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 CLARINET IN Bb-SOLD	£595
	A mint condition B&H 926 Bb, which has been exceptionally well cared for. The Imperial 926 was manufactured to the same standard as the Imperial Symphony 1010, both top of the range professional quality instruments. The 926, at 14.9mm was less large in the bore, and also required a correctly designed, tapered bore, 926 mouthpiece. These instruments do not play in tune with standard French m'pieces, i.e. Vandoren & Selmer, unless re-bored. A fact, which sadly, a lot of sellers are ignorant of, these days! The instrument has tan leather pads throughout in as new condition. The bore and silver plate key work are excellent with no cracks, damage or wear. The matching serial nos. are 527289. The No.2 B & H original m'piece is in good condition. The case is the original example, again in excellent condition. This instrument would make a good pair with No. 32.
43	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINET IN A-SOLD	£825
	An extremely fine  B&H 1010 A, which has been exceptionally well cared for. The instrument features finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe White leather pads to the lower joint and cork on the upper: An "Artist Quality" set up. The bore and silver plate key work are pristine with no cracks, damage or wear. There is a custom barrel in exotic wood, Cocobolo,  in addition to the standard B&H.  The instrument has the later Acton Vent & the matching serial nos. are 506658. An adjustable thumb rest has been fitted. The case is a mint condition Buffet Prestige model.
127	SELMER SERIES 9 A CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	This Selmer Series 9 A is a wide bore clarinet with the top of the reverse cone at the start of the upper joint measuring 15.25mm. The instrument has the serial no., V4315 which dates to 1967 & is in excellent condition. It has obviously had very little use, the Nickel Silver plating and state of the pads reflect this. The clarinet shows NO evidence of cracks or repairs; the wood throughout is pristine The case is a single A case, in good condition. The mouthpiece is a used Selmer S, provided for play testing purposes. .
121	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook is in very good condition, with the bell showing only slight surface scratches, no dents. The Bass has a floor spike attachment to the rear. There is only minimal plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work; the plating is around 95%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul & is sold with a years warranty. The serial nos. are 16757. The case is used, with a good interior but minor tape repairs to the exterior. all latches function well. The m'piece is a brand new Ebolin Brillhart. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
122	LEBLANC PARIS Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A fine pair of Leblanc Paris clarinets.  This pair is in good condition with no cracks or damage, excepting a filled crack to the bell of the A clarinet.  The Bb has matching serial nos. 11811, the A, S/N 6368. The key work, is Maillechort, or German Silver, not plated, and is in good condition. The bore sizes are 14.8mm, and the intonation is excellent with very even response. There are 3 barrels of 62.5mm, 64.00mm & 65.5mm respectively. Both instruments have had a full re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads and the pair is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The m'piece is a Vandoren B45 in good used condition. The case is a Boosey and Hawkes, with canvas cover, in fair condition, it still latches and protects the pair well.
123	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet R13. The German Silver key work is excellent throughout. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage. We have entirely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish skin Pads. The clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are 47953 which dates to 1955. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. Buffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold standard of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range please go to www.buffetcrampon.com more details. The case is the original leather pouchette type, worn but fully functional and the m'piece is a professional Vandoren B46. .
124	BUFFET PLATEAU Bb CLARINET -RESERVED	£995
	An extremely rare and unique Buffet Professional plateau clarinet, so rare in fact that I have never seen another. The German Silver key work is excellent throughout, with no wear at all. All touch pieces are plateau, i.e.covered hole, with the exception of the rear thumb ring. We have just entirely re-padded in double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are 33184 which dates to the late 1940's. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout: It is natural, unstained, Grenadilla of the finest quality. This clarinet would suit a doubler on sax or flute, or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole ring keys. The case is the original in good condition, and the m'piece is a brand new stock Buffet. .
125	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A very good condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet. This instrument is Buffet's top student wooden model & this example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in fine condition. The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. This clarinet has pads in overall good condition, though some on the top joint will need replacing within the next 6 months or so. The matching serial nos. are K153469. The supplied m'piece is a Vito 2 & the case is in excellent condition. .
126	SELMER PARIS  PLATEAU C CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	A unique and rare plateau Selmer C clarinet, owned and customised by Alan Hacker. The customisation extends to shortening the LH sliver key [ Eb/Bb]; shortening the barrel to 50mm, so that the instrument tunes with a large bore m'piece, B&H 1010 bore. [ In fact the supplied m'piece is a 1010 bore G. Howarth  S/N 2083], and adapting a Thibouville bell with a vent to tune the low E & F. Also supplied is an original, new old stock, Selmer C clarinet barrel of 53mm which will tune this instrument well with standard bore French m'pieces [Not pictured yet]. This clarinet has been used extensively by Alan for recital and solo work and has also been recorded on by Tony Coe. The instrument has just had an overhaul in our workshop and is sold with out 1 year warranty. The S/N R8878 dates to 1959. The case is a new hardshell model.
109	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET R13 CLARINETS-SOLD	£2345
	A mint condition matched pair of Buffet R13's. There is no damage to the Grenadilla wood, which is pristine. The Silver plate key work is excellent throughout. All pieces are matching original Buffet, with stamps still bright. This pair was bought by a professional player who shortly after bought a different pair of instruments, and never used this pair. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 539726, the A 591886. The pair was bought new in 2006 and both instruments feature an adjustable thumb rest. Please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details The original case is in excellent condition. The mouthpiece is a Vandoren, swirled ebonite two tone B45, in excellent used condition with BG ligature. ..
110	LEBLANC PARIS Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc Paris  Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct.  This Eb has been owned and played professionally in one of the UK's top orchestras and is of exceptional quality. The wood condition overall is very good. There are NO cracks or repairs.  This Eb has good fish skin pads throughout and they are sealing well, the key work is also well regulated.  The Nickel plate shows some wear commensurate with careful professional use over 3 decades but is in overall good condition. There is a tuning ring of approx. 2mm width also supplied with the barrel. The serial no. is 8079. The case is an "as new " replacement. The m'piece is a  brand new Vandoren B44. .
111	BUFFET CRAMPON BC 20 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon in the mid 1970's he felt that though the R13 sold well in the USA different models would be more successful in Europe. T he S1, Continentale and BC20, which evolved into the RC, were all attempts to make darker, more focused sounding clarinets. This is a BC 20 Bb serial no. F262347 dating to 1984, and is in very fine condition. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs. There is a no wear to the Silver plating, which is in pristine order. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has had a complete overhaul & re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with a full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The m'piece is a brand new Buffet still in the wrap. The case is an older pouchette leather Selmer example, with key. .
112	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A pristine condition B&H 1010 A, which has been exceptionally well cared for. The instrument has tan leather pads throughout in good condition. The bore and silver plate key work are excellent with no cracks, damage or wear. The instrument has the later Acton Vent & the matching serial nos. are 513780. The N0.2 B & H original m'piece is in mint condition. The case is a modern light weight example, again in excellent condition.
113	G LEBLANC BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£1345
	This is a fine condition G. Leblanc Paris Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. All Nickel Silver key work is in excellent condition, with only slight plating loss, mainly to the RH, see photo 7. The wood overall is in excellent condition, with no major cracks or repairs, there is however a slight stress crack to the rear of the Bass which has been caused by one of the peg fitting screws, it does not go through to the bore, and has no effect whatsoever on the playability of the Bass, see photo 9. The crook is in good condition and the bell has some slight dings, no dents, again just surface blemishes. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul, including the key work buffed to a nice shine, & is sold with a years' warranty. The matching serial nos. are 6904. The case is in good condition. The m'piece is a used Selmer C85 105, again in good condition. .
114	PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES EMPEROR CLARINETS-SOLD	£445
	A nice pair of Boosey & Hawkes Emperors just taken in part exchange by Clarinets Direct. The B&H Emperor was a top student model, which competed directly with the Buffet E13 in terms of quality. There are no cracks or damage to the wood. All pads, while not new, are also in excellent condition. The silver plate likewise, is pristine throughout. The Bb, serial number 473684, has a replacement top joint, S/N 522803. There are slight scuffs to the bell rim, but this aside the wood condition is excellent. The former owner was a semi-professional player and has played the pair successfully in an amateur orchestra for several years: He has taken great care of them. The A has S/N A 470382, which matches on both joints. As usual the A has seen less use than the Bb and the condition is near mint. There are 2 barrels for tuning purposes of 63mm & 66.5mm The supplied case, is the original in very good condition. The mouthpiece is an original B&H 593, of exactly the right type for this pair. It has just been relayed to 1.1mm by 17mm and plays extremely well.
115	SELMER BUNDY CONTRA ALTO CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£995
	This is a nice condition Selmer Bundy Contra-Alto Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. This is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct from the Estate of a former well known UK Jazz and session player. This is one of several listings of his many clarinets and accessories. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook is in excellent condition, but the bell has a few minor dings and scratches, mainly at the bottom. There is only slight plating loss; the Nickel Silver plating is around 85%. though there is some general "cloudiness" mainly to the bell. The instrument plays well, though the pads are not new, and it would benefit for some regulation to the key work The serial nos. are 3864. The used case protects the instrument well, and is in good condition for its age. The m'piece is a used Selmer C* in good condition. There is a Contra Bass stand included, and reeds. .
116	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	A very fine Buffet RC clarinet in Nickel plate. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon in the mid 1970's he felt that though the R13 sold well in the USA, different models would be more successful in Europe. The S1, Continentale and BC20, which became the RC, were all attempts to make darker, more focused sounding clarinets. The RC did find much more favour in the UK, than the R13: It had a more relaxed warm tone, which did attract many players. This Bb has serial no. F219067 dating to 1981. Generally Buffet's from this period are considered the best of their production. The Prestige range had not been introduced yet; which considerably downgraded the quality of the standard, R13 and RC, and furthermore, Buffet considered the RC of this period their best model, and charged more for it than the contemporary R13. Boosey & Hawkes had also not yet taken over Buffet and forced a large increase in production. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs. There is a no wear to the Nickel Silver plating, which is in pristine order. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has had a complete overhaul & re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with a full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 spot, in excellent condition. The case is also in very good shape. .
117	SELMER BUNDY ALTO CLARINET -SOLD	£475
	This is a very good condition Selmer Bundy Alto Clarinet in Resonite  to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body; only slight surface marks. The crook is in excellent condition,  and the bell has only light surface scratches and a dent to the bottom. There is a sling with 2 hooks, of the correct type for this Alto.  There is very little plating loss, it is 95%, the slight loss is  mainly to the bottom right hand finger touch piece and left hand thumb.  The Alto has had a full repad and overhaul.& is sold with a years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The serial nos. are 9132. The case, in fair condition, it  protects the instrument well.  The m'piece is a George Bundy No. 3 in good used condition. This instrument responds very well, and will play easily straight out of the box: It is an ideal first Alto purchase.
118	JACQUES ALBERT FILS DEGREZ SYSTEM Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1695
	A unique and exceptional "Degrez" system Boehm clarinet made by the last maker of the legendary Albert family, Jacques Fils. So rare in fact, that even the Nicholas Shackleton collection does not possess an instrument of this type. This instrument can be dated to 1937-39 with some certainty: Langwill gives the Degrez patent as 1936, and Jacques Fils ceased making in 1939, dying in 1950. The German Silver keywork is good, very solid, and with an excellent shine. The wood is in amazing condition for its age, with no cracks or repairs, only light surface marks. The instrument has been recently re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather, and the seal of the pads is excellent. This clarinet is stamped "Made in Belgium". The makers stamp, " Syst. A Degrez Brevete, Jacques Albert Fils Bruxelles" is clearly visible on all sections, excepting the barrel which is a G Leblanc. The bore of the barrel is an exact match to that of the clarinet at 14.9mm. The intonation of this instrument is superb, with a third register which is uniquely secure and solid in response. Once the LH index finger is off the ring, the Degrez "booster" register key opens, actuated from thumb C on upwards. The instrument works well with B&H 926 bore m'pieces, and I have supplied a good example recently relayed by Ramon Wodkowski. The case is a Boosey and Hawkes in excellent condition. ..
119	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	ANOTHER ARRIVING SHORTLY. An extremely fine condition Buffet R13. The Silver plate key work is excellent throughout, with no wear. The wood throughout is in fine condition, with no cracks or repairs, minor surface marks only. We have just completely overhauled the clarinet including re-padding in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin pads, & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are F273745 which dates to 1985 . Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections The case is the original in good condition, and the m'piece is a professional Selmer C85 115. .
120	BUFFET MASTER MODEL ME13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet Master Model E13. The Nickel Silver key work is excellent throughout, with only slight wear to the ring keys. We have just entirely re-padded in double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are D29581 which dates to the late 1970's. Back then the E13 range was tested at the Buffet factory, with the finest instruments then undergoing further hand tuning and undercutting to improve the response. Therefore the customer had an instrument which was almost identical to an R13 on quality, but at less cost. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout. These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. The case is the original in good condition, and the m'piece is a professional Vandoren B46.
103	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET RC CLARINETS-SOLD	£2250
	A matched pair of Buffet RC clarinets in Nickel plate. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon in the mid 1970's he felt that though the R13 sold well in the USA, different models would be more successful in Europe. The S1, Continentale and BC20, which became the RC, were all attempts to make darker, more focused sounding clarinets. These RC clarinets are extremely rare and fine. They are part of the very first production batch specifically targeted at the UK market. Both intruments carry a UK stamp and, most unusually, both have unique custom Buffet Crampon bells modelled after the English Boosey and Hawkes fashion. Perhaps Buffet felt that the English profesional player would attract less flak if his bells fitted in with the rest of the section! Certainly it is hard to remember now, how much resistance then the Buffet marque attracted from British professional players. The RC did find much more favour in the UK, than the R13: It had a more relaxed warm tone, which did attract many UK players. The Bb, serial no. 159802, is in very fine condition, there are no cracks or repairs. There is very little wear to the plating and the key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble. Both instruments have had recent re-pads in fish skin pads. The A has S/N 161498, which also dates to 1975, there is no damage to the wood, though the plate shows a slight "cloudiness" but there is only a little wear. There are 4 barrles, of 60,61, 62 & 63mm respectively. These instruments play with a dark, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation, they were manufactured as Buffet's top professional instruments with unstained Grenadilla wood, and sold for more than the R13. Today one would have to spend over £5000 on RC Prestige instruments, and choose from a large number of examples, to get anything of like quality. The case is the original, in good condition. The mouthpiece is an original David Hite, in superb used condition..
105	Buffet R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	An excellent condition vintage Buffet R13. The German Silver key work is in good order throughout. The wood throughout is in fine condition, with no cracks or repairs, minor surface marks only. We have just completely overhauled the clarinet including re-padding in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin pads, & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are F53834 which dates to 1956. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. Buffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold standard of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details The case is worn but fully functional. The mouthpiece is an ebonite Vandoren in very good condition.. .
106	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet R13 A clarinet. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free, with only minor surface marks and scratches. The German Silver key work is excellent throughout. The matching serial nos. are F59623 which dates to 1959. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. Buffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold standard of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details. The Buffet case is later and was given as a gift to the former owner by Buffet, UK, of Pages Walk, as he was a top UK professional session player. More of his collection of clarinets will be listed shortly on our website. This instrument plays with a superb, sweet sound, and very fine intonation. ..
107	BUFFET  C CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A very rare Buffet C clarinet, owned from new by a single professional player, and originally part of a triple set. The Grenadilla wood and German Silver key work are in superb condition, and it is obvious from inspection that this instrument has had little use. The wood shows no cracks or damage. All main pieces are matching and original, and stamped LP i.e. Low Pitch A= 440Hz. In addition the bell carries the American importers stamp, "Carl Fischer, New York". The instrument has just had a full repad with Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan leather pads in our workshop and is sold with out 1 year warranty. The S/N 1G942 dates to 1912. The m'piece is a "Hawkes" serial no. 806, which has been relayed to 1.1 by 17mm, it works well with standard Vandoren 3 reeds. The intonation and response of this C are superb: The instrument is stable in terms of tuning and remarkably even across the registers.  The case is a not original to the clarinet, but protects the clarinet  well.
108	LEBLANC PARIS BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£1295
	This is a nice condition Leblanc Paris Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The crook is in excellent condition, but the bell has a few minor dings and scratches, only cosmetic issues. The key work is Maillechort, not plated, and is in fine condition. There is one repaired crack to the upper joint, running into the top trill key hole, see photo3. The Bass recently had a full re-pad and regulation the pads are tan leather all in good condition: This we have checked over in the workshop. There is a peg attachment to the rear of the Bass and the m'piece is a used Hite in good condition. The matching serial nos. are 2562. The case was bought new about 3 years ago and is in excellent shape. This Bass is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, as the current owner has just bought a Selmer low C Bass .
46	SELMER BUNDY BASS TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£695
	This is a nice condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite  to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook is in excellent condition,  but the bell has a few minor dings and scratches, mainly at the bottom. There is a floor peg attachment to the back of the bass.  There is only slight plating loss to two of the RH touch pieces; the Nickel Silver plating is around 95%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul.less than 2 months ago. The serial nos. are 11235. The used case protects the instrument well, and has two replacement latches which fasten securely.  The m'piece is a used George Bundy 3 in good condition. .
98	MATCHED PAIR OF CLEMENS WURLITZER OEHLER SYSTEM CLARINETS-SOLD	£1845
	Clarinets Direct is pleased to be able to offer these fine clarinets, part of the James Joseph collection, for sale.  This matched pair is stamped "Cl Wurlitzer, Wernitzgrun" and are in excellent condition. The Bb clarinet, S/N 15401 has superb condition wood, all pads are white leather, not new, but sealing well.  The m'piece is stamped 0.9*20 i.e. 0.9mm tip by 20mm length.  The A is in excellent order, as the Bb in terns of  pads and regulation, with no cracks or damage to the wood. The serial nos. are 15402. The plastic m'piece cap has a sellotape repair to a crack this aside the pair are in superb condition. There are 2 barrels for each clarinet measuring: Bb; 54.9mm & 57.3mm, A; 55.2mm & 57.5mm. The original case is also in very good condition & has keys.   .
99	BUFFET MASTER MODEL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet Master Model E13. The Nickel Silver key work is excellent throughout, with no wear at all. We have just entirely re-padded in double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are D21935 which dates to the early 1970's. Back then the E13 range was tested at the Buffet factory, with the finest instruments then undergoing further hand tuning and undercutting to improve the response. Therefore the customer had an instrument which was almost identical to an R13 on quality, but at less cost. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout. These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. The case is the original in good condition, and the m'piece is a professional Vandoren V360.
100	YAMAHA YCL52 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is a good quality, top of the range, wooden student clarinet, by Yamaha. This model competes against the Buffet E13. The Yamaha 650, which superseded this, has a controversial "Backun" tuning groove at the top of the bell, which some feel makes the low E and F too sharp. This instrument is in excellent shape, with no cracks or repairs to the wood. The Silver plating is pristine. We have just completely overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe double bladder fishskin pads & the instrument is sold with full 1 year warranty. The serial no. is 052402. The leather case is original, in good condition, and the m'piece is a Yamaha 4C. .
101	NOBLET PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An exceptionally fine condition professional Noblet Plateau B flat clarinet model 45. This clarinet has been used professionally in the West End and the current owner has now developed health problems which means that he can no longer play. All key work which is silver plated is in pristine condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is also in excellent condition. The pads and touch corks are also in very fine order. An expensive adjustable thumb rest has been fitted to the back with integral sling hook. The case is an older Selmer from the 1960s, in very good condition, as is the mouthpiece which is an ebonite Buffet. This instrument responds very freely with none of the stuffiness which sometimes afflict plateau clarinets. ..
102	SELMER RADIO IMPROVED Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	An extremely fine Radio Improved Selmer Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in exceptional condition for a clarinet dating to 1931. The matching serial numbers are L1787. The German Silver key work is also in fine condition, with a nice shine throughout. This clarinet has just been re-padded by Phil Williams of Bill Lewington & co. & all fish skin pads and touch corks are excellent throughout. The Radio Improved was a forward looking model for its day. The original barrel is metal sleeved, allowing for being pulled out without any peturbation to the bore, which measures 14.85mm at the bottom of the upper joint. The m'piece is an old Selmer HS** provided for play testing purposes. The Selmer black leather pouchette case is in very good condition for its age. .
133	F A UEBEL OEHLER SYSTEM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	Clarinets Direct is pleased to be able to offer another fine clarinet, part of the James Joseph collection, for sale.  This is an excellent condition F A Uebel Bb Oehler system clarinet, stamped "Markneukirchen".  The instrument was made post WW2 in the old GDR. This Bb clarinet has no cracks or damage to the wood.  The keywork is also in pristine condition. All white leather pads are in good order, as is the regulation. The matching serial nos. are636-782363.   There are 2 supplied barrels of 67.0mm & 67.2mm. The m'piece is stamped " Lebu".  The original case is also in very good condition. .
134	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook is in very good condition, with the bell showing only slight surface scratches, no dents. The Bass has a floor spike attachment to the rear of the bell. There is only minimal plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work; the plating is around 90%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul & is sold with a years warranty. The serial nos. are 7608. The case is used, with a good interior but minor tape repairs to the exterior. All latches function well. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
135	MATCHED PAIR OF LEBLANC ESPRIT CLARINETS-SOLD	£1395
	A mint condition matched pair of Leblanc Esprit clarinets. These instruments feature a polycylindrical bore reverse cone feature very similar to the R13, in that it extends through the first third of the upper joint, and that the nominal bore size is 14.65mm. The wood is finest select African Grenadilla. Unlike the Sonata the Esprit also features separate post mounted keys for C#/G# and Ab/Eb. Leblanc advertised the Esprit as having a deeper more flexible tone than the Sonata, they felt that though badged and "entry level" professional model it was , in fact, superior to other manufacturers professional instruments both in terms of acoustic features, and design. Both instruments are in mint condition; with "as new" pads and Nickel plated keywork. The unstained wood is in pristine condition, with no cracks or marks of any kind. The Bb, serial number, 78577, has double bladder fish skin pads throughout, excepting the C#/G# pad which is cork. The A, serial number, 79487, has exactly the same padding. There are 2 Leblanc K10M Woodwind Co. mouthpieces supplied, one has seen no use, the other only slight use. The original case is also immaculate. .
137	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC PARIS, ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	This is a nice condition Noblet, Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows some wear, mainly to the ring finger touchpieces, the plating is about 85%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, with only minor surface marks and scratches, though the screw holes for the marching band lyre fitting on the upper joint have been filled. The bell and crook, which is sleeved and adjustable, are both in good condition with no dents, or plating wear. The Alto has just been completely overhauled by us in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tamn Leather pads , and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. is 4663, which dates to the 1970's. The case is the original with scuffs to the exterior and some tears to the interior lining, but still fully serviceable. The m'piece is the original Noblet in very good condition. .
138	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	An excellent condition Buffet R13, near mint. This was bought new in 1998, but hardly used by the current seller, as he decided to concentrate on piano instead. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Silver plate key work is excellent throughout. All stamps are pristine, as new. This instrument has double bladder fishskin pads in excellent condition. The clarinet has had a full check up and regulation in our workshop, with touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. But as this instrument is a commission sale, it is not sold with our warranty. The matching serial nos. are 450761 which dates to 1998. Please go to www.buffet-crampon.com for more details The case is the original in excellent condition, as is the Buffet m'piece, which is unused, a 125G .
45	MATCHED PAIR FRITZ WURLITZER SCHMIDT KOLBE SYSTEM CLARINETS-SOLD	£2495
	Clarinets Direct is pleased to be able to offer these fine clarinets, part of the James Joseph collection, for sale.  This matched pair is stamped "Fritz Wurlitzer, Erlbach" and are in very good condition. The Bb clarinet has an old pinned surface crack which does not go into the bore and runs into the speaker key tube, it has no effect on the response, see photo 12.  Apart from this there are no cracks or damage to the wood. All white leather pads are in good order, as is the regulation. The matching serial nos. are 1937. The A is in excellent order; as the Bb in terms of  pads and regulation, with no cracks or damage to the wood. The serial nos. are 1992. There are 2 supplied m'pieces an original Wurlitzer, & a Viotto N1. The original case is also in very good condition.
128	PETER EATON ELITE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1995
	This is a MINT condition Elite, in "as new" condition. We have just entirely replated, in Silver plate, and fully overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The previous owner, a top London professional, had the Bb as part of his pair and used them in the Philharmonia. The A has already been sold. This clarinet has no cracks or damage, pristine condition. Here is a chance for someone to own an Elite for approximately a third less than the cost from Eaton direct. The Elite is Eaton's version of the wide bore B&H 1010, without Acton Patent Vent. The matching serial nos. are E536. The m'piece is marked 1.23 21.5 A and has serial no. 3072, it is in excellent condition. There are 2 barrels of 65 and 61mm length. The case is brand new.
129	YAMAHA YCL 34 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£445
	This is a good quality, entry level, wooden student clarinet, by Yamaha. This model competes against the Buffet E11. The Yamaha 450, which superseded this, has a controversial "Backun" tuning groove at the top of the bell, which some feel makes the low E and F too sharp. This instrument is in excellent shape, with no cracks or repairs to the wood. The Nickel Silver plating is pristine. We have just completely overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe double bladder fishskin pads & the instrument is sold with full 1 year warranty. The case is original, in good condition, and the m'piece is a Yamaha 4C.
130	G LEBLANC PARIS BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	This is a superb condition Leblanc Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, which has had only light use and one professional owner from new. All key work is in excellent condition, the only marks are some light scratches to the LH index finger plate. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in pristine order throughout. All joints are a tight fit, with absolutely no joint wear or wobble. The bell and crook are both in good condition with no dents, even the original Leblanc protectors are included for the top of the upper joint and crook. The Bass will be checked over fully in our workshop, pads will be replaced as necessary and a new Leblanc floor peg attachment to the bell fitted. The matching serial nos. are 7989. The case is in good condition & The mouthpiece is a Selmer C85 120. .
131	PETER EATON INTERNATIONAL Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1795
	This is a very good condition International, which has had little use. The current owner is a jazz player who bought this new but quickly settled on a different instrument. He had the instrument fully overhauled with superpads by Eddie Ashton. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This clarinet has no cracks or damage, pristine condition. Here is a chance for someone to own an International for more than a third less than the cost from Eaton direct. The International is Eaton's version of a medium bore clarinet. The matching serial nos. are S172. The m'piece is marked 1.25 21.5 V, it is in excellent condition. There are 3 barrels of 65, 63 and 61mm length. The case is a Buffet in good condition.
132	BUFFET PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	An excellent condition early Buffet clarinet. The instrument dates from 1926 with S/N 1T121, and has wood in good condition for its age. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, minor surface marks and scuffs only. The bottom tenon of the lower joint has been remade in metal, possibly to stop joint wobble. The clarinet has been replated in Chrome and on the whole the plating is in very good condition, there is only slight wear to the rings, principally in the LH. The instrument has just had an overhaul in double bladder fishskin, with the C#/G# key being cork, and is sold with a full years' warranty. All touch and tenon corks are good. This instrument has been professionally owned and very well maintained. The mouthpiece is a brand new La Voz The case is a Selmer Bundy. .
140	NOBLET Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	A very fine condition professional Noblet Bb clarinet. The Nickel silver key work is excellent throughout, with no wear. We have just entirely re-padded in Pisoni Deluxe double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in good order throughout. All parts of the instrument are made from Grenadilla wood, unlike sonme Noblets, which were made with plastic barrels and bells, as a cost saving exercise. The matching serial nos. are 8866D. The case is the original in good condition, and the m'piece is a professional Vandoren B45. .
141	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A very good condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, which has seen virtually no use. It was the second of two E13's owned by a professional session player, and was probably a spare instrument, even the keys are still in the cellophane wrapper! This instrument is Buffet's top student wooden model & this example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in fine condition. The Silver plate key work is good, all pieces are original & have "as new" matching Buffet stamps. This clarinet has pads in overall good condition. The matching serial nos. are K142741. The supplied m'piece is a Buffet & the case is in excellent condition. .
142	BUFFET MASTER MODEL ME13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£725
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet Master Model E13. The German Silver key work is excellent throughout, with no discernable wear. We have just entirely re-padded in double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are K10117 which dates to 1960. Back then the E13 range was tested at the Buffet factory, by Pierre Lefebvre, first clarinet of the Guarde Republicaine Band, with the finest instruments then undergoing further hand tuning and undercutting to improve the response. Therefore the customer had an instrument which was almost identical to an R13 on quality, but at less cost. There are no cracks to the wood, but there is a surface scuff to the top joint just where the logo is stamped, see photo 5. These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections, whereas the wood for this clarinet is unstained. The case is the original, which is worn but functional, and the m'piece is a Vandoren 5RV Lyre in ebonite.
143	BUFFET E13 EVETTE & SCHAEFFER Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet Evette and Schaeffer E13. The German Silver key work is excellent throughout, with no wear. We have just entirely re-padded in Pisoni Deluxe double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are B5520 which dates to the 1950's: A fine period of quality hand finished manufacture. The wood is in excellent order throughout, with only minor surface scuffs and scratches. These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. The case is a Selmer in brown leather with zip fastner {NB not pictured], and the m'piece is a French ebonite model.
144	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1095
	An excellent condition vintage Buffet R13. The German Silver key work is pristine throughout. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only slight surface marks The instrument has recently re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish skin Pads. The matching serial nos. are 59838 which dates to 1959. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. Buffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold standard of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details. This instrument will not disappoint; the quality of scale and intonation are everything one has come to expect from this period of careful hand manufacture. The case is the original leather pouchette type, worn but fully functional and the m'piece is a professional Meyer 4M in very good condition. .
145	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET -SOLD	£795
	This is a good condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook is in excellent condition & the bell has only a few slight "dings" which have no affect on the response, see photos 7 & 8. We have fitted a floor spike attachment. There is only slight plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work on the finger touchpieces ; the plating is around 90%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul & is sold with a years warranty. The serial nos. are 15797. The case is used, with a good interior but some scuffs and marks to the exterior. All 3 latches function well. The m'piece is a brand new Vito. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
160	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 Bb CLARINET, T. LAMB COLLECTION-SOLD	£895
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. One such is Tony Lamb: Principal Clarinet of English National Opera. From time to time Tony sells part of his superb collection of 1010 instruments as he makes room for further acquistions; in the elusive search for the "perfect" 1010! All of Tony's clarinets are carefully selected and often undergo further expensive after market improvements by Jon Steward of T. W. Howarth & Co. Typically this involve correcting intonation faults and improving the evenness of the scale. Thus when his instruments are offered back to the market they are immeasurably improved on standard production line B&H 1010s. Here we have a late 1960's pre-Acton Vent 1010 in superb condition. The intonation is excellent, fit to be played in one of the world's finest orchestras. The m'piece is a brand new Edward Pillinger custom 10EX model listing at £120. All pads are Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather in as new condition. The plating overall is excellent with only slight wear to the LH rings. There are NO cracks or damage to the wood, excepting a tight hair line crack to the longer of the 2 supplied barrels. The thumb rest has been up-graded to a Leblanc adjustable model, and the old screw holes have been filled. The case is a B&H of the period in good used condition. This instrument compares extremely favourably with an Eaton Elite Bb, which currently costs over £3000. .
161	BUFFET PROFESSIONAL Eb CLARINET- SOLD	£845
	This is an extremely fine single piece, wrap-around, Professional model Buffet Eb Clarinet, S/N 452M1 which dates to 1920. It was the former property of a professional player and is in good condition for its age. The wood shows no cracks or damage, only minor surface marks, excepting one repaired, sealed crack to the bell. LP is stamped on all pieces, i.e. this clarinet was made to play at A=440Hz. The instrument has just been fully overhauled in our workshop in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, and is sold with our full years warranty. The m'piece is a later Buffet in ebonite, in good condition. The case is the original, which still latches well, the clarinet is clamped securely by two holders. A superb quality Eb with excellent intonation. ..
162	PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES STUDENT WOODEN CLARINETS-SOLD	£345
	A very fine condition pair of B & H wooden clarinets. This pair is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and the owner used them as her second study instruments in Music College. The Bb is a B & H model 77, with serial number 159606, this was a predecessor to the Edgeware. The A is an Edgeware, S/N 263441A. These instruments were manufactured as entry level wooden clarinets and the modern equivalent would be a Buffet E11. The Nickel Silver key work is excellent throughout, as is the wood which shows no damage or repairs. The bell of the Bb model "77" is made of ebonite, all other pieces are wood. The Edgeware A has an upgrade to an Imperial 926 barrel which improves both evenness and tuning. [The Imperial 926 was the top professional model with this type of bore]. In addition, the mouthpiece is also a 926 No.2 which improves the response of the pair. Both clarinets are padded in tan leather and the pads and regulation are in excellent order. The case is the original and has been relined. The current owner is prepared to split the pair as follows: The Edgeware A in double case for £200. The 77 Bb in a modern Buffet single case at £145.
163	CABART, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL A CLARINET -SOLD	£495
	This is an excellent condition early Cabart A Clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has 7 rings, i.e. fork Eb/Bb and the articulated C#/G# mechanism. All pieces are original , and matching, stamped "Cabart Paris", with the exception of the barrel. Cabart was a fine professional maker pre WW2, and this instrument will pair well with most modern French clarinets. There is no damage to the wood on the main joints, though there is a tight surface hairline crack to the barrel. The key work is Maillechort, German Silver, and is in fine order throughout. The double bladder fish skin pads, while not new, are all sealing well. All touch corks are fine, though there are some tape repairs to the tenon corks. The joints are a good fit and there is no joint wobble. The matching serial nos. are 123. The clarinet plays extremely well, very even and with a fine tone. The supplied m'piece is an original Cabart in ebonite, of very good quality. The case, though elderly, is in good condition it latches & protects the instrument well.
164	SELMER SERIES 9 ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	This is a very good condition Selmer Series 9 Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The Nickel Silver keywork is good and shows only slight wear, the plating is about 90%. The sleeved, adjustable, crook is in excellent condition, & the bell has only light scratches, mainly where it has been brought into contact with the bottom of the low Eb rod on the lower joint. The wood overall is in excellent condition, there are no cracks or repairs. The Alto has good condition Tan leather pads throughout, all are sealing well. All touch and tenon corks are good, there is no joint wobble. This is a superb alto; Selmer is generally held to be the finest manufacturer in the world. The matching serial nos. are U1631 which dates to 1965. The case is the original Selmer, well used but in good condition. NB The pictured case cover is not sold with the Alto as the Zip fastner has failed. .
174	BUFFET C12, CONSERVATOIRE, PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£895
	An excellent condition Buffet C12 Bb clarinet. This instrument was originally manufactured as Buffet's entry level professional wooden model, and as such, can still be dated on their current website, unlike the lesser E13 and other student models. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood. The Nickel Silver key work is in good condition with only plating slight wear to the LH 2nd ring and register key, the plating is 95%. We have just completely repadded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan leather pads [with the exception of the register key and C#/G# key which are in cork] & the clarinet is sold with our "Clarinets Direct" 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are F312616 which dates to 1989, an excellent period of Buffet manufacture. The supplied m'piece is a used Buffet in ebonite. The original case is in good condition & is sold with keys.
176	J R LAFLEUR, LONDON & PARIS, PROFESSIONAL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is an extremely rare Lafleur London & Paris Eb clarinet. Just as early Boosey and Hawkes pre-war 1010's were stamped London and Paris, I have seen professional Lafleur clarinets similarly stamped. I am not sure of the history of the Lafleur brand, but prior to their amalgamation into the Boosey and Hawkes group, they did seem to manufacture fine instruments. After their take over the Lafleur stamp seems to have been put on only poorer student models made by Boosey & Hawkes. The wood condition overall is very fine, with only minor surface marks. There are NO cracks or repairs. The Nickel silver plate shows some tarnish and wear, it is about 65%. Please see the photos This Eb has just had a complete overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The m'piece is the original, on a Chedeville blank, just relayed by Ramon Wodkowski to approximate Vandoren 5RV Lyre dimensions. The case is the original, in good condition. .
179	G. LEBLANC, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	This is a good condition G Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This Bass was Leblanc's professional model, 400, in the 1970's. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows some wear, principally on the main finger touchpieces, the plating is about 85%. The crook and bell are in good condition with only slight marks or scratches, there are no dents or dings. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in good order throughout, apart from some screw holes where a metal bar was added in the past to keep the instrument locked together in a single piece. These screw holes we have filled. This Bass has had a complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather re-pad in our workshop, & is be sold with our full 1 year warranty. In addition all the key work has been buffed to a nice shine. There is a floor peg attachment to the base of the bell. The matching serial nos. are 11637, which dates to the 1970's. The case is in good condition. The m'piece is a Conn, ebonite example, in good condition. .
152	CONN PAN AMERICAN Bb CLARINET IN COCOBOLO-SOLD	£695
	An excellent condition Conn Pan -American Clarinet in Cocobolo wood which is having a full overhaul in Pisoni double bladder fishskin pads, and is sold with a year's warranty. This instrument was an ingenious solution by Conn to the scarcity of Grenadilla wood during the Second World War. The same wood was used in the manufacture of WWII  Bomber Propellers', hence the nick name; "Propeller wood clarinet". This is a wide bore clarinet; primarily aimed at the Jazz market, it plays with a warm and flexible sound. The main body of the wood is in fine shape for it's age with no cracks or damage. The keywork will be buffed in the workshop to a  nice shine. The  serial no. is 133076.  The m'piece is an acrylic original in good used condition. The case is also original, and though slightly stained to the interior is still latching strongly and protecting the clarinet well.   .
153	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£645
	A very good condition B&H 926 Bb, which has been exceptionally well cared for. The Imperial 926 was manufactured to the same standard as the Imperial Symphony 1010, both top of the range professional quality instruments. The instrument has just been overhauled by us in double bladder fishskin and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The bore and silver plate key work are excellent with no cracks, damage or wear. The matching serial nos. are 440217. The No.2 B & H original m'piece is in good condition. The case is a modern Buffet, in excellent condition.
154	HOWARTH S1 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is a near mint condition Howarth S1 A clarinet. This instrument was chosen new at Howarth & Co. in London after an exhaustive search and play testing session by the current owner. He selected a Buffet R13 as his Bb , but could find no finer A clarinet than this to match with it. The only reason I do not describe it as mint is that the pads are not brand new. Shortly after selecting this pair, the original owner began to concentrate more and more on piano, his first study instrument. Consequently his clarinets have sat unused and are now offered for sale through Clarinets Direct. The unstained Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches, pristine. There is no joint wobble. The pads are all sealing well, and the instrument has had a thorough check over in our workshop prior to sale. The key work shows absolutely no wear or play to the mechanism. The Silver plating throughout is excellent. The matching serial nos. are 1319. The supplied m'piece is the original Howarth, unused, and the tuning is excellent. This A will pair well with any modern French bore clarinet, The case is a modern leather Buffet in excellent used condition. .
155	G LEBLANC PARIS, ALTO CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	This is a very fine condition G. Leblanc Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The German Silver plated key work is excellent throughout with no wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, with only minor surface marks and scratches. The bell has a few minor dings but no dents, these are entirely commensurate with normal use and have no effect on the response, which is excellent. The crook is in good condition and shows no damage. The Alto has just been completely overhauled by us in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads , and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 5562. The case is the original with scuffs to the exterior and some tears to the interior lining, but still fully serviceable. The m'piece is a Selmer C with a tip opening of 1.6mm and lay length 20mm, in good condition. .
156	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 A CLARINET.T LAMB COLLECTION-SOLD	£895
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. One such is Tony Lamb: Principal Clarinet of English National Opera. From time to time Tony sells part of his superb collection of 1010 instruments as he makes room for further acquistions; in the elusive search for the "perfect" 1010! All of Tony's clarinets are carefully selected and often undergo further expensive after market improvements usually by Jon Steward of T. W. Howarth & Co. Typically this involve correcting intonation faults and improving the evenness of the scale. Thus when his instruments are offered back to the market they are immeasurably improved on standard production line B&H 1010s. Here we have a late 1960's pre-Acton Vent 1010 in superb condition, the original owner was Donald Watson, and this clarinet was played for many years in the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Tony Lamb is the second owner. All pads are fish skin in good condition. The plating overall is excellent. There are NO cracks or damage to the wood, the touch and tenon corks are also in good condition. The m'piece is a B & H 1010 No.2. The case is a single B&H but I can supply a good Orly double case if desired. This instrument would pair well with No. 28 on the clarinets page. This instrument compares extremely favourably with an Eaton Elite A, which currently costs over £3000.
150	BUFFET CONTINENTALE Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	This is an extremely rare single piece, Professional model Continentale Buffet Eb Clarinet. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought the Buffet Crampon company he felt that though the R13 sold well in the USA different models would be more successful in Europe. The S1, Continentale and BC20, were all attempts to make darker, more focused sounding clarinets. In the case of an Eb clarinet this goal was even more appropriate! This Eb clarinet has significantly improved tuning and response over the more usual R13 and RC Eb clarinets, what a pity Buffet Crampon no longer manufacture this model. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in very good order throughout. The Nickel Silver plate is fine throughout, with no wear The S/N is 156334 which dates to 1975. The instrument has just been fully overhauled in our workshop in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, and is sold with our full years warranty. The m'piece is a Vandoren B40, in good condition. The case is the original, which still latches well, though the handle is missing. .
139	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	This is a nice condition Noblet, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This Bass is Leblanc's entry level professional model. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows slight wear, mainly to the ring finger touchpieces, the plating is about 85%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, with only minor surface marks and scratches, though the screw holes for the marching band lyre fitting on the upper joint have been filled. The bell and crook are both in good condition with no dents, or plating wear. The Bass has double bladder fishskin pads, all in good condition. There is a floor peg attachment to the base of the bell. The serial no. is 5372, which dates to the 1970's. The case is BAM in excellent condition. The m'piece is an "as new" B44 Vandoren.
146	BUFFET E11 A CLARINET-SOLD	£475
	An extremely good condition Buffet E11 A clarinet, which would pair well with any of the more expensive Bb's in the Buffet range. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional wooden model & this example has no damage or repairs to the wood. The Nickel Silver plated key work is pristine, with no wear. This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and as such, it is not sold with our warranty. It has just been completely repadded by the seller in double bladder fishskin prior to sale. The serial no. is 355818. The supplied m'piece is the original Buffet in good condition, as is the case. .
147	BUFFET E13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£775
	A superb condition Buffet E13 A clarinet, which would pair well with any of the more expensive Bb's in the Buffet range. The one former owner is a now retired semi-professional player, who has been a long standing customer of Clarinets Direct. His instruments are always kept to the highest standard, and sold with many expensive after market accessories: A Weinberg M1 Gold hand crafted mouthpiece, a Vandoren Optimum ligature, and additional Buffet barrel of 63.5mm [ extremely necessary with E13 and R13 A clarinets], a very fine fleece lined NAP, of Paris, waterproof case cover with pockets and carry strap, and a Ton Kooiman thumb rest. The original thumb rest is also supplied with screws, should the new owner prefer it. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional wooden model & this example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in pristine condition throughout. All matching pieces still carry an "as new" Buffet stamp. The instrument has seen virtually no use. The Silver plated key work is in good condition. This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and as such, it is not sold with our warranty. The matching serial nos. are K110760. The supplied case is the original Buffet in excellent condition. .
148	PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES EMPEROR CLARINETS-SOLD	£595
	A very fine pair of Boosey & Hawkes Emperors just taken in part exchange by Clarinets Direct. The B&H Emperor was a top student model, which competed directly with the Buffet E13 in terms of quality. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in excellent condition throughout. Clarinets Direct has just fully overhauled both instruments in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin pads. The pair are sold with a full years warranty. The Bb, serial number N144193, has Nickel plate, the A serial A427465, has Silver plate. The plating throughout is pristine, with no wear. There are 2 barrels for tuning purposes of 63mm & 67mm The supplied case, is a Buffet, which is worn but functional. The mouthpiece is an original B&H 926, No. 2: This is a significant upgrade for this pair, as normally the 926 would have been supplied with an Imperial pair, the professional model above the Emperor in the B&H range. This mouthpiece tunes and plays the pair extremely well. .
158	MATCHED PAIR OF EATON ELITE CLARINETS-SOLD	£3795
	This matched pair of Eaton Elites are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It was this pair that Colin Parr used for the last decade of his tenure as Principal Clarinet of the CBSO. These instruments can be heard on many of the finest Sir Simon Rattle CBSO EMI recordings which are justly renowned; particularly the Mahler symphonies. The Bb has serial no. E140 and has Silver plate in very good condition. The wood is in overall good condition, though Colin tells me that there is a repaired, pinned crack, just above the throat "A" hole running up into the makers stamp, [ see photo 5]. The crack occured very early on after the initial purchase and after that the repair was stable, with constant heavy use, for over 10 years. The crack does not go through into the bore. All pads are Pisoni Tan Leather in good condition. Both instruments have been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down" with any regulation and touch cork work done as necessary. The A, serial no. E175, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all Pisoni Tan Leather pads and corks. There are 3 barrels of 63.0mm, [with a tight hairline crack] and two of 64.5mm with no damage. The m'pieces are both in MINT condition: A Morgan RM06, re-bored to the correct dimensions & a custom Pillinger S/N 1652, a copy of a pre-war 1010 model. The case and dust cover are used, but in good condition. .
157	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINETS -SOLD	£2495
	An exceptionally rare and fine pair of Buffet clarinets. These instruments have a larger bore of 14.9mm, and larger tone holes than the contemporary Buffet's. The result is a free and easy playing pair, with excellent intonation, and none of the third register problems inherent in the polycylindrical design. The drawbacks are flatter notes on low E and F, but to some extent this is corrected by the fact that, at this period, Buffet reamed the neck of the bell, continuing the flare of the lower joint: this does result in exceptionally even response across into the second register, a pity this is no longer standard practise. The Bb has serial number 275E dating to 1890. There are no cracks or damage, in fact the condition is superb. The German silver keywork is in pristine condition throughout. The barrel is not original, it is a modern Buffet of 65mm. All other pieces are matching & original with Buffet stamps. Note particularly the " Brevette SGDG" which is on both top joints. I cannot see a serial number on the A, but in every detail of stamps and keywork it is the twin of the Bb. The barrel is a more modern Moennig Buffet of 67mm length. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free, with the exception of an old repair to the bell, see photo 8. The German Silver key work is excellent throughout. All pads are new Pisoni Deluxe Tan Leather & both clarinets are sold with our full years warranty. The case is an original Pouchette leather Buffet example from the 1960's in excellent used condition. The m'piece is a brand new Edward Pilinger copy of an original Buffet m'piece with the importer's stamp Carl Fischer. The lay has been accurately copied to 1.01mm by 17mm.
167	BUFFET BC20 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon company he felt that though the R13 sold well in the USA different models would be more successful in Europe. The S1, Continentale and BC20, which evolved into the RC, were all attempts to make darker, more focused sounding clarinets. This is a BC 20 Bb serial no. F98037 dating to 1967, and is in very fine condition. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs. There is only very slight wear to the Nickel Silver plating, on the low F/C touchpiece, and RH rings. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has had a complete overhaul & re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with a full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The m'piece is a used Vandoren 5RV in good condition. The used case is in good condition. ..
168	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A very fine Buffet RC clarinet in Nickel plate. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon in the mid 1970's he felt that though the R13 sold well in the USA, different models would be more successful in Europe. The S1, Continentale and BC20, which became the RC, were all attempts to make darker, more focused sounding clarinets. The RC, introduced in 1975, did find much more favour in the UK, than the R13: It had a more relaxed warm tone, which attracted many players. This Bb has serial no. F177049 dating to 1977. Generally Buffet's from this period are considered the best of their production. The Prestige range had not been introduced yet; which considerably downgraded the quality of the standard, R13 and RC, and furthermore, Buffet considered the RC of this period their best model, and charged more for it than the contemporary R13. Boosey & Hawkes had also not yet taken over Buffet and forced a large increase in production. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs. There is a no wear to the Nickel Silver plating, which is in pristine order. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has had a complete overhaul & re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with a full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B45, in excellent condition. The original case is also in very good shape. .
169	SELMER PARIS Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1595
	This is an extremely fine Selmer Paris professional Eb Clarinet. Selmer Eb clarinets are probably the most popular choice amongst professional players worldwide due to their fine ergonomics and excellent intonation. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in very good order throughout. The Nickel Silver plate shows some wear mainly on the rings and G# key and register key, overall the plating is about 95%. The S/N is A4610 which dates to 1978. The instrument has just been fully overhauled in our workshop in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, and is sold with our full years warranty. The m'piece is a Selmer C*, in good condition. The case is the original, which still latches well, though there are some tape repairs to the exterior. NB This instrument has been photographed prior to going into our workshop: More detailed pictures of the key work will be posted shortly. .
170	NOBLET, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£1395
	This is a superb condition Noblet, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This Bass is Leblanc's entry level professional model. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows minimal wear, the plating is about 98%. The crook and bell are in perfect condition with no marks or scratches. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in excellent order throughout. This Bass will have a complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather re-pad in our workshop, & will be sold with our full 1 year warranty. In addition all the key work will be buffed to a nice shine. NB The instrument has been photographed prior to going into the workshop. We will also fit a floor peg attachment to the base of the bell. The serial no. is 6144, which dates to the 1970's. The case is the original in good condition. The m'piece is an "as new" B30 Vandoren. The former owner, an amateur player, has taken exceptionally good care of this Bass. .
40	LEBLANC, CLASSIC, Bb CLARINET     -RESERVED	£745
	This is a Leblanc, Classic clarinet: This model was one of a range of clarinets Leblanc produced in the 1950's targeting a specific market. This instrument is of medium bore at 14.85mm and was designed for a "focussed, sweet tone" for classical playing. This clarinet is in excellent used condition. It is a "top of the range" Leblanc, the specification includes: Offset trill keys, balanced key action, separate post mounted, C#/G# keys and Ab/Eb keys. There is no damage to the Grenadilla wood, which is in good order throughout. The German silver key work is in excellent condition, with no wear. We have just entirely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, with the exception of the register key and C#/G# key which are in cork to avoid water tracking into those holes. The instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 7229, which probably date to the early 1960's. The case is used, but in good condition. .
165	BUFFET E11 EVETTE ETUDE Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£395
	A very good condition Buffet Model E11, Evette Etude: The Etude is an E11 with the main body pieces made from Grenadilla wood, whilst the barrel and bell are made from resin, with a wood effect. This is partly to guard against splitting, as the barrel tends to suffer most from the effect of the moisture in the players breath. It is also to offset the weight of a completely wooden clarinet for the younger player. The Nickel Silver key work is in good condition throughout, with only slight wear to the LH rings, E/B, and F/C touchpieces [see photos 6 & 7]. This clarinet has had a complete overhaul in Pisoni Deluxe double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 205291. The m'piece is an original Buffet, virtually unused. The case is the original in good condition.
187	MATCHED PAIR FRANK HAMMERSCHMIDT BOEHM CLARINETS     -SOLD	£3995
	It is a delight to be able to offer this incomparable pair of custom made, Frank Hammerschmidt, Boehm system clarinets for sale. Bb & A, bore size 15.00mm, silver plated keys, with offset C#'G# hole. Adjusting screws for lower pad regulation.6 Barrels: 59.0mm, 60.2mm, 62.2mm, 63.0mm, 63.2mm, & 64.5mm. 4 mouthpieces: [All measurements in 100/mm:mm] 80/27; 88/23; 96/24 [ 1010 curve] 90/24 [Viotto facing]. {For those unacquainted with Viotto's work he is widely held to be the finest mouthpiece maker for German style lays.} NB These m'pieces work with German style reeds. These instruments were bought new in late 1999 for DM14,600. The condition is pristine with just wear from careful normal use. A couple of pads have been replaced with tan leather, the remainder, possibly original, are white leather. I feel these clarinets would benefit from some minor regulation and re pad work, but they play superbly as is. The bore shine is immaculate as is the Silver plate. The intonation and response are impeccable. There is no finer pair of clarinets currently made.
188	MATCHED PAIR, FULL BOEHM SINGLE PIECE BUFFET CLARINETS IN COCUS-SOLD	£995
	An extremely rare & fine matched set of custom made early Buffet clarinets in Cocus wood.  These instruments date from circa 1930, and are Full Boehm's in the original case. All necessary pad replacement & tenon cork repairs have been carried out at our workshops in order to put this pair into good playing order. NB These clarinets were photographed prior to going into the workshop. Bb Clarinet, S/N 6616/3969, has a bore of 14.85mm. The pads are a mixture of white and tan leather. The former owner is a noted collector of early instruments. There is an expert repair by Jon Steward of T W Howarth & Co. to the top of the main body. Originally the outside of the clarinet was chipped and a section of wood has been replaced: The chip did not go through to the bore, which is original. I have tried to photograph the repair, see photo 4, but the work is superb. There is also a small surface hairline crack to the rear of the instrument underneath the thumb bush, again the crack doesn't go through to the bore. The Maillechort key work throughout is in fine order. The large bore m'piece tunes both instruments well with the original 64mm barrels. If the purchaser wishes to play with standard French bore m'pieces then longer barrels of 66mm would be advisable. A Clarinet, S/N 6617/3697, has a bore of 14.80mm. An excellent instrument with no cracks or damage: Again the pads are a mixture of tan, and white leather, and though elderly, are sealing well.  These, stained cocus wood instruments, play with a delightfully sweet and vibrant tone. They are perfectly playable as modern instruments at A=440 Hz, or they would make a fine acquisition for a collector. The original leather case has a temperamental central lock and outer latches therefore the next owner will have to factor in the cost of a replacement case. I do have another earlier Buffet triple case, for Bb, A and C clarinets, which still latches well, though the interior is worn. I would be happy to substitute this case, if desired.
189	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£475
	A near mint condition Buffet E11 clarinet. The only reason I do not describe it as mint is a tiny chip to the lower tenon of the upper joint, see photo 4. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional wooden model, and this example has matching serial nos. 507919. The clarinet is not stamped "Made in Germany", therefore it is the most recent E11, which is now made in an adjacent factory [ Ex-Leblanc] to Buffet Crampon's main site. The Silver plated key work is pristine, with no wear. This clarinet has just had a complete overhaul in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Double Bladder Fish Skin pads and is sold with our full 1 Year Clarinets Direct warranty. The register key and C#/G# pads are in cork, to compensate for any water tracking into these holes. The supplied m'piece is the original Buffet in good condition. The case is a modern hard shell example also in good condition. ..
191	SELMER RECITAL Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1950
	This is a mint condition Selmer Paris Recital Bb Clarinet. This instrument has been professionally owned and played by a member of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The clarinet is pristine, and has just been overhauled by Mike Huntriss. Selmer Recital clarinets are undoubtedly amongst the best designed French instruments worldwide. The upper joint features a large reversed cone which narrows to 14.4mm. This results in exceptionally accurate twelfths, and overall the intonation is superior to most other French designed instruments today. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in perfect condition. All Silver plate is excellent, as new. The look and solid feel of this key work is far superior to contemporary Buffet manufacture. The supplied barrels measures 62.5 mm & the matching serial numbers are D0513. The m'piece is an as new Vandoren 5RV. The case is the original Selmer in excellent condition.
192	YAMAHA, YAS275 ALTO SAXOPHONE-SOLD	£545
	This is a YAS275 Alto Sax. This model is widely regarded as the best student Alto money can buy. This saxophone is the earlier version, "Made in Japan", not the less good "Made in Indonesia" model currently available , which is made under licence for Yamaha. This earlier Japanese made Alto, has thicker alloy, which is both both more robust and creates a much better sound. This example is near mint: There are only the merest light scratches to the lacquer which is 99%. All pads are in excellent shape. There are NO dents or dings whatsoever. The Yamaha 4C mouthpiece also has some very light scratches to the top of the beak, see photo 3, but the tip and rails are "as new" The serial nos. are 038485. The case is pristine and there is a sling provided.
193	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition  Buffet R13. This clarinet belongs to a Dutch professional player and has been exceptionally well maintained. It is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and as such is not subject to our usual warranty. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free.  The  Nickel Silver plate key work is excellent throughout. The bell is a replacement a brand new E13 example: There is no difference at all between a modern R13 & E13 bell. This instrument has recently had a full repad in Pisoni premium deluxe White leather, all pads are in excellent condition. The clarinet has had a full check up and regulation in our workshop, with touch and tenon corks replaced a s necessary. The matching serial nos. are 298117 which dates to 1987. The barrel is also an upgrade to a Moennig 65mm.   Please go to www.buffet-crampon.com for more details The  case is a modern example in very good condition.   The m'piece is a used Buffet 125G
198	BUFFET R13 Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	This is an excellent condition single piece, Professional model Buffet R13 Eb Clarinet. This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct: It has been exceptionally well maintained by a careful professional owner and is offered to the market is superb condition. Sadly the modern Buffet R13 Eb is now made in two pieces as a cost saving exercise, shorter wood billets are cheaper! What a pity Buffet Crampon no longer make this model: The nearest equivalent today would be the far more expensive Prestige. When this instrument was made it was the finest professional model Buffet manufactured, with unstained hand selected wood. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in very good order throughout. The Nickel Silver plate is fine throughout, with only slight wear to the rings. The S/N is 160947 which dates to 1975, an excellent period of R13 craftsmanship. The instrument has an "Artist Quality" set up: Cork on the upper part and fish skin pads on the lower. There are many supplied accessories: A Vandoren 5RV m'piece, in "as new" condition, also a Pomerico Crystal "Beverelli Professional 8", this has a tiny nick to the top tip rail, but plays perfectly. A Vandoren Optimum ligature, with all 3 plates included. The original barrel, of 42.0mm, has lost the upper tenon ring, & has a crack. But a far superior "Guy Chadash Buffet" Eb barrel of 41.5mm is supplied: this barrel features a reverse tapered bore to improve intonation throughout. There could be no better endorsement in that Buffet Crampon manufacture these under licence from Chadash. The case is a modern Buffet, in pristine condition, with both keys!
178	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1295
	This matched pair of Imperial 1010 Clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The pair have been semi-professionally owned by a single owner and well maintained; the condition is very good. The Bb has serial no. 183978 and has Silver plate in very good condition. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. All pads are Tan Leather in good condition. The pair has had a thorough check up in our workshop prior to sale. The A, serial no. A 183986, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all the pads and corks. As usual the A has seen less use than the Bb. There are two barrels of 64.3mm and 64.7mm. The supplied m'pieces are the original, which is showing its age, and a newer Peter Eaton, stamped, "Elite 1.26 , 21.5" S/N 3057. The original case, which has been relined, is also in good condition. .
180	BUFFET BC20 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon company he felt that though the R13 sold well in the USA different models would be more successful in Europe. The S1, Continentale and BC20, which evolved into the RC, were all attempts to make darker, more focused sounding clarinets. This is a BC 20 Bb serial no. F153373 dating to 1975, and is in excellent condition. The wood is very good throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs. There is no wear to the Nickel Silver plating, which is pristine. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has had a complete overhaul & re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with a full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The m'piece is an ebonite Buffet C in good condition. as is the case.
184	SELMER PARIS PRIVILEGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	This is a mint condition Selmer Paris Privilege Bb Clarinet, less than 1 year old. This instrument has been professionally owned and played orchestrally and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner has decided to move on to Wurlitzer and Hammerschmidt instruments. Selmer Privilege clarinets are undoubtedly amongst the best designed French instruments worldwide due to their fine ergonomics and excellent intonation. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in pristine condition. All Silver plate is excellent, as new. The look and solid feel of this key work is far superior to contemporary Buffet manufacture. The instrument features an additional LH Ab/Eb key. Note also the fine metal lining to the lower joint upper tenon, see photo 3. There are 2 supplied barrels of 65.5 and 66.5 mm. The matching serial numbers are 005074. The m'piece is a Selmer C85 120, in new condition. The case is the original Selmer with carry strap and pouches. .
186	SELMER SINGLE PIECE FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET SOLD	£995
	An extremely rare and unique Selmer Professional full Boehm clarinet, so rare in fact that I have never seen another. This instrument features all the "bells and whistles": articulated C#/G#, low Eb, fork Eb/Bb and alternate LH Ab/Eb lever. The German Silver key work is excellent throughout, with no wear at all. We have just entirely re-padded in double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are M5708 which dates to the late 1944. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout: It is natural, unstained, Grenadilla of the finest quality. There are 2 supplied barrels of 66.8mm and 64.8mm respectively. The case is the original in good condition, though two supplementary catches have been fitted in addition to the original locks. The m'piece is a Meyer No.4. .
6	SELMER, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET-RESERVED	£995
	This is a very good condition Selmer Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The Nickel Silver keywork is good and shows only slight wear, the plating is about 95%. The sleeved, adjustable, crook is in excellent condition, & the bell has only light scratches, mainly where it has been brought into contact with the bottom of the low Eb rod on the lower joint. The Alto has just had a complete overhaul with finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan leather pads throughout, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The wood is in overall excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. However it is likely that this instrument was previously owned by either a school or college: Someone has etched an additional serial number, 12467, onto all the pieces, including crook and bell. This has caused some surface marking to the upper joint. In addition a metal bracket has been fitted to the two joints, which, in effect, turns the alto into a single piece instrument. This may well have been done to stop mis-assembly and damage. Hence the one piece case; which is in very good condition. This is a superb alto; Selmer is generally held to be the finest manufacturer in the world. The matching Selmer serial nos. are V2161 which dates to 1967. The m'piece is a Yamaha 4C in excellent condition.
194	LEBLANC, VITO, BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc Vito Bass Clarinet model 7168 in Resonite to low Eb. This model has the low Eb key mounted on the body, which improves durability and lessens key maintenance problems. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which is in fine condition throughout. The crook & bell are both in excellent condition. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is no plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work it is in pristine condition. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul & is sold with a years warranty. The serial nos. are 6372D. The case is used, but again in very good condition. The m'piece is a brand new Vito. The Bass plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
195	BUFFET PROFESSIONAL A CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A superb condition Buffet A clarinet, which would pair well with any of the professional Bb's in the Buffet range. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. The German Silver key work is also pristine throughout, and in perfect regulation. This excellent clarinet has just has an "Artist Quality" full overhaul: Cork pads on the upper joint and finest Valentino pads on the lower. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The matching serial nos. are 24539, which dates to 1938, an excellent period of hand manufacture. The tuning and evenness are vastly superior to any modern Buffet R13, or RC A. One would have to purchase a Prestige or more expensive Buffet model to source similar quality today. All parts are original, excepting the barrel, which is a more recent Buffet Prestige A barrel of 63.5mm. The m'piece is an ebonite Buffet C crown, in good used condition. The supplied case is an original Buffet in excellent condition.
196	BUFFET MASTER MODEL ME13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	A very fine condition Buffet Master Model E13. The Nickel Silver key work shows only slight wear, it is around 90%. We have just re-padded in double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are D21340 which dates to the early 1970's. Back then the E13 range was tested at the Buffet factory, by Pierre Lefebvre, first clarinet of the Guarde Republicaine Band, with the finest instruments then undergoing further hand tuning and undercutting to improve the response. Therefore the customer had an instrument which was almost identical to an R13 on quality, but at less cost. There are no cracks to the wood, but there are a few minor scuffs and surface scratches. These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections, whereas the wood for this clarinet is unstained. The case is the original, which is worn but functional, and the m'piece is a Vandoren 5RV Profile 88 in ebonite. .
197	BUFFET, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£1095
	This is an extremely interesting and rare Bass clarinet. Evette and Schaeffer instruments were made as Buffet Crampon student models, yet this Bass has key work and, more importantly, an acoustic design only found today on top professional Bass clarinets by Selmer and Buffet. In other words: a double overblowing mechanism. This feature allows for 2 dedicated speaker holes for the upper register: an initial hole which works from B up to D#, then a second register key is activated by the E touchpiece for the remainder of the clarion register. See photo 11. The ergonomics of the Bass are a little crude: Selmer did the design better, as does a later Prestige Buffet. But nevertheless this Bass plays excellently with a strong tone across the registers. It also features a compensating G/D vent, just like todays top instruments. This Bass has had a complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather re-pad in our workshop, & is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All the German Silver key work has been buffed to a nice shine, and is in very good condition. The wood overall shows surface marks and scratches, in addition there are repaired cracks to the lower portion of the upper joint. These are old stable repairs, which we have thoroughly checked in the workshop as part of the overhaul. There are also dents to the crook and bell. In short this instrument is in poor cosmetic condition; but plays superbly, with an excellent tone. We have also fitted a floor peg attachment to the base of the bell. The serial no. is K247, which probably dates to the early 1950's. The case is in fair condition. The m'piece is an excellent Selmer C*.   .
203	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This is an excellent condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This Bass has been carefully professionally owned, most recently by a member of the BBC Concert Orchestra, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This Bass was Boosey's top professional model: It features, double overblowing mechanism, articulated C#/G#, and alternative LH Ab/Eb. Exactly as a comparable professional Selmer model. The Silver plated key work shows no wear, the plating is pristine throughout. The crook and bell are in good condition with only slight marks & scratches, there are no dents or dings. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in good order throughout, apart from a missing rear sling hook attachment. This Bass has had a recent complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather re-pad with John Coppen, & is sealing perfectly. The key regulation is good, there is no joint wobble. There is a floor peg attachment to the base of the bell. The matching serial nos. are 283769, on all main pieces including bell. The case is extremely well used, but still latches and functions well. The m'piece is a Conn, ebonite example, in good condition.
204	BUFFET, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, E13 CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	A mint condition vintage Buffet Evette and Schaeffer E13. The German Silver key work is excellent throughout, with no wear. We have just entirely re-padded in Pisoni Deluxe double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are B8294 which dates to the 1950's: A fine period of quality hand finished manufacture. The wood is in excellent order throughout, with no cracks or damage. These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. The case is the original in brown leather, which is showing its age, and the m'piece is a Vandoren ebonite model.   .
205	LEBLANC PARIS, PETE FOUNTAIN, Bb CLARINET, THE BIG EASY -RESERVED	£995
	This is a Pete Fountain, Leblanc, Jazz clarinet: The "Big Easy". Pete is probably the best-known clarinettist in popular music. As the king of Dixieland he has lent his name for over 30 years to the Leblanc France 1611 model, with a 15.00mm bore, that puts Pete's distinctive "fat" sound within the reach of other players! Sadly Leblanc no longer manufacture: This example is probably the last chance to own a "new" Big Easy. This clarinet is as new, the condition is mint. It was recently bought by a professional player who could not get on with the articulated C#/G# mechanism; consequently the instrument is up again for sale. This model features 18 keys and 7 rings, thus we have forked Eb/Bb as well. It is a "top of the range" Leblanc, the specification includes: Offset trill keys, balanced key action, separate post mounted, C#/G# keys and Ab/Eb keys. Gold plated leaf and needle springs, tapered tone holes and a reverse cone upper joint, Grenadilla wood body and Nickel Silver plated keys. There are two barrels of 64.5mm and 66mm. As the name says: This instrument is a delight to play, superbly engineered, and excellently in tune.   .
209	KOHLERT/HACKER Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	This is a unique clarinet, extensively customised by Alan Hacker. Originally the bell had a "Kohlert" stamp; in fact the instrument was made by Kohlert, and the "Simun" stencil is of a German musical instrument dealer. The instrument's range was originally down to low Eb. The clarinet has been shortened to low E, with the bell replaced with a " B&H Symphony 1010" example, which has a hole through the bell and lowest tenon for tuning the lowest pitches, see photos 11 & 12. The low "E" hole has itself been moved up the instrument, again for tuning purposes. The key work is German Silver in very good condition. All pads, which are predominately white leather, are also good. The clarinet features 7 rings, i.e. with a fork Eb/Bb. The instrument is wide bore, and the supplied mouthpiece, a 1010 BM 2 works very well. The response is free and even. The case is a modern "Rosetti" in excellent shape.
208	MARTEL FRERES a PARIS Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This is the quintessential French clarinet; possibly the finest ever French makers were Martel Freres. Each instrument was completely hand made and undercut, this last process alone took 2-3 days, until a perfectly even scale was achieved. Hawkes and Co. came to the surviving Martel brother after WW1 to help them design their own legendary Hawkes' Martels, as played by Reginald Kell, Charles Draper etc These evolved into the Boosey and Hawkes pre-war 1010 from which the genealogy of fine English wide bore instruments can be traced to the present day. The playing characteristics are unique and exceptional: Perfect uninhibited open response, and excellent tuning make for a true "players clarinet" which is a physical delight to blow. This example is stamped " Martel Freres a Paris" and is in excellent condition with matching stamps on all pieces. The barrel upper tenon has been relined in metal, see photo 3. There is a minor chip to the bottom of the bell, just where it meets the ring, photo 4. This aside, the wood is in superb condition for a vintage clarinet. All Maillechort key work and springs are in excellent order. The pads are tan leather throughout in very good condition. There is no joint wobble. This is without a doubt the finest condition Martel I have seen. The intonation is excellent, spot on A=440 with standard modern French bore m'pieces. It is supplied in an excellent modern BAM case. .
210	MATCHED PAIR OF LEBLANC LL CLARINETS -SOLD	£1495
	This matched pair of rare Leblanc LL clarinets are in excellent condition. Leon Leblanc, along with Charles Houvenaghel, the great Belgian acoustician, took the Leblanc manufacturing scientific principles even further. They were the first major maker to set up an acoustic laboratory. Leon was a gifted clarinetist who took the top prize at the Paris Conservatoire as a young man. Although he could have had a great career as a performer, Leon chose to stay with the family business and apply his musical insight to instrument manufacture. He dedicated his life to bringing acoustical, mechanical, and musical improvements to woodwind instruments. Although Leblanc's instruments were almost entirely handmade, Leon Leblanc insisted that the craftsmen follow careful measurements. "Music is an art, but it is still governed by the laws of science," he declared (Music Trades, July 1996). As a result, Leblanc instruments were more consistent than those that had come before. The company continued to strive for consistent quality, ease of playability, and mechanical innovation, throughout its history. The LL model, named for Leon, was, some feel, the pinnacle of this achievement. These are a one owner professional pair, and have been extremely well looked after. The intonation and response is the equal of the most expensive French instruments sold today. The Bb has matching serial nos. 41677 and has Nickel Silver plate in pristine condition. The wood is in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. All pads are brand new Pisoni Premium Deluxe fishskin. Both instruments have been completely re-conditioned by Clarinets Direct and are sold with our full 1 year warranty. The A, serial nos. 39900, has no cracks or repairs. The Nickel Silver plate throughout is in good shape. The m'piece is a Leblanc, in excellent condition. The case is a Boosey and Hawkes of 1960's vintage in good condition.   .
211	SELMER, PARIS, BASSET HORN in F -SOLD	£3495
	This is a very good condition Selmer Basset Horn in Grenadilla wood, to low C. The Selmer design of Basset Horn differs radically from that of Buffet and Leblanc in that it is basically an extended Bb instrument. Thus it can be played with your usual Bb clarinet m'piece. Buffet and Leblanc Basset Horn designs are essentially modified Alto clarinets. This instrument is a one owner example and is in very good condition. It goes without saying that Basset Horns do not get heavy use, and this example, amateur owned, has been exceptionally well maintained. The Nickel Silver keywork is good and shows only slight wear, the plating is about 95%. There are two crooks both in excellent condition, one for use at A=440 the other A=442. The bell shows no damage, only light surface marks. The Bassset Horn has leather pads throughout in very good condition, the key work is also well regulated, with no play or slackness in the mechanism: This instrument will play perfectly out of the box. The wood is in overall excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. Selmer is generally held to be the finest manufacturer in the world of harmony clarinets, and this instrument would retail today new for £9700. The matching Selmer serial nos. are B1782 which dates to 1982, when it was bought new from T W Howarth in London. The m'piece is a Vandoren B45 Lyre in excellent condition. The original Selmer case is also in good used condition. .
159	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINETS	£1995
	An exceptionally rare pair of Buffet clarinets. These instruments have a larger bore of 14.9mm, and larger tone holes than the contemporary Buffet's. The result is a free and easy playing pair, with excellent intonation, and none of the third register problems inherent in the polycylindrical design. The drawbacks are flatter notes on low E and F, but to some extent this is corrected by the fact that, at this period, Buffet reamed the neck of the bell, continuing the flare of the lower joint: this does result in exceptionally even response across into the second register, a pity this is no longer standard practise. The Bb has serial number O463 dating to 1900. It is in very good condition, but with the following faults: 2 repaired, sealed cracks to the upper joint. One running down through the first two trill key holes and the other crack at approximately 180 degrees to this, but not running near any holes [see photos 2 & 3]. The original barrel has a sealed repaired crack and the original bell, also has 2 repaired cracks. Despite these the instrument plays excellently. The stamp reads "Buffet Brevette SGDG" There are new tan leather pads throughout, all cork and touch corks are tight, the key regulation is excellent and there is no joint wobble. Please note the thread repair to the middle joint tenon. The mouthpieces are Edward Pillinger copies of an original Buffet wood m'piece. The first is relayed to 1.08 by 17mm, the second 1.05 by 17mm. A, S/N 940C1, dates to 1906. Is is in excellent condition throughout, with no cracks or repairs to the wood. Some of the key work on the lower joint has been replaced with more modern Buffet key work. The correspondence arm is modern Buffet, also the lowest pillar has been replaced with a modern Buffet pillar of "anchored type". The instrument is padded throughout in white leather pads, the finest Pisoni, in superb condition. The bell on the A is stamped "Cundy Bettoney" an American importer's stamp. The top joint is also stamped LP. The barrel is of more modern Buffet type re-bored to the correct dimensions for this type of early Buffet. Both instruments play at A=440 Hz with the supplied barrels, of 66.3mm and 66mm. The case is a modern Buffet, in good condition with keys.
9	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET R13 PRESTIGE CLARINETS	£3495
	THE A IS RESERVED. THE Bb STILL FOR SALE IN SINGLE CASE WITH M'PIECE & 2 BARRELS FOR £1750. This matched pair of Buffet R13 Prestige clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This fine pair have been professionally owned and played by a member of the English National Opera Orchestra, and are exceptional examples. The former owner hand selected them from many Buffet Prestiges. And they have been exceptionally well maintained. The Bb has serial no. 336852, dating to 1991. The wood is in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate shows wear commensurate with careful use: The rings are worn, as are the RH low Eb/Ab key and low F/C. The plating is about 95%. All pads are Pisoni Tan Leather in good condition. There are 2 supplied barrels of 64.0mm and 65.0mm. Both instruments have been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down" with any regulation and touch cork work done as necessary. The A, serial no. 308529, dates to 1988. Despite the difference in years of manufacture this pair was bought as a "Matched Pair". It has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in good shape, as the instrument has seen less use. There is only slight tarnish to one of the long rods on the lower joint. All Pisoni Tan Leather pads are in very good condition as are the corks. There are 2 barrels of 63.5mm, and 65.0mm. The m'piece is a brand new Vandoren B40. The case is the original Buffet, with combination locks, in pristine condition. ..
213	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition vintage Buffet R13. The German Silver key work is pristine throughout. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only slight surface marks The instrument has just been re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish skin Pads, and is sold with our full `1 year warranty` The matching serial nos. are 44684 which dates to 1954. This is one of the first R13s made, and when one plays it and appreciates the excellent intonation, sound and response, it is easy to see why this model began to dominate the market, as the preferred choice of all serious clarinetists. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. Buffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold standard of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details. The case is a B&H leather pouchette type, worn but fully functional and the m'piece is a the original Bufet C Crown in very good condition.
214	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet R13. The German Silver  key work is excellent throughout. There is one old repaired, pinned crack to the upper joint above the A key hole, the crack does not go through to the bore, so pinning would seem a bit excessive, but at least one can be secure in the knowledge that the repair is completely leak proof, see photo 5. We have entirely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish skin Pads. The clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are 49359 which dates to 1955. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. Buffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold  standard  of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range please go to www.buffetcrampon.com  more details The case is worn but fully functional The mouthpiece is an ebonite Buffet C in very good condition.
215	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINETS -SOLD	£2995
	An exceptionally rare pair of superb condition early Buffet clarinets. These instruments have a larger bore of 14.9mm, and larger tone holes than the contemporary Buffet's. The result is a free and easy playing pair, with excellent intonation, and none of the third register problems inherent in the polycylindrical design. The drawbacks are flatter notes on low E and F, but to some extent this is corrected by the fact that, at this period, Buffet reamed the neck of the bell, continuing the flare of the lower joint: this does result in exceptionally even response across into the second register, a pity this is no longer standard practise. The Bb has serial number 500L dating to 1898. It is in very good condition, and amazingly has no cracks. The wood shows some surface scratches and marks, but for a clarinet of this age, it is in remarkable condition. This pair have been photographed prior to going into our workshop. Therefore some protruding rods can be seen. We will fully overhaul the pair in finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan leather. The excellent quality key work; mainly German Silver, though some of the key barrels are actually solid silver, will be buffed and polished. The stamps read "Buffet Brevette SGDG". All pieces are matching and original. The key regulation is excellent and there is no joint wobble. The mouthpiece is a brand new Edward Pillinger copy of an original Carl Fischer Buffet m'piece. The original lay, accurately copied, is 0.98mm by 17.5mm. A, S/N 84J, dates to 1896. Is is in excellent condition throughout, with no cracks or repairs to the wood, the surface condition is superb. The instrument has abviously had very little use. The keywork is also pristine. The pitch is exactly A=440 Hz. The case is the original Buffet, in good condition, and it still latches perfectly!   .
216	SELMER PARIS, ARTHEA, Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1295
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Paris Arthea Bb Clarinet. This instrument has been professionally owned and played by one careful adult owner, a peripatetic teacher, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The clarinet is pristine, and has recently been overhauled by John Coppen, in Pisoni Premium Deluxe white leather pads. Selmer clarinets are undoubtedly amongst the best designed French instruments worldwide. The upper joint features a large reversed cone. This results in exceptionally accurate twelfths, and this makes Selmer's amongst the best tuned instruments on the market today. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in perfect condition. All Silver plate is excellent, as new. The look and solid feel of this key work is far superior to contemporary Buffet manufacture. The supplied barrels measure 66.0 mm & the matching serial numbers are P08377. The m'piece is a brand new Selmer C85 120. The case is also an "as new" Selmer.   .
206	ANONYMOUS PROFESSIONAL A CLARINET-SOLD	£395
	A superb condition Anonymous A clarinet. It always comes a surprise that such a well made quality instrument could fail to be stamped. In the 1920's and 1930's it was common practice for manufacturers to send out instruments for dealers to stamp with their own brand name, the practice is sometimes referred to a "stencilling". I have seen a Couesnon brochure of the period, the largest manufacturer of that time, in which they advertise the fact that they can stamp whatever the trade customer would wish on a finished instrument. I also have a copy of a letter E J Albert of Brussels sent to the French manufacturer Thibouville, asking for 6 pairs of his best clarinets, without stamp, and requesting the Albert design. It is likely therefore that this instrument is of that type: Indeed it has the look of Thibouville manufacture. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. The German Silver key work is also pristine throughout, and in perfect regulation. The internal bore is large, at 15.00mm, similar to a pre-war B&H 1010. This excellent clarinet has just had a full overhaul Tan Leather pad and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The m'piece is a Vandoren 5RV Lyre 1010 in very good condition. The original double case, is lacking a handle, and worn, but it still latches and protects the instrument well.
217	BUFFET E11 CLARINET -SOLD	£545
	A near mint condition Buffet E11 clarinet. The only reason I do not describe it as mint is the wear to the logo transfers. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional wooden model, and this example has matching serial nos. 697276. There is no damage whatsoever to the wood, the condition is excellent. The Silver plated key work is pristine, with no wear. This clarinet has just had a complete overhaul in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Double Bladder Fish Skin pads and is sold with our full 1 Year Clarinets Direct warranty. The register key and C#/G# pads are in cork, to compensate for any water tracking into these holes. The supplied m'piece is the original Buffet in good condition, as is the case.   .
218	BUFFET MASTER MODEL, ME13, Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£745
	A very fine condition Buffet, Evette & Schaeffer, Master Model E13. The German Silver key work shows is in excellent condition throughout. We have just re-padded in double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are K7199 which dates to the late 1950's. Back then the E13 range was tested at the Buffet factory, by Pierre Lefebvre, first clarinet of the Guarde Republicaine Band, with the finest instruments then undergoing further hand tuning and undercutting to improve the response. Therefore the customer had an instrument which was almost identical to an R13 on quality, but at less cost. There are no cracks to the wood, but there are a few minor scuffs and surface scratches. These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections, whereas the wood for this clarinet is unstained. The case is the original, which is worn but functional, and the m'piece is the original Buffet in ebonite.   .
226	BOOSEY & HAWKES EMPEROR A CLARINET  -SOLD	£345
	This is a Boosey and Hawkes Emperor A clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Emperor was a top of the range student model; the equivalent of the Buffet E13 model. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest Grenadilla. The Silver Plate key work is also pristine throughout. The pads are double bladder fish skin which, whilst not being new, are all sealing well. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The matching serial nos. are A558889, so this is one of the last Emperor's manufactured. There are 2 supplied barrels of 65.5mm and 63.5mm. The m'piece is a B&H original in very good condition. The double case is a Buffet in brown leather, which is in very good condition.
227	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a good condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook & the bell have only a few slight "dings" which have no affect on the response, see photos 2 & 7. We have fitted a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is only slight plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work on the finger touchpieces ; the plating is around 90%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul & is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The serial nos. are 10065. The case is used, with a good interior but some scuffs and marks to the exterior. All 3 latches function well. The m'piece is a used bundy 3 in good condition. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
229	LEBLANC, VITO, BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£775
	This is a good condition Leblanc Vito Bass Clarinet model 7166 in Resonite to low Eb. It was originally sold by ourselves to a semi-professional player, who is now retired, and used mainly in pit band work. It has been carefully maintained. This model has the low Eb key mounted on the bell. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which is in fine condition throughout, with only minor surface marks. The crook is in excellent condition, and the bell shows only some minor dents to the base. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is slight plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work which is about 90%, mostly to the finger touchpieces. The Bass has Tan leather Pisoni Premium Deluxe pads in good condition. The serial nos. are 3908B. The case is used, with some tape repairs to the corners, but again in good condition. The Bass plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
230	G RUDOLF UEBEL FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	A rare and fine G. Rudolf Uebel Full Boehm Bb clarinet to low Eb. This clarinet was probably made prior to the 2nd WW as the rear of the clarinet is not stamped GDR, and the key work has not the utilitarian look of his later instruments. This is a much more French influenced design; as can be seen by the use of two separate holes for the articulated C#/G# mechanism. We have just completely repadded in pisoni Premium Deluxe double bladder fish skin pads. The instrument is sold with full 1 year warranty. There are no repaired cracks or damage, apart from light surface scratches. The German Silver key work is in fine order throughout. The barrel is an unusual design, with a tenon at the bottom. There are two barrels, the one which tunes best is shorter & made of ebonite and measures 61.5mm. The m'piece is of ebonite, but unstamped. The case is an older Buffet pouchette double. .
232	K HAMMERSCHMIDT, KLINGSON, Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	Karl Hammerschmidt is one of the iconic clarinet makers of the 20th Century. Austria had perhaps no finer maker, and only the Wurlitzer clan of Germany can lay claim to being comparable, or superior, depending on your preferrence for Viennese or German styles of playing. These days, Karl's nephew, Frank, carries on the family tradition of hand crafted excellence in clarinet making. This is a superb handmade clarinet in Grenadilla wood, stamped "Klingson". If you are loooking for something approaching the "authentic Viennese sound", given that this is a Boehm system clarinet, then perhaps this is the clarinet for you. This instrument is in good condition: NO cracks, marks or damage, fine key work throughout. We have just completely overhauled in Pisoni finest Tan Leather pads. This instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty, and 3 month buy back scheme, unique to Clarinets Direct. The Portnoy BPO1 m'piece is in excellent condition.
234	LOUIS A CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	This is an early English clarinet which is strongly associated with possibly the finest ever French makers: Martel Freres. Each Louis instrument was completely hand made and undercut in their Chelsea workshop. The finishing alone took 2-3 days. Charles Draper personally endorsed these makers, and the clarinet is stamped thus. Perfect uninhibited open response, and excellent tuning make for a true "players clarinet" which is a physical delight to blow, superior to much on the mass produced market today. The clarinet is in excellent condition. We have just entirely re-padded the instrument in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan leather pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is one sealed crack to the barrel and a tiny hair line stress crack to the receiver tenon of the bell. This apart, the wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs are surface scratches. There is no joint wobble. The key work shows absolutely no wear or play to the mechanism. This clarinet has had hardly any use. The supplied m'piece is the original and the tuning is excellent. With a bore of 14.8mm this A will pair well with any modern French bore clarinet, and also work as a match with a Boosey and Hawkes 926 Imperial, a 926 m'piece also tunes the Louis very well. The case is a modern B&H single A example in excellent used condition.
222	ARMSTRONG BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£795
	This is a mint condition Armstrong USA Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body; pristine condition. The Nickel Silver plating is 100% with no wear at all. The crook and bell are both in excellent condition, with no damage or marks. The Bass has tan leather pads throughout in "as new" condition. The serial nos. are 6031725. The case and mouthpiece are also unmarked. The original manual and warranty card [unused] are included, so that the new owner can take advantage of the manufacturers' warranty. It plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.   .
224	BOOSEY AND HAWKES PRE-WAR 1010 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	This is a late 1930's pre-war 1010 Bb in good condition. The serial number is 35538. We have just entirely overhauled the clarinet in fish skin pads and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The key work overall is excellent, with little wear. The wood overall is also in good condition. What appears to be a crack to the right of the upper joint stamp, is in fact just pronounced wood grain. There is however a tight hairline surface crack to the top of the lower joint, which does not go through to the bore. See photo 12. In addition the barrel is not original, it is a Leblanc Normandy re-bored to the correct dimensions. The bell is also a later Boosey and Hawkes Imperial Symphony 1010 example. The m'piece is a B & H BM 2 1010 which has been relayed to 1.1 by 18mm. The tuning and overall response of this clarinet are excellent. The case is a modern hard shell example in fair condition, with sticker!
219	BUFFET FULL BOEHM, R13, Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1395
	An excellent condition vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This is a rare and highly prized Full Boehm model with all the " Bells and Whistles": Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# and low Eb. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only slight surface marks. All pieces are matching and original. The instrument has recently been re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin Pads. In addition it has had a thorough check down in our workshop: It is NOT sold with our warranty, but all necessary pads have been replaced. The matching serial nos. are F70859 which dates to 1962. This period is commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. The German Silver key work is in good order with no discernable wear. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. Buffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold standard of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details. This instrument will not disappoint; the quality of scale and intonation are everything one has come to expect from this period of careful hand manufacture. The case is the original, slightly worn, but fully functional, and the m'piece is a Selmer Golden Tone in good condition.   .
220	YAMAHA PROFESSIONAL A CLARINET, YCL65-SOLD	£795
	A superb condition Yamaha A clarinet, which would pair well with any of the professional Bb's in the Buffet or Yamaha range. It is received wisdom within the music industry that when Yamaha launch a new product, they will have made every conceivable effort to outdo their competitors, at a considerabily cheaper price to the customer. So it was in the late 1970's and early 1980's, when Yamaha made their first serious foray into top of the range professional clarinets. The wood was computer controlled, kiln dried, to assist in avoiding cracking, the silver plate, and key work, was of considerably better quality than Buffet. The A clarinets had improved response and intonation over Buffet as well. Many players found the ease with which these instruments responded completely won them over. Eddie Daniels, the world's foremost jazz player was such a convert: Perhaps surprisingly he preferred and endorsed the YCL64/65 range to the YCL84/85 which were Yamaha's most expensive Custom models. Though the 64 and 65 were sold as professional clarinets, unlike the modern 650, which is a Buffet E13 rival. The modern equivalent of the YCL64/65 is todays Yamaha CX or above. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. The Silver plated key work is also pristine throughout, and in perfect regulation. This excellent clarinet has just had a full overhaul and is sold with our 1 year warranty. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The matching serial nos. are 000165. The m'piece is a Vandoren 11.1 in very good condition, as is the original double case.
47	NOBLET ALTO CLARINET  -SOLD	£995
	This is an excellent condition Noblet, Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This instrument has just finished being used as part of the Mozart Requiem orchestra in the high profile Michael Finnissy performance project at the University of Southampton. See the BBC link below: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-15751924 . As part of this it was used for several performances and TV broadcasts. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows only slight wear: mainly to LH 1 and 2 , and RH 3 the plating is about 95%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, with only minor surface marks and scratches, it is in fine condition. The bell and crook, which is sleeved and adjustable, are both in pristine with no dents, or plating wear. The Alto has just been completely overhauled by us in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tamn Leather pads , and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. is 4435, which dates to the 1970's. The case is the original in good condition. The m'piece is the original Noblet in very good condition. An as new Neotech sling is also provided.
199	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES CLINTON SYSTEM CLARINETS -SOLD	£995
	An exceptionally rare pair of Clinton system, Barett action clarinets. George Clinton`was responsible for improving the invention of Apollon Barret, whereby the lowest trill key on the upper joint can produce both Eb/Bb and F/C, depending on whether the first 2 fingers of the LH are used or just the LH index. This system was extremely popular in the UK until the 1930's when the Boehm gradually won over the majority of players. Essentially this is a much improved Simple system instrument. The pair is very remarkable: The Bb S/N 15474 is stamped "EXCELSIOR SONOROUS CLASS" HAWKES & SONS MAKERS LONDON. The A has S/N 13603 and is stamped "Made by Boosey & Hawkes Ltd LONDON". Therefore we can with some degree of accuracy surmise that this pair was made in 1930, the point that the Hawkes and Boosey companies joined together. Both instruments are stamped LP i.e. A=440Hz. The original mouthpiece is wooden, playable, but obviously worn. The instruments can also be played with modern m'pieces with the barrels pulled out, but ideally need a copy made of the original m'piece or B&H 926 type bore m'pieces. They are both in good condition, with no cracks or repairs to the wood. Both clarinets have a wooden surround mount for the LH index finger. This is dual function: 1. To stop the index catching the pad cup below, and 2. to facilitate fingering the A key. It could be that this was a custom addition by their former owner. Also both instruments have had the top 2 trill keys lengthened by approx 1 cm. Additionally the A has had an extension to the 2nd trill key soldered on: I suspect the former owner had small hands. See photo 10. Though I am sure these instruments were bought as a matched pair there are some differences between the lower joints. The A has a wooden surround mount for the RH index, and a metal bar to stop mis-assembly and damage to the C#/G# key, when the joints are put together. The Bb doesnot, in fact it looks as if the metal bar may have been there at some time in the past, but is no longer. the pads throughout are a mixture of white and tan leather, sealing well. The German Silver key work throughout is of excellent quality. All pieces are matching and correctly serial numbered. The case is custom made and in excellent condition. It has a canvas cover, which is worn and with loose stitching but serviceable..   .
221	COUESNON, MONOPOLE, PROFESSIONAL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is an extremely rare Couesnon, Monopole, Eb clarinet. Couesnon were at one time one of the largest instrument manufactures in the world. They were rather like a French equivalent of Boosey & Hawkes, in that their biggest customer was the French military. They were also well known for Brass instruments. I believe they ceased manufacture in the 1960's. At their peak the Couesnon Monople was endorsed by the eminent French clarinettist Auguste Perrier, and the Monopole Conservatoire model was considered one of the finest French clarinets in the inter-war years. The wood condition overall is very fine, with only minor surface marks. There are NO cracks or repairs. The German silver key work is in excellent condition. This Eb has just had a complete overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The m'piece is the original, on a Chedeville blank, and plays with good intonation at A=440Hz. The case is the original, in poor condition, it will serve for shipping only. The new owner will have to factor in the cost of a replacement case. .

30 January 2011