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240	MATCHED PAIR OF ORIGINAL LOGO SELMER CLARINETS-RESERVED	£1995
	An exceptionally rare and fine pair of original logo Selmer clarinets. These instruments are sold with a copy of all the receipts, which accurately date them to February 1925. The supplying dealer, Baxter Northrop, also has their stamp on the bell. This pair are possibly the finest condition early Selmer pair on the market in the world today. There has only been one former owner. The Bb has matching serial numbers K1864. There are no cracks or damage, in fact the condition is very good, with only light surface marks to the wood, mainly on the barrel. The German silver keywork is in pristine condition throughout. The system is Boehm, but with articulated C#/G# and fork Eb/Bb. Note particularly the " Brevette SGDG" which is on both top joints. Both clarinets have a bore of 14.9mm. The A, has matching serial numbers A1070, which confounds many internet sites which state that Selmer S/N's started with a "K" prefix. Even more surprising the "A" and "K" prefixes would appear to have been stamped simultaneously. One neat idea would be that the "A" prefix was for an "A" clarinet, but I have seen early Selmer Bb's also with the "A" prefix. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. 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 the original Pouchette leather example from the 1920's in excellent used condition, with dust cover. The m'piece is a Vandoren 2RV.
241	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A very fine Buffet RC clarinet in Silver 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. F488992 dating to 2001. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs. There is a only slight wear to the Silver plating, mainly on the throat G# & A keys, the first LH ring and register key. 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 instrument features an adjustable thumb rest. The m'piece is a used Buffet, in excellent condition. The original case is also in very good shape, and comes with the keys. .
242	SELMER, PARIS, Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£1695
	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, apart from a tight hairline surface crack to the bell, see photo 12. The workshop considers this crack so fine, and, as it does not go through to the bore, a repair is unnecessary. The Nickel Silver plate shows no wear, though the key work will be buffed and polished as part of our overhaul. NB The instrument was photographed prior to going through our workshop. The S/N is B6104 which dates to 1980. In addition a further series of matching serial nos. have been etched into the wood, possibly the clarinet previously belonged to a School of Music, or was part of a band inventory. 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 HS**, in good condition. The barrel is stamped 47 i.e. 47mm long. The case is the original, in very good condition. .
238	SELMER, PARIS, BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£2395
	This is a fine condition Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The Selmer Paris Bass is considered the finest in the World due to its excellent ergonomics, and automatic double overblowing vent for the second register. All Nickel Silver 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 excellent condition with no dents, just light surface scratches to the bell. The crook is a sleeved and adjustable. This Bass has just had a Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul, & is sold with a years' warranty. There is a floor peg to the bell, the matching serial nos. are Y2506 which dates to 1974. The Yamaha case is in good condition. The m'piece is used Selmer USA.
239	BUFFET R13 PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1745
	This Buffet R13 Prestige clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been professionally owned and played by a member of the English National Opera Orchestra, and is an exceptional example. The former owner hand selected it from many Buffet Prestiges. And it has been very 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: LH2 and RH1 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 63.5mm and 65.0mm. The m'piece is a brand new Vandoren B40. The case is a brand new " Gator" with pouches and carry strap. ..
235	STRASSER MARIGAUX BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£995
	This is an extremely interesting and rare Bass clarinet, in Grenadilla wood to low Eb. Strasser, Marigaux, and Lemaire were makers specialising in professional, saxophones, oboes and clarinets. Today, as Marigaux, they survive as one of the World's finest oboe manufacturers. Lemaire was the clarinettist and this instrument is a rare Bass clarinet, which is stamped "Strasser Marigaux". Sadly Lemaire was the first of the founders of the company to die, so it is likely that this instrument was manufactured after his death; i.e. it dates to the early 1960's. This must have been made as a professional model featuring as it does: Articulated C#/G#, alternative LH Ab/Eb and compensating low G/D hole. 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 is an old repaired crack to the upper portion of the upper joint: See photo 4, the crack has been pinned no less than 8 times, an excellent quality repair. There is also a smaller crack to the upper part of the lower joint, see photo 10. This has not been pinned, just filled. These are old stable repairs, which we have thoroughly checked in the workshop as part of the overhaul. There is also a dent to the crook. The bell is in good condition. 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 case is in fair condition. The m'piece is an excellent Selmer C*.
47	YAMAHA YCL64 Bb CLARINET  -SOLD	£695
	A superb condition Yamaha Bb clarinet. 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. 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 Custom 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. The double bladder fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The instrument features an adjustable thumbrest. The matching serial nos. are 005349. The m'piece is a Yamaha 4C in excellent condition, as is the Yamaha hard shell case.
243	BUFFET DG, PRESTIGE, Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1745
	An excellent condition Buffet DG Prestige Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is a professional player from Holland. The DG, named after Buffet's chief designer of the 1990's, Daniel Gautier, was one of their finest designs ever: The tuning of the RH 12ths is unsurpassed by any model in their current line up. The bore is slightly smaller than the RC, and less undercut, and the instrument responds with a dark and powerful tone, uniform across the range. No surprise therefore that this model is played by many of the players in the UK's top orchestras. The Silver plate key work is excellent throughout. The instrument has just been completely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe White Leather. The matching serial nos. are 403412, which dates to 1995. This instrument features unstained hand selected Grenadilla wood. Please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in pristine condition. There are 2 Buffet barrels, of 64.3mm & 66.5mm, but the former owner preferred to use a Zinner, 65.1mm, which is included. The original case is in excellent condition.
231	BUFFET CRAMPON Bb CLARINET, CIRCA 1860-SOLD	£2495
	This is the earliest, and rarest Buffet Crampon clarinet, that Clarinets Direct has been privileged to offer to the market. I am indebted to Professor John Playfair, for his initial work, in preparing this Vintage instrument for sale. The clarinet is in Grenadilla wood throughout, including mouthpiece. To the best of our knowledge all pieces are matching and original. Only the barrel no longer has a Buffet stamp, but the tenon rings are a match for the other parts of the clarinet. The pad cups are of the "salt spoon" variety. According to Rendall, this style of cup was adopted circa 1820, and was superceeded after 40 or 50 years by the modern type flat pad cup. Thus we can confidently date this Buffet Bb to the decade commencing 1860. The instrument itself, is in excellent condition for its age. It features a bore of 14.8mm, with the usual Buffet under-cutting. There is a short flare at the bottom of the lower joint. The overall diameter of this clarinet is some 1mm less than a modern Buffet, so the walls are approximately 0.5mm thinner. The tuning is A=440 Hz with modern Vandoren or Gigliotti m'pieces. With the original mouthpiece, which is very large inside, the pitch is closer to A=438. There is some narrowness to the twelfths, especially in the RH. We suspect that the bore at the top of the upper joint may have slightly closed up over time, which exacerbates this problem. As is usual with modern Buffets the barrel is of larger bore than the start of the upper joint. There are no cracks or damage to the main pieces, though the bell shows multiple cracks; 11 in total. In addition, the lowest ring tone hole of the lower joint has been re-lined in metal. In the past the bell tenon ring has been removed and replaced incorrectly, upside down. This may in part account for some of the damage. The keywork is beautifully crafted and features barrels fashioned largely from solid silver. This explains the oxidisation of the throat and register key barrels. Note the particularly fine double pillar mount for the G# throat key, see photo 4. Please note that this clarinet has been photographed part way through a process of restoration. This accounts for the screw heads protruding from the pillars, tape temporary repairs to the tenon cork, and also for the fact that the key work has not been buffed. The instrument is now with one of the UK's top instrument makers and restorers, for a symapthetic and complete restoration. It is highly likely that the bell will have to remain "in situ", as we would not want to risk any further damage to the bottom tenon or bell. The clarinet plays superbly, with a freedom and evenness. Also a particularly light and sweet tone: Quintessential Buffet Crampon.
44	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 Bb CLARINET. TONY LAMB COLLECTION. -SOLD	£845
	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. This instrument was initially bought by a semi-professional player living in Belgium, from Clarinets Direct. He now finds it necessary to sell on some of his fine collection, and this is the first of his instruments to be offered for sale. Here we have a mid 1980's second generation 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 Lomax re-bored to 1010 dimensions. The banding at the top, in carbon fibre, is hard to explain: It is usually associated with a crack repair. However this instrument has been thoroughly checked over by many experts, including Jon Steward of Howarth's, and our own workshop. Nobody, and this includes the owners, has been able to find a crack. Possibly it has completely closed up: Certainly there is no sign of a crack in the bore. All pads are Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather in good condition. The plating overall is excellent with only slight wear to the E/B key. The lower tenon cork has been secured with sellotape , this aside all corks are good. 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.   .
9	LEBLANC PARIS, INFINITE, Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£895
	A very good condition Leblanc Infinite Bb clarinet. The Leblanc Infinite is virtually identical in specification and design to the Leblanc Concerto: Whereas the Concerto was designed to play firmly down to pitch throughout all registers [aimed primarily at the USA market] the Infinite was designed to play slightly sharper in the altissimo register; perhaps a more traditional European model! This instrument is one of Leblanc's top professional wooden models, it features the same polycylindrical bore design, of 14.61mm, as the Opus and Concerto. It was made with all of Leblanc's usual engineering excellence; with gold plated needle springs, separate pillar mounted Ab/Eb, and aged Grenadilla wood. 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. The one former owner has had Eddie Ashton super pads fitted throughout, which are guaranteed for over 10 years of normal use. They are all sealing perfectly. The matching serial nos. are 78669. The supplied m'piece is a professional Vandoren 2RV in ebonite, in good condition. The case is the original, in excellent condition.
53	GOULDING & Co. BOXWOOD C CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	An exceptionally rare and fine Goulding & Co Boxwood C Clarinet. This instrument is in excellent condition, with all pieces matching and stamped: The bell reads "Goulding & Co. New Bond Street London" It has just undergone a full and complete restoration by Alan Hacker, who has long experience in this field. He assures me this instrument dates to 1811. It plays at modern pitch A=440 Hz. There are 5 main pieces with a modern copy of an original m'piece by Edward Pillinger, which uses modern Eb reeds. In total there are 5 brass keys. There are no cracks or damage to the wood. Unusually this instrument has been in one family from new. It has passed from generation to generation with the current owner a professional Opera singer. The wooden box is again original, though the latch has failed. This is a stunning clarinet; perfectly playable and also ideal for a collector.
55	SELMER BUNDY ALTO CLARINET-RESERVED	£495
	This is a nice condition Selmer Bundy Alto 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 with no dings or scratches. The bell is also in good condition, it has only the slightest flattening to the base, and also light scratches where it comes into contact with the low E/B rod, the usual place to find scratches! There is only slight plating loss to some of the Nickel Silver ring finger touchpieces; the plating is around 95%. There is also a scratched number in the tenon ring at the top of the instrument, presumably for insurance or security purposes [see photo 3]. The Alto has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul & is sold with our full years warranty. The serial nos. are 9467. The case is used, but with a good interior and exterior: All latches function well. The m'piece is the original Bundy in excellent condition, just relayed to 1.6mm by 19.5mm. it works well with a Vandoren No. 2 or Rico 2.5 reed. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design, it plays easily and is an ideal first Alto clarinet purchase. This instrument was taken by us in Part Exchange against a professional wooden Alto. The last former adult owner used it in a clarinet choir, and has maintained the instrument well. .
9	BUFFET R13, FULL BOEHM A CLARINET  -SOLD	£1495
	An excellent condition vintage Buffet R13 A, which was probably a special order instrument from Buffet. 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 just been re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin Pads, in our workshop : It is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are F150722 which dates to 1974. This period is commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. The Silver plated key work is in excellent condition, with no 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 an older double, which prorects the instrument well and the m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 in good condition.
248	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1250
	This fine Buffet RC Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is a one owner instrument. 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, first introduced in 1975, 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. 174569 dating to 1977, thus it is one of the first RC's made, and additionally, has a UK stamp. Generally Buffet RC'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.
249	BUFFET R13 PRESTIGE A CLARINET-RESERVED	£1795
	This fine Buffet R13 Prestige A clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is a one owner instrument, and was used through studying at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music, and thereafter professionally. The R13 has been a phenomenal success story for Buffet Crampon. After the 1983 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional LH Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted, though this could be ordered as an optional extra on standard E13's and R13's. This A, serial no. 329197, dates to 1990. It has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in good shape, with only light surface scratches. There is only slight tarnish to one of the long rods on the lower joint. All double bladder fish skin pads are in good condition. The clarinet was last serviced by Mike Huntriss a couple of years ago, since then it has had only light use. All tenon and touch corks are in good shape also. The key regulation is very good. There are 2 original barrels of 67.0mm, and 65.0mm. The case is a BAM in good condition, there are couple of minor tears to the interior, but all the zips are still functioning well. .
250	NORMANDY, BY LEBLANC, PLATEAU Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	The Normandy Bb clarinet was a range of student clarinets made by Leblanc. This clarinet was based on the Noblet professional model, it has a bore of 14.85mm and a cylindrical taper in the upper joint. This is an extremely rare plateau clarinet, i.e. all touchpieces are covered hole. The Nickel Silver key work shows some wear, mainly to the "ring" finger touchpieces. We have just entirely re-padded in finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, with the exception of the C#/G# and register key which are in cork. The clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are 34863. There are no cracks or damage to the body; apart frome some minor chips to the outer edges of the upper joint tenons, which have no effect on the response. The instrument is made of resonite, and the bell is a replacement stamped "Buffet Evette", again in resonite. The lighter body of the resonite, compensates for the increased weight of the plateau key work. 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 of aluminium in good condition, and the m'piece is a used Noblet. This instrument responds extremely well for a plateau; with none of the usual "stuffiness" in the RH lower register. ..
251	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£1745
	This is an excellent condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. This Eb was formerly owned by a member of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Silver plated key work shows no wear, the plating is pristine throughout. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in good order throughout. This Eb has had a recent complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather re-pad with a top London repairman, & is sealing perfectly. The key regulation is good, there is no joint wobble. The case is well used, but still latches and functions well. The m'piece is a B&H, ebonite example, in good condition. This Eb plays with an excellent warm tone, and very fine intonation. .
21	CORTON Eb CLARINET	£345
	This is a nice condition Corton Eb Clarinet, in grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Corton instruments were made in Czechoslavakia, I believe by Amati, and sold by Boosey and Hawkes in the UK as student model wooden instruments. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in very good order throughout. The Nickel Silver plate shows slight wear, mainly surface scratches, and slight dullness: Overall it is in good condition. The instrument has recently been overhauled in in white leather pads, which are in excellent condition. The m'piece is a Yamaha 4C, in near new condition. The case is a Leblanc, which latches securely and protects the instrument well. .
263	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£745
	A very good condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, which has seen virtually no use. It was bought from Howarth & Co. of London approximately 5 years ago as part of a pair of E13's & owned by an adult player. He then purchased a set of RC's, and sold the E13 A. This instrument has been exceptionally well looked after and kept only as a spare. This clarinet 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 "as new" matching Buffet stamps. This clarinet has fish skin pads in overall very good condition; with normal use they should be fine for several years. The matching serial nos. are K153473. The supplied m'piece is a Buffet & the case is in excellent condition.
264	SELMER BUNDY Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£425
	This is a very good condition Selmer Bundy Eb Clarinet in Resonite. There are no cracks or damage to the body; only slight surface marks. There is very little plating loss, mainly to the tenon rings.  This instrument has had a full overhaul in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads & is sold with a years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The serial nos. are 1621. The case is in fair condition, it  protects the instrument well.  The m'piece is a Buffet Evette in good used condition, which tunes this Eb clarinet very well.   .
265	BUFFET PROFESSIONAL 7 RING Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is a rare 7 ring Buffet pre-R13, i.e. this clarinet features a fork Eb/Bb. The German Silver key work is pristine throughout. The instrument has just been fully re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin Pads, by Clarinets Direct, and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 40458 which dates to 1952. The upper joint has cracked in the past and the crack has been pinned, please see photo 5 which shows the pins around the upper joint stamp. This is the reason for the additional tenon ring at the top of the upper joint, which acts as a band, to further reinforce the crack repair. We have thoroughly checked this old repair for seal, and the wood is stable. All parts are original Buffet with matching stamps. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. The mouthpiece is the original Buffet C Crown in ebonite, in good condition. The case, which is a more more modern replacement is also in good shape.
253	YAMAHA YCL 34 II 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 in good condition, with only slight wera to the throat G# key and RH rings. 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 an upgrade to a Special " The Masteller", Battle Creek B.
254	SELMER 10G Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£895
	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 in the late 1960's 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 Y1836, dates to 1974 and has Silver plate in superb condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout. We have just fully re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish skin and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is the original Selmer and comes with dustcover. The m'piece is a used Selmer HS*, again in very good condition. .
255	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	This is a late 1010 Bb in good condition, featuring the Acton Patent Vent. The clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct and has been played professionally in The Netherlands. The matching serial numbers are 505260. The clarinet is padded in white leather pads which are all in good condition. The Silver plate key work overall is excellent, with no wear. The wood overall is also in good condition with no cracks or damage. The m'piece is a B & H BM3 1010. The tuning and overall response of this clarinet are excellent. The case is a modern hard shell example in good condition.
256	YAMAHA YCL34IIS, Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£419
	This is a good quality, entry level, wooden student clarinet, by Yamaha, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 Silver plate keys are in pristine condition, with no marks or scratches. All double bladder fish skin pads, whilst not new, are also in good condition. The case is original, and the m'piece is also original, a Yamaha 4C, both are in fine condition.
257	SELMER, PARIS Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1895
	This is a superb condition Selmer Paris professional Eb Clarinet, sold with original warranty card. 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 no wear, it is in excellent condition, there are two barrels, of 44.6mm and 45.6mm length. The S/N is C2655 which dates to 1983. The instrument has just been fully overhauled in the Clarinets Direct workshop in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The m'piece is a Selmer C*, again in near new condition. The case is the original, and has the original keys, unused, still in the cellophane wrapper. The next fortunate owner of this clarinet will be purchasing a fine instrument which, so far, has had hardly any use.
258	MATCHED PAIR of MARTEL FRERES CLARINETS-SOLD	£1995
	These are the quintessential French clarinets; possibly the finest ever French makers were Martel Freres. A matched pair are ultra rare, I have never seen an A with a Martel Freres stamp, unlike the much more common Hawkes' " Martels". 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. These are, I believe, middle period examples as they are stamped " Martel Freres a Paris", which probably date to the 1920's. Both Bb and A are in very good condition. The key work, which is in German silver, is without mark or blemish. All pieces are matching and original, and are stamped. The wood overall is in excellent condition for vintage instruments, however there is one crack, which is at the top of the Bb clarinets's lower joint, see photo 12. This does go into the top of the first tone hole of the lower joint. We have filled and sealed the crack, and this crack repair is also guaranteed for 1 year. The clarinets have been completely overhauled, in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, and come with our full 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty. The supplied m'piece is a new Edward Pillinger F2 with a DOV121 facing which tunes at A=440. The original case still latches and protects these rare clarinets. The outside of the case carries many old cruise ship labels, as well as the name of the original owner, Dr P S Corbet.
259	MATCHED PAIR OF HOWARTH S1 CLARINETS-SOLD	£3295
	A mint condition pair of Howarth S1 clarinets. These instruments are a one owner pair, used by a young professional lightly, before her career direction led her to concentrate more on period instrument performance. 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, both instruments have had recent overhauls by John Coppen. The key work shows absolutely no wear or play to the mechanism. The Silver plating throughout is excellent. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 1466. The A, matching serial nos. 1508. The supplied m'pieces are the original Howarths, unused. The tuning is excellent with standard French bore m'pieces. There are 3 barrels: 2 for the Bb of 63.5mm and 66mm, and 1 for the A at 66mm. The original case and cover are in perfect condition.
5	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£795
	This is a Selmer CT clarinet, which is the jazz model most associated with Benny Goodman. this particular instrument was formerly owned by an American clarinet student, who having graduated from the Eastman School of Music in the early 1960's, promptly gave up playing and concentrated on his conducting career. Consequently this Bb clarinet has seen little use and is in very good condition for its age. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest Grenadilla. The German Silver key work is in good condition throughout. The clarinet has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are R8463, which dates to 1959. The m'piece is a Vandoren 11.6 in very good condition. The case is a brand new Stagg. .
267	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	This is an excellent condition "Golden Era" R13. The matching serial nos. of 164329 date this clarinet to January 1976. This was just after the introduction of the Buffet RC, and at this period, before the Prestige range was introduced, the R13 and RC were the finest professional models Buffet Crampon made. B&H had not yet bought Buffet and forced over production: the factory was free to make quality instruments with hand selected, unstained wood. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free.  The  Nickel Silver plate key work is in fine condition throughout, with no wear. This instrument has just had a full repad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, in our workshop. It is sold with our full 1 year warranty.   Please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details The  case is the original in fair condition: the interior is good, but the outer corners of the case show use.   The m'piece is a rare and desirable "Ithaca" New York handmade professional model by Charles Bay in excellent condition. It is stamped "103 33 SM SB".
252	SELMER PARIS, BASSET HORN in F -SOLD	£5795
	This is a unique Selmer Basset Horn in Grenadilla wood, to low C. This instrument was originally owned by Edward [Ted] Planas, for many years a Selmer agent in the UK. But Ted was, of course, so much more than that. He was the UK's leading clarinet acoustician and specialist maker, responsible for so many designs, including the Selmer Basset clarinet extension, and custom work for most of the top UK players. His own Basset horn features a brilliant re-thinking of the lower note key work touchpieces: There are alternative fingerings for all the lowest pitches from, Eb-C, excepting Db, which is fingered by the RH little finger only. Low D has 3 alternatives, low Eb & C have 2. In addition, Ted has added a useful articulated mechanism for C#/G#. After Ted's death the instrument was bought by Julia Rayson, who used it both orchestrally, and, as a soloist, in the Mendelssohn Concert Pieces. She felt that the brilliance of Ted's design, was that in the standard repertoire, fingering alternatives existed for all fast low passage work, so that all sections could be played with confidence. 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 in very good condition. The Nickel Silver plated keywork is excellent and shows only slight wear, mainly to the custom keys which have been added. 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 scratches through assembly. The Bassset Horn has leather pads throughout in very good condition, [ a couple are cork] 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 X1959 which dates to 1972. The m'piece is a Selmer E in excellent condition.
53	LEBLANC, SONATA Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£575
	A good condition Leblanc Sonata Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is Leblanc's intermediate wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.60mm. It was made with all of Leblanc's usual engineering excellence, and even has gold plated needle springs, like the more expensive models in the Leblanc range. This model plays so well that it easily competes with the Buffet E13 model, and even the class above. 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. The matching serial nos. are B99974. The supplied m'piece is a professional K10M Woodwind Co., Leblanc in ebonite, in good condition. The case is the original, in good condition.
243	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES 926 IMPERIAL CLARINETS-SOLD	£1295
	This matched pair of Imperial 926 Clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The pair have been professionally owned and excellently maintained; the condition is near mint. The Bb has serial no. 527289 and has Silver plate in very good condition. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. All pads are Pisoni Tan Leather in good condition. The A, serial no. 502867, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all the fishskin pads and corks. This instrument was entirely re-padded less than 3 months ago. There are 3 barrels of 65.0mm, [with a tight hairline crack which does not go through to the bore] 66.4mm and 67.0mm. The supplied m'piece is a custom Pillinger DOV 121 facing. The case is a new "Tom and Will" double with zip and shoulder carry strap.
45	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition vintage Buffet R13. This is a rare model in that it features 7 instead of the more usual 6 rings: This enables the LH fork fingering for Eb/Bb, which is an extremely useful alternative to the first side key fingering. 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 44778 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 the original Buffet, worn but fully functional, it sports the original advertising slogan " The Sweetest Clarinet Ever Made". The m'piece is an excellent Blayman, Steel Ebonite on a French blank, in very good condition.
274	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£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 surface marks, consistent with its age. The instrument has just been re-padded throughout in cork, with the exception of the lowest 4 pads which are in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish skin Pads, and is sold with our full `1 year warranty` The matching serial nos. are 56567 which dates to 1957. 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 modern Buffet in very good condition. .
272	MATCHED PAIR OF LEBLANC OPUS CLARINETS-SOLD	£2595
	An excellent matched pair of Leblanc Opus Paris clarinets in Silver plate. These instruments were the finest in the modern Leblanc range and were manufactured until the sale of the Leblanc Paris factory to Buffet. They are of polycylindrical bore design at 14.61mm and were designed to be better in tune and more stable than their direct competitor; the Buffet Prestige R13. Leblanc engineering has always been of a high standard and these clarinets feature integral raised and tapered tone holes; Inverted taper bore barrels of the Moennig pattern; 18 keys, i.e. LH Ab/Eb, and unstained hand selected Grenadilla wood. They also feature reflector pads at the bottom of the lower joint. All in all a thoroughly modern design with many novel features. Quite rightly the Opus quickly gained a large following amongst top professional players. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is good but there has been some loss to the plating mainly on the Bb, S/N 79088 which has seen more use: The A, C#/G#, & register keys are all slightly affected. The worst key is the F/C on the lower joint, see photo 10. It appears to be a problem in the plating process as most of the loss is not due to fingering contact. Both instruments have had a full check up in our workshop prior to sale; with pads replaced as necessary. The majority have been replaced on the  Bb, less on the A. The, A S/N 72700, has no plating loss. All pieces are original and stamped Leblanc, with 4 interchangeable  barrels [ the bores of the Bb and A are identical] of 64.4mm [ shortened from a 66mm], 64.9mm, 65.9mm and 67.0mm. The mouthpieces are Vandoren B45 & M15 both  in good condition. The case is a modern example, it is used, but in good condition. These instruments are a one owner pair; the former property of a professional, they have been exceptionally well cared for.
273	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET -RESERVED	£1195
	This is an excellent condition "Golden Era" R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The matching serial nos. of 114664 date this clarinet to 1970. This was prior to the introduction of the Buffet RC, and at this period, before the Prestige range was introduced, the R13 was the finest professional models Buffet Crampon made. B&H had not yet bought Buffet and forced over production: the factory was free to make quality instruments with hand selected, unstained wood. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free.  The  Nickel Silver plate key work is in fine condition throughout, with very little wear, only to the LH ring touchpieces. This instrument has double bladder fish skin pads which are in good condition overall, though some will need replacing in the next few months. There are two supplied barrels, the original which is 65mm long and a Moennig of 66mm.   Please go to www.buffet-crampon.com for more details The case is of modern pouchette type in excellent condition. .
275	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET -RESERVED	£845
	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 largely unmarked. The crook & the bell have no dents or dings. We have fitted a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is only very slight pitting to the Nickel Silver plating on the finger touchpieces ; the plating is around 97%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul & is sold with our 1 year warranty. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 38173. 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 Vito in good condition. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
276	BUFFET BC20 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£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 clarinet serial no. F65992 dating to 1961. This, therefore, must be one of the earliest BC20's manufactured, right in the middle of Buffet Crampon's so called "Golden Era" . Most unusually for a BC20, the key work is solid German Silver, not plated. This has been polished in our workshop and is in very good condition. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs, excepting the bell, which has two cracks which have been filled and sealed in the past, see photos, 8 & 9. 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. This tunes the instrument right down to A=440Hz, despite the F prefix this instrument does not want to play at A=442! The used case is a modern Buffet in black leather in good condition. .
277	NORMANDY, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£550
	The Normandy Bb clarinet was a range of student clarinets made by Leblanc, and this example is a commission sale. This clarinet was based on the Noblet professional model, it has a bore of 14.85mm, it is an extremely rare plateau clarinet, i.e. all touchpieces are covered hole. The Nickel Silver key work shows only slight wear, mainly to the middle, and index finger touchpieces of the RH. Though the pads are not new, all are sealing well at the moment, a few will need replacing in the next months, but the majority will be good for some time to come. There are no cracks or damage to the body; which is in good condition. The instrument is made of resonite, with the body parts being molded. The serial nos. are very close but not the same; the lower joint is stamped, 20372, and the upper 20193. The joints are an extremely good match, and fit together perfectly. The last owner was a younger player who struggled to cover the open holes on a normal clarinet. Consequently an additional hook has been added, rather like a smaller thumb rest, on the back of the lower joint, and to this support, a sling was attached. 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 very fine custom made Ed Pillinger, parabolic bore model, with a PM15 facing. With this fine m'piece the instrument responds very well for a plateau; with none of the usual "stuffiness" in the RH lower register & the intonation is excellent.
268	MATCHED PAIR OF VINTAGE BUFFET R13 CLARINETS-SOLD	£2395
	A very fine condition matched pair of vintage Buffet R13's, dating to 1957. The German Silver key work is pristine throughout. The Bb Clarinet, S/N 55731 has wood in good condition with no cracks or damage, only surface marks, consistent with its age. The A Clarinet, S/N 54648, has wood with some surface marks, including a lightly scratched " M M" on the back of the lower joint, and the bell also has a tight crack which can be felt on the inside bore. It is less visible from the outside. The instruments have just been re-padded in fish skin pads, and are sold with our full `1 year warranty` Back in 1957 these was the finest professional instruments 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. These instruments will not disappoint; and to find instruments of this quality, and in this condition, is becoming increasingly difficult. There are 3 supplied barrels; 2 stamped Buffet, of 66mm for the Bb, and 65mm for the A. In addition there is a further 64mm Accubore barrel in aluminium for the Bb stamped "B64" S/N 802829. The case is a modern Buffet leather pouchette type, in excellent condition and the m'piece is a Buffet C Crown of the period in very good condition. ..
269	LEBLANC DYNAMIC H Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	Leon Leblanc, along with Charles Houvenaghel, the great Belgian acoustician, took Leblanc manufacturing and scientific principles even further: They were the first major maker to set up an acoustic laboratory. Leon was a gifted clarinettist who took the top prize at the Paris Conservatoire as a young man, he chose, however, to stay with the family business and apply his talent to instrument manufacture. 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 H Dynamic clarinet was made as 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, tapered tone holes and a cylindrical upper joint. The bore, at 15.00mm, was the largest that Leblanc manufactured in a Bb Clarinet, and as the name H, for high, Dynamic suggests, it was made for the jazz market and competed with the Selmer Series 9. This is a one owner instrument, bought new from George Howarth and it has 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. 46636 and has Silver plate in pristine condition. Though Leblanc serial number lists are unreliable, this clarinet was purchased new in the 1970's. The wood is in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. The instrument was last serviced by T W Howarth & Co. in 2004, [the invoice for this will be sold with the clarinet] the current owner imagined that she might start playing again, but this was not to be. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough check up, and any necessary key regulation has been done. The pads, which are Tan Leather are all in good shape. The m'piece is a Leblanc, in used condition. The case is the original in good condition.
270	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 48717 which dates to 1955. 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 modern Buffet, in black leather, with over the shoulder carry strap. The m'piece is a Vandoren 5RV Lyre in very good condition. .
271	F ARTHUR UEBEL, BASSET HORN in F -SOLD	£4995
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. One such is Nicholas Bucknall: Amongst his many famous recordings, he is heavily featured in the film soundtrack to "The English Patient" . From time to time Nick sells part of his superb collection of instruments as he makes room for further acquistions. Nick is fastidious in his choice of instruments which are carefully selected, and then meticulously maintained, by Jon Steward of T. W. Howarth & Co. Nick has another Uebel Basset Horn, and this mint condition example, from 1969/70, is now offered to the market. This is a superb handmade Basset Horn in Grenadilla wood, to low C. The F A Uebel design of Basset Horn differs radically from that of Buffet and Leblanc in that it is basically an extended Bb instrument. Buffet and Leblanc Basset Horn designs are essentially modified Alto clarinets. If you are loooking for the "authentic German sound" associated with the Mozart Requiem, then this is the Basset for you. This instrument is in mint condition: NO cracks, marks or damage, pristine key work throughout. The Basset Horn has leather pads throughout in very good condition. This instrument will play perfectly out of the box. A comparable Selmer retails today new for £9700. The original m'piece is in excellent condition. .
49	MATCHED PAIR OF LEBLANC OPUS CLARINETS -SOLD	£2295
	This very fine pair of instruments are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Their former owner, is one of Britain's leading young players, a winner of the Royal Overseas League competition. This pair have been played professionally in some of the UK's premiere orchestras i.e. The Philharmonia, and London Sinfonietta. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is good but there has been some slight loss to the plating mainly on the Bb, S/N 73439 which has seen more use: The E/B, LH 2nd ring & RH 1st ring are slightly affected. Both instruments have had a full check up in our workshop prior to sale. All pads are Pisoni Premium Deluxe leather and the instruments were recently overhauled. The, A S/N 71665, has no plating loss, but some tarnishing to the tenon ring at the top of the lower joint and rear thumb bush. All pieces are original and stamped Leblanc, with 3 interchangeable barrels [ the bores of the Bb and A are identical] of 65.7mm and two of 66.0mm. The mouthpiece is a used Buffet stock m'piece provided for playtesting. The case is a Buffet Prestige, in excellent condition. .
50	PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1545
	This pair of B&H 1010's are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These are 1960's model 1010's; without the Acton patent vent. Initially they were owned by Donald Watson, of the BBCSO Orchestra. More recently they have been owned and played by a Winchester based professional player. The condition of these instruments is very good. The Bb, serial no. 220721, has wood throughout in good condition. All tan leather pads are in very good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is 99%. An after market adjustable thumb rest has been fitted. The A, serial no. 251946, 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 64.5mm, ,64.2mm, and 64.0mm all in perfect condition. The 3 m'pieces are: 1. A custom Pillinger 110EX on an F2 blank, mint condition. 2. A custom Pillinger, 45a , again on an F2 blank, only lightly used. 3. An original B&H 1010 No. 2 which is well used, but still plays nicely. The Orly case is used, but in good condition.
278	SELMER, PARIS, 10G Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	An extremely fine Selmer 10G clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This clarinet has had only one professional owner. 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 in the late 1960's 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 E7111, dates to the late 1980's and has Silver plate in superb condition. This is the late production model, with adjustable thumb rest and a linkage to the F/C pad cup with adjusting screw, superior to the conventional "crows foot" design. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout. The clarinet has pads which are in very good condition throughout. The instrument has been for a thorough "check down" in our workshop, with touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The two supplied, ebonite sleeved, barrels in the Moennig pattern, are of 64mm and 67mm. The case is the original Selmer in good condition. The m'piece is a used Meyer No. 4, again in very good condition.
279	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET RC CLARINETS-SOLD	£2295
	A matched pair of Buffet RC clarinets, dating to 1976. This pair have just come from a professional owner, and are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 and both intruments carry a UK stamp. The RC did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which did attract many UK players. The Bb, serial no. 169094, is in very fine condition, there are no cracks or repairs. The instrument has been re-plated in silver plate, which is in pristine condition. The key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble. This clarinet has just been re-padded in tan leather pads, all in very good condition. The A has S/N 170373, which also dates to 1976, there is no damage to the wood. The Nickel silver plate is also in excellent shape. There are 2 barrels, of 63, & 65mm 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, though the dust cover which has preserved it, is worn with a broken zip. The mouthpiece is a Jazz Pomerico in crystal, in good used condition.
280	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 surface marks, consistent with its age. The instrument has just been re-padded throughout in cork, with the exception of the lowest 4 pads which are in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish skin Pads, and is sold with our full `1 year warranty` The matching serial nos. are 56567 which dates to 1957. 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 modern Buffet in very good condition. .
43	SELMER PRE-CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET	£395
	A bargain professional Selmer Paris clarinet for the player not overly worried by cosmetic issues! This pre- Centered Tone clarinet has been professionally owned and played for the last year by a London jazz clarinettist.  There is a surface crack to the upper joint, see photo 5, underneath the G# key which does not go through to the bore, and has no effect on the response. There is also some wear to the keys, though they do exhibit a good shine. The pads are all sealing well, and all touch & tenon corks are good. The wood shows surface scuffs and marks but all pieces are original Selmer. There is also a repaired crack to the bell, see photo 8, and some hairline cracks to the barrel, again none of which go through to the bore, see photo 12.  The case is an original Selmer tri-pack, well used, but functional.
286	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£775
	An excellent condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It was bought new 4 years ago by a professional piano teacher, with clarinet taught as a second instrument. She has now decided to concentrate solely on her keyboard teaching and playing. This instrument has been exceptionally well looked after and has seen no use in the last 3 years. This clarinet 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 "as new" matching Buffet stamps. This clarinet has the original fish skin pads in overall very good condition; with normal use they should be fine for several years. The matching serial nos. are K158945. The supplied m'piece is the original Buffet, which was not used by the original owner. The case is in excellent condition, and is supplied with keys. .
287	LEBLANC, OPUS Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£1745
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc Opus, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This Eb has had only one professional owner from new, and it has been played for the last 9 years in the Royal Opera House Orchestra at Covent Garden. The Leblanc Opus 1190EbS was the top of the range model manufactured by Leblanc, as their brochure claimed: "This Eb sets the standard for tone, response and tuning. " The Silver plated key work shows no wear, the plating is excellent throughout. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in good order throughout. This Eb has just had a recent complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin re-pad in our Clarinets Direct workshop & is sold with our 1 year warranty. The key regulation is good, there is no joint wobble. There are 2 original barrels supplied with the instrument of 43.5mm and 41mm, this shorter barrel does not go completely on to the top tenon, so it actually measures 42.5mm allowing for the gap. The original case is in excellent condition. The m'piece is an "as new" Vandoren B40. .
288	F ARTHUR UEBEL BASS CLARINET TO LOW C-SOLD	£3295
	This is a superb handmade Bass clarinet to low in Grenadilla wood, to low C, stamped "F Arthur Uebel Markneukirchen Sa". This unique and ultra rare Bass formerly belonged to the late David Hamilton. David had a long association with Surrey LEA, as their Head of Woodwind, and had many outstanding pupils, including Michael Collins, Ian Peters, and Fiona Cross. He also had a superb and large collection of rare instruments, many customised by Edward [Ted] Planas. The F A Uebel design of Boehm system Bass clarinet differs radically from that of the major French manufacturers' in that it is basically a much smaller bore instrument, 20mm rather than 23mm bore, which is closer to the regular Bb clarinet in tone and ease of response. The tone has a lovely warmth and focus, a quintessential German sound. If you are loooking for a superbly even, well tuned instrument, capable of rapid passage work, and also long phrases then this is the Bass for you. This instrument is in mint condition: NO cracks, marks or damage, pristine key work throughout. The Uebel design has small grub screws attached to every pillar to ensure maximum efficiency, and lack of movement on every rod. Consequently the regulation and positive feel of the complex mechanism is second to none. The quality of the key work and plating is also superior to current mass produced French design. We have just re-padded throughout in Pisoni Premium Deluxe White Leather pads, with the exception of the top register key pad which is in tan leather. The instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. Ted Planas has customised the Bass as follows: 1. There is an additional touchpiece on the RH lower joint for low D. 2. There is an additional joint, which can be fitted if desired to produce low C from a wooden extension, rather than from the bell. If the additional joint is fitted, then the bell acts purely as a further extension to enhance the low C, i.e. the bell key remains open and is not connected to the mechanism. However, if desired, the bell can be fitted as designed and the bell key functions in the normal way for low C. 3. The angle of the crook has been adjusted upward, to produce a playing experience closer to that of a normal Bb clarinet. NB. With the Uebel design, the double overblowing vent is actuated by the mechanism for the C/G LH3 touchpiece. Therefore, unlike wider bore French Bass clarinet designs, there is no need for a double correspondence mechanism across both main joints. The matching serial nos. on both main joints are 691544. I understand that the first two digits, are, in fact, the year of manufacture: 1969. This fits well with the known provenance, as the inventory I have from the Hamilton family states that the instrument was purchased new from Rudall Carte c1970. Many accessories are included in the sale: The 2 original m'pieces which work with modern French Alto clarinet reeds. A large selection of reeds is included, as well as a Selmer reed trimmer. There are also cleaning cloths, swabs and pull throughs and there are 2 spikes of different lengths. Many metal reed holders are included as well as assorted screw drivers. The original case and dust cover are both in good used condition. .
289	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£625
	A good condition B&H Imperial 926 Bb, recently taken in part exchange. 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 had a complete double bladder fish skin re-pad in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty and guarantee. The bore and body are excellent with no cracks, damage or wear, only slight surface marks. The bell has one crack, which we have just filled and sealed in our workshop, this repair is also under guarantee. See photo 9. The Silver plate is excellent with no wear. There is no wobble or slackness in the regulation. The matching serial nos. are 150111, which probably dates to the 1960's. The used 926 No.2 B & H m'piece is in fair condition, but plays and tunes this clarinet well. The case is a brand new Stagg. .
291	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1195
	An excellent condition vintage Buffet R13. 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, and all of these are in very good condition. In the past the top and bottom tenons of the upper joint have been capped in metal, presumably to correct wear & prevent joint wobble; the work has been excellently done. The matching serial nos. are 73551 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 an original Buffet C in ebonite. .
293	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET -SOLD	£865
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The crook & the bell have no dents or dings. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is only very slight pitting to the Nickel Silver plating, mainly to the bell, the finger touchpieces are all good with only a tiny bit of wear to LH2 and RH3: Overall the plating is 95%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather Repad and overhaul & is sold with our 1 year warranty. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 59960. The case is brand new. The m'piece is a used Bundy 3 in good condition. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
283	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1345
	This matched pair of Symphony 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. In addition, they have been modified, in an unusual and expert way: The second version of the Acton patent vent could sometimes be troublesome to set up, with critical venting and padding required. This ingenious adaptation of the system allows for a small adjusting screw for the top RH ring, see photo 7, which neatly alleviates this problem. Sadly the current seller does not know who the previous owner was, or indeed, which repair technician did this excellent work, as he bought them second hand from Michael Whites. The Bb has serial no. 526813 and has Silver plate in very good condition. The wood is in excellent condition though there is a tight surface hair line crack from the top tenon down to the speaker key tube. The surface crack has been repaired in the past and the instrument has been stable for over 2 decades. All pads are Gordon Beeson Tan Leather in good condition. The pair has had a thorough check up in our workshop prior to sale. The A, serial no. A 530257, 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 63.0mm. This second is a custom made example, which has a surface crack, but as it is lined in ebonite, this has no effect. I would dearly like to know who the original owner of this pair was, as, with the custom barrel, and modifications to the RH mechanism, all the indications are that they were a top professional. The supplied m'pieces are a Peter Eaton, stamped, "PE 1010 50:37, G" and another brand new example simply marked 1010. The original case is also in good condition. .
285	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINETS -SOLD	£1795
	An exceptionally rare pair of Buffet clarinets, which are a commission sale for C. D. The son of their former owner brought them to us for refurbishment. They were played professionally by his Father: A pianist and clarinettist. These instruments have a larger bore, 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 O963 dating to 1901. It is in good condition, but with the following faults: A couple of repaired, sealed cracks to the upper joint. 1. A long crack running almost the entire way down the upper joint which has been repaired in three ways: A. Three screws through the wood across the crack to pin it. B, An ebonite ring to hold the top end in and prevent further cracking. C. Some kind of filling. NB This is an old original repair, and it has stood the test of time, and heavy professional use as well. There is another small crack between the top two trill keys, which doesn't go right through to the bore. Despite these the instrument plays excellently. The barrel is a modern Buffet of 67.5mm which tunes well. The stamp reads "Buffet Brevette SGDG" We have just entirely re-padded in tan leather pads, all cork and touch corks are tight, the key regulation is excellent and there is no joint wobble. The German silver key work has been buffed to a nice shine. The mouthpieces are an Edward Pillinger copies of an original Carl Fischer Buffet steel ebonite m'piece: 0.98mm tip by 17.5mm, and a used Selmer B*. The A clarinet, S/N E 37, dates to 1890. Is is in excellent condition throughout, with no cracks or repairs to the wood. The bore is 14.75mm and this instrument works well with a Buffet 65mm barrel, which is supplied. The key work is also excellent, like the Bb we have entirely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather. The L1 F/C fingerhole has been bushed in ebonite, a nice repair. Both instruments play at A=440 Hz with the supplied barrels. The case is a modern Yamaha, in good condition with keys.
260	SELMER, PARIS,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 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 & 64.5mm the matching serial numbers are P05869. The instrument is stamped 442 i.e. A=442. The supplied m'piece is a Selmer HS**, & with this the clarinet does play comfortably at A=442 with the shorter barrel. However with any standard American m'piece, on a Zinner blank, the pitch falls to A=440. The case is the original Selmer in excellent condition. ..
298	SELMER BALANCED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a BT [Balanced Tone] clarinet, which was one of the first of Selmer's great modern clarinet designs. It was an immense leap forward for the 1930's: The instrument features anchored posts, a double pillar design for the LH pinky levers, counter sunk tone hole edges throughout, & the springing was arranged in the manner that was to become regarded as the industry standard, and was subsequently copied by many, including Buffet. All in all this was a clarinet well in advance of its time. The scale is also very even, as the name suggests; the tone is well rounded and mellow, with good intonation for the period. This instrument was a "must have" for the professional player who was broadcasting in the latest medium: radio. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest Grenadilla, there are only a few light surface marks consistent with its age. It was formerly owned by a noted collector, who is fastidious in his choice of clarinets and their condition; Indeed it is hard to believe that this instrument is almost 80 years old. This clarinet is a commission sale for C D. The German Silver key work is in good condition throughout. The instrument has recently had a complete re-pad in finest white leather pads. The matching serial nos. are L7325, which dates to 1936. The m'piece is a Selmer HS* in good condition. The case is the original pouchette Selmer, in excellent condition.
299	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon in the 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, named for the designer Robert Carree, & first introduced in 1975, did find much favour in the UK : It had a more relaxed warm tone, which attracted many players. This Bb has matching serial nos. F155416 dating to 1975, & is one of the first RC's made. Generally RC's from this period are considered the best of their production, at this time, Buffet charged more for the RC than the R13, in addition the Prestige range had not yet been introduced, which considerably downgraded the quality of the standard R13 and RC. Boosey & Hawkes had also not yet taken over Buffet, and forced a large increase in production. The wood has no cracks or crack repairs, however at the bottom of the lower joint there are some small surface nicks to the wood, see photo 8. There is a only very slight wear to the plating of the LH 2nd ring. Overall the Silver plating is in good order for its age, it is 95%. 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 case is well used but still functional, the handle has been replaced. The m'piece is a brand new student model. .
300	LEBLANC, PARIS, CONTRABASS CLARINET TO LOW C -SOLD	£4495
	This is a G. Leblanc, Paris, BBb Curved Contrabass clarinet, model 340 in metal, range to low C. This model is commonly known as the "paperclip". The instrument is a commission sale for C D, and has had one careful amateur owner from new. This instrument is in excellent condition, with no dents or damage. It was manufactured as Leblanc's top of the range professional model. The body is Nickel Silver, and shows a fine finish, with no wear. The Nickel plated keywork is in very good condition throughout. The matching serial nos. on all pieces are 2377, which probably dates to 1975. We have just thoroughly checked over the instrument, and all touch corks and regulation has been adjusted as necessary. The pads are in good condition throughout, with many months of play left in them. The mouthpiece, is the original Leblanc, in good condition. The original case is also in very good used condition, the latches are all sound, and the interior lining shows only slight stains. .
281	BOOSEY & HAWKES, IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£1745
	This is an excellent condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct This Eb has been professionaly owned and played in London in the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and West End shows. The Silver plated key work shows no wear, the plating is pristine throughout. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in good order throughout. This Eb has had a recent complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather re-pad with the lowest side key, C#/G# key and register keys in cork. It is sealing perfectly. The key regulation is good, there is no joint wobble. The instrument has been customised as follows: the supplied barrels of 42mm and 44.5mm are by Alan Andrews, in Grenadilla. The largest barrel has a groove for playing longer reeds than standard Eb, if desired. The C/G hole, through which the notes D/A sound, has had the diameter reduced with blue tack for tuning purposes, this could easily be removed. The LH and RH sliver keys have both been filed shorter to allow for fewer mishaps! See photos, 6 & 7. The Buffet supplied case is well used, but still latches and functions well. The m'piece is a B&H, ebonite example, in good condition. This Eb, S/N 437141, plays with an excellent warm tone, and very fine intonation. .
282	BUFFET R13 FULL BOEHM A CLARINET -SOLD	£1495
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 A, which was probably a special order instrument from Buffet. 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 excellent condition with no cracks or damage. The instrument has just been re-padded in fish skin pads, and the key work is well regulated. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no wear. There are two barrels, one of 60mm, and a special Moennig, R13 A, of 67mm. The matching serial nos. are F171543 which dates to 1976. This period is commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. 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, again in excellent condition. .
294	MATCHED PAIR HOWARTH S1 CLARINETS SOLD	£2995
	A very good condition pair of Howarth S1 clarinets in Cocobolo. The Cocobolo wood gives the instruments an immediate, lively, and flexible response. These instruments are a one owner pair, used by an enthusiastic amateur very carefully. The Cocobolo wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches. There is no joint wobble. The fish skin pads are all sealing well, though some will need replacing in the near future. The Silver plated key work shows little wear and there is no play to the mechanism. Both instruments have been regularly serviced at T W Howarth & Co, though the last service was done some time ago. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 1311. The A, matching serial nos. 1309. The supplied m'pieces are 2 custom Pillingers stamped: PL P16, and 1010 P456. There are 2 barrels, both are stamped A one is 66.4mm, the other 64mm. The Paxman case and cover are in very good condition. .
302	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS -SOLD	£1495
	This matched pair of Symphony 1010 Clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The pair have been owned by from new by a single enthusiastic amateur and well maintained, the condition is very good. Both instruments feature the later Acton patent vent, for improved RH intonation. The Bb has serial no. 371629 and has Silver plate in very good condition, there are only slight scratches and tarnish commensurate with the instruments age and careful use. The wood is in excellent condition. All pads are Tan leather, in good condition, the pair were regularly serviced at T W Howarth & Co. The A, serial no. A 377383, has Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all the pads and corks. The wood shows no cracks or damage. As usual the A has seen less use than the Bb. There are two barrels of 63.7mm and 62.4mm [ labelled S] The supplied m'piece is a Peter Eaton 1010, which has been shortened to improve the tuning. The case is a Howarth in excellent condition.
303	BUFFET C12 CONSERVATOIRE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A very good 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. These days the Buffet website describes the instrument as suitable for the young advancing professsional, about to enter Music Conservatoire. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood. The Nickel Silver key work is in good condition with only very slight plating wear mainly to the RH rings, the plating is about 95%. We have just completely repadded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads [with the exception of the register key which is in cork] & the clarinet is sold with our "Clarinets Direct" 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 254190 which dates to 1984, an excellent period of Buffet manufacture. The supplied m'piece is a Vandoren B45. NB The case pictured has been replaced with a more modern Patricola with carry strap.
305	MATCHED PAIR PETER EATON CLARINETS. WODKOWSKI COLLECTION.-SOLD	£2995
	This matched pair of extremely rare Peter Eaton clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These are very early Eaton's, originally commissioned by Paul Vaughan, and subsequently owned and played by David Rix. Latterly they have been owned by Ramon Wodkowski, the Internationally acclaimed mouthpiece craftsman. These instruments are Peter Eaton copies of pre-War Boosey and Hawkes 1010's. They are thinner walled than current Elites and do not feature the later thick bell: This results in a sound with more "ping" and lightness. Even the key work, down to the Eb/Bb bis key, is a copy of Boosey Pre-war design. The Bb has matching serial nos. 041 and has Silver plate in very good condition. The wood is in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs, though there is a minor chip to the bell rim [ see photo 8]. 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 nos. 038, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all Pisoni Tan Leather pads and corks. There are 2 barrels of 64mm and 65mm. The m'piece is an early Howarth 1010 with S/N 2083. The case is a Boosey and Hawkes of 1960's vintage in good condition. .
295	CORTON Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£345
	This is a nice condition Corton Eb Clarinet, in grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Corton instruments were made in Czechoslavakia, I believe by Amati, and sold by Boosey and Hawkes in the UK as student model wooden instruments. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in very good order throughout. The Nickel Silver plate shows slight wear, mainly surface scratches, and slight dullness: Overall it is in good condition. The instrument has recently been overhauled in in white leather pads, which are in excellent condition. The serial nos. are 9-5490. The m'piece is a Yamaha 4C, in near new condition. The case is a Bundy with keys, which latches securely and protects the instrument well. NB The cap and ligature sold with this instrument are of metal, not of Rovner type, as in the first and last pictures.
296	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1145
	This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in overall good condition, however just above the top trill key hole is a small area where the wood surface is slightly scuffed, see photo 11.   The  Silver plate key work is in good condition throughout, with only slight wear to the top trill key. There is no wear to the touchpieces or ring keys, overall the plating is about 98%. This instrument has recently had a full repad in tan leather pads, which are all in good condition. The instrument has had a "check down2 in our workshop, with regulation done as necessary. The matching serial nos. are 218544 which dates to 1981. At this period in time the Prestige range had not yet been introduced, and the R13, along with the RC, were the top professional models produced by Buffet Crampon. Modern R13s are now manufactured with inferior wood, and also less time is spent on their hand finishing: This makes it extremely hard to find a new R13 of this quality.   Please go to www.buffet-crampon.com for more details The  case is the original in good condition, with dust cover.   The m'piece is an upgrade to a Vandoren 5RV. .
301	SELMER FULL BOEHM CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	A rare professional Selmer Paris Centered Tone full Boehm clarinet. This clarinet is in very good condition for its age with good German silver key work with no wear. The wood overall is good, however there is a surface crack to the upper joint, see photo 6, through the top trill key hole which does not go through to the bore, and has no effect on the response. It has been pinned  in the past. And another running down from the top tenon down to the top of the throat A hole, again, this does not go through to the bore.  The instrument has just had a full overhaul in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fishskin pads and is sold with our one year warranty. The wood shows surface scuffs and marks but all pieces are original Selmer.  The matching serial nos. are P8590 which dates to 1953.  The case is a double, well used, but functional, and the m'piece a Selmer "HS*" .
304	COUSIN C CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A very rare Cousin C clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is Tony Coe, and he has had the instrument extensively restored by Jon Steward of T W Howarth & Co. I know nothing of the makers Cousin, the stamp reads, " Mon MULLER, COUSIN Seur, LYON". The bore is approximately 14.55mm, which is large for a C clarinet, this instrument plays very well with standard French bore Bb m'pieces, or B & H & Eaton 926 m'pieces. The tuning is exceptionally accurate for a C at A=440 Hz, partly because the diameter of several of the tone holes has been adjusted with blue tack. The German Silver key work is in good condition, and is of excellent quality, please note the key stop for the first trill key, coming off the top pillar of the lower joint, seee photo 7. Only a maker of real quality would make such an attachment & I have seen this once before on a Martel C clarinet. The purpose of this is to stop the trill key hitting the top pillar; such niceties are lost on todays' volume manufacturers. The Grenadilla wood shows no cracks or damage. All main pieces are matching and original, and from the appearance of the flat tenon rings and lack of a bell ring, this instrument could be mistaken for a B&H model. The pads throughout are "as new" Pisoni Premium Deluxe white leather. The m'piece is a brand new student model provided for play testing, and the case is of single Buffet professional Bb type, in excellent condition.
308	YANAGISAWA, WHITEHALL, ALTO SAXOPHONE-SOLD	£995
	This is a Yanagisawa "Whitehall" stencil Alto Sax. This model was probably labelled such for the American market, the equivalent modern UK model is the A901. This example is in excellent condition: There are only light scratches and surface marks to the lacquer, which is 95%. All pads are in excellent shape. There are NO dents or dings whatsoever. The Yamaha 5C mouthpiece also has some very light scratches to the top of the beak, but the tip and rails are "as new". The serial nos. are 3701108. The case is in good condition and there is a sling provided.
310	LEBLANC, PARIS, SONATA Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£675
	This mint condition Leblanc Sonata Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The clarinet has been carefully owned by a single adult. This instrument is Leblanc's intermediate wooden model, an entry-level professional clarinet, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.60mm. It was made with all of Leblanc's usual engineering excellence, and even has gold plated needle springs, like the more expensive clarinets in the Leblanc range. This model plays so well that it easily competes with the Buffet E13 model, and even the class above. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is in pristine condition. All pieces are original and all stamps are bright We have just completely re-padded in double bladder fish skin pads and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are D59934. The supplied m'piece is a student model in excellent condition. The case is the original, in good condition. .
311	BUFFET R13 FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	A very fine condition Buffet R13 Bb, which was probably a special order instrument from Buffet. This instrument was originally owned by an Italian professional player, who hardly played it. The second owner, a British jazz player, now prefers a wider bore Series 9 Full Boehm. The barrel cracked as did the top joint shortly after it was brought into the UK. The instrument was then repaired and serviced, and a Buffet Festival 64mm barrel reamed out to suit the R13, all of the work being carried out by Howarth & Co. 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 one repaired, pinned surface crack. It does not go through to the bore, or into a tone hole, see photo 6. The instrument has fish skin pads,in good order, and the key work is well regulated. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no wear. The matching serial nos. are F92145 which dates to 1966. This period is commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. 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, again in excellent condition.
312	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, mainly to the ring finger touchpieces, it is around 90%. We have just re-padded in Pisoni premium Deluxe tan leather, and cork pads & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are D28518 which dates to the 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 hardshell case is a modern replacement in excellent condition, and the m'piece is a student USA model, again in excellent condition.
313	SELMER, PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	An extremely fine Selmer 10S clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This clarinet has had only one professional owner. The Selmer 10S was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, S/N Z4669, dates to 1976 and has Nickel Silver plate in superb condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. The clarinet has just had a complete overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads at our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty; unusual for a commission sale. The m'piece is an "as new" stock Buffet. The case is elderly, with scuffs to the interior lining and exterior, but it still latches well.
313	HAGMANN, BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	An extremely rare & valuable Buffet RC Bb clarinet cutomised by Rene Hagmann of Geneva. Hagmann has acted as a consultant for Buffet Crampon and is noted for the superb quality of his Prestige designs for Buffet Bass, Alto and Basset Horn, he is widely recognised as one of the world's leading musical instrument inventors. The modifications can be summarised as follows: 1. Second register key for clarion register B to D#, switched over by R3, as on most bass clarinets. 2. Booster for throat Bb, operating in conjunction with lower register key & closed by thumb ring. 3. Additional link to throat g# key to give in tune altissimo D, especially useful for C-D trill across third register break. 4. Vent for low G/D for improved note, with separate adjusting screw. All keywork is silver plated, and like the wood is in pristine condition. The adjusting screws require a small Allen key, provided. The S/N is F267100 which dates to 1985. This instrument is stamped, on the LH F#/C# lever, with the name of a German dealer "Grimm" who also has his plate on the case.
318	BUFFET E11 Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A very good condition Buffet E11 Eb clarinet, which is a commmission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been exceptionally well looked after and the owner has recently upgraded to a Leblanc Opus Eb. This clarinet is Buffet's student Grenadilla wood 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 fish skin pads in overall very good condition; with normal use they should be fine for several years. The serial nos. are 102164. The supplied m'piece is an "as new" B40, & the case is in excellent condition with keys. .
319	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET S1 CLARINETS-SOLD	£2395
	A fine pair of Buffet S1 clarinets in Silver 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. This Bb has serial no. 204296, which dates to 1980, an exceptionally fine period of manufacture at Buffet Crampon.   There is virtually no wear to the plating, which is excellent throughout, and the key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  There is no damage to the wood, which is in fine order. These clarinets have had only one professional owner, and have been very well cared for, in fact for its age, the condition of the pair is exceptionally fine. The instruments have both just been fully overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe double bladder fish skin pads and are sold with our 1 year warranty and buy back scheme. The A, S/N 142977 dates to 1973. Like the Bb the plating is excellent throughout, as is the Grenadilla wood. Though the A is older, it has, as usual, seen less use. The pair have been well cared for. The S1 clarinet plays 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 brand new student model. The case is an original Buffet, in good used condition: There are some slight stains to the interior, the exterior is good, the keys are also provided.
320	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver key work is pristine throughout. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only surface marks, consistent with its age. The instrument has recently been re-padded throughout in tan leather pads, which are "as new". It has been down to our workshop for a thorough check down, and tenon corks have been replaced as necessary. The barrel is a new modern Buffet replacement, stamped "E13 Bb 650" i.e. 65mm long. The matching serial nos. are F61307 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 worn but fully functional and the m'piece is a brand new student model. ..
62	LUCIAN BASSI C CLARINET-SOLD	£725
	A very rare Bassi C clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument is part of the estate of the late David Hamilton, an excellent teacher, who numbered amongst his many fine pupils Michael Collins. The instrument is stamped also " Sole Agents J. Heyworth & Son Blackpool Paris London". Heyworth were also the agents for the great Albert company. The following is just conjecture, but curiously the instrument features a 5 pointed star: Albert "fakes" or "stencils", as manufactured by the French makers Thibouville, often carried a 5 pointed star rather than a 6 pointed star as found on genuine E J Alberts. I wonder, if in fact, this instrument was also made by Thibouville. Certainly the instrument appears to be of fine French manufacture. The German Silver key work is in good condition, and is of excellent quality. The Grenadilla wood shows no cracks or damage. All main pieces are matching and original. David Hamilton, has reduced the diameter of the C#/G# hole and also the bore at this point, with what appears to be nail varnish to correct the sharpness of this twelfth. We have just fully overhauled and re-padded the instrument in double bladder fish skin, and it is sold with our full 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty. The m'piece is a dedicated C clarinet m'piece of the period, which tunes well at A=440, though the instrument could be played with a modern Bb m'piece shortened by approx. 2.5mm. The case has repairs in tape to the exterior and additional padding to the interior with a duster cloth and foam. It latches and protects the instrument well. .
307	BUFFET MASTER MODEL ME 13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	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 K8731 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 of the main body of the instrument, but the barrel has a tight hairline surface crack, which does not go through to the bore, see photo 3. The bell is not original, but a more modern E13 replacement. 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 a brand new Stagg [ NB not pictured], and the m'piece is the original Buffet in ebonite. ..
314	SELMER 10G A CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An extremely fine Selmer 10G clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This clarinet has had only one adult owner who used it through University. 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 in the late 1960's 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 A, S/N E3350, dates to the late 1980's and has Silver plate in superb condition. This is the last production model, with adjustable thumb rest and a linkage to the F/C pad cup with adjusting screw, superior to the conventional "crows foot" design. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout. The instrument has been for a complete overhaul in our workshop, in double bladder Premium Deluxe Pisoni pads, with touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. It is sold with our full 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty. The two supplied, ebonite sleeved, barrels in the Moennig pattern, are of 63.5mm and 66mm. The double case is the original Selmer in good condition. The m'piece is a used Selmer C85 120. .
315	BUFFET PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£645
	This is a pre-R13 professional Buffet Bb clarinet in Grenadilla wood. The German Silver key work is in fine order throughout, and in good regulation. This clarinet has just had a full overhaul in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather, and is sold with our full 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty. All touch and tenon corks have been replaced. There is no joint wobble. The instrument has one old crack repair between the throat G# rod & register key, which has been pinned, see photo 6. The crack does not go through a hole, nor through to the bore, and pinning 3 times, whilst ensuring no further movement, would seem a bit unnecessary for a surface crack. The matching serial nos. are 27592, which dates to 1945, an excellent period of hand manufacture. All parts are original, excepting the m'piece, which is a brand new modern Buffet example. The supplied case is the original Buffet which shows much wear, and has a tear to the interior lining, however it still latches securely and protects the instrument well. .
23	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET -SOLD	£895
	This is a good condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The crook is in excellent shape, the bell has a few minor dings but no dents. we have fitted a new floor spike attachment to the bell. There is only slight wear to the Nickel Silver key work, the finger touchpieces show the usual spot wear: Overall the plating is 85%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather Repad and overhaul & is sold with our 1 year warranty. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 26463. The case is a Leblanc in good condition, which has a replacement handle. The m'piece is a used Bundy 3. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
316	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	A good condition Buffet R13 A, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The matching serial nos. are 85364 which probably dates to 1965. The volume covering serial nos. 79865-93203 is missing: However Buffet were averaging 6000 instruments a year at this period, and 79864 dates to May 1964. This period is commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. 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. Certainly 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. In fact this A plays so much better than contemporary R13 A clarinets, which often feel very "stiff": the response is lively, and it is much closer to the feel of a Bb clarinet. The pads are all sealing well, though they are not new. I understand from the vendor that this instrument was last overhauled in Switzerland, and it was in fact twinned with an S1 Buffet Bb, which is listed on my website No. 7. Their sole former owner was a keen amateur player. This clarinet has not had excessive use, and it is good condition for its age. The wood is crack and repair free, excellent throughout. The Nickel Silver plating shows some spot wear and also scratching to the side Eb/Bb, see photo 3. Along with the original Buffet barrel, of 65mm, there is also a non-Buffet barrel of 61mm in plastic. The Buffet double case in black leather is probably original to the S1 which dates to 1976, there are some scuffs to the exterior corners, and wear to the interior, but it is fully serviceable. .
321	D NOBLET PARIS, Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£895
	This is an excellent condition Professional model Noblet Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which has been professionally owned and played, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This is not the cheaper Noblet 40 Eb clarinet which is often mis-sold as a professional Eb, but a D. Noblet, Paris model. 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 an "as new" Vandoren B44, and the ligature and cap are by Rovner. The case is the original, by Leblanc, in excellent condition. .
322	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET R13 CLARINETS-SOLD	£2995
	These superb condition R13s are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is extremely rare to find instruments of this calibre which have had such little use, but fortunately for the pairs' next owner such is the case here: Their sole former owner was persuaded to buy a pair; the Bb saw very light use, and the A was used for only one youth orchestra concert! The Bb Clarinet is in superb condition. All double bladder fish skin pads are in excellent, "as new" condition. The Grenadilla wood, which appears unstained, is pristine throughout, no cracks, repairs or damage whatsoever. The plating is near perfect, with only slight tarnish to the trill keys, due to sitting unused in the case. The matching S/N are 374623, which dates to 1993. The A clarinet is in mint condition. It is near impossible to believe the instrument is 19 years old, as it appears to have just left the factory. Wood, key work and pads are all in perfect condition. The only blemish to the pair, is that this type of Buffet case causes the lower tenon cork of the bottom joint to contract, as the instruments are stored with the bells on. This A Clarinet, S/N 374168, also dates to 1993. ` The case is a modern Buffet leather type, in excellent condition, partly because their former owner invested in an expensive Howarth's dust cover. The m'pieces are a stock plastic Buffet F3A, which is brand new, and a well used Selmer C85 120 .
323	SELMER, PARIS, PAIR OF MARCHI SYSTEM CLARINETS-SOLD	£6995
	These are an ultra rare pair of Selmer Paris, Marchi System clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Selmer have made instruments with extremely short production runs: Clarinets Direct recently sold a plateau Selmer C clarinet, which was one of only three ever made. The Marchi system is comparable, as it is probably one of the rarest production line clarinets ever manufactured: Some sources state that only 83 Marchi system instruments were made. These instruments were a special order from Selmer. Indeed the Bb, which is unstamped, but with serial number, was either a prototype, or according to the seller, kept in the Selmer showroom for prospective clients to play test. For those unfamiliar with the Marchi, a fingering chart, with instructions in French, is included. The second register key [using Marchi fingerings] makes it easy to play up to high G#, the fingering chart runs out almost an octave higher at super G, three and a half octaves above middle C! The Marchi system starts as a Full Boehm with all the extras, and then adds vents, and new touch keys to facilitate extreme high register playing. The main feature of the system allows for a second register vent, linked by double correspondence to the barrel. This actually activates two different pads from one hole, one for the initial part of the third register, [which on the Marchi system runs from G# above the stave through to C] the second smaller vent is triggered from the G/D hole and helps sound the notes from top C# on upwards. The Bb is an earlier instrument than the A, the serial nos. are Y2622. As mentioned previously the instrument is unstamped, apart from the bell. The instrument is in mint condition. The pair were bought new from Selmer direct and never used. All pads and plating are pristine. There are two supplied barrels, of 64.3mm and 64.7mm. The original case is "as new". The A is of later manufacture, the serial nos. are C1179. This dates to around 1984. The instrument is stamped "Marchi Series 10". The Silver plating is in pristine condition. All the pads and corks are as if it had just left the factory. There is one barrel of 66.2mm. The case, with combination locks, is brand new. Taken together these instruments represent a rare opportunity for the serious player or collector. I have only ever seen one other Marchi pair, which belonged to Edward "Ted" Planas who was for many years a main UK Selmer agent. ..
324	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An extremely fine Buffet RC Bb clarinet, dating to 1982. This instrument has had only one professional owner and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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 clarinets with less "brightness" than the R13. The RC did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, due in part to a slightly larger bore, which attracted many UK players. This Bb would pair well with the RC A, No. 56, further down the page. There is no damage or repairs to the wood, with only minor surface marks. The Nickel silver plate is in excellent condition throughout. This instrument has just had a full re-pad in double bladder fish skin pads in our workshop, with all touch corks replaced, and tenon corks as necessary. It is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There are two supplied barrels of 64mm & 66mm. This instrument plays with a dark, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation. It was manufactured as Buffet's top professional instrument with unstained Grenadilla wood, and, at the time, 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 elderly but fully functional. The mouthpiece is a brand new student model, with Rovner cap and ligature. .
49	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET R13 CLARINETS -SOLD	£2395
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. One such is Nicholas Rodwell, who is currently co-Principal clarinet with the Royal Opera House Orchestra at Covent Garden. This matched pair of Buffet R13 clarinets were used initially by Nick in the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, and London Symphony Orchestra, and are a commission sale for C D. The Bb Clarinet has an upper joint with wood with a very open grain. There is either an exceptionally open grain running through the LH pillar of the register key or a surface crack, I am of the opinion it is a surface crack, see photo 11. There is also an old pinned, repaired surface crack running into the second trill key hole. It goes without saying that this instrument has seen extensive use, and in my experience, cracking is quite common when a clarinet is performed on and used for International touring, as much as this instrument was. David Fingerhut does all of Nick Rodwells, repair and overhaul work. This clarinet was formerly repaired by him, and was last fully overhauled by him some 6 months ago in tan leather pads, and according to Nick has not been used since. The Silver plating also shows some surface pitting and spot wear, but overall it is in good condition, around 90%. The matching S/N 207670, dates to 1980. The A clarinet has seen less use than the Bb, and the wood has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate shows only slight wear. The pads are all brand new tan leather. This A Clarinet, S/N 207925, also dates to 1980. ` Back then these was the finest professional instruments 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. These instruments will not disappoint: To find instruments of this quality and provenance is rare. There are 2 supplied barrels; of 66.3mm for the Bb, and 65.5mm for the A. The case is a modern Buffet leather type, in excellent condition and the m'piece is a stock plastic Buffet 116 of the period provided for play testing. .
48	LAFLEUR LONDON & PARIS 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.
325	BUFFET, RR13, ACADEMY Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	An extremely rare " Academy Model" vintage Buffet R13. This is an R13 "Second". In the 1950's when a fault occured during, or was noticed after, R13 manufacture the instrument was stamped " Academy", and sold at an approx. 20% discount on the R13 price. In the case of this clarinet the only obvious blemish appears to be a small chip to the wood almost directly above the main stamp to the upper joint, just below the tenon, see photos 4 & 5. The German Silver key work is pristine throughout. Apart from the aforementioned chip the wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only slight surface marks. The instrument has recently been re-padded in tan leather pads. All pieces are original, matching and stamped "Academy", but there is also an additional barrel, which is shorter, and is not stamped Buffet. The matching serial nos. are 42718 which dates to 1953. 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 the original Buffet, worn but fully functional. The m'piece is a new student model. .
326	G LEBLANC, PARIS, BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1345
	This is a good condition G Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This Bass was Leblanc's intermediate professional model the 400. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows some wear, principally on the main finger touchpieces, the plating is about 90%. The crook is in good condition with only slight marks or scratches, the bell has only a couple of slight dings, commensurate with careful use. There is one old stable repair to the upper part of the top joint, see photo 4. The crack does not go through a tone hole and has been pinned 5 times; a very solid repair. Apart from this there are no cracks or damage to the wood. This Bass has had a complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather re-pad in our workshop, & is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The key work has been swaged and regulated, and all touch corks have been replaced. The instrument responds well and the action is smooth and quiet. In addition all the key work has been buffed to a nice shine. There is a floor peg attachment to the back of the lower joint. The matching serial nos. are 8278, which dates to the 1970's. The supplied mouthpiece is a new Hite. The case is a replacement compact hardshell model in excellent condition. .
50	PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES EMPEROR CLARINETS-SOLD	£595
	A fine pair of Boosey & Hawkes Emperors which are a commission for Clarinets Direct. These are a one owner pair, owned by an adult amateur from new. 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. The pair has recently been fully overhauled in fish skin pads. In addition we have just thoroughly checked over the pair in our Clarinets Direct workshop, and adjusted regulation and touch corks as necessary. The Bb, serial number 205539, has Nickel plate, the A serial 212220A, has Silver plate. These serial nos. date the pair to approximately 1962. The plating throughout on the A is pristine, with no wear. The Bb plating shows some slight tarnish and cloudiness, but there is very little wear. As is usual, the Bb has probably had much more use. The stamp on the Bb is slightly different to that on the A, though both are clearly "Emperor" clarinets. There are 2 barrels for tuning purposes of 66mm & 67mm The supplied case, probably original, 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.
56	BUFFET RC A CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A fine Buffet RC A clarinet, dating to 1976. This instrument is one of several which have come from the collection of a young player, and are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 and the intrument carries a UK stamp. The RC did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which did attract many UK players. This A has S/N 167847, which dates to 1976. There is no damage or repairs to the wood, with only minor surface scrathces, the worst of which is on the bell, see photo 9. The Nickel silver plate is also in good shape, with no discernable wear. This instrument has had a full re-pad in double bladder fish skin pads in our workshop, with all touch corks replaced, and tenon corks as necessary. It is sold with our full 1 year warranty. NB It has been photographed before going down to the workshop. The supplied barrel is of 65mm, stamped RC A. This instrument plays with a dark, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation, It was manufactured as Buffet's top professional instruments with unstained Grenadilla wood, and, at the time, 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 elderly but fully functional. The mouthpiece is a brand new stock Buffet, still wrapped.
57	SELMER, PARIS, RECITAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1950
	An extremely fine Selmer Paris Recital Bb Clarinet. This instrument has been professionally owned and played by a member of the Scottish National Orchestra, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Selmer Recital clarinets are undoubtedly amongst the best designed clarinets 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 instruments sold today. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in very good 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 has been re-padded throughout in Pisoni Premium Deluxe White leather, with the exception of the first trill key, which is cork. All pads are sealing well, and all touch and tenon corks are in excellent condition. The supplied Selmer barrels measure 63.5 mm & 64.5mm. In addition there is a Backun barrel, which is 63.5mm in length. The matching serial numbers are D1438, which dates to 1984. The supplied m'piece is a Vandoren 5RV , in "as new" condition. The case is the original Selmer in good condition. ..
329	SELMER, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£395
	This is a very interesting early modern logo Selmer professional Bb clarinet. In some ways this is a transitional model. The logo is the modern Selmer type, but a larger design, yet this is a K4252 serial number and a "Brevete SGDG" stamp also. Note the short G# key axle, and also the single rod for the lower joint LH levers. All of this point to a 1930's instrument just prior to the introduction of Selmer's Radio Improved clarinet, the first of the great modern clarinet designs. This clarinet has been well used: There are 3 cracks to the upper joint, which do go through to the bore, please see photos, 4,5 & 6. All of these cracks have been filled and sealed. The pads are a mixture of Tan leather and fish skin, again they are all sealing well. There is no joint wobble: All touch and tenon corks are also good. There is also a large scratch to the bell interior, see photo 3. The barrel is of the correct bore, 14.9mm, but it is a later Selmer 10G A barrel which has been reamed out to the correct dimensions. The German Silver keywork is in good condition, though there are scratches and marks consistent with an instrument of this age. The case is a modern Bundy which has been relined. .
27	LAFLEUR, LONDON & PARIS, ARTIST Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	This is an extremely rare Lafleur London & Paris Eb clarinet, in superb condition. 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. This instrument is stamped "made in Paris France" on the reverse above the speaker key, and it is of top quality French manufacture. 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. The instrument is made from finest Grenadilla with the exception of the bell, which is made from ebonite: Again this was common practice with Boosey and Hawkes London & Paris clarinets, which were often supplied with ebonite barrels and bells. It is possible, therefore, that this instrument was made by the same French manufacturer as the B&H London & Paris range. There are NO cracks or repairs. The Nickel silver plate is in superb condition, with no discernable wear. 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 wooden original, and playes nicely with 2.5-3.5 strength reeds. The intonation is extremely stable at A=440 Hz, and this instrument represents excellent value for money. The case is in fair condition, it latches well, but there is some wear to the original lining. .
43	BOOSEY &HAWKES PRE-WAR 1010 Bb CLARINET	£795
	This is a late 1930's pre-war 1010 Bb in good condition, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the last owner being a Jazz professional. The serial number is 35538. The clarinet was recently overhauled in fish skin pads and they will be good for several years to come. 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. There are 2 supplied m'pieces, one is an original B & H BM 2 1010, the other a Morgan J7 re-bored to 1010 dimensions. The tuning and overall response of this clarinet are excellent. The case is a modern hard shell example in fair condition.
328	SELMER, PARIS, BASSET HORN in F-SOLD	£4750
	This is rare and unique Selmer Basset Horn in Grenadilla wood, to low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is a one owner example, & was originally bought in 1981 by a well known London professional. He had Edward [Ted] Planas, for many years a Selmer agent in the UK, and the UK's leading clarinet acoustician and specialist maker, make a custom bell in Grenadilla wood. 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 in very good condition. The Silver plated keywork is excellent and shows only slight wear, mainly to the custom key on the bell which has been added. There are two crooks, both in excellent condition, one for use at A=440 the other A=442. The bell is in pristine condition, and features a dedicated vent hole for low C. The Basset Horn has just had a complete overhaul in fish skin pads in our workshop. The key work has been buffed to a nice shine. The instrument is now sold with our full 1 year warranty. 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 A9838. The m'piece is a Selmer E in excellent condition. NB The photos were taken prior to the instrument going through our workshop.
332	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This is an excellent condition Noblet, Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and the instrument has been extremely carefully owned by an adult amateur. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows negligible wear, there is only one slight area of tarnish to the LH F#/C# key, the plating is about 99%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in excellent condition throughout. The bell and crook, which is sleeved and adjustable, are both in good condition with no dents or dings, there are only a couple of tiny marks to the plating on the bell. The Alto has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct in Pisoni Premium Deluxe pads , and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 6422 , which dates to the 1970's. The case is the original, which is in very good condition and even has the key. The m'piece is the original Noblet in good condition, and there is also a sling supplied.
333	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£725
	A very good condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet. This is a one owner instrument and it was used for a period of some 3 years before the original owner developed a strong interest in the saxophone. Thereafter it had little or no use. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in very good order throughout on the main pieces, however the bell has a crack, [see photo 12] which we have sealed, glued, and filled in our Clarinets Direct workshop. This has absolutely no affect on the tone or response of the instrument. The repair is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of sale. This clarinet has fish skin pads in overall very good condition; with normal use they should be fine for several years. The matching serial nos. are K114834. The m'piece is a brand new Buffet, as supplied with new E13s. The case is in excellent condition. .
334	PAIR OF NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, ARTIST CLARINETS-SOLD	£1095
	This pair of Noblet Artist Clarinets are in very good condition, and have just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct. They are sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Noblet Artist was the top of the range Noblet model, with a cylindrical bore of 14.85mm, these are entry level professional clarinets. The Bb has serial no. B28275 and has Nickel plate in excellent condition, there is no wear to the plating. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. All pads are brand new Pisoni premium Deluxe fish skin. The A, serial no. B40748, has no cracks or repairs. The Nickel plate throughout is in good shape, though it is not quite as pristine as the Bb, there are tiny spots of tarnish only visible on very close inspection! Again all pads are new. The instruments are made entirely from Grenadilla wood, including the barrels of 66.0mm length. The supplied m'piece is a Vandoren ebonite 55 in good condition. The case has had the latches replaced and is in good used condition.
335	SELMER, PARIS, PICCOLO Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1895
	This is a very good condition 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 no wear, it is in excellent condition. N. B. This instrument was photographed prior to going through the Clarinets Direct workshop. The S/N is Z1117 which dates to 1976. The instrument has just been fully overhauled in the Clarinets Direct workshop in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is the original, which latches and protects the insrument well.
336	BUFFET, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, GRENADILLA WOOD BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	This is a Buffet, Evette & Schaeffer, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Evette & Schaeffer instruments were the student models made by Buffet Crampon. Prior to 1977, only professional model Buffet instruments were stamped with the Buffet logo. This instrument was extremely well made to near professional standard, with German Silver keywork, metal tenon mounts, and an overblowing vent linkage to the crook. This instrument has tan leather pads throughout in very good condition. The crook has no dents but the bell does have some minor dings, nothing which affects the response, which is excellent. The wood is in very good condition for an instrument of this age, there is however one tight hairline crack at the top of the lower joint tenon: It does not run into a tone hole or through to the bore, see photo 11. The instrument has been down to our workshop for tenon and touch cork replacement, and regulation as necessary. There is a floor peg attachment to the back of the lower joint. The matching serial nos. are 3955, which probably dates to the early 1950's. The case is worn but functional. The m'piece is a Selmer C*, again in good condition. .
337	BUFFET FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£700
	A very fine condition Buffet Full Boehm Bb, which is a commission sale for C. D. This is a rare and highly prized early Full Boehm model with all the " Bells and Whistles": Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# and low Eb. Note how at this time Buffet actually cut 2 different holes for C#/G#, through the middle tenon, which allows for a less complicated articulated mechanism, and a better trill from the lower joint touchpiece for C#/G#, see photo 4. The wood is in excellent condition for a vintage instrument, with no cracks or damage. All pieces are matching and original. The instrument has fish skin pads,in good order, with the exception of the lowest two tone holes, which are in tan leather. The key work is well regulated. The German Silver key work is in very fine condition, with no wear. At some point a modification was planned, the G/D tone hole ring has had the rod barrel cut through and a new spring fitted. Possibly a dual function speaker key was envisaged, rather in the manner of a Bass clarinet. However the project got no further than soldering a link to the existing rod for the projected key work, see photo 8. The serial nos. are 1948 which dates to 1928. The supplied case is an Ortola double in excellent condition, with zip, carry straps and various pouches.
347	SELMER 9* CLARINET in Bb-SOLD	£795
	This Selmer Series 9* is a commission sale for Clarinets direct. This instrument is in superb condition, and has had only one careful adult owner from new. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." In other words the slightly smaller bore 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore 9 at the Jazz market. The clarinet has matching serial nos., Y 7882 which dates to 1975 & and is one of the last 9*'s made. The Nickel Silver plating is excellent throughout, with no wear. The pads are all brand new fish skin, the instrument has just had a complete re-pad in the Clarinets Direct and is sold with our full 1 year warranty, which is unusual for a commission sale. The instrument shows NO evidence of cracks or repairs; the wood throughout is pristine. The original case is in excellent condition, and is supplied with keys. The m'piece is a used Selmer D, again in excellent condition.
348	BUFFET ACADEMY MODEL RR13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	An extremely rare " Academy Model" vintage Buffet R13. This is an R13 "Second". In the 1950's when a fault occured during R13 manufacture the instrument was stamped " Academy", and sold at an approx. 20% discount on the R13 price. In some cases the fault can be difficult to find, however with this instrument it is obvious: There must have been a problem with the reaming of the lower part of the lower joint flare, because this part of the bore has been metal lined, see photo 9. The tuning on the F/C and E/B lower twelfths is excellent, so I am confident this is Buffet; the manufacturers' work. 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 41291 which dates to 1952. 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 the original Buffet, worn but fully functional. The m'piece is in ebonite, used, but playing well.
339	LEBLANC, SONATA, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	A very good condition Leblanc Sonata Bb clarinet. This instrument is Leblanc's intermediate wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.60mm. It was made with all of Leblanc's usual engineering excellence, and even has gold plated needle springs, like the more expensive models in the Leblanc range. This model plays so well that it easily competes with the Buffet E13 model, and even the class above. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is in pristine condition. All pieces are original apart from the bell, which is stamped "Armstrong USA" & is made from resin. We have just completely re-padded in double bladder fish skin pads and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are D48093. The supplied m'piece is a student model in excellent condition. The case is the original, in good condition. .
340	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£1745
	This is a very good condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct This Eb has been owned and played in West London by an adult amateur player. The Silver plated key work shows no wear, the plating is pristine throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in good order throughout. There is however a small surface chip to the uppermost pillar seating of the throat G# key. It is highly likely that this occurred at the Boosey & Hawkes factory when the hole was drilled for this pillar. Aside from this, there are just the usual slight surface blemishes to the wood, the most noticeable is a small chip to the bell rim, see photo 8. This Eb has Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads throughout in good condition. It is sealing perfectly. The key regulation is good, there is no joint wobble. The barrel is original and measures, 44.5mm. The JM supplied case is well used, but still zips up securely. The m'piece is a B&H No.2, ebonite example, in good condition. This Eb, S/N 267423, dates to 1965 it plays with an excellent warm tone, and very fine intonation. .
341	SELMER, PARIS, 10S FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A Selmer 10S full Boehm clarinet,with all the "bells and whistles" : Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# and low Eb. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, S/N C6341, dates to the mid 1980's and has Nickel Silver plate. There is wear overall to the rings as well as to the throat A key, G# key, register key and the RH low Ab and F keys. The plating is not unpleasant to touch, but there is wear consistent with use; overall it is about 85%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, though there are surface marks and scuffs, again consistent with much use. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. The clarinet has just had a complete overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads at our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The m'piece is a Meyer No. 4 in very good condition. The case is the original Selmer, with scuffs to the interior lining, it still latches well, and there is also a matching case cover with a pouch for accessories.   .
346	BUFFET DG PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1795
	An excellent condition Buffet DG Prestige Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is a young professional musician who used this instrument through school as a music scholar, now he has decided to concentrate on singing. The DG, named after Buffet's chief designer of the 1990's, Daniel Gautier, was one of their finest designs ever: The tuning of the RH 12ths is unsurpassed by any model in their current line up. The bore is slightly smaller than the RC, and less undercut, and the instrument responds with a dark and powerful tone, uniform across the range. No surprise therefore that this model is played by many of the players in the UK's top orchestras. The Silver plate key work is very good throughout: There is slight wear to the rear thumb bush, register key, and the RH rings, see photo 9, the plating is 97%. The instrument was recently enirely re-padded by Eddie Ashton in superpads, which are well known for their longevity. The matching serial nos. are 385152, which dates to 1994. This instrument features unstained hand selected Grenadilla wood. Please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in pristine condition. There are 2 Buffet barrels, of 64.5mm & 64.8mm. The supplied case is a new Stagg, not the case pictured. .
347	LEMAIRE, PARIS, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£495
	This is an excellent condition Lemaire Bb clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. Strasser, Marigaux, and Lemaire were makers specialising in professional, saxophones, oboes and clarinets. Today, as Marigaux, they survive as one of the World's finest oboe manufacturers. Lemaire was the clarinettist partner in the firm and this instrument is of professional quality. This clarinet has had a complete double bladder fish skin re-pad in our workshop, & is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All the Nickel Silver key work has been buffed to a nice shine, and is in very good condition. The wood overall is in excellent condition, with no damage or repairs. The matching serial numbers are 6225. The case is the original in good condition: There is no damage or tears to the interior or exterior, though the outer catches are slighly rusty. The m'piece is also in good condition. .
342	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE A CLARINET-SOLD	£1895
	This excellent Buffet R13 Prestige A clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is a one owner instrument, and was used whilst studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music, but thereafter has seen little or no use. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. This model features a re-designed bell with voicing groove. It is worth remembering that Buffet Crampon first came up with this idea in the 1980's; these days it is much copied by other manufacturers. This A, serial no. 470273, was bought new in 2001, it is in near mint condition: The only reasons that I do not describe it as mint, are some scuffs to the case corners, and slight teethmarks to the beak of the Buffet m'piece. The instrument itself is in mint condition. The Silver plate throughout is in superb condition, with no wear. The instrument is padded throughout in Pisoni Premium Deluxe white leather pads, in "as new" condition. We have just replaced two tenon corks in the Clarinets Direct workshop and touch corks are in good shape also. The key regulation is very good. The original barrel is of 65.0mm. All stamps are bright an original and match on all parts. The case is the original in black leather with combination locks, there are couple of minor scuffs to the exterior corners, otherwise it is in very good condition. .
343	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a Selmer Paris, Centered Tone, Full boehm Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Centered Tone was the penultimate large bore Jazz Selmer clarinet, only the Series 9 was larger. Thereafter Selmer switched to making smaller bore clarinets more in the manner of Buffet. The current owner, a noted American collector, has difficult personal circumstances due to his wife's ongoing illness. Consequently some extremely rare and valuable clarinets are offered to the market. This Bb clarinet features all the usual Full Boehm refinements: Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G#, and low Eb The serial nos. are R9031, which dates to 1959. The instrument has Nickel silver plating in good condition; there is very slight wear to the LH ring keys 1 and 2, also slight wear to the RH rings, and RH pinky keys: Overall the plating is about 95%. The wood throughout is in very good condition with no cracks or repairs, only slight surface scuffs and scratches [the worst of these is photographed, see photo 9]. As mentioned earlier this instrument is the property of a fastidious collector, the condition is very good. The fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all in good condition & sealing well, the register key pad is in cork. As is the case with all Selmer Centered Tones the upper joint bore is a reverse taper, it measures, 15.1mm at the top of the upper joint narrowing to 14.7mm at the bottom. The original case is in good used condition.
344	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET R13 CLARINETS-SOLD	£2745
	These are an exceptionally fine pair of "Golden Era" R13s which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is a professional player, and these instruments are in extremely good condition. Instruments of this period feature a slightly different bore design to contemporary R13s, in addition the wood was of better quality, and the instruments seem to have been finished by hand more carefully. All of this results in clarinets which are noticeably superior to the modern standard R13. The Bb Clarinet has matching S/N 119222, which dates to 1971. It has wood in very fine condition throughout, but the bell has a tight crack, approximately 5 cms long, see photo 7. The current owner of the pair has been using the instrument professionally with no problems, and has decided to leave well alone. The fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well. The instruments have been down to our workshop for regulation as necessary, and all touch and tenon corks are good. The Nickel silver plating also shows only slight wear, overall it is in very good condition, around 95%. The A clarinet has seen less use than the Bb, and the wood has no cracks or repairs. The unstained wood of this clarinet shows a particularly nice dark red-brown hue, which is typical of finest Grenadilla, see photo 11. The Nickel silver plate shows no discernable slight wear, it is in superb condition. The pads are all fish skin in good condition, and like the Bb, the key work regulation has been done as necessary. This A Clarinet, with matching S/N 114664, dates to 1970. ` Back then these was the finest professional instruments 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. These instruments will not disappoint: There are 3 supplied barrels; a special Moennig of 65.0mm for the Bb, a standard Bb Buffet of 68.0mm, and a 65.5mm for the A. The case is a modern Backun pouchette type, in excellent condition, it is a straight copy of an older Buffet model. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 in excellent condition. .
57	LEBLANC ESPRIT Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£745
	An excellent condition Leblanc Esprit Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new in 2008 by a professional player, and as Leblanc were bought by Buffet in 2009, this is one of the last Esprit manufactured. This clarinet is Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.65mm. It was descibed by Leblanc as having a darker, and yet more flexible, sound than the slightly cheaper Sonata. It also features a separate post mounting for Ab/Eb. This model plays so well that it easily competes with a modern Buffet R13. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is in pristine condition. All pieces are original and having matching stamps. We have regulated the instrument as necessary, the fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well, and all touch and tenon corks are fine also. The matching serial nos. are 85627. The supplied m'piece is an "as new" Leblanc K10M. The case is the original, in superb condition.
330	SELMER, PARIS, OMEGA Bb & CENTERED TONE A, PAIR OF CLARINETS -SOLD	£2695
	These are an ultra rare pair of Selmer Paris, Centered Tone clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner, a noted American collector, has difficult personal circumstances due to his wife's ongoing illness. Consequently some extremely rare and valuable clarinets are offered to the market. Selmer have, in the past, made instruments with extremely short production runs: The Centered Tone Omega Bb was such an instrument, with a limited edition of around 100 made. The instrument was personally endorsed and played by Benny Goodman, and it is considered the finest, and most expensive, production line jazz clarinet ever made. This Omega Bb clarinet features a dedicated and fully automatic mechanism for both throat Bb and the 2nd register, in other words a dual function register key. This is not a "Stubbins" booster mechanism, as so often mistakenly described on the web, but instead each hole has a specific function: an excellent throat Bb, and a dedicated 2nd register vent. Note how this example comes with the original alternative register key speaker tubes, as supplied by Selmer, for further refinement of tuning and response, depending on the individual player and m'piece choice. The Bb is a later instrument than the A, the serial nos. are Q5075, which dates to 1956. The instrument features; Rhodium plating in excellent condition, unique scrolled engraved art work into the bell and lower joint, and forked Eb/Bb and articulated C#/G#. The wood throughout is in very good condition with no cracks or repairs. As mentioned earlier this instrument is the property of a fastidious collector, the condition is excellent. The fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all in good condition & sealing well. As is the case with all Centered Tones the upper joint bore is a reverse taper, it measures, 15.29mm at the top of the upper joint narrowing to 15.04mm at the bottom. There are four original Selmer supplied barrels, of 65.0mm, 66.5mm, 67.0mm, and 68.5mm The A is of earlier manufacture, the serial nos. are P1900. This dates to 1952. The fingering system is identical to the Bb, apart from the register key mechanism. It is my understanding that Selmer made the Omega only in Bb, therefore this A represents the closest match to the Bb. Like the Bb the wood throughout is excellent for a vintage clarinet, with no cracks or repairs. Again the upper joint bore is a reverse taper, measuring 15.04mm narrowing to 14.78mm. The German Silver key work is in good condition with no wear, only light surface scratches. All the fish skin pads and corks are also in good shape, there will be no need to overhaul this instrument for many months. The case is of modern Selmer pouchette type in excellent condition. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 in very good condition. The owner is prepared to split the pair as follows: Omega Bb, £1950. CT in A, £745. The Bb would be sold with 2 barrels in single case. The A in the pictured case, again with 2 barrels. .
331	LEBLANC L7 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£725
	The L7 clarinet was one of a range of professional models offered by Leblanc in the early 1970's, which gradually evolved into the LX2000. The bore features a cone at the top of the upper joint which widens from 14.60mm to 14.90mm; the bore is of medium size. When this model was launched by Leblanc it was priced above all the earlier models, LL, H-Dynamique etc This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, its last owner was a professional player from Italy. The Bb has matching serial nos. 38807. Apparently Nickel plated Leblancs from this period have a tendency to very slight "bubbling" of the plating, and this example shows that mainly on the lower joint, see photo 7. Overall the plating condition is good, there is no discernable wear. The wood is in excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. The instrument has top quality Pisoni white leather pads, which are "as new". We have just checked over the instrument thoroughly in our workshop, with all regulation and touch corks attended to as necessary. The m'piece is a original Leblanc L4, in excellent condition. The case is a plastic hard shell model in good used condition. .
338	NOBLET BY LEBLANC BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	This is a nice condition Noblet, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is an early model Noblet Bass, which features a side trill keys design which works through shorter rods and adjusting screws, as is found on Selmer Bass clarinets, see photo 7. This, though more complex to manufacture, gives a much more precise action, with fewer problems of regulation which are inherent with the very long trill keys as found on more recent Noblet Bass clarinets. Indeed these early professional Noblet Bass clarinets do seem to respond and play extremely well. This instrument was originally sold by ourselves some 4 years ago, and the condition is largely unaltered since that sale. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows some wear, mainly to the main finger touchpieces, the plating is about 85%. There is an old, pinned repaired crack to the upper joint which runs through the first two trill key holes, see photo 4. This is an old stable repair, and the current owner has had no problems during the period of her ownership. The screw holes for the marching band lyre fitting on the upper joint have been filled. The bell is in good condition with only minor dents, the crook has no dents but does show some plating wear. The Bass has Tan leather pads, all sealing well, the majority of which were originally fitted by Clarinets Direct some 4 years ago. The instrument has been back down to our workshop for pad replacement and regulation as necessary. There is a floor peg attachment to the base of the bell. There is a bracket attached to keep the two joints permanently fixed together; this can be an advantage with younger players in that it removes the likelihood of damage when assembling a 2 piece Bass due to the correspondence linkage. The matching serial nos. are 3417, which dates to the 1960's. The case is an Aquae Sulis in good used condition, with back pack straps as well as a handle. The m'piece is a Selmer D, again in good condition.
345	LEBLANC, PARIS, CONTRABASS CLARINET-SOLD	£3795
	This is a G. Leblanc, Paris, BBb Contrabass clarinet, model 342 in Nickel Silver, range to low Eb. This instrument is in excellent condition, with no dents or damage. It was manufactured as Leblanc's top of the range professional model. The body is Nickel Silver, and shows a fine finish, with no wear. The matching serial nos. on all pieces are 388, which probably dates to 1967. The Nickel plated keywork is in very good condition throughout. We have just overhauled the Contra, in Tan Leather pads, and it is sold with our full Clarinets Direct 1 year warranty. The mouthpiece, is a Clark W Fobes, professional model, in good condition. . The original case is also in good used condition: The latches are all sound, as is the interior lining, though it shows some stains.
348	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	A superb condition Buffet S1 clarinet in Nickel Silver 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. This Bb has matching serial nos. F183872, which dates to 1977, an exceptionally fine period of manufacture at Buffet Crampon.   There is no wear to the plating, which is in pristine condition. The clarinet has just been down to our workshop and the key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  The wood is in exceptional condition, with no cracks, damage or surface scuffs. This clarinet has recently been re-padded in finest Pisoni White leather deluxe pads, the condition of which is perfect. The S1 clarinet plays 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 the original ebonite Buffet C in excellent condition. The original case is in good used condition and comes with the key. .
349	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1245
	An extremely fine Buffet RC Bb clarinet. This instrument has had only one adult owner and is in superb condition. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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 clarinets with less "brightness" than the R13. The RC did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, due in part to a slightly larger bore, which attracted many UK players. There is no damage or repairs to the wood, wich is pristine throughout. All stamps are bright and the pieces are matching and original. The Silver plate is "as new". This instrument has just had a re-pad in double bladder fish skin pads in our workshop, with all touch corks replaced, and tenon corks as necessary. The matching serial nos. are 527179. It is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The original Buffet case and mouthpiece, whilst used, are also in excellent condition.   .
44	COUESNON, MONOPOLE CONSERVATOIRE, Bb CLARINET	£695
	This is the top of the range professional, Perier model "Monopole" Conservatoire model Bb clarinet made by Couesnon. At one time they were the largest French manufacturer of band instruments, and seem to have had a long tradition of supplying the French military. 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 probably dates from the inter war years and is in very good condition. The special "Perier" model features an additional touchpiece for throat A: This makes trill fingerings involving the throat A key much easier to play, i.e. G/A, G#/A and Ab/Bb [using the Bb trill key in conjunction with the new touchpiece], also a third ring on the upper joint which is probably designed to facilitate Ab/Bb in the clarion, and finally there is also an additional hole to correct the "stuffiness" of the G/D twelfth. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The matching serial nos., on all pieces , are 8923. The Maillechort key work is in good order throughout. Most of the pads are older fish skin, with some new tan leather pads. All are sealing well, and all corks are also good. The Grenadilla wood is very fine, with no cracks or damage to the main pieces. The bell, however, has three small tight hair line cracks to the receiver tenon, which do not go through to the wood surface, see photo 11. The bore is 14.75mm. The case is original, & the m'piece is again original, in excellent condition. .
352	LEBLANC, PETE FOUNTAIN, Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1095
	This is a Pete Fountain, Leblanc, Jazz clarinet, model 1606S. This clarinet, along with the models 1611 and 1610 which feature articulated C#/G# and 7 rings, is popularly known as 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 this Leblanc France model, with a 15.00mm cylindrical bore, that puts Pete's distinctive "fat" sound within the reach of other players! Sadly Leblanc no longer manufacture: This clarinet is rare and highly sought after. This instrument is in excellent used condition. There is no wear to the Silver plate, which is in pristine condition throughout. It has just had a complete overhaul in our Clarinets Direct workshop with Pisoni finest fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in superb condition. The matching serial numbers are 26869. Leblanc serial number lists are unreliable, however some websites would date this clarinet to 1967. The original Leblanc case is also in good used condition, as is the Selmer C115 m'piece.   .
353	YAMAHA YCL650 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£845
	A mint condition "as new" Yamaha 650 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new recently by a regular customer of Clarinets Direct. As an adult amateur player specialising in jazz he finds this clarinet, though excellent, not to his taste. The clarinet has been played for less than 3 hours in total, the m'piece has not even been unwrapped. The instrument is supplied with all instruction manuals and Yamaha literature, exactly as new. The Yamaha 650 is the top selling rival to the Buffet E13. It tends to give less trouble than the E13, because, unlike the current Buffet, the Grenadilla wood moves less, causing fewer problems with sticking joints. Yamaha quality control and build quality are exemplary, and these instruments are easy to live with and perfect for the advancing student. The instrument features an adjustable thumbrest, tapered and undercut tone holes, Silver plated keywork, and a voicing groove to the neck of the bell. The supplied m'piece is an unused Yamaha 3C. The case and carry pouch are in perfect condition. .
354	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A rare near mint condition professional Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. The only reason that it cannot be described as mint, is slight wear to the stamps. All key work which is German Silver is in pristine condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is also in excellent condition. The clarinet has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The instrument has been completely stripped down; the wood oiled, key work buffed and polished, all pads replaced with Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, springs replaced as necessary, all tenon and touch corks replaced, the mechanism re-aligned and regulated. The clarinet is "as new". All pieces are matching and original, the serial nos. are 4321. The case is a brand new Stagg. The mouthpiece is a new old stock Vandoren, UD, equivalent to the current 5RV Lyre. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
43	HOWARTH S1 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	An excellent condition Howarth S1 Bb clarinet in Grenadilla. The Howarth S1 was designed by Jon Steward in the 1990's as a top professional instrument competing with the Prestige range made by Buffet. The instrument features: stable intonation at A=440, a dark focussed tone colour, and various design improvements to the key work to minimise routine maintenance. The Grenadilla wood is in very good condition, with only one slight mark at the top of the upper joint, see photo 5. There are no cracks or repairs & no joint wobble. The Tan leather pads are all in excellent condition and sealing well. The Silver plated key work shows little wear and there is no play to the mechanism, which is in fine regulation. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 1406. The supplied m'piece is a Leblanc stamped 2A, in good used condition. The original case shows some slight scuffs to the exterior and slight marking to the interior.
45	SELMER, PARIS, PRE-CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	This is a Selmer Pre-CT clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The original owner was the late Steve Morris: Steve was one of Manchesters finest jazz musicians, well known for his celebrated "Band on the Wall" and the eponymous pub, which he owned and which became one of the North West's premiere live music venues. This particular clarinet has 7 rings, rather than the more usual 6, giving a fork Eb/Bb in the LH. It also has an articulated C#/G# mechanism, a particular favourite of Sax. doublers. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest Grenadilla. The German Silver key work is in good condition throughout. The pads are tan leather in excellent condition. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The matching serial nos. are P1797, which dates to 1952. The m'piece is a Selmer C in very good condition. The case is well used, but latches securely.
39	BUFFET R13, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1175
	A good condition vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver key work is in good condition, though there are a couple of scratches to the throat A key. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only surface marks, consistent with its age. The stamps throughout are largely faded, with no stamp clear on the bell. The instrument has recently been re-padded throughout in fish skin pads, which are all sealing well. All tenon and touch corks have been recently replaced,there is no joint wobble, and the regulation throughout is good. The matching serial nos. are 52735 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. 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, with dust cover, which is in excellent condition for its age. The m'piece is a brand new student model.
52	J C DENNER C CLARINET REPRODUCTION BY ACKERMAN -RESERVED	£995
	This is a unique clarinet. It is a faithful reproduction of the first clarinet ever made, by Johann Christian Denner in approximately 1690. The instrument was made for Alan Hacker by Brian Ackerman in the 1970's, and this instrument can quite rightly be seen as the start of a reproduction industry which went on to stimulate a revival of interest and an era of period instrument performance. The clarinet has 2 brass keys, is in boxwood and has three main pieces. The reed, a modern soprano sax reed can be cut down to fit, is attached to the mouthpiece by string. The approximate length is 50cm and the instrument plays in the key of C. The bore is cylindrical and measures 14.60mm. A is approximately 423Hz.   .
351	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A very good condition vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver key work is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratches. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only surface marks, consistent with its age. The instrument has just been fully overhauled in finest Pisoni Premium De-luxe tah leather pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All tenon and touch corks have been replaced, there is no joint wobble, and the regulation throughout is good. The matching serial nos. are 82217 which dates to 1964. 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, with leather Buffet cover, which is in good condition for its age.
355	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	This is a nice condition Noblet, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The Noblet 60 Bass is Leblanc's entry level professional model, featuring a single register key, and range to low Eb. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows normal wear to the ring key touch pieces, the plating is about 90%. The key work shows a nice shine throughout. The plating on the crook is good, but it has a couple of small pin head dings, and the bell also has one slight dent, see photo 7. None of this affects the response or intonation in anyway. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, just surface marks and scratches, consistent with normal use. This instrument used to have a floor peg holder attached to the rear of the lower joint, this was removed, and in our workshop we have filled in the four screw holes which where left, see photo 11. There is also some glue residue undeneath the thumb rest, it was possibly loose in the past, but this is an old repair, not undertaken in our workshop, and the thumb rest is stable. Apart from this there are no repairs to the wood, which is finest aged Grenadilla. This Bass has had a complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather re-pad in our workshop, & is sold with our full Clarinets Direct 1 year warranty. We have also fitted a floor peg attachment to the base of the bell. The serial no. is 6661, which dates to the 1970's. The case is the original in fair condition; there are some scuffs to the exterior and wear to the interior, but it latches and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is a new student USA model. This instrument responds easily and readily, and would make an ideal first professional Bass clarinet purchase.
356	BUFFET EVETTE, MASTER MODEL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A very fine condition Buffet Master Model E13. The Nickel Silver key work is in excellent condition, with no discernable wear. We have just 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 D37909 which dates to the late 1970's, and makes this one of the last Master Models ever produced. Back then the E13 range was tested at the Buffet factory, by Pierre Lefebvre, first clarinet of the Guarde Republicaine Band, and later Clarinette Solo de L'Opera-Comique, with the finest instruments then undergoing further hand tuning and undercutting to improve the response. Therefore the customer had an instrument which was almost as good as an R13 but at less cost. The Grenadilla wood is in very good condition with only slight surface marks, commensurate with careful use. 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 original case shows some interior stains and exterior scuffs, but still latches well. The m'piece is a used student model, stamped AAA. .
357	PETER EATON 600 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1695
	This is a MINT condition Peter Eaton model 600 A clarinet. The 600 model was an entry level professional model, compatible to the Elite. This instrument was originally sold to make a pair with an Elite Bb. The original Eaton valuation certificate, which dates the instrument to Nov 1995, is included. The Elite Bb which was part of the pair has just been sold by ourselves, and a comparison between the valuation figures provided by Eaton, for both the Elite Bb and 600 A, shows that the 600, in double case, was sold for 35% less than the Elite. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It has had only one exceptionally careful professional owner, she has now decided to concentrate on singing. This clarinet has no cracks or damage; it is in pristine condition. The instrument has Nickel Silver plate in perfect condition. The tan leather pads are also like new. The matching serial numbers are 6126. Here is a chance for someone to own an instrument completely compatible with an Elite Bb, for a massive saving against the cost of an Elite A from Eaton direct. By comparison with Eatons current prices, the 600 A in double case, would retail today for approximately £2330 new. The case is a Paxman model in excellent used condition. This instrument would pair well with either of the Elite Bbs currently on our website, nos. 7 & 37.
358	CONN PAN-AM IN COCOBOLO, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	An excellent condition Conn Pan -American Clarinet in Cocobolo wood which is has just had full overhaul in Pisoni double bladder fishskin pads, and is sold with our full Clarinets Direct 1 year warranty. This instrument was an ingenious solution by Conn to the scarcity of Grenadilla wood during, and just after, the Second World War. A similar 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. Whilst Benny Goodman endorsed Selmer clarinets, Artie Shaw endorsed wide bore Conn instruments. The main body of the wood is in fine shape for it's age with no cracks or damage. The keywork is in good condition, with only tiny spot plating wear to the throat A , G# key and register key, see photos 6 & 11. The  serial no. is 15300.  The m'piece is a Meyer 4M in good used condition. The case is a Conn, but not the original one supplied with this type of clarinet, it latches well and is also in good condition.
360	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET R13 FULL BOEHM CLARINETS-SOLD	£3295
	An extremely rare pair of Buffet R13 Full Boehms, which were probably a special order from Buffet. These instruments are a credit to their former owner, as the condition throughout is superb. These are the highly prized Full Boehm models with all the " Bells and Whistles": Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# and low Eb. When they were manufactured they were the most expensive Soprano clarinets in the Buffet catalogue. The Bb clarinet has matching serial nos. F107203, which dates to early 1969. The wood throughout is excellent with no cracks or repairs. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no wear. Both instruments will have an overhaul in the Clarinets Direct workshop and are sold with our full 1 Year Warranty. Interestingly the bells are stamped A and B to avoid confusion. The A has matching serial nos. F105452, which dates manufacture to the last week of 1968. This dates both R13s to the period commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. Like the Bb, the wood and plating are in excellent condition; it is extremely uncommon to find Buffets of this period in such fine condition, as usually, having been professionally owned, they have had much use. 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. These instruments 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 Buffet original with a plaque of the supplying Paris dealer, again in excellent condition. The m'piece is a used Vandoren 5RV. .
361	G. LEBLANC PARIS, PROFESSIONAL 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. 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 wood is also in good condition, though there is one old, extremely well repaired surface crack to the upper joint: It runs into the first trill key hole, see photos 4 & 6. Though the crack does not go through to the bore, it has been pinned no less than 6 times. The repair is completely stable, and we have thoroughly checked for seal in our workshop. 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 4994. 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 S, in very good condition. .
362	PETER EATON, ELITE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2095
	This is a MINT condition Elite, in "as new" condition. It was entirely replated, in Silver plate, and fully overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather, approximately 1 year ago by Clarinets Direct. It is interesting to observe how well the plating, undertaken by ourselves, has lasted. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct it has had two previous owners, the first a top London professional, who had the Bb as part of his pair and used them in the Philharmonia. The second owner is a Doctor, who has decided that Peter Eaton clarinets are not for her! This clarinet has no cracks or damage, it is in pristine condition. Here is a chance for someone to own an Elite for over 40% 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 "as new". .
363	SELMER, PARIS, METAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	This is an early modern logo Selmer professional metal Bb clarinet. In a Selmer Paris brochure dating from the 1920's I read with interest that 3 different types of material were used in the making of their instruments: Grenadilla wood instruments were the cheapest, followed by ebonite clarinets, whereas the most expensive, by some margin, were their metal instruments. The logo is of the modern Selmer type, yet this clarinet has matching 2571 serial numbers. I have long suspected that websites which attempt to date early Selmer serial nos. are, at best, very approximate. All of this point to a late 1920's or early 1930's instrument. This clarinet has been well used: There are repairs to the base of the tone hole chimney of the first trill key, Eb/Bb, see photo 10. At the bottom of the lower joint the tenon ring also has been bent in the past, so that it no longer sits flush on the bell, see photo 9. The bell tenon, is itself, no longer completely circular, though the fit on the cork is good. There are small dings and scratches to the metal surface of the main body of the clarinet, as well as the bell. Fortunately none of this affects the intonation or response, which are excellent. It appears that the body is made from the same material as the key work, Nickel Silver. The instrument does have the appearance and feel of top quality manufacture. The barrel is sleeved and telescopically adjustable, with 1mm gradations so that the player can judge precisely how far to twist out. The bore is large, at 15.3mm, much larger than the bore of contemporary wooden clarinets made by Selmer. With the supplied original Selmer HS mouthpiece, of old logo, which dates to 1925, the intonation is simply superb. The throat tones are secure and stable, the second register unerringly accurate at A=440 Hz. This clarinet would be ideal for out door or jazz use, the tone is big and flexible. We have just completely overhauled the clarinet in Pisoni fish skin pads, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is a Buffet of modern type. .
368	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition Buffet S1 clarinet in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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. This Bb has serial no. F164429, which dates to 1976, an exceptionally fine period of manufacture at Buffet Crampon.   There is very little wear to the plating, only slight wear to the throat G# key, and the key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  There is no damage to the wood, which is in fine order throughout. This clarinet has had only one amateur owner, and it has been very well cared for, in fact for its age, the condition is exceptionally fine. All pads are double bladder fish skin in good order, the instrument should be maintenance free for several months to come, given normal levels of use. The S1 clarinet plays 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 brand new student model, as is the case, a new Stagg.
7	BUFFET PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a vintage Buffet professional model, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver key work is in extremely good condition for its age with no marks or tarnish. All double bladder fish skin pads are in very good condition as the instrument was recently completely overhauled. The Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition, with no cracks, damage or repairs. The matching serial nos. are 19444 which dates  to 1935. The supplied m'piece is a used Bonade in ebonite, in very good condition. The case is a modern example, again in excellent condition. This instrument easily competes with the modern E13, to which it is superior in terms of build quality, evenness and intonation.   .
374	MATCHED PAIR OF EATON ELITE CLARINETS	£3895
	THE A IS RESERVED. THE Bb STILL FOR SALE IN EATON SINGLE CASE WITH M'PIECEC AND 2 BARRELS FOR £1895. This matched pair of Eaton Elites are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. They have had only one owner from new, and the condition of these instruments is extremely good. The Elite is Eaton's wide bore English model, based on the Boosey & Hawkes 1010. The Bb, serial no. E274, has wood throughout in very good condition, there are no cracks or repairs, excepting a small chip to the outer rim of the upper joint tenon, see photo 11. This is completely hidden when the clarinet is assembled and has no effect on the response. All tan leather pads are in very good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is without any marks or tarnish, excellent condition. The A, serial no. E253, has no cracks or repairs. The condition is near mint, with no wear to the stamps. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all Pisoni Tan Leather pads and corks. There are 4 barrels of 63.0mm, ,63.2mm, 64.4mm, and 64.8mm all in perfect condition. The m'piece is an Eaton Elite stamped: 1.24 21V, S/N 3045, in good used condition. The original Paxman case also comes with carry straps, it is, again, in very good condition. This pair has had only light use and represents a substantial cost saving over new. .
372	SELMER PARIS BALANCED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a late model BT [Balanced Tone] clarinet, which was one of the first of Selmer's great modern clarinet designs. When introduced it was an immense leap forward for the 1930's: The instrument features anchored posts, a double pillar design for the LH pinky levers, counter sunk tone hole edges throughout, & the springing was arranged in the manner that was to become regarded as the industry standard, and was subsequently copied by many, including Buffet. All in all this was a clarinet well in advance of its time. The scale is also very even, as the name suggests; the tone is well rounded and mellow, with good intonation for the period. This instrument was a "must have" for the professional player who was broadcasting in the latest medium: radio. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest Grenadilla, apart from a surface crack which runs between the two top tone holes of the lower joint. As the tenon is metal sleeved at this point, this crack has absolutely no effect on the response. In fact it was probably the design, i.e. the metal lining which caused the wood to stress crack at this point. The clarinet features articulated C#/G# and a LH fork Eb/Bb. Apart from this there are only a few light surface marks consistent with the instruments age. It was formerly owned by a noted collector, who is fastidious in his choice of clarinets and their condition; This clarinet is a commission sale for C D. The German Silver key work is in good condition throughout. The instrument has recently had a complete re-pad in double bladder fish skin pads. The clarinet has had a thorough "check down" in the Clarinets Direct workshop, with regulation and pad seal corrected as necessary. The matching serial nos. are M4514, which dates to 1944. The m'piece is a Selmer HS* in good condition. The case is the original pouchette Selmer, in excellent condition. The original case shows some slight scuffs to the exterior and slight marking to the interior.
350	BUFFET E13 CLARINET -SOLD	£795
	A mint condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet. This is a one owner instrument, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The original owner bought it just before going to University to read Biology, her intention had be to continue playing for fun. However the demands of her course were such that the clarinet remainded in the box, unplayed. It has had less than one months' use since she bought it new 10 years ago, and understandably, she feels it is time to sell. It is rare to describe a clarinet made 10 years ago as mint, but this is the case here, even the original Buffet box in which the clarinet was supplied is "as new". This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have bright matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in perfect condition. This clarinet has the original fish skin pads in overall very good condition; with normal use they should be fine for several years. The instrument has had a thorough "check down" in the Clarinets Direct workshop for pad seal and regulation. The matching serial nos. are K134106. The m'piece is brand new, and unplayed, as the original owner used the one supplied with her first clarinet. The case is also "as new" and is supplied with accessories including sealed keys. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.   .
364	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET RC CLARINETS -SOLD	£3295
	An extremely rare and fine matched pair of Buffet RC clarinets. This pair have only had one professional owner, and are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. They have an outstanding provenance, having been hand selected by the owner, and her then professor at the RCM, the late Dame Thea King, from Buffet, Pages Walk, in London in 1975. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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. They are part of the earliest production specifically targeted at the UK market and both intruments carry a UK stamp. As part of that initial production run, these instruments were the finest and most expensive Buffet clarinets of the period, priced at approximately 15% more than the contemporary R13. The RC did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which attracted many UK players. The Bb, serial no. 161359, is in very fine condition, there are no cracks or repairs. The instrument has the original Nickel silver plate, which is in very good condition, there is only minor wear to the rings, the plating is about 95%. The key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble. This clarinet has recently been re-padded in tan leather pads, all in very good condition. there are two supplied barrels of 63 and 66mm. The A has S/N 161499, which also dates to 1975, there is no damage to the wood. The Nickel silver plate is also in excellent shape, around 98%. The pads are mainly fish skin on the upper joint, with tan leather on the lower. All pads are sealing well, with touch corks and regulation in fine order. There are 2 barrels, of 63, & 65mm 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. Today one would have to spend over £6000 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, though the dust cover which has preserved it, is showing wear. The mouthpieces are an ultra rare Peter Eaton, stamped RC/R13 O, for open, S/N 4536, in good used condition, and a stock Buffet C in ebonite, unused.   .
365	EATON ELITE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1950
	This Peter Eaton Elite Bb is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is a noted London collector. It has been very well maintained & is in excellent used condition. This Bb, serial no. 9008, has wood throughout in good condition. All tan leather pads are in very good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is 99%: The only wear is to the A key, see photo 5. The 2 supplied barrels are of 64.5mm and 63.0mm. The mouthpiece is a Selmer C85 120 re-bored to the correct dimensions. The Gig bag case is used, but in good condition. The instrument represents a substantial saving, over 40%, on Peter Eatons current list price.   .
366	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	A very good condition vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver key work is pristine throughout. The main body of the wood is in overall good condition with no cracks or damage, only slight surface marks. The instrument has cork pads on the upper joint and leather pads on the lower, all in excellent condition. The matching serial nos. are 48023 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 the original Buffet leather pouchette type, in good condition, and the m'piece is a Vandoren B45. .
367	NOBLET ARTIST Bb PLATEAU CLARINET , BY LEBLANC -SOLD	£1045
	A rare superb condition professional Artist Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. The artist was the "top of the range" Noblet model, and this is a late model, with the later Noblet logo. Unlike some of the cheaper models in the range, this clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in excellent condition. There is a tiny area of spot wear to RH2, the plating is 99%. The wood, which is also in overall excellent condition, has only one slight surface crack running from the top tenon into the speaker tube hole. As this is metal lined, and the crack is on the surface, this is a cosmetic flaw only, it has no effect on the response. The crack has been filled and sealed in the past. The clarinet has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The instrument has been completely stripped down; the wood oiled, key work buffed and polished, all pads replaced with Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, springs replaced as necessary, all tenon and touch corks replaced, the mechanism re-aligned and regulated. The clarinet is "as new". All pieces are matching and original, the serial nos. are 29634. The case is a brand new Venus. The mouthpiece is a Vandoren, 5RV in excellent used condition. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole". .
21	SELMER, PARIS, SERIES 10 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	A nice condition Selmer Series 10 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This clarinet has just come from a professional player in the Netherlands. He has had the speaker key tube and key modified, by the German maker Meinel, to improve the second register intonation. The Series 10 was the first of Selmers clarinet designs to feature a small bore with more undercutting in the Buffet manner. This Bb, S/N Y9322, dates to the late 1975 and has Silver plate in very good condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in good order throughout, with only minor surface scratches and marks. The clarinet has finest pisoni white leather pads which are in very good condition throughout. The instrument has been for a thorough "check down" in our workshop, with touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The two supplied Selmer 10 barrels, are of 65mm and 67mm. The case is not the original Selmer but an "Armstrong". .
7	E J ALBERT PAIR OF BASSET CLARINETS by PLANAS & BANGHAM -SOLD	£3795
	A truly unique pair of Basset clarinets, originally by E J Albert, and subsequently modified by Edward Planas and Daniel Bangham: With Planas responsible for the A, and Bangham the Bb. Originally these were a Cocus wood pair, now both have extensions in Grenadilla. Bangham's design differs slightly from Planas' in that; the pads are on the rear of the Bb, there is a low C vent hole, and the touchpieces at the rear operate the lowest 4 pitches in a slightly different manner. In addition, the four thumb keys, at the back are more like plates in the Bangham version. These touch pieces produce the notes, Eb, D, C# and C; which extend the compass of the instrument in order to play the Mozart Concerto, Quintet, and La Clemenza obligattos as written for Anton Stadler. The Bb, S/N 10476 has German Silver keywork which is very good throughout, with an excellent shine. The wood is in good condition for its age, with no major cracks or repairs, but apparently at some point an alternative mechanism was intended at the top of the upper joint: Whatever this was, there must have been a change of heart, see photo 12, because some pillar holes and a tone hole have been plugged. None of this goes through to the bore. The pads throughout are in Tan Leather, and the instrument is having a full overhaul in our Clarinets Direct workshop. As usual it will be sold with our full 1 year Warranty. The rear thumb rest is of modern Yamaha type, incorporating a sling hook. The makers stamp is clearly visible on all sections. The A, S/N 10477 has German Silver keywork and wood in excellent condition. Again all pads are Tan Leather, there is no joint wobble. There is also a custom made grenadilla wood barrel which is angled for ease of playing. The case is a custom original, in very good condition. The pair are supplied with a German lay m'piece but can be played with any modern m'piece of 926 type.   .
32	BUFFET CRAMPON PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET to low C-SOLD	£3295
	This is an excellent condition Buffet Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb & low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This is a unique instrument in that it features a custom made extension, a third joint, which allows the player to choose whether the Bass plays to low Eb or low C. The history of the instrument is that it was bought new as a low Eb Bass in 1968. The owner, a professional player, subsequently found himself playing in Evita in the West End, his part contained one low C on the Bass clarinet: He therefore had the extension made, rather in the manner of a Basset clarinet extension; in that there is only a single touchpiece for each of the lowest 3 pitches, D, Db and C. This idea was common at the time as the Boosey and Hawkes low C Bass, the Imperial, featured this exact same optional 3rd joint. A pity that no contemporary quality manufacturer offers this any longer. All Nickel Silver key work is in excellent condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine. The bell and crook are both in excellent condition with no dents, just light surface scratches. The Bass does have a double overblowing vent, but, most unusually, the lower vent is actuated only for 2nd register B, by means of a connecting lever under the LH E/B. The second register response is excellent, the tuning and evenness are exemplary. This Bass has just had a thorough check over in our workshop, where the lower joint has been re-assembled and all pads checked for seal. In addition the Bass has been regulated, and all touch corks replaced as necessary. There is a floor peg to the bell, the matching serial nos. are 21283 which dates to 1968. The instrument is supplied in an excellent condition Pro-Tech case. The m'piece is an "as new" B45.
384	BUFFET E11 A CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	A near mint condition Buffet E11 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The only reason I do not describe it as mint is that the pads are well used, though all are sealing well. In all other ways; stamps, key work and wood condition, the instrument is "as new" This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional wooden model, and this example has matching serial nos. 644038. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in exceptionally fine order throughout. The Silver plated key work is pristine, with no wear. This clarinet would pair well with the E11, E12 or E13 Bb clarinets. The original Buffet case is also in good condition.   .
385	COUESNON, MONOPOLE CONSERVATOIRE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	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 seem to have had a long tradition of supplying the French military. 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 or possibly late 1950's and is in very good condition. It is an extremely rare plateau clarinet, i.e. all touchpieces are covered hole, & is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The matching serial nos., on all pieces , are 29223. The Maillechort key work is in good order throughout. Most of the pads have just been replaced with white leather pads though some are older, in fish skin. All are sealing well, and all corks are also good. The Grenadilla wood is very fine. The bore is 14.7mm, remarkably close to a Buffet R13 of the period. 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, with only one tear to the interior lining. The m'piece is again original. The clarinet will play well and tune well with any standard Vandoren or Selmer mouthpiece.
386	BUFFET PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£2495
	This is a superb condition Buffet Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This Bass has been professionally owned and played in the Paris Conservatoire Orchestra and is an outstanding example of a low Eb Bass. It has identical specification to the current Buffet Prestige model, double overblowing vent, and LH alternative Ab/Eb. All Nickel Silver key work is in excellent condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine. The bell and crook are both in excellent condition with no dents, just light surface scratches. The instrument is padded throughout in white leather pads of the finest quality, all are in very good condition. This Bass has just had a thorough check over in our workshop. The matching serial nos. are 19620 which dates to 1966. The original case is very compact. The lining is worn, but still protects the instrument well, the handle has a tape repair, and the latches are secure. The m'piece is a professional Buffet special edition, " Jacques Millon", in pristine condition. There is no floor peg, but a sling is provided. We can fit a new floor peg, if desired, at additional cost.
375	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET CRAMPON FESTIVAL CLARINETS-SOLD	£3795
	This matched pair of Buffet Festival clarinets are in extremely good condition. The Festival is based firmly on the R13 Prestige, with the register key tube slightly higher, and adjustments to the upper and lower bore flares to compensate. This type of alteration had in fact been suggested to Buffet in the late 1960's by Moennig, Morgan, and Gigliotti: The result is improved intonation and evenness to the second register, which has meant the Festival is a firm favourite amongst professional players. The Bb has serial no. 320824, dating to 1989. The wood, which is unstained, hand selected Grenadilla, is in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate shows only slight wear commensurate with careful use: The LH 2nd ring is worn, and there is spot wear to the A key, see photos 5 & 6. The plating is about 98%. We have just completely overhauled the pair in finest Pisoni double bladder fish skin pads, and they are sold with our full 1 year warranty. There are 2 supplied barrels of 64.9mm and 66.7mm. The A, serial no. 316503, also dates to 1989. It has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in very good shape, as the instrument has seen less use. Both instruments feature an alternative LH, Ab/Eb lever and adjustable thumbrests There are 2 barrels of 65.5mm, and 66.0mm. The m'piece is a brand new stock Buffet. The case is the original Buffet in black leather, with combination locks, in pristine condition, partly because it has been protected by a Buffet canvas case cover.   .
376	NOBLET, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL ARTIST Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a good condition Professional model Noblet Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which has been professionally owned and played, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This is not the cheaper Noblet 40 Eb clarinet which is often mis-sold as a professional Eb, but a Noblet, Artist, Paris model 50. 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, though it would benefit from a good cleaning and polish! This Eb has double bladder fish skin pads in reasonable condition; all are sealing, but some will need replacing within the next few months depending on the amount of use the instrument gets. There are 2 m'pieces, an original Noblet, and a fine Peter Eaton, both in good condition, this last is a costly upgrade, and it benefits the instrument. The case is an older Boosey and Hawkes, in fair condition: There are tape repairs to the exterior, and the interior is also well worn.
377	MATCHED PAIR OF NOBLET ARTIST CLARINETS-RESERVED	£1145
	This matched pair of Noblet Artist Clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The pair are a one owner pair from new and are in good condition, with no cracks or repairs. The Noblet Artist was the top of the range Noblet model, these are entry level professional clarinets. The Bb has serial no. A9412 and has Nickel plate in good condition, there is slight wear to the RH levers, LH E/B and throat G#. The plating is around 95%. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. All pads are Tan Leather in good condition. The A, serial no. A4352, has no cracks or repairs. The Nickel plate throughout is in good shape, though it would benefit from a good clean! Again the tan leather pads, while not new, are all sealing well. The instruments are made from Grenadilla wood, apart from the barrels which are plastic of 66.0mm length. The supplied m'piece is of ebonite and in good condition. The case is a Boosey & Hawkes model in good used condition. .
378	BOOSEY & HAWKES 926 IMPERIAL A CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A very good condition B&H 926 A, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has tan leather pads throughout in as new condition. We have just thoroughly checked down this instrument in our Clarinets Dirtect workshop and regulated the key work. The bore and silver plate key work are excellent with no cracks, damage or wear. There are a few minor chips to the bell rim, see photo 8, but this aside the wood condition is very good. The matching serial nos. are 178111, which dates this instrument to 1959. In addition there are two further matching serial numbers, 6857, it could be that a former owner of this instrument had it stamped additionally as a security precaution. The N0.2 B & H original m'piece is in good condition. The case is a superb, brand new Leblanc, by Backun, pouchette double, with cover containing many pouches, and over the shoulder strap. .
379	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£985
	This is a good condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The crook is in excellent shape, the bell has a few minor scratches but no dents. we have fitted a new floor spike attachment to the bell. There is only slight wear to the Nickel Silver key work, the finger touchpieces show the usual spot wear: Overall the plating is 85%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather Repad and overhaul & is sold with our 1 year warranty. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 24522. The case has some scuffs and tape repairs to the exterior, two additional catches have been fitted, to make a total of five. It latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is a used Bundy 3 in excellent condition. The ligature is a brand new Rovner "dark". This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
380	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£525
	A near mint condition Buffet E11 clarinet. The only reason I do not describe it as mint is slight wear to the stamps. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional wooden model, and this example has matching serial nos. 565065. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in exceptionally fine order throughout. The Silver plated key work is pristine, with no wear. This clarinet has just had a complete overhaul in Pisoni Premium Deluxe White Leather pads and is sold with our full 1 Year Clarinets Direct warranty. The set up is thus superior to the cheap pads which are supplied on new E11s by Buffet. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a professional model Vandoren 11.6 in good condition. The original Buffet case is also in good condition.
381/font>	BUFFET CRAMPON VINTAGE R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. One such is Tom Watmough, who is currently co-Principal clarinet with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This superb Buffet R13 Vintage clarinet has been played in both the RPO and London Philharmonic Orchestra, and is a commission sale for C. D. The Bb Clarinet is in near mint condition, and was supplied new by Howarths of London less than 18 months ago. The only reasons that the instrument is described as "near mint", are a couple of tiny patches of cloudiness to the plating, see photos 8 & 10, and the fact that the Pisoni finest white leather pads, as custom fitted by Howarths', are not brand new. All pads and key regulation are in excellent order. The wood is in pristine condition throughout, no cracks or damage whatsoever. The matching serial nos. are 606176. The Buffet Vintage model is Buffet Crampon's current attempt to recapture the sound and manufacturing excellence of the R13 of the 1950's. Some differences exist however; the modern "Vintage" features an additional double polycylindrical bore barrel, as well as a standard R13 bore barrel, hence the two supplied with this instrument. The additional polycylinder is supposed to improve intonation overall on this model. Also the modern instrument features an additional LH Ab/Eb lever in common with other Prestige range clarinets. Like the original R13 this clarinet features hand selected unstained wood, and careful hand finishing to optimise response and tuning through undercutting. The case is a modern Buffet Tosca in excellent condition supplied with both keys.   .
13	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET E13 CLARINETS	£1595
	THE A IS "RESERVED" THE Bb STILL AVAILABLE FOR £775 WITH M'PIECE IN SINGLE CASE. An excellent condition pair of Buffet, E13 clarinets. These instruments are a one owner pair, and have seen exceptionally light use. They were bought new by a player in his 50's who has not played them in the last 20 years! The A is in mint condition. The Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches, pristine. There is no joint wobble. The pads, which are mainly double bladder fish skin, are all sealing well, both instruments have had a thorough check down in our workshop: The majority of the pads were replaced on the Bb, but the A had seen far less use; only a couple of pads needed replacing. The key work on both clarinets has also been regulated, with all touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The key work shows no wear or play to the mechanism; in stark contrast to more recent E13 manufacture. The Nickel Silver plating throughout is excellent on the Bb which has matching serial nos. are K80985. The A, which has pristine Nickel plate has matching serial nos. K98717. The supplied m'piece is an original Buffet in excellent condition, as is the Buffet double pouchette leather case.
10	LEBLANC, PARIS, BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	This is a very good condition G Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This Bass was Leblanc's intermediate professional model the 400. The German Silver key work shows no wear, it is in excellent condition throughout. The crook is in good condition , the bell has only a couple of slight dings, and scratches commensurate with careful use. The wood also shows surface scratches and scuffs but there are no cracks. This Bass has had a complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather re-pad in our workshop, & is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The key work has been swaged and regulated, and all touch corks have been replaced. The instrument responds well and the action is smooth and quiet. We have fitted a floor peg attachment to the bell. The matching serial nos. are 4237, which dates to the 1960's. The supplied mouthpiece is a Selmer G in excellent condition. The original case is also in very good condition.   .
53	LEBLANC LL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	The LL clarinet was named after Leon Leblanc, and was specifically designed by him for professional players, in the 1960's. The bore is cylindrical at 14.80mm, which is of medium size. According to the Leblanc brochure the clarinet was designed for a "rich full bodied tone quality". The intonation and response of this design was excellent and this model was still available from Leblanc right up to the time that they ceased manufacture. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, its last owner was a professional player in the Netherlands. The Bb has matching serial nos. 62046 and has Silver plate in pristine condition. The wood is in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs, though there is a small chip to the outer rim of the lower upper joint tenon, see photo 4. The instrument has fish skin pads, which whilst not new, are sealing well. The m'piece is a Vandoren M30, in excellent condition. The case shows some wear to the exterior and interior, it latches well.
54	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET R13 CLARINETS-RESERVED	£2745
	These are an excellent condition pair of Buffet R13s which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is a professional pianist, and she used these instruments as a second study clarinettist through University, consequently they have seen very little use. The Bb Clarinet has matching S/N 292055, which dates to 1989. It has wood in very fine condition throughout, with no cracks or damage. The fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well. The instruments have been down to our workshop for regulation as necessary, and all touch and tenon corks are good. The Silver plating is in excellent condition, with no discernable wear. The A clarinet has seen even less use than the Bb, again the wood has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate shows no discernable wear, it is in superb condition. The pads are all fish skin in good condition, and like the Bb, the key work regulation has been done as necessary. This A Clarinet, with matching S/N 290109, also dates to 1989. All parts are original Buffet, and carry matching stamps. In addition to the two original barrels, there is now a third Buffet, of 64.5mm, for the A. The case is a modern Orly, it is in excellent condition, with a shoulder carry strap which is supplied. The m'piece is a used stock Buffet in very good condition.
55	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE BASSET CLARINET in A-SOLD	£4095
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. The sole former owner of this superb instrument, is one such. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and the reason for the sale is that the owner wishes to purchase a new pair of Buffet Divine clarinets. Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their rarest and most expensive models, an A RC Prestige Basset. The istrument was designed to play the Mozart Quintet and Concerto as originally conceived by him, and has a range to low C. The instrument is in mint condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. It was bought new from T W Howarth & Co, and has been played only on a handful of occasions. This Basset features a "Schmidt Reform Boehm" type dual function register key, which automatically uses separate holes for throat Bb and the upper register. The instrument also has a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 31843. The Basset has had thorough check up in our workshop, with regulation and pads receiving attention as necessary. This clarinet is "as new". The supplied Buffet stock m'piece was not used by the sole former owner. The condition of the case is pristine.
40	CONSOLE, by SELMER, PLATEAU Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	A rare Selmer Console, France, Plateau B flat clarinet in ebonite. The Selmer Console was a student model manufactured for Selmer. This instrument is also stamped "France", unlike some of the cheaper Consoles, which were simply stamped "Foreign". The clarinet has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The instrument has been completely stripped down; all pads replaced with Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads, springs replaced as necessary, all tenon and touch corks replaced, the mechanism re-aligned and regulated. All pieces are matching and original, and have the "Console" stamp. There are no cracks or repairs to the ebonite body, which is in fine order. The case is the original, with "Selmer" plate. The m'piece is a brand new Pillinger custom model in ebonite on an F3 blank, with a 1.12mm tip opening. The intonation and response of the clarinet with this m'piece are excellent. A plateau instrument in ebonite is substantially lighter than a Grenadilla wood model, it was "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
58	LEBLANC PARIS, SONATA Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A very good condition Leblanc Sonata Bb clarinet. This instrument is Leblanc's entry level professional model wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.60mm. It was made with all of Leblanc's usual engineering excellence, and even has gold plated needle springs, like the more expensive models in the Leblanc range. This model plays so well that it easily competes with the Buffet E13 model, and even the class above. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is in pristine condition. All pieces are matching and original. We have just re-padded in double bladder fish skin pads and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are D55125. The supplied m'piece is an ebonite Leblanc K10M in excellent condition. The case is the original, in good condition.
59	MATCHED PAIR OF IMPERIAL 926 CLARINETS -SOLD	£1295
	This excellent matched pair of Imperial 926 Clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This pair were selected from Boosey & Hawkes by their one and only owner, subsequently she then concentrated on piano at University, and these instruments are virtually as new. The pair were last partially overhauled by T W Howarth & Co. in 2010, a copy of their invoice is included in the sale. The Bb, S/N 463419, is in excellent condition throughout. The Grenadilla wood, and Silver plated keywork are in pristine order. The pads throughout are fish skin and sealing well. The A, serial no. 448611, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, like the Bb the pads are not new, but sealing well. There are 2 barrels and 2 Boosey & Hawkes 926 No. 2 m'pieces. Unlike Buffet clarinets, the barrels on B&H clarinets are interchangeable between the Bb and A. The case is also original, it still latches and protects the pair well.   .
368	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition Buffet S1 clarinet in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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. This Bb has serial no. F164429, which dates to 1976, an exceptionally fine period of manufacture at Buffet Crampon.   There is very little wear to the plating, only slight wear to the throat G# key, and the key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  There is no damage to the wood, which is in fine order throughout. This clarinet has had only one amateur owner, and it has been very well cared for, in fact for its age, the condition is exceptionally fine. All pads are double bladder fish skin in good order, the instrument should be maintenance free for several months to come, given normal levels of use. The S1 clarinet plays 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 brand new student model, as is the case, a new Stagg.
369	PAIR OF SELMER CLARINETS-RESERVED	£1495
	A rare and fine pair of original logo Selmer clarinets. The Bb has serial numbers 7164. There are no cracks or damage, in fact the condition is very good, with only light surface marks to the wood, mainly on the barrel. the pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well, they are mainly fish skin with a couple of tan leather. The German silver keywork is in pristine condition throughout. Note particularly the " Brevette SGDG" which is on both top joints. Both clarinets have a bore of 14.9mm. The A, has matching serial numbers 7038, it is likely that both instruments date just prior to the instroduction of the more modern Selmer logo, i.e. they date from 1930. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The German Silver key work is excellent throughout. All pads are Tan Leather. The case is a Buffet leather example from the 1970's in good used condition, with dust cover. There are some interior stains and tears, but the latches are sound. The two m'pieces are a Selmer C*, and an earlier HS*, with the lay marked at the base of the table. Both are in good, used condition.
370	BUFFET, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, E13 CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	An extremely good 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 Tan Leather pads, with the exception of the C#/G# key and register key, which are in cork. The clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are B4747 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 despite its age, is in very good condition also.   .
371	BUFFET C CLARINET -SOLD	£1495
	A very rare and fine early professional Buffet C clarinet. 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; the only slight blemish is a nick to the middle tenon ring, see photo 10. The instrument has just had a full repad with Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The S/N 1S417 dates to 1925. The m'piece is a brand new Pillinger, which is a copy of an original Carl Fischer "Steel Ebonite" mouthpiece. This type of mouthpiece was originally supplied with Buffet clarinets in the USA at that time to play at A=440Hz. The tip opening is slightly under 1mm and the lay is about 17.5mm. In terms of the interior bore the m'piece shows a remarkable resemblance to a modern Zinner blank. So therefore this C will play well with most modern American sourced m'pieces or a Vandoren M model. The intonation and response of this C are superb: The instrument is stable in terms of tuning and remarkably even across the registers. The tone is mellow and full.   The case is a not original to the clarinet, but protects the clarinet  well.
54	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET R13 CLARINETS-SOLD	£2745
	These are an excellent condition pair of Buffet R13s which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is a professional pianist, and she used these instruments as a second study clarinettist through University, consequently they have seen very little use. The Bb Clarinet has matching S/N 292055, which dates to 1989. It has wood in very fine condition throughout, with no cracks or damage. The fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well. The instruments have been down to our workshop for regulation as necessary, and all touch and tenon corks are good. The Silver plating is in excellent condition, with no discernable wear. The A clarinet has seen even less use than the Bb, again the wood has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate shows no discernable wear, it is in superb condition. The pads are all fish skin in good condition, and like the Bb, the key work regulation has been done as necessary. This A Clarinet, with matching S/N 290109, also dates to 1989. All parts are original Buffet, and carry matching stamps. In addition to the two original barrels, there is now a third Buffet, of 64.5mm, for the A. The case is a modern Orly, it is in excellent condition, with a shoulder carry strap which is supplied. The m'piece is a used stock Buffet in very good condition.
55	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE BASSET CLARINET in A-SOLD	£4095
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. The sole former owner of this superb instrument, is one such. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and the reason for the sale is that the owner wishes to purchase a new pair of Buffet Divine clarinets. Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their rarest and most expensive models, an A RC Prestige Basset. The istrument was designed to play the Mozart Quintet and Concerto as originally conceived by him, and has a range to low C. The instrument is in mint condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. It was bought new from T W Howarth & Co, and has been played only on a handful of occasions. This Basset features a "Schmidt Reform Boehm" type dual function register key, which automatically uses separate holes for throat Bb and the upper register. The instrument also has a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 31843. The Basset has had thorough check up in our workshop, with regulation and pads receiving attention as necessary. This clarinet is "as new". The supplied Buffet stock m'piece was not used by the sole former owner. The condition of the case is pristine.
57	MATCHED PAIR OF YAMAHA YCL64 CLARINETS-RESERVED	£1345
	A very good condition pair of Yamaha 64 clarinets, which are a commission sale for C D. Their former owner was bought them new by his father, who worked for Yamaha, on the occasion of his gaining a Music Scholarship. 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. 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 range to the YCL84 which were Yamaha's most expensive Custom model. 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 Custom or above. The instruments have no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. The Bb S/N 002821, has just been entirely overhauled in our Clarinets Direct workshop, in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The Silver plated key work is very good throughout, with no discernable wear, only light surface scratches. The instrument features an adjustable thumbrest. The A, S/N 04215, is also in very good condition. As it has had less use than the Bb, only a couple of pads needed replacing. The double bladder fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. There are 2 supplied m'pieces, a Custom 4C in ebonite & a Yamaha 4C both are in very good condition, as is the Yamaha hard shell case.
373	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1145
	A good condition vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver key work is in nice condition, with no marks or scratches, though the C#/G# key is not original to this clarinet, it is a replacement from an earlier Buffet model. The wood condition shows no cracks or damage, only surface marks, consistent with its age. The instrument has recently been fully overhauled in finest Pisoni Premium De-luxe tah leather pads. The clarinet has been through our workshop for a thorough "check down" prior to sale: there is no joint wobble, and the regulation throughout is good. The matching serial nos. are F72729 which dates to 1962. 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 and is in fair condition for its age.   .
382	BOXWOOD AND IVORY C CLARINET BY  NICHOLSON EARLY 19th CENTURY- SOLD	£595
	PRICE REDUCED! ON HIRE TO THIN MAN FILMS PRODUCTION COMPANY UNTIL MAY 2013 I am indebted to Mr. Simon Waters, who recently delivered a paper to the Galpin Society in Edinburgh on Charles Nicholson flutes, for the chance to quote him in this revised, and corrected listing:  "In that paper I noted that there are many flutes stamped NICHOLSON/LONDON which are plain boxwood instruments which likely predate the earliest Charles Nicholson NICHOLSON"S IMPROVED flutes (which were made by ThomasProwse) by some years, and that these flutes are likely to be from an entirely separate London-based maker called Nicholson. The stamp they bear appears, on the basis of the photos on your website, to be identical to that on your clarinet. I think it highly likely that the 'C' indicates pitch, as was common practice on many makers' boxwood clarinets of this period, and that your clarinet was made by this London-based maker without any connection to Charles Nicholson the flautist."   A very rare boxwood and ivory C Clarinet by  Nicholson with 8 brass keys. This example has been professionally owned and played at A=440hz. The tone holes have been filled on the two main joints in order to tune to modern pitch. There are 5 pieces and the original African blackwood m'piece, which has just been relayed by Edward Pillinger &  is playable with a modern  Eb reed. The wood is in good condition for its age: There are 4 repaired, sealed cracks to the upper joint, see photos 5, 6 & 7, and also several repairs to the bell base, including 3 glued cracks to the ivory ring. The instrument has felt squares which act as pads, these all seal well. The tenons are bound with string which is also how the reed is fixed to the m'piece. The stamps on the upper joint and bell read " C Nicholson, London". The total assembled length is 589mm. I will supply a case.
383	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a Selmer Paris, Centered Tone, Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Centered Tone was the penultimate large bore Jazz Selmer clarinet, only the Series 9 was larger. Thereafter Selmer switched to making smaller bore clarinets more in the manner of Buffet. This Bb clarinet has matching serial nos. P3200, which dates to 1952. The instrument has German Silver key work in very good condition. The wood throughout is in good condition with no cracks or repairs, only slight surface scuffs and scratches. However the lowest tenon of the upper joint has a couple of chips on the outer rim [see photo 4]. These do not affect the bore, or response, in anyway. The pads throughout are all new Tan leather, and the instrument has been down to our Clarinets Direct workshop for a thorough check down and overhaul. As is the case with all Selmer Centered Tones the upper joint bore is a reverse taper, it measures, 15.2mm at the top of the upper joint narrowing to 14.8mm at the bottom. The original case is in good used condition.   .
384	G RUDOLF UEBEL, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This a G Rudold Uebel handmade clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner, is a Dutch professional player, and this instrument has been extremely well maintained. The Bb is stamped "Germany" " Wohlhausen [Vogtland]", which means that the instrument was made after German reunification. The pressed steel type of keywork shows only slight plating wear, mainly to the ring keys, the plating is approximately 95%. All pads are finest Pisoni white leather in excellent condition. The wood throughout is in very good order, with no cracks or repairs. The matching serial nos. on the Bb are 1-701385. The case is a Noblet, with some interior stains, it latches well and protects the instrument well. The instrument tunes and responds excellently with standard Vandoren m'pieces. Unlike the modern Uebel range which is marketed as of "above average" student quality, these instruments were made as professional handmade models. For the player unwilling to learn the Oehler system they do offer an easier alternative to achieving a more traditional "German" sound.
385	F A Uebel BASSET HORN in F to low C -SOLD	£3995
	This is a rare and unique Basset Horn by F A Uebel of a pattern which is much like todays more recent designs by Buffet and Leblanc. Previously Clarinets Direct had always understood that F A Uebel made Basset Horns only of the small bore type, i.e. basically as extended clarinets. These featured clarinet size mouthpieces slightly bored out to suit the extended range and compass of an F Basset Horn. F A Uebel was acknowledged as one of the finest Basset horn makers in the world, and, in fact, supplied Basset Horns to the clarinettists of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. This instrument then is of a completely different type; in that it features a mouthpiece of 97mm length which takes Alto clarinet reeds. The bore, at 17mm is also similar to modern Alto clarinet bore. The stamp reads " F A Uebel, Marknuekirchen" and "B & S". This instrument is in superb condition: NO cracks, or damage, with pristine silver plated key work throughout. There are a few slight marks to the outer edge of the bottom tenon of the lowest tenon, apart from this the wood condition is perfect. The mechanism is enhanced Boehm, with an automatic register key, which features a dedicated Bb tone hole and overblowing vent. The instrument is also part plateau. The range is to low C, with compensating open tone hole on the bell. The three lower pitches are fingered using the standard Uebel triangle formation underneath the thumb rest. The design is beautifully simple and ideally weighted. The Basset Horn features, a grub screw into most pillars to stop lateral movement and poor regulation, the build quality and workmanship are much superior to contemporary mass manufacture. The Basset Horn has just been entirely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. Interestingly the instrument is stamped "Made in Germany", therefore it is possible that this Basset Horn was made prior to the partition of East and West Germany i.e. before 1949. The matching serial nos. are 900-57631 This instrument will play perfectly out of the box. A comparable Selmer retails today new for £9700. The original m'piece and case are in excellent condition. .
386	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1745
	This is an excellent condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct This Eb has a fine Provenance, having had only two professional owners: Initially Ruth McDowell, of the CBSO [subsequently BBCSO] bought it new in 1977, and latterly it has been owned by a younger London professional player. The Silver plated key work shows no wear, the plating is pristine throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in good order throughout. There is some blue tack in the top two tone holes of the upper joint for tuning purposes, which we shall remove in the Clarinets Direct workshop. The instrument is currently undergoing an overhaul, in fish skin pads, with all touch corks and regulation seen to as necessary. It will be sold with our full 1 year warranty. The barrel is original and measures, 44.5mm. The original case is well used, but still latches securely. The original m'piece is a B&H, ebonite example, in good condition. This Eb is a top professional model, it plays with an excellent warm tone, and very fine intonation. The serial nos. are 472818, sadly this model is no longer made. .
387	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	A vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument comes from the collection of a fastidious collector, the instrument is in outstanding condition. 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 been recently re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish skin Pads, and all are in "as new" condition. The matching serial nos. are 48969 which dates to 1955. 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 the original Buffet, in black leather, there are some stains and scuffs to the interior, but the exterior condition is good, and the case is in remarkably fine shape for its age. The m'piece is a brand new student model.   .
388	SELMER, PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A Selmer 10S clarinet, in excellent condition. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, with matching S/N Z7774, dates to 1977 and has Silver plate in pristine condition, with no discernable wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is, again, in excellent condition. All pieces are original and have bright matching stamps. The clarinet has just had a complete overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads at our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The m'piece is a Selmer C85 115. The case is the original Selmer, which for its age is in very good shape.   .
389	MATCHED PAIR OF FULL BOEHM SELMER, PARIS, 10S CLARINETS-SOLD	£1995
	A rare pair of Selmer 10S full Boehm clarinets, in excellent condition. These are a one owner pair, used by a professional clarinettist and teacher, who initially having a successful career as an architect, subsequently retrained as a musician. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The design is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. The Bb, with matching S/N D5979, dates to 1987 and has Silver plate in pristine condition, with no discernible wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is, again, in excellent condition. All pieces are original and have bright matching stamps. The clarinet has just had a thorough check down in our workshop, with pads and regulation attended to as necessary. The A S/N D0669 again dates to 1987. Like the Bb the condition throughout is excellent, with no cracks or damage. There are 4 barrels, with shorter 64.5mm barrels for both Bb and A for the Winter months. The m'piece is a Selmer HS*, in excellent condition. The case is the original Selmer, which for its age is in very good shape.
390	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£775
	An excellent condition Buffet, E13 clarinet. This instrument was one of a one owner pair, and has seen exceptionally light use. The Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches, pristine. There is no joint wobble. The pads, which are mainly double bladder fish skin, are all sealing well, the instrument has had a thorough check down in our workshop: The pads have been replaced as necessary. The key work has also been regulated, with all touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The key work shows no wear or play to the mechanism; in stark contrast to more recent E13 manufacture. The Nickel Silver plating throughout is in good condition and the matching serial nos. are K80985. The supplied m'piece is a Yamaha in good condition, as is the Ortola back pack case.
391	BUFFET BASSET HORN in F-SOLD	£POA
	This is a rare and unique Basset Horn by Buffet of a pattern which is much like todays more recent design by Selmer. The instrument plays with a modern Vandoren m'piece, though the tenon has to be reduced both in length and diameter. The instrument is made of cocus wood and has no serial number. Either it pre-dates 1885 or, more likely, was a special order. This instrument is in superb condition: NO cracks, or damage, with pristine German Silver key work throughout. The instrument is open hole, apart from the index finger of the left hand which is fitted with an overblowing vent for the altissimo register. The range is to low E. The Basset Horn has just been entirely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. Interestingly the instrument is stamped "Brevette SGDG", therefore it is possible that this Basset Horn was made prior to WW1. This instrument will play perfectly out of the box. A comparable Selmer retails today new for £9700. The custom adapted case is in good condition.
392	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. The sole former owner of this superb instrument, is one such. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and this clarinet was hand selected at the Buffet factory. Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most desirable models, a RC Prestige. The instrument is in excellent condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. It was bought new from Buffet direct. This clarinet was the first Buffet design to feature a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 467348. The majority of the pads are finest Pisoni white leather in perfect condition, though some other pads are tan leather or skin. This instrument was the main Bb of a busy professional, as such, it has had pads replaced as necessary, rather than a complete overhaul. All pieces matching and original. The supplied Buffet single case is brand new. .
393	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1315
	This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is in near mint condition, with only slight wear to the stamps to distinguish it from new. It was bought as a spare instrument by a now retired professional, and essentially has had no use from new. This same professional had a large collection of instruments and has just moved into sheltered accommodation. Shortly to be offered for sale, will be a rare and unique Buffet RC, without Serial Number, a gift from the Buffet factory. Everything about this clarinet is pristine. The grenadilla wood is perfect, without mark or blemish. The same is true of the Nickel Silver plate. This instrument has just had a complete repad in fish skin pads in our workshop, with regulation done as necessary. So, unusually for a Clarinets Direct commission sale it is sold with full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 221442 which dates to 1982. At this period in time the R13 Prestige range had not yet been introduced, and this was the top professional model produced by Buffet Crampon. Modern R13s are now manufactured with inferior wood, and also less time is spent on their hand finishing: This makes it extremely hard to find a new R13 of this quality.   .
394	EATON ELITE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1895
	This Eaton Elite is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It has had only one owner from new, and the condition of the instrument is extremely good. The Elite is Eaton's wide bore English model, based on the Boosey & Hawkes 1010. This Bb, serial no. E274, has wood throughout in very good condition, there are no cracks or repairs, excepting a small chip to the outer rim of the upper joint tenon, see photo 11. This is completely hidden when the clarinet is assembled and has no effect on the response. All tan leather pads are in very good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is without any marks or tarnish, excellent condition. There are 2 barrels of 63.2mm and 64.8mm in perfect condition. The m'piece is an Eaton Elite stamped: 1.24 21V, S/N 3045, in good used condition. The original Paxman case is again, in very good condition. This instrument has had only light use and represents a substantial cost saving over new. .
395	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a Symphony 1010 A in superb condition, featuring the later Acton Patent Vent. The clarinet has just been taken in part exchange by ourselves. The matching serial numbers are 500891, which dates to 1980. The clarinet has just been re-padded in our workshop, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The tan leather pads are all new or in "as new" condition. The key work has been oiled and regulated, all touch and tenon corks replaced, and all spring tensions adjusted for optimum feel. The Silver plate key work overall is excellent, with no wear. The wood overall is also in good condition with no cracks or damage. The m'piece is an original B&H No. 2, in very good condition. The supplied barrel is of 63.5mm. The tuning and overall response of this clarinet are excellent. The original B&H case in blue leather comes with the keys, which is in overall good condition, apart from the lining to the upper edge of the outer case, which is loose [see photo 12].
396	BUFFET RC A CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	An extremely fine Buffet RC clarinet in A. This instrument has had only had one professional owner, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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. This instrument was the finest and most expensive Buffet clarinet of the period, priced at approximately 15% more than the contemporary R13. The RC model did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which attracted many UK players. This A has S/N 201522, which dates to 1980, there is no damage to the wood, which is in superb condition. The Nickel silver plate is also in excellent shape, around 98%. The instrument has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. This clarinet plays with a dark, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation. It was manufactured as Buffet's top professional instrument with unstained Grenadilla wood. Today one would have to spend over £3000 on an RC Prestige instrument, and choose from a large number of examples, to get anything of like quality. The case is the Buffet original, in good condition, with a fine plush interior. .
397	MATCHED PAIR OF B&H 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1595
	This pair of B&H 1010's are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These are a one owner pair from new, and the condition of these instruments is excellent. The Bb, serial no. 535463, has wood throughout in superb condition. All tan leather pads are in very good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is pristine. Both instruments have been through our workshop for adjustments and regulation as necessary. The A, serial no. 512709, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all Pisoni Tan Leather pads and corks. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm, and 62.5mm. The supplied m'piece is a Peter Eaton 1010 model, S/N 1128, Stamped 1.24 36L. As Eaton measures tip openings to a theoretical maximum beyond at the extreme tip of the tip rail, most other m'piece makers would rate this about 1.14mm open. The m'piece is in very good condition, and tunes the pair well. The case is the original B&H, in excellent condition.
34	PAIR OF SELMER, PARIS, ARTYS CLARINETS	£2995
	THE A IS RESERVED. THE Bb STILL FOR SALE FOR £1495 WITH M'PIECE AND SINGLE CASE. An exceptionally fine condition pair of Selmer Paris Artys Clarinets. These instruments have been professionally owned and played by one careful clarinettist, and are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. In common with other Selmer designs dating from the 1990s, the Artys features a long reversed cone through the upper joint. This results in stable tuning, and the clarinet also features a dark, even tone, throughout the registers. The Artys is now no longer manufactured. Some cynics think this is because with its relatively reasonable price tag, for a Selmer Paris clarinet, it stole sales away from the more expensive models which continue in the Selmer line up. The Bb clarinet, S/N N09621, is in excellent order throughout. The Silver plated key work is pristine. The wood shows no cracks or damage, apart from a tight surface hair line crack, which I am told is situated between the two top trill key holes. The current owner attempted to show me the crack, but explained that it does close up completely. It was not visible either to the naked eye, or camera lens. If the crack does exist, it certainly does not go through to the bore. The pads throughout are white leather, used, but in very good condition. The supplied barrel is 65mm in length. The A has matching serial nos. P03491. It is in mint condition, having had virtually no use. All white leather pads are as new, as is the condition of the Silver plated key work. The supplied barrels measure 66 mm & 65mm The m'piece is a Selmer HS*. The case is an excellent condition Yamaha, supplied with keys.
406	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£1795
	This is an excellent condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct This Eb has serial number 489583, which dates to 1978. The Silver plated key work shows no wear, the plating is pristine throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in good order throughout. Though the bell outer edge, which like all Boosey and Hawkes clarinets, is not metal rimmed, does show some slight marks and scuffs. There is some blue tack in the tone holes for tuning purposes, which has been left as it seems to improve the intonation. The instrument is supplied with 2 excellent m'pieces, an original B&H, and a custom Peter Eaton. The case is a replacement, in very good condition, with little wear both inside and out. This Eb is a top professional model, it plays with an excellent warm tone, and very fine intonation. .
407	BUFFET, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, ME 13 -SOLD	£645
	A nice condition Buffet, Evette & Schaeffer, Master Model E13. The German Silver key work shows a good shine and is in excellent condition throughout. We have just re-padded in double bladder fish skin pads & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The serial nos. are K6941 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 and later Clarinette Solo de L'Opera-Comique, 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 is one old repaired, glued, crack to the upper part of the lower joint, see photo 4. We have thoroughly checked for seal in our workshop, and this old repair is stable. All pieces are matching and original and carry the "Master Model" stamp. 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 Buffet in excellent condition, and the m'piece is a used ebonite example in good condition. .
408	LEBLANC, PARIS, PAPERCLIP CONTRA TO LOW C -SOLD	£5495
	This is a G. Leblanc, Paris, BBb Curved Contrabass clarinet, in metal, range to low C. This model is commonly known as the "paperclip". The instrument is a commission sale for C D, and it has had one extremely successful London professional player from new. The provenance of this instrument, which was originally to low D, and only the third BBb Contra ever to reach the UK, is truly unique and outstanding. This is probably the finest Leblanc low C contra in the world today, and it is to be hoped that its new owner will have as much success with it as its one former owner. Paul Harvey was the original owner and much of what follows in this description is taken from the notes and published articles sold with this unique contra. Paul had been booked to play contra in the Abbey Road Studio sessions for the Disney film "Dragonslayer" scored by Alex North, who sent word that he was writing for Bb contrabass down to low C. Paul did not want to buy one of the new Leblanc Contras because of the much larger case, whereas his instrument fits into a case the size of an alto Sax. Therefore he took it upon himself to design a detachable low C extension. He crept into Bill Lewington's [in those days the Leblanc main dealer in Central London] with a vacuum cleaner extension tube concealed under his coat. Furtively he held it against the latest Leblanc design and marked where the two lowest Db and C holes came. The tube for the low notes points upward so he decided to have two keys on the extension to press with the base of the left thumb: a Db and a C which closes both, see photos 9 & 10. The design was made by Peter Snowden, Paul's instrument technician, of many years, and works brilliantly. Paul Harvey went on to play this contra in numerous film sound tracks and other professional engagements. A full list of the screen credits are included in the sale. Here are a few highlights: The Beatles, film Yellow Submarine, and Sgt. Pepper album. Films: Grizzly, The Boys From Brazil, Rambo [First Blood], Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Outland. With the low C extension: Supergirl, Santa Claus the Movie, Highlander, Shanghai Surprise, Licence to Kill [James Bond],and many more. This instrument is in excellent condition, with no dents or damage. It was manufactured as Leblanc's top of the range professional model. The body is Nickel Silver, and shows a fine finish, with no wear. The pads are all by Gordon Beeson, in tan leather, in excellent condition. The Nickel plated keywork is in superb condition throughout. The matching serial nos. on all pieces are 806, which dates to 1960's. Included in the sale are: 1. A custom made extension to low C, by Pete Snowden which is housed in a separate box. 2. A stand which allows the player to perform on the instrument readily and is much superior to the original Leblanc spike. Pete Snowden also fitted a second strut to the main body of the Leblanc contra. This has two main advantages: It reinforces the main body of the instrument which results in fewer regulation problems, and it is also the strut which slots into the custom designed stand. 3. In addition there are 3 further Leblanc m'pieces also in very good condition, and a large selection of reeds, including a "Legere". Peter Snowden also redesigned the screw which attachs the two main body parts of the contra together, so that it screws directly from one pillar in the upper joint down into a pillar in the lower. This is much superior to the original Leblanc design. The mouthpiece, is a Leblanc No.2, in very good condition. The original case is also in good used condition, the latches are all sound, and the interior lining shows only slight stains. This instrument is the finest playing paperclip BBb contra that Clarinets Direct has handled, to date!   .
409	NOBLET, ARTIST, Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a good condition Professional model Noblet Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which has been professionally owned and played, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This is not the cheaper Noblet 40 Eb clarinet which is often mis-sold as a professional Eb, but a Noblet, Artist, Paris model 50. 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 a mixture of double bladder fish skin pads and cork, all are sealing well, and there should be no need to replace any in the immediate future. There supplied m'piece is an original Noblet. The case is an older Boosey and Hawkes, in fair condition: There are tape repairs to the exterior, and the interior is also well worn.
410	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	This is a good condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The crook is in excellent shape, the bell has a few minor scratches and dings. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is only slight wear to the Nickel Silver key work, the finger touchpieces show the usual spot wear: Overall the plating is 85%. The Bass has had recently a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather Repad and overhaul in our workshop. We have just taken this instrument back in part exchange against a professional Buffet Bass clarinet, and this Bass has been checked over again for pad seal, with regulation done as necessary. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 7608. The case has some scuffs to the exterior, but the overall condition of the case is very good.. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
411	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, ARTIST C CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	This is a Noblet Artist C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in very good condition, and it was formerly owned by the noted London amateur player Paul Vaughan. Paul had a large collection of fine clarinets, and was fastidious in the choice and care of his instruments. This C, serial no. A8148, has no cracks or repairs. The Nickel plate throughout is in very good condition with no discernable wear. All fish skin pads, whilst not new, are sealing well and will be good for some time to come. This clarinet was made entirely from Grenadilla wood, including the barrels, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The two supplied barrles are original, and measure 51.5mm and 54.5mm. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in fine order. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The supplied m'piece is a Buffet in good condition, as is the case.   .
412	BUFFET E11 CLARINET-SOLD	£425
	A good condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 327850. The Nickel silver plated key work is in very good condition. This clarinet has just had an overhaul in fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 Year Clarinets Direct warranty. There is a tight surface crack to the upper joint, it does not go through to the bore, which we have filled with glue, see photo 9. This aside the wood is in very good condition. The supplied m'piece is the original Buffet, and the case is also in good condition.   .
412	BOOSEY & HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	This is a Symphony 1010 Bb in superb condition, featuring the later Acton Patent Vent. The clarinet has just been taken in part exchange by ourselves. The matching serial numbers are 540281, which dates to 1982, making this a very late example. The clarinet has just been re-padded in our workshop, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The tan leather pads are all new or in "as new" condition. The key work has been oiled and regulated, all touch and tenon corks replaced, and all spring tensions adjusted for optimum feel. The Silver plate key work overall is excellent, with no wear. The wood overall is also in good condition with no cracks or damage. The m'piece is an original B&H No. 2, in very good condition. The supplied barrel is of 64.5mm. The tuning and overall response of this clarinet are excellent. The case is an Artley, of hard shell type.   .
413	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	This is a good condition Noblet, Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows only light spot wear, the plating is about 97%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, apart from a chip to the outer tenon edge of the upper joint, see photo 4. The crook is in good condition with no dents or dings, the bell has one small dent to the bow and also some surface scratches to the plating, see photo 8. The Alto has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct in Pisoni Premium Deluxe pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 2719 . The case is brand new. The m'piece is a Lelandais in excellent condition, and there is also a sling supplied. .
414	BUFFET C12 CONSERVATOIRE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	A good condition Buffet C12 Conservatoire Bb clarinet. This instrument was originally manufactured as Buffet's entry level professional wooden model, and though there has been some confusion from Buffet, is still advertised as such on their current website. These days the Buffet website describes the instrument as suitable for the young advancing professsional, about to enter Music Conservatoire. This example was probably a special order from Buffet as it has an articulated C#/G# key, which was a custom option. The Nickel Silver key work is in good condition with plating wear only to the low Ab/Eb key, see photo 7, the plating is about 95%. We have just completely repadded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads & the clarinet is sold with our "Clarinets Direct" 1 year warranty. There is one old, pinned, surface crack to the upper joint, see photo 8. Pinning would seem excessive as the crack does not go through to the bore, but at least this method ensures the wood will not move thereafter. The matching serial nos. are F241749 which dates to 1983, an excellent period of Buffet manufacture. The supplied m'piece is an original Buffet C in ebonite.
373	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1145
	A good condition vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver key work is in nice condition, with no marks or scratches, though the C#/G# key is not original to this clarinet, it is a replacement from an earlier Buffet model. The wood condition shows no cracks or damage, only surface marks, consistent with its age. The instrument has recently been fully overhauled in finest Pisoni Premium De-luxe tah leather pads. The clarinet has been through our workshop for a thorough "check down" prior to sale: there is no joint wobble, and the regulation throughout is good. The matching serial nos. are F72729 which dates to 1962. 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 and is in fair condition for its age.   .
382	BOXWOOD AND IVORY C CLARINET BY  NICHOLSON EARLY 19th CENTURY- SOLD	£595
	PRICE REDUCED! ON HIRE TO THIN MAN FILMS PRODUCTION COMPANY UNTIL MAY 2013 I am indebted to Mr. Simon Waters, who recently delivered a paper to the Galpin Society in Edinburgh on Charles Nicholson flutes, for the chance to quote him in this revised, and corrected listing:  "In that paper I noted that there are many flutes stamped NICHOLSON/LONDON which are plain boxwood instruments which likely predate the earliest Charles Nicholson NICHOLSON"S IMPROVED flutes (which were made by ThomasProwse) by some years, and that these flutes are likely to be from an entirely separate London-based maker called Nicholson. The stamp they bear appears, on the basis of the photos on your website, to be identical to that on your clarinet. I think it highly likely that the 'C' indicates pitch, as was common practice on many makers' boxwood clarinets of this period, and that your clarinet was made by this London-based maker without any connection to Charles Nicholson the flautist."   A very rare boxwood and ivory C Clarinet by  Nicholson with 8 brass keys. This example has been professionally owned and played at A=440hz. The tone holes have been filled on the two main joints in order to tune to modern pitch. There are 5 pieces and the original African blackwood m'piece, which has just been relayed by Edward Pillinger &  is playable with a modern  Eb reed. The wood is in good condition for its age: There are 4 repaired, sealed cracks to the upper joint, see photos 5, 6 & 7, and also several repairs to the bell base, including 3 glued cracks to the ivory ring. The instrument has felt squares which act as pads, these all seal well. The tenons are bound with string which is also how the reed is fixed to the m'piece. The stamps on the upper joint and bell read " C Nicholson, London". The total assembled length is 589mm. I will supply a case.
383	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a Selmer Paris, Centered Tone, Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Centered Tone was the penultimate large bore Jazz Selmer clarinet, only the Series 9 was larger. Thereafter Selmer switched to making smaller bore clarinets more in the manner of Buffet. This Bb clarinet has matching serial nos. P3200, which dates to 1952. The instrument has German Silver key work in very good condition. The wood throughout is in good condition with no cracks or repairs, only slight surface scuffs and scratches. However the lowest tenon of the upper joint has a couple of chips on the outer rim [see photo 4]. These do not affect the bore, or response, in anyway. The pads throughout are all new Tan leather, and the instrument has been down to our Clarinets Direct workshop for a thorough check down and overhaul. As is the case with all Selmer Centered Tones the upper joint bore is a reverse taper, it measures, 15.2mm at the top of the upper joint narrowing to 14.8mm at the bottom. The original case is in good used condition.   .
384	G RUDOLF UEBEL, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This a G Rudold Uebel handmade clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner, is a Dutch professional player, and this instrument has been extremely well maintained. The Bb is stamped "Germany" " Wohlhausen [Vogtland]", which means that the instrument was made after German reunification. The pressed steel type of keywork shows only slight plating wear, mainly to the ring keys, the plating is approximately 95%. All pads are finest Pisoni white leather in excellent condition. The wood throughout is in very good order, with no cracks or repairs. The matching serial nos. on the Bb are 1-701385. The case is a Noblet, with some interior stains, it latches well and protects the instrument well. The instrument tunes and responds excellently with standard Vandoren m'pieces. Unlike the modern Uebel range which is marketed as of "above average" student quality, these instruments were made as professional handmade models. For the player unwilling to learn the Oehler system they do offer an easier alternative to achieving a more traditional "German" sound.
385	F A Uebel BASSET HORN in F to low C -SOLD	£3995
	This is a rare and unique Basset Horn by F A Uebel of a pattern which is much like todays more recent designs by Buffet and Leblanc. Previously Clarinets Direct had always understood that F A Uebel made Basset Horns only of the small bore type, i.e. basically as extended clarinets. These featured clarinet size mouthpieces slightly bored out to suit the extended range and compass of an F Basset Horn. F A Uebel was acknowledged as one of the finest Basset horn makers in the world, and, in fact, supplied Basset Horns to the clarinettists of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. This instrument then is of a completely different type; in that it features a mouthpiece of 97mm length which takes Alto clarinet reeds. The bore, at 17mm is also similar to modern Alto clarinet bore. The stamp reads " F A Uebel, Marknuekirchen" and "B & S". This instrument is in superb condition: NO cracks, or damage, with pristine silver plated key work throughout. There are a few slight marks to the outer edge of the bottom tenon of the lowest tenon, apart from this the wood condition is perfect. The mechanism is enhanced Boehm, with an automatic register key, which features a dedicated Bb tone hole and overblowing vent. The instrument is also part plateau. The range is to low C, with compensating open tone hole on the bell. The three lower pitches are fingered using the standard Uebel triangle formation underneath the thumb rest. The design is beautifully simple and ideally weighted. The Basset Horn features, a grub screw into most pillars to stop lateral movement and poor regulation, the build quality and workmanship are much superior to contemporary mass manufacture. The Basset Horn has just been entirely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. Interestingly the instrument is stamped "Made in Germany", therefore it is possible that this Basset Horn was made prior to the partition of East and West Germany i.e. before 1949. The matching serial nos. are 900-57631 This instrument will play perfectly out of the box. A comparable Selmer retails today new for £9700. The original m'piece and case are in excellent condition. .
386	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1745
	This is an excellent condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct This Eb has a fine Provenance, having had only two professional owners: Initially Ruth McDowell, of the CBSO [subsequently BBCSO] bought it new in 1977, and latterly it has been owned by a younger London professional player. The Silver plated key work shows no wear, the plating is pristine throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in good order throughout. There is some blue tack in the top two tone holes of the upper joint for tuning purposes, which we shall remove in the Clarinets Direct workshop. The instrument is currently undergoing an overhaul, in fish skin pads, with all touch corks and regulation seen to as necessary. It will be sold with our full 1 year warranty. The barrel is original and measures, 44.5mm. The original case is well used, but still latches securely. The original m'piece is a B&H, ebonite example, in good condition. This Eb is a top professional model, it plays with an excellent warm tone, and very fine intonation. The serial nos. are 472818, sadly this model is no longer made. .
387	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	A vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument comes from the collection of a fastidious collector, the instrument is in outstanding condition. 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 been recently re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish skin Pads, and all are in "as new" condition. The matching serial nos. are 48969 which dates to 1955. 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 the original Buffet, in black leather, there are some stains and scuffs to the interior, but the exterior condition is good, and the case is in remarkably fine shape for its age. The m'piece is a brand new student model.   .
388	SELMER, PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A Selmer 10S clarinet, in excellent condition. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, with matching S/N Z7774, dates to 1977 and has Silver plate in pristine condition, with no discernable wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is, again, in excellent condition. All pieces are original and have bright matching stamps. The clarinet has just had a complete overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads at our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The m'piece is a Selmer C85 115. The case is the original Selmer, which for its age is in very good shape.   .
389	MATCHED PAIR OF FULL BOEHM SELMER, PARIS, 10S CLARINETS-SOLD	£1995
	A rare pair of Selmer 10S full Boehm clarinets, in excellent condition. These are a one owner pair, used by a professional clarinettist and teacher, who initially having a successful career as an architect, subsequently retrained as a musician. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The design is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. The Bb, with matching S/N D5979, dates to 1987 and has Silver plate in pristine condition, with no discernible wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is, again, in excellent condition. All pieces are original and have bright matching stamps. The clarinet has just had a thorough check down in our workshop, with pads and regulation attended to as necessary. The A S/N D0669 again dates to 1987. Like the Bb the condition throughout is excellent, with no cracks or damage. There are 4 barrels, with shorter 64.5mm barrels for both Bb and A for the Winter months. The m'piece is a Selmer HS*, in excellent condition. The case is the original Selmer, which for its age is in very good shape.
390	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£775
	An excellent condition Buffet, E13 clarinet. This instrument was one of a one owner pair, and has seen exceptionally light use. The Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches, pristine. There is no joint wobble. The pads, which are mainly double bladder fish skin, are all sealing well, the instrument has had a thorough check down in our workshop: The pads have been replaced as necessary. The key work has also been regulated, with all touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The key work shows no wear or play to the mechanism; in stark contrast to more recent E13 manufacture. The Nickel Silver plating throughout is in good condition and the matching serial nos. are K80985. The supplied m'piece is a Yamaha in good condition, as is the Ortola back pack case.
391	BUFFET BASSET HORN in F-SOLD	£POA
	This is a rare and unique Basset Horn by Buffet of a pattern which is much like todays more recent design by Selmer. The instrument plays with a modern Vandoren m'piece, though the tenon has to be reduced both in length and diameter. The instrument is made of cocus wood and has no serial number. Either it pre-dates 1885 or, more likely, was a special order. This instrument is in superb condition: NO cracks, or damage, with pristine German Silver key work throughout. The instrument is open hole, apart from the index finger of the left hand which is fitted with an overblowing vent for the altissimo register. The range is to low E. The Basset Horn has just been entirely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. Interestingly the instrument is stamped "Brevette SGDG", therefore it is possible that this Basset Horn was made prior to WW1. This instrument will play perfectly out of the box. A comparable Selmer retails today new for £9700. The custom adapted case is in good condition.
392	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. The sole former owner of this superb instrument, is one such. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and this clarinet was hand selected at the Buffet factory. Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most desirable models, a RC Prestige. The instrument is in excellent condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. It was bought new from Buffet direct. This clarinet was the first Buffet design to feature a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 467348. The majority of the pads are finest Pisoni white leather in perfect condition, though some other pads are tan leather or skin. This instrument was the main Bb of a busy professional, as such, it has had pads replaced as necessary, rather than a complete overhaul. All pieces matching and original. The supplied Buffet single case is brand new. .
393	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1315
	This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is in near mint condition, with only slight wear to the stamps to distinguish it from new. It was bought as a spare instrument by a now retired professional, and essentially has had no use from new. This same professional had a large collection of instruments and has just moved into sheltered accommodation. Shortly to be offered for sale, will be a rare and unique Buffet RC, without Serial Number, a gift from the Buffet factory. Everything about this clarinet is pristine. The grenadilla wood is perfect, without mark or blemish. The same is true of the Nickel Silver plate. This instrument has just had a complete repad in fish skin pads in our workshop, with regulation done as necessary. So, unusually for a Clarinets Direct commission sale it is sold with full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 221442 which dates to 1982. At this period in time the R13 Prestige range had not yet been introduced, and this was the top professional model produced by Buffet Crampon. Modern R13s are now manufactured with inferior wood, and also less time is spent on their hand finishing: This makes it extremely hard to find a new R13 of this quality.   .
394	EATON ELITE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1895
	This Eaton Elite is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It has had only one owner from new, and the condition of the instrument is extremely good. The Elite is Eaton's wide bore English model, based on the Boosey & Hawkes 1010. This Bb, serial no. E274, has wood throughout in very good condition, there are no cracks or repairs, excepting a small chip to the outer rim of the upper joint tenon, see photo 11. This is completely hidden when the clarinet is assembled and has no effect on the response. All tan leather pads are in very good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is without any marks or tarnish, excellent condition. There are 2 barrels of 63.2mm and 64.8mm in perfect condition. The m'piece is an Eaton Elite stamped: 1.24 21V, S/N 3045, in good used condition. The original Paxman case is again, in very good condition. This instrument has had only light use and represents a substantial cost saving over new. .
395	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a Symphony 1010 A in superb condition, featuring the later Acton Patent Vent. The clarinet has just been taken in part exchange by ourselves. The matching serial numbers are 500891, which dates to 1980. The clarinet has just been re-padded in our workshop, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The tan leather pads are all new or in "as new" condition. The key work has been oiled and regulated, all touch and tenon corks replaced, and all spring tensions adjusted for optimum feel. The Silver plate key work overall is excellent, with no wear. The wood overall is also in good condition with no cracks or damage. The m'piece is an original B&H No. 2, in very good condition. The supplied barrel is of 63.5mm. The tuning and overall response of this clarinet are excellent. The original B&H case in blue leather comes with the keys, which is in overall good condition, apart from the lining to the upper edge of the outer case, which is loose [see photo 12].
396	BUFFET RC A CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	An extremely fine Buffet RC clarinet in A. This instrument has had only had one professional owner, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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. This instrument was the finest and most expensive Buffet clarinet of the period, priced at approximately 15% more than the contemporary R13. The RC model did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which attracted many UK players. This A has S/N 201522, which dates to 1980, there is no damage to the wood, which is in superb condition. The Nickel silver plate is also in excellent shape, around 98%. The instrument has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. This clarinet plays with a dark, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation. It was manufactured as Buffet's top professional instrument with unstained Grenadilla wood. Today one would have to spend over £3000 on an RC Prestige instrument, and choose from a large number of examples, to get anything of like quality. The case is the Buffet original, in good condition, with a fine plush interior. .
397	MATCHED PAIR OF B&H 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1595
	This pair of B&H 1010's are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These are a one owner pair from new, and the condition of these instruments is excellent. The Bb, serial no. 535463, has wood throughout in superb condition. All tan leather pads are in very good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is pristine. Both instruments have been through our workshop for adjustments and regulation as necessary. The A, serial no. 512709, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all Pisoni Tan Leather pads and corks. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm, and 62.5mm. The supplied m'piece is a Peter Eaton 1010 model, S/N 1128, Stamped 1.24 36L. As Eaton measures tip openings to a theoretical maximum beyond at the extreme tip of the tip rail, most other m'piece makers would rate this about 1.14mm open. The m'piece is in very good condition, and tunes the pair well. The case is the original B&H, in excellent condition.
398	D NOBLET, PARIS, Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£545
	This is an older professional Daniel Noblet Bb clarinet, with the older logo: The "D" and "N" are intertwined. The German silver key work is excellent throughout, not plated and 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, with only minor surface marks and scratches. All parts of the instrument are made from Grenadilla wood, unlike some more recent Noblets, which were made with plastic barrels and bells, as a cost saving exercise. The matching serial nos. are 6793. This instrument probably dates to the late 1950's or early 1960's. The case is a brand new Stagg [not pictured], and the m'piece is the original Noblet in ebonite.
399	LEBLANC, PARIS, A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a professional, superior quality, A Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in very good condition, and it has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct: Finest Pisoni fish skin pads have been fitted throughout, the key work polished, and all tenon and touch corks replaced, as necessary. The instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. This clarinet was a top of the range model, with 7 rings, rather than the more common 6, and compensating low G/D vent: This gives a scale of enhanced quality and evenness. It will pair nicely with any other mainstream manufacturers' French bore Bb, i.e. Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc and Yamaha. In addition to the original G Leblanc Paris stamp, which is present on all pieces, the instrument is also stamped by the original supplying dealer, "Kaspar Wicky Geneve". This A, serial no. 3547, has no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in fine order. The Silver plate throughout is in very good condition with no discernable wear. Leblanc serial number lists are unreliable, but because of the fact the instrument is plated, and the design of keywork, I would estimate the clarinet was made in the 1960's. The supplied case is in good condition; the interior lining holds the instrument well, and the latches close the case securely.
400	COUESNON PROFESSIONAL C CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	This is an extremely rare Couesnon, C 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. All the pieces of the instrument are matching and original, and made from finest Grenadilla, apart from the bell, which is in ebonite. There are NO cracks or repairs. The German silver key work is in excellent condition. This C will have a complete overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. NB The instrument has been photographed prior to going into the workshop. The m'piece is the original, on a Chedeville blank, and plays with good intonation at A=440Hz. Though this C will play with any standard Bb clarinet m'piece, e.g. a Vandoren. The case is the original, in good condition, as it has been well protected by the dust jacket.
401	BOOSEY & HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	This is a Symphony 1010 Bb in superb condition, featuring the later Acton Patent Vent. The clarinet has just been taken in part exchange by ourselves. The matching serial numbers are 387861. The clarinet is padded in tan leather pads which are all in new condition. The Silver plate key work overall is excellent, with no wear. The wood overall is also in good condition with no cracks or damage. The m'piece is a Portnoy BPO2 re-bored to 1010 dimensions, in very good condition. There are 2 original supplied barrels of 62.5mm and 64.5mm. The tuning and overall response of this clarinet are excellent. The case is a brand new Carmichael.   .
403	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES 1010 PRE-WAR, LONDON & PARIS, CLARINETS-SOLD	£1495
	This matched pair of extremely rare Boosey & Hawkes London & Paris clarinets are in excellent condition. The London & Paris 1010 model, as the name suggests, was made for B&H in France. Somewhat unusually these models feature two different serials, the French factory, and the B&H serial numbers. The Bb has matching serial nos. 2043/ 1258 and has Silver plate in pristine condition. The wood is in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs, though the barrel and bell are not the originals in ebonite, but from a later B&H 1010. All pads are brand new Pisoni Tan Leather in good condition. Both instruments have been completely re-conditioned by Clarinets Direct and are sold with our full warranty. The A, serial nos. 1953/1158, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in good shape. The original barrel and bell, which are made of ebonite, with matching serial nos.,are supplied with the A. The m'piece is an early George Howarth, in excellent condition. The case is a Boosey and Hawkes of 1960's vintage in good condition.
404	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£775
	An excellent condition Buffet, E13 clarinet. The Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches, pristine. There is no joint wobble. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The key work has also been regulated, with all touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The Nickel Silver plating throughout is in pristine condition, with no wear. The matching serial nos. are K82719. Contemporary E13s are treated with a chemical compound designed to prevent cracking. Unfortunately this appears to leach out of the wood after a few weeks of playing, causing many problems with joints sticking or refusing to go together. Thankfully when this instrument was manufactured, Buffet Crampon were still ageing the wood naturally. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a Vandoren 5RV in good condition, as is the Buffet case, which is supplied with keys.
53	J R LAFLEUR, Eb CLARINET	£545
	This is a Lafleur Eb clarinet, in nice condition. This instrument was most probably made after Lafleurs' amalgamation into the Boosey and Hawkes group. After their take over the Lafleur stamp seems to have been put on only student models made by Boosey & Hawkes: Interestingly the stamp itself is of basic design. The main body of the instrument is in Grenadilla wood, with the bell made of Bakelite, this had been usual practise with some earlier Lafleur, and Boosey & Hawkes, London & Paris models, which often featured ebonite barrels and bells. The wood condition overall is very fine, but there is an area around the speaker key tube, where the wood shows two surface grooves, see photo 11. It is likely that this was a surface flaw to the body of clarinet as manufactured, this suggests strongly that the instrument was made as an intermediate model. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, but thumb rest has been moved downwards at some point in the past, and the screw holes filled in, see photo 10. The Nickel silver plate is in superb condition, with no discernable 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 in ebonite, and playes nicely with 2.5-3.5 strength reeds. The intonation is stable at A=440 Hz, and this instrument represents excellent value for money. The case is in fair condition, it latches well, but there is some wear to the original lining.
426	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a Selmer Paris, Centered Tone, Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Centered Tone was the penultimate large bore Jazz Selmer clarinet, only the Series 9 was larger. Thereafter Selmer switched to making smaller bore clarinets more in the manner of Buffet. This Bb clarinet has matching serial nos. Q5224, which dates to 1955. The instrument has German Silver key work in very good condition, there is no wear, and the key work shows a bright finish. The wood shows surface marks and scratches, consistent with careful use. There are no cracks or repairs, however the lowest tenon of the upper joint has been re-bushed in ebonite to stop joint wobble. The instrument was professionally owned and played, and it has been well maintained. The thumb rest has been replaced with a modern adjustable one, with the screw holes for the original left unfilled. The pads throughout are all brand new Pisoni finest fish skin. The instrument has been down to our Clarinets Direct workshop for a complete overhaul, and, unusually for a commission sale, it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. As is the case with all Selmer Centered Tones the upper joint bore is a reverse taper, it measures, 15.2mm at the top of the upper joint narrowing to 14.8mm at the bottom. The barrel is from a later Selmer Series 10, and measures 66.5mm The m'piece is a jazz model, Selmer F, with a wide tip opening. The original case is a "Bags" in good used condition, which comes with back pack carry straps. This clarinet would pair well with No. 48.
427	BUFFET BC20 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	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 clarinet serial no. F77521 dating to 1963. This, therefore, is right in the middle of Buffet Crampon's so called "Golden Era". Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. This bell also bears the stamp of the UK importer, through the late 1950's and early 1960's, "Dallas". The key work is pristine Nickel Silver. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs, however there are two scuffs to the top of the upper joint, see photo 6. 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 stock Buffet. The original Buffet case is worn but good condition, the exterior and leather handle show some fraying.
428	LEBLANC, PARIS, LX Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This is an extremely fine Leblanc LX Bb Clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The last professional owner of this clarinet bought it second hand from Howarths of London. It was recently completely overhauled in tan leather pads, with the larger, lower pads, having metal reflectors, by Dean Pelling. The pads are all in "as new" condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood; minor surface scratches and marks only. There is no plating loss to the Silver key work, apart from a few of the pillars, overall the plating is 98%. This clarinet features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.60mm and responds and tunes excellently. There are two supplied Leblanc barrels of 64 and 66mm. The matching serial nos. are 61816. The Rosetti single case is in excellent condition and the m'piece is a Leblanc.
429	YAMAHA, YAS275 ALTO SAXOPHONESOLD	£495
	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 better sound. This example is near mint: There are only the merest light scratches to the lacquer which is 99%, see photo 8. 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 2, but the tip and rails are "as new" The serial nos. are 261125.
430	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET R13 CLARINETS -RESERVED	£2695
	These superb condition R13s are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is extremely rare to find instruments of this calibre which have had such little use, but fortunately for the pairs' next owner such is the case here. These instruments date from 1966 and 1967, which is commonly known as the "Golden Era" of Buffet R13 manufacture. Both instruments have just been completely overhauled by "Clarinets Direct" and are sold with our full 1 year Warranty. The Bb Clarinet, with matching S/N 93909 is in superb condition. The Grenadilla wood which is unstained, is pristine throughout, no cracks, repairs or damage whatsoever. The Nickel Silver plating is near perfect, in sharp contrast to the plating of more recent Buffet clarinets. The A clarinet is again in excellent condition. The matching S/N's are F83885. The Grenadilla wood and Nickel Silver key work are all in near perfect condition. The only blemish to the pair is that this type of Buffet case, which is a more modern replacement, causes the lower tenon cork of the bottom joint to contract, as the instruments are stored with the bells on. ` The case is supplied with keys and is in very good condition. The m'piece is an "as new" Vandoren B45 Lyre.
431	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£495
	An excellent condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 421023. The Nickel silver plated key work is in very good condition, with no wear. This clarinet has just had an overhaul in fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 Year Clarinets Direct warranty. The wood throughout is in very good condition, with no cracks or repairs. The supplied m'piece is an original Buffet Evette Schaeffer in ebonite, which is superior to the contemporary Buffet stock plastic mouthpieces. The case is also in good condition.
431	JACQUES ALBERT FILS, SIMPLE SYSTEM Bb CLARINET -SOLD
	A superb Simple System clarinet made by the last maker of the legendary Albert family: Jacques Fils. This instrument is an extremely late and advanced model, It features a "booster" for throat Bb and additional RH lever for Ab/Eb. It tunes at modern pitch, i.e. A=440 Hz. The German Silver keywork is good, very solid, and with an excellent shine. The wood is in good condition for its age, with no major cracks or repairs, to the main body pieces, however the lower joint has a stress crack to the tenon, just underneath the C#/G# hole. However this is irrelevant as the tenon is itself metal lined at this point, in fact, it is the metal lining which probably caused the crack. Therefore the crack does not effect the response in any way. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and the current owner, a well known UK jazz player, used it in a New Orleans Band for many years. From the look and style of key work this clarinet was probably made in the 1930's and Albert retired in 1939. Albert clarinets are well known for their unique warmth and depth of tone, and exceptional workmanship. The makers stamp is clearly visible on all sections. The case is possibly original, with a replacement handle.
19	SELMER, PARIS, ST LOUIS Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1995
	A near mint condition Selmer Paris St Louis Bb Clarinet. The only reason it cannot be described as "mint" is wear to the logo stamps. This instrument has been professionally owned and played in The Netherlands, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The St Louis was Selmer's flagship clarinet design in the last decade and features a long reversed cone through the upper joint, with minimal undercutting. This results in exemplary tuning, and the clarinet also features a dark, even tone, throughout the registers. The Bb clarinet, S/N P06063, is in excellent order throughout. The Silver plated key work is pristine. The wood shows no cracks or damage. The pads throughout are white leather, in "as new" condition. The supplied barrels are 64.5 and 66.5mm in length. The m'piece is an "as new" Gennusa custom,"GE". The case is the original in excellent condition, supplied with keys.
30	MATCHED PAIR OF LEBLANC PROFESSIONAL CLARINETS	£1295
	THE A IS RESERVED, THE Bb STILL FOR SALE IN SINGLE CASE WITH M'PIECE FOR, £645. This matched pair of Leblanc pre-LL clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Leon Leblanc, along with Charles Houvenaghel, the great Belgian acoustician, took the manufacturing of clarinets with scientific principles even further. Leblanc were the first major maker to set up an acoustic laboratory. Leon was a gifted clarinettist 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 himself to instrument manufacture, and bring 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. These are a professional quality pair, and date from the mid-1950's. The intonation and response is the equal of the most expensive French instruments sold today. The Bb has matching serial nos. 10456 and has German Silver key work in fair condition. There are surface scratches to some of the key work. In addition, both F/C RH touchpieces on the clarinets have been shortened for fingering convenience. Perhaps the same previous owner intended adding some keys, but got no further than drilling holes for the pillars. These don't go through to the bore and have been neatly filled in. [ see photo 11] Apart from this the wood is in overall good condition . There are some thread and tape repairs to the tenons, but there is no joint wobble. All pads are leather, which despite their age are sealing well. The A, serial nos. 10243, has no cracks or repairs. The key work throughout is in good shape. Like the Bb, the pads are elderly but sealing well. There are some tape and thread repairs to the tenon corks. The m'piece is a Weinberg M1 Gold, in excellent condition. The case is of 1950's vintage in good condition.   .
438	BUFFET Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is an extremely fine single piece, P rofessional model Buffet Eb Clarinet, S/N N2 which dates to 1899. It was the former property of a professional player and is in extremely good condition for its age. The wood shows no cracks or damage, only minor surface marks. Please note the metal tone hole to LH 2. I have seen other Buffet Eb's of the period with the same feature, it may well be original. 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. There are 2 m'pieces, one is a later Buffet Evettine No. 5 in ebonite, in fair condition. The other is a Couesnon, Perier, Monople in very good condition. Both m'pieces play the instrument comfortably at A=440Hz. In this period fo Buffet manufacture, apart from a flat low E & F, intonation is generally excellent. The case is the original, which still latches well. A superb quality Eb with excellent intonation.
439	NOBLET PARIS ARTIST A CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	This is a Noblet Artist A Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in very good condition, and it has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct: Finest Pisoni fish skin pads have been fitted throughout, the key work polished, and all tenon and touch corks replaced. The instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Noblet Artist was the top of the range Noblet model, with a cylindrical bore of 14.85mm, it will pair nicely with any other mainstream manufacturers French bore Bb, i.e. Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc and Yamaha. This A, serial no. 44048, has no cracks or repairs. The Nickel plate throughout is in very good condition with no discernable wear. . This clarinet was made entirely from Grenadilla wood, including the barrel, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in fine order. The supplied m'piece is stamped AAA. The case is in fair condition, the interior lining is worn, but all 3 latches still close the case securely.
440	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, MODEL 40 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£395
	This is an intermediate model 40 Noblet Bb clarinet, made from aged Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new in the 1970's and has had only one owner. The Nickel silver key work is in fine condition throughout, with only tiny spot wear to the RH low F/C and E/B keys. 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 wood, with the exception of the barrel, which is made from ebonite. The matching serial nos. are A2947. The case is the original in good condition. A new student m'piece kit can be provided for an additional £25. .
53	SELMER BUNDY, Eb PICCOLO CLARINET	£495
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Eb Piccolo in Resonite. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The Nickel Silver key work is pristine, 100%, I have rarely seen a Bundy in such good condition. The pads are all "as new" and in excellent condition. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 5195. The original case has some scuffs and stains to the interior, and lettering to the exterior, but it is fully functional. It latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is an upgrade to an Artist, again the condition is perfect. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Eb clarinet purchase..
442	GEORGE LEBLANC, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£2395
	This is an excellent condition G Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This Bass is an ultra rare top-of-the-line professional model, which was later designated the 425S. The mechanism features a double register key for improved intonation in the middle register and a RH fork Ab/Eb key that provides an alternative fingering which is more resonant. At the time this instrument was made it was the equal of, or superior to, the current Selmer model. It was for this reason that its original owner selected it above all other manufacturers' models. The German Silver plated key work shows no wear, the instrument was formerly owned by a professional who has taken excellent care of this Bass. The crook and bell are in good condition, there is only one tiny pin head ding to the bell. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in good order throughout, apart from some slight surface marks consistent with the age of the instrument. This Bass will have a complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather re-pad in our workshop, & is sold with our full 1 year warranty. In addition all the key work will be buffed to a nice shine. There is a floor peg attachment for a spike to the bottom of the lower joint. The matching serial nos. are 529: Leblanc serial number lists are unreliable, but the original and sole owner of this Bass bought the instrument new in the early 1960's. The case is the original in good condition. The m'piece is a Lafleur London & Paris in ebonite, stamped Medium, in excellent condition.
433	BOOSEY & HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	This is a Symphony 1010 Bb in superb condition, featuring the later Acton Patent Vent. The clarinet has just been taken in part exchange by ourselves. The matching serial numbers are 540281, which dates to 1982, making this a very late example. The clarinet has just been re-padded in our workshop, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The tan leather pads are all new or in "as new" condition. The key work has been oiled and regulated, all touch and tenon corks replaced, and all spring tensions adjusted for optimum feel. The Silver plate key work overall is excellent, with no wear. The wood overall is also in good condition with no cracks or damage. The m'piece is an original B&H No. 2, in very good condition. The supplied barrel is of 64.5mm. The tuning and overall response of this clarinet are excellent. The case is an Artley, of hard shell type.
434	J. C. DENNER BAROQUE C CLARINET, by ACKERMAN-SOLD	£995
	This is a unique clarinet. It is a faithful reproduction of a Baroque C clarinet, by J. C. Denner, made in the early part of the 18th Century. Denner is credited with developing the clarinet from the chalumeau by widening the bore, providing a bell, and enabling the instrument to overblow: All features of this clarinet. This instrument was made for Alan Hacker by Brian Ackerman in the 1970's, and this instrument can quite rightly be seen as the start of a reproduction industry which went on to stimulate a revival of interest and an era of period instrument performance. The clarinet has 2 brass keys, is in boxwood and has five main pieces. The reed, a modern soprano sax reed can be cut down to fit, is attached to the mouthpiece by string. The approximate length is 60cm and the instrument plays in the key of C. The bore is cylindrical, apart from the bell, and measures 14.75mm. A is approximately 423Hz. This instrument was used by Alan Hacker for a recording of Vivaldi's Concerto in C for 2 Oboes and 2 Clarinets.
424	BUFFET EVETTE & SCHAEFFER E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	A nice 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 Tan Leather pads, with the exception of the C#/G# key and register key, which are in cork. The clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are B8087 which dates to the 1950's: A fine period of quality hand finished manufacture. The wood overall is in good order throughout, with the exception of the upper joint tenon, which has a couple of chips, see photo 4, and the bell,which has a repaired crack, see photo 11. Neither of these affect the response, as the chips are on the outer edge of the tenon ring, and the crack to the bell has been filled and sealed in our workshop: The repair is also covered under our 1 year warranty . These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. The case is a brand new Venus, and the mouthpiece a used professional Vandoren 2V.
398	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	A very fine condition Buffet R13 A clarinet. The instrument has just been re-padded in double bladder fish skin pads, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is one old repaired, pinned, crack to the back of the upper joint, the crack runs down through the speaker tube but does not go into the bore. The repair is of excellent quality and is stable. The Silver plated key work is in fine condition, with no wear. The supplied barrel is a Buffet special Moennig, R13 A, of 65mm. The matching serial nos. are 392206 which dates to 1994. This instrument will not disappoint; the quality of scale and intonation are above average for an R13 A, indeed the original owner twinned this clarinet with a Buffet Festival Bb. The case is the original Buffet, again in excellent condition, with dust cover.
405	MATCHED PAIR OF YAMAHA SE VINTAGE CUSTOM CLARINETS-SOLD	£1945
	A good condition pair of Yamaha SE-Vintage Custom clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Their former owner is a professional sax and clarinet player, who liked this pair because of their excellent intonation and even scale. 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 2000's, when Yamaha with the collaboration of Claude Faucomprez, began manufacture of the Custom CS-V and SE-V range. The wood was unstained matched Grenadilla, the silver plate, and key work, was of considerably better quality than Buffet. Many players found the ease with which these instruments responded completely won them over. The specification matched the top Buffet Prestige models, with these instruments even having voicing grooves in the bell, however the price was on a par with standard Buffet professional models The instruments have no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. The Bb S/N 05083, has a mixture of mainly fish skin pads with some tan leather. Though all pads are sealing well now, some will need replacing in the near future. The Silver plated key work is very good throughout, with no discernable wear, only light surface scratches. The A, S/N 01354, has had less use than the Bb. The double bladder fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The supplied m'pieces is a Custom 4C in ebonite. The case is fully functional, but shows some rust to the catches.
415	SELMER, PARIS 10S CLARINET in A-SOLD	£1045
	A Selmer 10S clarinet, in excellent condition. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This A, with matching S/N C4753, dates to 1984 and has Silver plate in pristine condition, with no discernable wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is, again, in excellent condition. All pieces are original and have bright matching stamps. The clarinet has just had a partial overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads at our workshop. The barrel is of 64.5mm. The case is the original Selmer, which is in very good shape, and supplied with keys.
417	SELMER, PARIS, 9* A CLARINET -SOLD	£795
	This Selmer Series 9* A clarinet is in very good condition. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." In other words the slightly smaller bore 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore 9 at the Jazz market. This 9* instrument will pair well with any of the contemporary French or Yamaha made quality Bb clarinets. The clarinet has matching serial nos., U8249 which dates to 1966. The Silver plating is excellent throughout, with no wear. The pads are all brand new fish skin, the instrument has just had a complete re-pad in the Clarinets Direct workshop and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The instrument shows NO evidence of cracks or repairs; the wood throughout is very fine. However the thumb rest has been re-positioned slightly lower, see photo 10, and the wood surface has been slightly scuffed. The double case is well proportioned and is in excellent condition. .
418	SELMER, PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET, SCHMIDT REFORM-BOEHM, BY STEPHEN FOX-SOLD	£1945
	PRICE REDUCED A rare and unique Selmer 10S clarinet, which has been extensively customised by Stephen Fox. The Canadian Stephen Fox is one of the finest clarinet makers in the world today, and also an acknowledged authority on clarinet design and acoustics. This instrument has effectively been turned into a Schmidt Reform-Boehm. It is a great shame that Yamaha are currently offering an instrument, which is regularly, and erroneously, described as a "Schmidt Reform-Boehm" on the web. The Yamaha features a fraction of the keys and vents necessary for a genuine, "Schmidt Reform Boehm". Those clarinettists fortunate enough to have played, or owned, Seggelke, Wurlitzer, or Hammerschmidt, Schmidt Reform-Boehms are quite right to point out that there is no comparison in terms of scale, tuning or tonal character, between the German/Austrian quality instrument and the modern Yamaha. This clarinet goes most of the way towards a "Schmidt Reform-Boehm", and in some respects exceeds it, lacking only a compensating low G/D vent. The modifications are as follows: 1. Schmidt style speaker key with separate and dedicated Bb vent, see photo 8. 2. Articulated mechanism for C#/G# and touch piece, in simple system manner, for the RH. See photos, 3, 4, 7 & 9. 3. Throat G# key bent to make the LH index work more easily around the throat notes. 4. Bb/Eb bis key, as found on pre-war B&H 1010's to facilitate fast passage work using Eb/Bb. See photo 9. 5. Additional fourth trill key,making a total of five, for improved throat note trill, Bb-B. See photos, 4, 5 & 8. 6. Copy of the B&H Acton Patent Vent system to improve RH B/F# tuning. This system is less efficient than that used on a genuine S R-B, which uses a neat additional pad attached to RH1. See photo 9. 7. Compensating hole for low E/B intonation. I suspect the bell has also been slightly shortened. NB The bell must be correctly lined up with the hole in the tenon, or this will fail to function See photo 7. 8. Compensating correction key for low F. Interesting that this is the only feature that Buffet see fit to add to the current Tosca and Divine. See photo 8. 9. Additional RH Ab/Eb lever. See photo 7. This Bb, S/N Z9477, originally dated to the mid 1970's. As must be obvious from the above, the wood body has been extensively customised and modified. Several tone holes have been plugged. Furthermore an alternative low Eb/Ab hole, in the manner of a Houvenaghel Leblanc Bass design, was contemplated, and then abandoned, the tone hole and pillar holes have been plugged, see photo 11. This said, there are no cracks or damage to the wood, just repairs and modifications! All pads are sealing well, we have thoroughly checked the instrument over in our workshop, and replaced corks and pads as necessary. The complicated mechanisms are all in regulation. The beauty of this instrument is that it does all of the work for the player. It need hardly be said that the intonation and response of this clarinet are far superior to any standard Boehm on the market. The case is an original Selmer double, with scuffs to the interior and exterior, it still latches well . ..
419	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Bb CLARINET, in EBONITE     -SOLD	£595
	An extremely rare B&H 926 Bb, in ebonite, 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. This clarinet was the former property of a well known British player, who as an RSC musician preferred this instrument for on-stage work. The instrument is lighter than a Grenadilla wood example, and has an exceptionally free and lively tone. The intonation is also superb, one of the best 926's I have ever come across. This could have something to do with the early serial number, and the fact that ebonite can be machined more precisely than Grenadilla wood. The instrument has double bladder fish skin pads all in excellent condition. The bore and body are excellent with no cracks, damage or wear, only slight surface marks. The Nickel plate is showing some wear to both rings and touch pieces, but the key work is in very good shape. There is no wobble or slackness in the regulation. The matching serial nos. are 49686, which probably dates to the late 1940's. The No.2 B & H m'piece is in good condition. The case is old, and possibly original, it still functions well. .
432	BUFFET PRESTIGE BASS CLARINET TO LOW C-SOLD	£4495
	This is an excellent condition Buffet Prestige Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had only one professional owner, who's work was in London's West End theatres. He is about to start a 2 year tour, and has just bought a new Buffet Bass, hence the reason for the sale. All Silver plated key work is in excellent condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine. The bell and crook are both in good condition, there are 2 tiny "dings" to the bell, see photo 9. The Bass does have a double overblowing vent, and features alternative fingerings for low D. This Bass has just been completely re-padded by Steven Butler in finest Pisoni White Leather. In addition the Bass has been regulated, and all touch corks replaced as necessary. The playing condition is superb. There is a floor peg to the bell, the matching serial nos. are 25619 the instrument was bought new in 1995. The instrument is supplied in the original case, which is in good condition, though the outer leather is scuffed, and one of the handles is a leather replacement. The m'piece is a used professional Selmer.
435	BUFFET CRAMPON PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	This is a vintage Buffet professional model, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Unusually it features 7 rings rather than the standard 6. This gives the player the advantage of a LH fork Eb/Bb fingering which makes many tricky passages in flat keys easier to negotiate. The German Silver key work is in extremely good condition for its age with no marks or tarnish. All Tan leather pads are in very good condition as the instrument was recently completely overhauled. The Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition, with no cracks, damage or repairs. The matching serial nos. are 23098 which dates  to 1937. The supplied m'piece is a used Vandoren M30 in ebonite, in "as new" condition. The case is a modern Yamaha example, again in excellent condition. This instrument easily competes with the modern E13, to which it is superior in terms of build quality, evenness and intonation.
448	LEBLANC, PARIS, LX Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc LX Bb Clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had a thorough "check down" in our workshop. The pads are all in "as new" condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood; which is superb throughout. There is no plating loss to the Silver key work, which is pristine. This clarinet features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.60mm and responds and tunes excellently. The model was Leblanc's flagship design of the 1980s & was so successful that it continued in production right up until 2009 when the French factory was sold to Buffet Crampon. The matching serial nos. are 60307. The supplied single case is in excellent condition and the m'piece is a Noblet.
452	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£545
	An extremely fine condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 934231, which makes it one of the last made in Germany, before manufacture was shifted to the old Leblanc factory in La Couture, Buffet having purchased the Leblanc factory in 2009. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no wear. This clarinet has just had an overhaul in finest Pisoni White leather pads, the previous owner must have held this instrument in particularly high esteem to go to such expense: These pads will be good, in normal use, for up to five years. The wood throughout is in very good condition, with no cracks or repairs, though there is one surface scratch near the register key, see photo 10. All pieces are original and carry matching Buffet stamps, even the plastic mouthpiece cap. This instrument comes with a special edition Buffet stamped case cover, with carry strap and zippable pouches. This is a vast improvement over the basic Buffet supplied E11 case, which has nowhere to store music or other bulky accessories. The case and cover are both in excellent condition.
7	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET	£995
	An excellent condition professional Artist Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in excellent condition, with no plating wear. The Grenadilla wood is also in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. All the main body pieces are in wood, with the exception of the barrel, which is made of resonite. The clarinet has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The instrument has been completely stripped down; the wood oiled, key work buffed and polished, all pads replaced with Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, springs replaced as necessary, all tenon and touch corks replaced, the mechanism re-aligned and regulated. The clarinet is "as new". All pieces are matching and original, the serial nos. are A83684. The case is elderly but fully functional, the mouthpiece is astudent model in good condition. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
51	LEBLANC, PARIS, PAIR OF FULL BOEHM CLARINETS-RESERVED	£1595
	These are an extremely rare pair of Leblanc, Paris, Full Boehm clarinets. These instruments were the principal clarinets played by David Hamilton. David was a renowned teacher, and one time Head of Wind for Surrey County Music Service. His former pupils, many of whom are now professionals, included Michael Collins, Fiona Cross, and Ian Peters. The Bb is earlier than the A, having serial number 14941, the A is an LL model, S/N 44332. The Bb has Nickel silver key work which is very good throughout, with minimal spot wear to the RH little finger keys, and register key. We have just entirely re-padded in Pisoni Deluxe double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in good order throughout, with only minor surface marks and scratches. The thumb rest has been adapted to a sling hook model. The A has Nickel silver key work in very good condition throughout. Likewise the wood is without cracks or damage. This instrument has also just had a complete overhaul, and is sold with our full warranty. Again it features a thumb rest with integral sling hook. The case is the original in fair condition, and is supplied with a voluminous case cover. One zip has failed but the other still seals up the entire cover, which also features pouches for music and other accessories. The mouthpiece is an O'Brien 2* crystal in excellent used condition.
32	PARIS PROFESSIONAL BASS, LOW C-SOLD	£4495
	This is a superb condition Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C. This Bass was initially chosen by Daphne Down at the Selmer factory. Subsequently it was owned and played for many years by Felicity Edwards, including being played in the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera. It then was bought earlier this year by another professional, who sadly now has to sell it due to developing an allergy to Nickel. All Nickel Silver plate key work is in excellent condition, with only the slightest of surface marks consistent with professional ownership, and careful use. There are no cracks or damage to the wood; which is pristine throughout. Likewise the bell and crook are both in excellent condition, with only slight flattening to the base of the bell.   The matching serial nos. are U1704. 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 Selmer original, again in very good order. The m'piece is a Lelandais, which is again in excellent used condition.
13	LEBLANC PARIS BASS CLARINET 325S-SOLD	£1695
	This is a superb condition G Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This Bass was one of Leblanc's top professional models, the 325S. The 325S features a fork Ab/Eb mechanism in the RH and a single overblowing vent. It is a one UK owner professional instrument, and has been extremely well cared for, even the metal guards for the crook and upper joint are still with the instrument. The Silver plated key work shows no wear, it is in excellent condition throughout. The crook is in excellent condition, the bell has only one tiny pin head ding. The Grenadilla wood shows no cracks or damage, it is pristine. This Bass will have a re-pad as necessary in our workshop, & the key work will be swaged and regulated. We will also fit a new Leblanc floor peg attachment to the bell. NB This Bass clarinet has been photographed prior to going into our Clarinets Direct workshop. The matching serial nos. are 11010, which dates to the late 1970's. The supplied mouthpiece is the original Leblanc in very good condition. The original case is also in good condition.
52	YAMAHA CS CUSTOM Bb CLARINET, CHARLES COLLECTION-SOLD	£895
	An excellent condition Yamaha CS CUSTOM clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The sole former owner is a London based professional sax and clarinet player, who has decided it is time to "prune" his large clarinet collection. His copious collection of saxes will remain intact however! Most of the instruments offered for sale have been chosen carefully, and at length, from multiple examples from main London dealers. 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 mid 1990's, when Yamaha began manufacture of the Custom CS and SE range. The CS features standard tapers to the bore, both top and bottom, which are less exaggerated than those on the SE. The bore at 14.78mm is larger than a comparable Buffet. The wood was unstained matched Grenadilla, the silver plate, and key work, was of considerably better quality than Buffet. Many players found the ease with which these instruments responded completely won them over. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. This Bb has matching S/N 002278. The fish skin pads are not new, they are all sealing well now, but some will need replacing in the next 6 months or so. The Silver plated key work is very good throughout, with no discernable wear, apart from an area of slight discolouration, see photos 7 & 8. It is likely that this tarnishing has occurred simply through the instrument being stored, unused, in a case. The supplied m'pieces is a Selmer HS** in excellent condition. The case is a Boosey and Hawkes in good condition.
30	YAMAHA YCL65 A CLARINET	£845
	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 later preferred and endorsed the YCL64/65 range to the YCL82, 84/85 which were Yamaha's most expensive Custom models. The 65 was sold as a professional clarinet, unlike the modern 650, which is a Buffet E13 rival. The modern equivalent of the YCL65 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 an overhaul in fish skin pads 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 000296. The double case is a brand new pouchette Leblanc, with pouches and carry straps. Though no m'piece is supplied, as it is assumed that the purchaser will already have a Bb, one can be provided if necessary.
420	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 PRESTIGE A CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	This excellent Buffet R13 Prestige A clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is a one owner instrument, and has been used, until recently, whilst studying at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. . This A, serial no. 593506, was bought new in 2010, it is in near mint condition: The only reason that I do not describe it as mint, are some slight wear to the logo stamps. The instrument itself is in mint condition. The Silver plate throughout is in superb condition. The instrument is padded throughout in Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads, in "as new" condition. The key regulation is very good. The original barrel is of 65.0mm. All stamps are bright and original and match on all parts. The case is a BAM, with scuffs to the exterior, one of the 2 zips has failed, but the other still closes the case securely, the interior of the case is in very good condition.
421	JACQUES ALBERT FILS 7 RING Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A superb 7 ring Boehm system clarinet made by the last maker of the legendary Albert family: Jacques Fils. This instrument features both articulated C#/G# and fork Eb/Bb. The German Silver keywork is good, very solid, and with an excellent shine. The wood is in good condition for its age, with no major cracks or repairs, to the main body pieces, however the bell has a stress crack to the tenon, and also a chip to the wood above the bell ring, see photos 3 & 4: Neither of these affect the bore. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and the current owner has had it recently fully repadded by Eddie Ashton in superpads. From the look and style of key work this clarinet was probably made in the 1930's and Albert retired in 1939. Albert clarinets are well known for their unique warmth and depth of tone. To some extent they exhibit a rare synthesis of the best of German and French schools of clarinet making. The makers stamp is clearly visible on all sections, excepting the barrel which is by "Gras". The case is in good used condition. The m'piece is a brand new La Voz. .
422	SELMER BUNDY, BASS CLARINET-RESERVED	£895
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The crook and the bell are both in fine condition, with no dents. we have fitted a new floor spike attachment to the bell. There is only slight wear to the Nickel Silver key work, the finger touchpieces show minimal spot wear: Overall the plating is 95%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather Repad and overhaul & is sold with our 1 year warranty. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 44794. The original case has some scuffs and stains to the interior, but it is fully functional. It latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is a used professional R Borbeck in good condition. The ligature is a brand new Rovner "dark". This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
423	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET RC PRESTIGE CLARINETS-SOLD	£3995
	An extremely rare and fine matched pair of early Buffet RC Prestige clarinets. This pair have been professionally owned, and are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. They are part of the earliest production of Prestige models, indeed it would appear that in the UK Buffet released the top of the range Prestige model initially only in RC form. Certainly in early 1983 the R13 was still only available as a standard model, with the RC Prestige the most expensive Buffet on the market. The RC did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which attracted many UK players. The Bb, serial no. 216332, dates to 1981, is in very fine condition, there are no cracks or repairs. The instrument has the original Silver plate, which is in very good condition. The key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble. This clarinet is padded in a mixture of tan, white leather pads, and some cork, all in very good condition. The wood is in excellent condition, hand selected, matched and unstained. there are two supplied barrels of 64 and 66mm. The A has S/N 216359, which also dates to 1981, there is no damage to the wood. The Silver plate is also in excellent shape. The pads are mainly leather with cork on the register key and some trill keys. All pads are sealing well, with touch corks and regulation in fine order. There is one new 65mm barrel. 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. Today one would have to spend over £6000 on RC Prestige instruments, and choose from a large number of examples, to get anything of like quality. The case is a JM in good condition, and the m'piece, provided for play testing, is a stock Buffet.
437	LEBLANC, CONCERTO II, PROFESSIONAL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1445
	This is a Leblanc Concerto II, Paris, professional Eb Clarinet, in superb condition. Unlike older Noblet Eb's, the Leblanc Concerto and Opus were extremely moderm designs with excellent acoustic properties and intonation. Designed to go head to head with the best Buffet and Selmer Eb clarinets. The Leblanc brochure states: "an artist-quality instrument of great intonation, with the deeper tonal characteristics of a Bb clarinet. Its high notes are particularly fine, with roundness and depth, free of the thin & strident traits often associated with the Eb." The instrument is in mint condition. The wood, finest aged, unstained Grenadilla, shows no cracks or damage, it is pristine. The bore is 13.20mm, and the design features offset trill keys. The Silver plate is unmarked and excellent. The pads are double bladder fish skin, all in good condition. The mouthpiece is a used Kell Geometric, marked MC, medium close, in very good condition. The S/N is 83898. Leblanc, Paris, no longer manufacture: This instrument is the latest version of the Concerto model, which was released only after 2006. When it was bought new, the UK list price was in excess of £3200.
441	BUFFET CRAMPON PRESTIGE BASS CLARINET to low C -SOLD	£5495
	This is a pristine condition Buffet Prestige Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had only one professional owner, who selected this Bass from many other new examples 3 years ago. He now finds a low Eb Bass sufficient for his needs hence the reason for the sale. All Silver plated key work is in excellent condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine. The bell and crook are both in superb condition, with no dings, scratches or marks of any kind. The Bass does have a double overblowing vent, and features alternative fingerings for low D. This Bass has the original finest Pisoni White Leather pads throughout in good condition. It is well regulated, the playing condition is superb. There is a floor peg to the bell, and the matching serial nos. are H41153. The instrument is supplied in the original case, which is in good condition, and the keys are supplied. The m'piece is a used professional Lafleur in ebonite, in excellent condition.   .
442	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A rare professional Selmer Paris Centered Tone enhanced Boehm A clarinet to low E, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument features: Fork Eb/Bb, and articulated C#/G#. This clarinet is in very good condition for its age with no cracks or damage to the wood. The wood shows surface shows hardly any scuffs and marks, but there is a minor chip to the upper joint lower tenon outer rim, see photo 4. This has absolutely no effect on the response, as this part of the wood does not form the bore.     The fish skin pads are all sealing well, they have all been replaced within the last 6 months, and all touch & tenon corks are good. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a "check down" and minor regulation. The German Silver key work does show some cloudiness, which is cosmetic only, see photos 7 & 8. It is possible to buff this off and brighten the keys. We could offer this service, if desired, to the next owner. There are 2 original Selmer supplied barrels, one of 66.5mm and the other 64.5mm. The matching serial nos. are Q5178 which dates to 1955.  The case is the original, well used, but fully functional, and the m'piece a Selmer "E" in very good condition. This instrument tunes very well, it is an exceptionally fine example of a Centered Tone A. It last owner, a younger player, achieved full marks, 30/30, for his performance of the Mozart Concerto in his Grade 8 on this clarinet. .
443	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A nice condition Buffet R13 A clarinet. This instrument has recently been part exchanged against a new Rossi, American bore A clarinet, and is sold on at a bargain price. The wood is in overall good condition, but there is a long surface crack which does not go through to the bore, and runs from the upper joint top tenon down through the stamp into the "A" hole. The crack has been re-sealed in our workshop, all pads have been checked for seal, and the key work has been re-aligned and regulated. The Nickel plated key work shows some wear: Noticeably to the G# key, rings and also the register key, see photos, 5,6 & 10. Overall the plating is about 90%. There are 2 supplied barrels of 65mm & 67.5mm. The matching serial nos. are 393551 which dates to 1994. The case is the original Buffet, in excellent condition, with an Altieri dust cover which has many pockets for music and accessories.
444	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	This clarinet is an excellent condition Buffet R13. The grenadilla wood is near perfect, without mark or blemish. The same is true of the Silver plate. This instrument has just had a complete repad in fish skin pads in our workshop, with regulation done as necessary. It is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 304989, which dates to 1988. Modern R13s are now manufactured with inferior wood, and also less time is spent on their hand finishing: This makes it extremely hard to find a new R13 of this quality.   Please go to www.buffet-crampon.com for more details The  case is the original Buffet in good condition. The mouthpiece is a used Selmer C85 115.
453	STUBBINS, BY NOBLET FRANCE, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	An extremely rare and desirable William Stubbins Bb clarinet, made by Noblet, France, 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 excellent condition: there is no damage to the wood, excepting an lighlty etched security number to the back of the lower joint. The key work shows no plating wear, the Nickel silver is in fine order throughout. 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 matching serial nos. are 56627. The supplied m'piece is an original Noblet 3V in ebonite, of very good quality. The case, though elderly, is in good condition it latches & protects the instrument well. .
55	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	An excellent condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has had only one owner who, having used it to succesfully audition for the Royal College of Music Junior Department, then upgraded to a professional model clarinet. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. B200339. This is the last incarnation of the E11 Bb clarinet, and was manufactured at the old Leblanc factory in La Couture, Buffet having purchased the Leblanc factory in 2009. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no wear. This clarinet has just had an overhaul in fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 Year Clarinets Direct warranty. The wood throughout is in very good condition, with no cracks or repairs. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a Bernard Portnoy BPO2 in ebonite, which is superior to the contemporary Buffet stock plastic mouthpieces. The back pack Buffet case is also in good condition.
57	BUFFET BC20 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	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 clarinet serial no. F143777 dating to 1974. This, therefore, is right in the middle of Buffet Crampon's so called "Golden Era" . Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The Silver plated key work is pristine. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs, however there is a tiny chip to the lower tenon of the upper joint, see photo 4. 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 stock Buffet. The original Buffet case is in good condition, the interior lining shows some staining.
59	YAMAHA CSG CUSTOM, HAMILTON KEYS, CLARINET-SOLD	£1445
	A superb condition Yamaha CSG CUSTOM clarinet, which was recently taken in trade in by Clarinets Direct. The former owner is a professional London based jazz sax and clarinet player, who selected this instrument new, as a back up, from many at T W Howarth 4 years ago. Yamaha made great claims for the CSG range; a new bore design is supposed to provide great tonal richness, as found in older instruments made from properly aged Grenadilla. Also new, for the most expensive models, is the gold plated Hamilton key work, as featured on this instrument. Certainly the design has found much favour with many fine players, including Michael Collins and Nicholas Cox. The latest CSG III differs from this model in that it offers revised key work, including a a LH Ab/Eb lever, and a voicing groove to the bell. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest unstained Grenadilla. This Bb, S/N 03026, has mainly fish skin pads with one tan leather pad on the first side key. All pads are sealing well now and in good condition. The Hamilton plated key work is pristine throughout. The m'piece is a used Selmer HS* in good condition, as is the modern light weight case.
445	KING MARIGAUX, PARIS, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is a very good condition King Marigaux Bb clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. King, were, I believe, the agents for SML. Strasser, Marigaux, and Lemaire were makers specialising in professional, saxophones, oboes and clarinets. Today, as Marigaux, they survive as one of the World's finest oboe manufacturers. All the Silver plate key work is in very good condition. The wood overall is in excellent condition, with no damage or repairs, excepting the barrel which has a repaired, glued crack, see photo 5. In fact the instrument is sold with a replacement Selmer Paris barrel, which the former owner preferred. as the intonation was superior to the original barrel. The matching serial numbers are 0861. The case is a replacement "Kinsman" in good condition, as is the m'piece. .
446	BUFFET E13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	A superb condition Buffet E13 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, which is in pristine condition throughout. All matching pieces still carry an "as new" Buffet stamp. The instrument has seen virtually no use. The Nickel Silver plated key work is in excellent, unmarked, condition. This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and as such, it is not sold with our warranty. However all pads, which are fishskin, are in good condition, and sealing well. The matching serial nos. are K87188. The mouthpiece is an "as new" Leblanc Woodwind Co. K10M. The supplied case is an upgrade to a Buffet Prestige black leather model with combination locks in very good condition.
447	BUFFET PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£675
	This is a vintage Buffet professional model, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver key work is in extremely good condition for its age with no marks or tarnish. All Tan leather pads are in very good condition as the instrument was recently completely overhauled. The Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition, with no cracks, damage or repairs. The matching serial nos. are 19427 which dates  to 1935. The supplied m'piece is a used Buffet C in ebonite. The case is a brand new Buffet supplied with keys. This instrument easily competes with the modern E13, to which it is superior in terms of build quality, evenness and intonation.
448	BUFFET CRAMPON FESTIVAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1945
	This Buffet Festival Bb clarinet is in near mint condition, with only slight wear to the stamps and LH sliver key plating to distinguish it from new. The instrument has been professionally owned and played, it has been extremely well cared for, and comes with many extras. The Festival is based firmly on the R13 Prestige, with the register key tube slightly higher, and adjustments to the upper and lower bore flares to compensate. This type of alteration had in fact been suggested to Buffet in the late 1960's by Moennig, Morgan, and Gigliotti: The result is improved intonation and evenness to the second register, which has meant the Festival is a firm favourite amongst professional players. The Bb has serial no. 449982, dating to 1998. The wood, which is unstained, hand selected Grenadilla, is in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate shows only slight wear commensurate with careful use: The LH sliver key is worn, see photo 5. The plating is about 99%. We have just completely overhauled the clarinet in finest Pisoni double bladder fish skin pads, and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All corks tenon and touch have been replaced throughout. The key work has been stripped down, oiled and regulated. There are 3 supplied barrels of 65.2mm, 66.4mm and 66.2mm. All 3 are genuine Buffet stamped Festival barrels. The m'piece is a Gregory Smith Custom, 1+ in excellent used condition. The case is an original Buffet in brown leather, which shows some interior stains and wear.
465	SELMER, PARIS, 10S II Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1345
	An excellent condition Selmer 10S II clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner. The 10S II represents a major revision of the design which was undertaken in the late 1980's. Selmer seem to have tried to make the 10S II sit more easily with the later Recital clarinet: Compared to the original the instrument seems "darker toned" and plays slightly lower in pitch, i.e. aimed more at the US market. This Bb, S/N F7803, dates to the late 1980's and has Silver plate, in pristine condition throughout. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in excellent condition. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. The clarinet has just had a thorough "check down" in our workshop. The fish skin pads, which are not new, are sealing well. The key work is well regulated. The case is the original Selmer, again in very good condition.
450	YAMAHA SE CUSTOM Bb CLARINET, CHARLES COLLECTION -SOLD	£1095
	A near mint condition Yamaha SE CUSTOM clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The only reason it is described as "near mint" rather than "mint", is the fact that the pads are not new. The sole former owner is a London based professional sax and clarinet player, who has decided it is time to "prune" his large clarinet collection. His copious collection of saxes will remain intact however! 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 mid 1990's, when Yamaha began manufacture of the Custom CS and SE range. The SE features different tapers to the bore, both top and bottom, which are more exaggerated than those on the standard CS. The tuning and voicing is improved over the regular CS,and the bore at 14.78mm is larger than a comparable Buffet. The wood was unstained matched Grenadilla, the silver plate, and key work, was of considerably better quality than Buffet. Many players found the ease with which these instruments responded completely won them over. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. This Bb has matching S/N 01186. Though all fish skin pads are not new, they are all sealing well now, and should be good for some time to come, the instrument has had hardly any use. The Silver plated key work is very good throughout, with no discernable wear, only light surface scratches. The supplied m'pieces is a Yamaha 4C. The case is the original Yamaha in excellent condition, however the leather case cover has had some labels removed, and this has left certain patches of the leather sticky.
458	BUFFET TOSCA A CLARINET -SOLD	£2945
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. The sole former owner of this superb instrument, is one such. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and this clarinet was hand selected at the Buffet factory last year. Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most expensive models, a Tosca A. The instrument is in mint condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. It was bought new from Buffet direct. The instrument also has a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches, as well as the corrective low F key and vent. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 598254. The pads are finest Pisoni white leather in perfect condition. This clarinet is "as new". There are 2 supplied barrels, with all pieces matching and original. The condition of the Buffet double Tosca case is also excellent.   .
459	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£545
	An extremely fine condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 383682, which makes it an example made in Germany, before manufacture was shifted to the old Leblanc factory in La Couture, Buffet having purchased the Leblanc factory in 2009. The Nickel Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no wear. This clarinet has just had an overhaul in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The wood throughout is in very good condition, with no cracks or repairs. All pieces are original and carry matching Buffet stamps. This instrument comes with a brand new Buffet mouthpiece and an excellent "Westfield" case.
455	LEBLANC SYMPHONIE II FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	The Symphonie II Full Boehm clarinet was a top of the range professional model offered by Leblanc in the late 1950's, which gradually evolved into the L7 series of the 1970's. The bore features a cone at the top of the upper joint which widens from 14.60mm to 14.85mm; the bore is of medium size. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, it is has come from the collection of a fastidious American, his instruments are always offered for sale in excellent condition. The Bb has matching serial nos. 7397. It probably dates from the late 1950's or early 1960's The German Silver key work is in excellent condition, likewise the wood which shows no cracks or repairs. The instrument has top quality Pisoni white leather pads, which are "as new". We have just checked over the instrument thoroughly in our workshop, with all regulation and touch corks attended to as necessary. This clarinet is a Full Boehm with all the extras: Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G#, and low Eb. The case is the original in black leather, there are a couple of tears to the exterior, but it is in good used condition. .
456	BUFFET E13, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An excellent condition Buffet, E13 clarinet. The Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches, pristine. There is no joint wobble. The instrument has just had an overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The key work has also been regulated, with all touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The Silver plating throughout is in pristine condition, with no wear. The serial nos. are K132254. Contemporary E13s are treated with a chemical compound designed to prevent cracking. Unfortunately this appears to leach out of the wood after a few weeks of playing, causing many problems with joints sticking or refusing to go together. Thankfully when this instrument was manufactured, Buffet Crampon were still ageing the wood naturally. The supplied Buffet m'piece is in good condition. The Buffet case is brand new. .
462	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb -SOLD	£945
	This is a very good condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. There is only slight wear to the Nickel Silver key work, the finger touchpieces show minimal spot wear: Overall the plating is 95%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather Repad and overhaul & is sold with our 1 year warranty. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The crook is in fine condition, with no dents, but in the past the Bass did not have a floor spike, and because it was rested on bell, there is now some flattening to the bell base, see photo 7. We have fitted a new floor spike attachment to the bell to solve this problem. The serial nos. are 4913. The case is a modern Protech in excellent condition. The m'piece is a used professional Vandoren B45 in excellent condition. The ligature is a Rovner "dark". This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
463	MATCHED PAIR OF JACQUES FILS ALBERT CLARINETS-SOLD	£2995
	These superb Boehm system clarinets were made by the last maker of the legendary Albert family: Jacques Fils. They have a truly remarkable provenance: These were the last pair of clarinets to be used professionally by Jon Steward. Jon is recognised as the foremost repairman and clarinet designer in the UK. He recently retired from T W Howarth and Co. Whilst at Howarths, Jon established an impeccable repuation and was also responsible for the design of the Howarth professional clarinet range, S1, S2, and S3. It is important to mention that Jon had nothing to do with the earlier student, Marigaux sourced, wooden "Howarth", which was a much inferior product. Subsequently these instruments were sold to Nick Bucknall, the UK's foremost session clarinettist. Jon supplied a custom made mouthpiece for Nick, which tunes the pair superbly. Jon also made a new barrel, and generally tuned and perfected the pair. Nick used these instruments on many film sessions, perhaps most memorably for the soundtrack of the film "The Talented Mr Ripley". The German Silver keywork is good, very solid, and with a light patina appropriate to its age. The wood is in excellent condition for its age, with no cracks or repairs. The pads throughout are tan leather in good condition. There is no joint wobble, the instruments are perfectly playable as is. From the look and style of key work these clarinets were probably made in the late 1920's or early 1930's. Both clarinets are stamped " Approved Haydn Draper". Albert clarinets are well known for their unique warmth and depth of tone. To some extent they exhibit a rare synthesis of the best of German and French schools of clarinet making. The makers stamp is clearly visible on all sections. The case is in good used condition, and is supplied with keys. .
470	SELMER SERIES 9 FULL BOEHM A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This Selmer Series 9 A is a commission sale for Clarinets direct. The Series 9 was the last of the jazz wide bore clarinets made by Selmer, with the top of the reverse cone at the start of the upper joint measuring 15.25mm. However these instruments were also popular with classical players; the great French virtuoso Ulysse Delecluse played Selmer Series 9s. This A clarinet features all the usual Full Boehm refinements: Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G#, and low Eb. The instrument has matching serial nos., T7584 which dates to 1964 & is in excellent condition. The Nickel Silver plating is excellent throughout, with no wear. The pads are all fish skin in good order, the clarinet has been down to the Clarinets Direct workshop for a thorough check over, with pads replaced as necessary, and all key work regulated. The instrument shows NO evidence of cracks or repairs; the wood throughout is pristine. The case is a single A case, in fair condition, the interior lining shows wear, but the case latches well.
416	PAIR OF SELMER, PARIS, VINTAGE FULL BOEHM CLARINETS-RESERVED	£1595
	An exceptionally rare and fine pair of vintage Selmer clarinets. These instruments are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, their current owner is a collector. As Full Boehm instruments they feature all the extras: Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G#, and low Eb. The Bb has matching serial numbers 8369, which probably dates to late 1930. This was the point at which Selmer began to stamp their clarinets with the more modern logo. The clarinet has been recently fully overhauled in fish skin pads, all of which are in fine condition. For Vintage instruments the grenadilla wood is in very good condition. There is only one small stress crack, which has been glued, and is in fact very common with this type of Full Boehm design. Because the upper tenon of the lower joint is metal lined, often a crack occurs between the top two tone holes of this joint where the wood is very thin. Fortunately the crack is cosmetic only, as the metal lining seals the tenon. Apart from this there are only light surface marks. The German silver keywork is in very good condition throughout. The design is slightly different to the "A", most noticeably in the much longer G# key barrel, and the fact that the LH levers have only 2 pillars on the A as against 3 on the Bb. Interestingly the bells of both instruments feature the later 1930's logo. It is possible therefore, that the bell for the A clarinet is a replacement. The A has matching serial numbers K1725. Early Selmer serial numbers are difficult to date reliably, it is likely however, that this instrument pre-dates the Bb by at least 3 years. The clarinet is also stamped " Brevette SGDG". There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The German Silver key work is also in good order throughout. As with the Bb all pads are nearly new fish skin & are sealing well. The case is an original Pouchette leather example from the 1920's in excellent used condition, which has been partly relined. The m'piece is a used Selmer B.
436	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is a good condition Noblet, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and the previous owner, has upgraded to a Buffet low C Bass. The Noblet 60 Bass is Leblanc's entry level professional model, featuring a single register key, and range to low Eb. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows some wear, the plating is about 80%. The bell is in good condition, with only one slight dent and no flattening to the base. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which has only minor scuffs and scratches, associated with normal use. This instrument has a floor peg holder attached to the rear of the bell. The instrument was last serviced by Stephen Butler in June 2012, the relevant invoice is included with the Bass. The pads are all tan leather, in good condition, some of these were replaced at this last service. The serial no. is 12863, which dates to the late 1970's. The case is the original in fair condition; there are some scuffs to the exterior and wear to the interior, but it latches and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is an "as new" student model. This instrument responds easily and readily, and would make an ideal first professional Bass clarinet purchase.
18	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET	£795
	THE A IS "SOLD". THE Bb STILL FOR SALE IN DOUBLE CASE, WITH 2 BARRELS, FOR £795.00 An extremely rare pair of professional Selmer Paris Centered Tone Full Boehm clarinets to low Eb. The instruments feature all the "bells and whistles": Fork Eb/Bb, articulated C#/G#, LH Ab/Eb and a range to low Eb. The Bb clarinet, S/N R6209, has German Silver keywork in good condition throughout. All pads are pisoni Tan leather is "as new" condition. There are no cracks to the wood apart froma ting stress crack to the lower joint between the C# and C holes. This is the usual place for Selmer Full Boehm clarinets to crack, because at this point the joint is actually sleeved internally in metal, fortunately the crack has absolutely no effect on the response, see photo 8. There are 2 supplied barrels of 66.5mm and 63.5mm. The A clarinet is in very good condition for its age with no cracks or damage to the wood, and the wood surface shows hardly any scuffs and marks. The instrument has had a complete re-pad in finest Pisoni double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Nickel Silver key work is in excellent condition, and exhibits a nice shine. The original bell has been replaced with a Selmer "Mazzeo" model, in order to improve the intonation of the lowest three pitches. The matching serial nos. are R8483 which dates to 1957.  The double case is in fair condition, it latches well but there are some tears to the interior lining. The m'piece is a Selmer "C*" in very good condition. .
474	BUFFET E13S Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	An excellent condition Buffet, E13 S [for small] clarinet. This is an extremely rare model, made by Buffet as a custom order for players with small hands. The revisions include re-positioning all of the tone holes closer together in the right hand, and a thinner bell with no tenon ring which helps to minimise weight. And, in addition, an adjustable thumb rest is fitted, which was not standard manufacturing practice at that time. The Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches, pristine. There is no joint wobble. The instrument has just had an overhaul in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The key work has also been regulated, with all touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The Nickel Silver plating throughout is in good condition, with no wear. The serial nos. are K95300, which dates to the early 1990's. Contemporary E13s are treated with a chemical compound designed to prevent cracking. Unfortunately this appears to leach out of the wood after a few weeks of playing, causing many problems with joints sticking or refusing to go together. Thankfully when this instrument was manufactured, Buffet Crampon were still ageing the wood naturally. The supplied Buffet m'piece is in good condition. The Buffet case is the original which functions well, but shows some stains to the interior lining.
475	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A very good condition Buffet, E13 clarinet. The Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches, pristine. There is no joint wobble. The instrument has recently had an overhaul in finest Pisoni White Leather pads, which are all "as new". This is an expensive up grade as main London dealers will charge more than £300 for this work. The key work has also been regulated, with all touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The Silver plating throughout is in good condition, with no wear. The serial nos. are K97231, which dates to the mid 1990's. Contemporary E13s are treated with a chemical compound designed to prevent cracking. Unfortunately this appears to leach out of the wood after a few weeks of playing, causing many problems with joints sticking or refusing to go together. Thankfully when this instrument was manufactured, Buffet Crampon were still ageing the wood naturally. The supplied Buffet m'piece is in good condition. The Buffet case is the original which functions well, but shows some stains to the interior lining.
476	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. The bottom three pitches, D, Db, and C are played using the triangle of RH thumb keys on the back of the instrument. All key work is in pristine  condition.  There are no cracks or damage to the wood.  This instrument used to belong to a professional UK player, and she bought the instrument new. This Bass has just had  a full check up in our workshop, with regulation adjusted as necessary.  The matching serial nos. are 950-75594. The original case is in good condition as is the original mouthpiece, which uses Alto clarinet reeds. A brand new Edward Pillinger custom made m'piece is also included which takes Alto Sax reeds.
457	BUFFET CONTINENTALE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	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 an ultra rare Continentale Bb clarinet serial no. F85868 dating to 1966. The Continentale design features higher placement of the speaker tube, and significantly less undercutting of the upper joint, this results in a darker, more focussed, tone than the R13, with a typical Buffet "sweetness". Buffet Crampon advertised the Continentale as ideal for Chamber Music. This instrument was manufactured, right in the middle of Buffet Crampon's so called "Golden Era", and the intonation and response are much superior to contemporary Buffet manufacture. The Nickel Silver plating is pristine. The Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition throughout: No cracks or repairs. 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 the original Buffet C, in ebonite, in good condition. This tunes the instrument right down to A=440Hz, despite the F prefix this instrument does not want to play at A=442! The original Buffet case is showing its age: The exterior lining is worn, and the interior is stained, however it still functions and protects the clarinet well.   .
460	LEBLANC PAPERCLIP CONTRA-BASS CLARINET TO LOW C -SOLD	£5995
	This is a Leblanc, Paris, BBb Curved Contrabass clarinet, in metal, with a matt black finish, range to low C. On the original invoice, which is supplied, it is described as a Leblanc Paris BBb, which it is. This model is commonly known as the "paperclip". However the stamp on the instrument itself is "Leblanc Kenosha Wisconsin". Yet this instrument is identical to the original Paris "Paperclip" BBb contra. When the instrument was being "checked down" in our Clarinets Direct workshop we happened to have simultaneously an original Leblanc metal "Paperclip" to low C, and the two instruments were made to exactly the same pattern, apart from the finish. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and it has had one careful and fastidious London collector from new, who specialises in buying Contra-Bass instruments, more from his collection will be advertised shortly. It was bought from Canada in 2009 at a cost of $12800 [approx. £7360], which, after UK import duties, shipping and VAT would rise to £9126. The original invoice and warranty card are included. The instrument is in mint condition, as new. The pads which are tan leather are all pristine. The plating is unmarked and without wear. The serial nos. are 4065. There is not a mark or scuff on the body, which is in a striking and impressive black finish. Having been completely "checked down" in our workshop this Contra will play perfectly out of the box. All corks and regulation are in good working order. The case is also in excellent condition. There are two mouthpieces: One is the original Woodwind Leblanc, and, in addition, Clarinets Direct is supplying a superior Leblanc Paris used example in ebonite. There is a ligature supplied, but no mouthpiece cap.
461	LEBLANC, PARIS, LL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc LL  Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. The instrument is supplied with a brand new Edward Pillinger mouthpiece which plays with very fine intonation and response, with tip opening 1.12mm. The wood condition overall is very good. There are NO cracks or repairs.  This Eb has "as new" fish skin pads throughout and they are sealing well, the key work is also well regulated.  The Silver plate is pristine throughout and shows no wear. In addition to the Leblanc LL stamp there is also a metal plaque, which states: " Werschnik Patent". Presumably this refers to the tuning hole drilled in the bell, see photo 9, which is designed to improve the intonation on low E and evenness across the break to bell B. The serial no. is 26436 which may date to 1967 [Leblanc serial no. lists are unreliable].     The original Leblanc case is also in excellent condition, and shows that the instrument was bought new direct from Leblanc in Paris.
3	LEBLANC, PARIS, OPUS Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£1745
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc Opus, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. This rare Eb has had only one professional owner from new, and it was used through her time at Music Conservatoire. The Leblanc Opus 1190EbS was the top of the range model manufactured by Leblanc, as their brochure claimed: "This Eb sets the standard for tone, response and tuning. " The Silver plated key work shows no wear, the plating is excellent throughout. The instrument features an additional LH Ab/Eb lever. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in pristine order throughout. This Eb has just had a Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin re-pad in our Clarinets Direct workshop & is sold with our 1 year warranty. The key regulation is good, there is no joint wobble. There are 2 original barrels supplied with the instrument of 43mm and 41mm. The original case is in excellent condition. The m'piece is an "as new" Vandoren B40.
469	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	A very good condition Buffet S1 clarinet in Nickel Silver 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. This Bb has matching serial nos. 136199, which dates to 1973, an exceptionally fine period of manufacture at Buffet Crampon.   There is only slight wear to the plating, mainly on the RH rings, the plating is approximately 98%. The clarinet has just been down to our workshop and the key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  The wood is in good condition, with only minor surface scuffs, the worst of which is photographed see photo 10, there are no cracks or repairs. This clarinet has recently been re-padded in finest Pisoni Tan leather deluxe pads, the condition of which is perfect. The first side key & register key are padded in cork. The S1 clarinet plays 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 hard shell case is in fine shape.
471	SELMER, PARIS, ARTYS Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A fine condition Selmer Paris Artys Bb Clarinet. This instrument has been professionally owned and played by one careful clarinettist, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. In common with other Selmer designs dating from the 1990s, the Artys features a long reversed cone through the upper joint. This results in stable tuning, and the clarinet also features a dark, even tone, throughout the registers. The Artys is now no longer manufactured. Some cynics think this is because with its relatively reasonable price tag, for a Selmer Paris clarinet, it stole sales away from the more expensive models which continue in the Selmer line up. The Bb clarinet, S/N N09621, is in excellent order throughout. The Silver plated key work is pristine. The wood shows no cracks or damage, apart from a tight surface hair line crack, situated between the two top trill key holes. The crack does not go through to the bore, and could actually be just pronounced wood grain, see photo 3. The pads throughout are white leather, used, but in very good condition. The supplied barrel is 65mm in length. The m'piece is a Selmer HS*. The case is not as pictured, it is now supplied in a Boosey & Hawkes tan leather case.
472	BOOSEY & HAWKES EMPEROR A CLARINET-SOLD	£395
	A near mint condition B&H Emperor A which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This A, S/N 205269, has been completely restored by Jon Steward, recently retired from T w Howarth & Co. The restoration included reaming the bore to correct Imperial 926 A dimensions, and further under cutting and tuning work. In addition most of the pads have been replaced. The result is an Emperor A playing as well as, or better than, the class above, i.e. an Imperial 926 A. The Nickel Silver plate is pristine, as is the Grenadilla wood. All pieces are matching and stamped " Boosey & Hawkes". There is no supplied mouthpiece, as it is assumed the purchaser will want to match this instrument to an already owned Bb. However a matching 593 mouthpiece can be supplied at additional cost. The case is old but in good condition. .
467	BUFFET R13 PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	This excellent Buffet R13 Prestige Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is a one owner instrument, and was bought new in 2009. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. . This Bb, serial no. 582011, was bought new in 2009, it is in near mint condition: The only reason that I do not describe it as mint, are some slight wear to the logo stamps. The instrument itself is in mint condition. The Silver plate throughout is in superb condition. The instrument is padded throughout mostly in Pisoni Premium Deluxe White leather pads, in very good condition. This clarinet has had a thorough "check down" in our workshop prior to sale, and any pads which showed any sign of leaking were replaced. The key regulation is very good. The original barrel is of 66.0mm. All pieces are matching and original. The case is the original Buffet in very good condition. The mouthpiece is an upgrade to a professional Vandoren B45 "spot", which is also in excellent condition.
464	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC A CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is a Noblet Artist A Clarinet, made by Leblanc, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Thew instrument is in very good condition, and it has been played professionally in Finland. The instrument has just been overhauled by Clarinets Direct. The clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Noblet A has a cylindrical bore of 14.85mm, it will pair nicely with any other mainstream manufacturers French bore Bb, i.e. Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc and Yamaha. This A, serial no. A12096, has no cracks or repairs. The Nickel plate throughout is in very good condition with no discernable wear. This clarinet was made from Grenadilla wood, but the barrel, and bell are made from ebonite. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in fine order. The case is in very good condition, and comes with the key.
449	LEBLANC, CLASSIC, Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£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 very good 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. The instrument has Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads in good condition, with the exception of the register key and C#/G# key which are in cork to avoid water tracking into those holes. The matching serial nos. are 7229, which date to the early 1960's. The case is used, but in good condition. .
477	BUFFET EVETTE & SCHAEFFER E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£775
	A very fine condition Buffet, Evette and Schaeffer E13, these models were finished by hand unlike the modern E13, which is entirely machine made. 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 K23706 which dates to 1969: A fine period of quality hand finished manufacture when the E13 was manufactured alongside the professional R13 model. The wood is in excellent order throughout, with no cracks or damage. However there is a slight graze to the outer rim of the bottom joint tenon, see photo 8. This is a cosmetic issue only, it has no effect on the bore or response, and indeed, is completely hidden when the clarinet is assembled. These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. The Nickel Silver key work is excellent throughout, with no wear. The case is the original in good condition, as is the mouthpiece.   .
478	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£825
	An excellent condition Buffet, E13 clarinet. The Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches. There is no joint wobble. The instrument has just had an overhaul in finest Pisoni Fish skin pads, in our workshop, and is sold with full 1 year warranty. The key work has also been regulated, with all touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The Silver plating throughout is pristine, with no wear. The serial nos. are K206900, which dates to the mid 2000's. Contemporary E13s are treated with a chemical compound designed to prevent cracking. Unfortunately this appears to leach out of the wood after a few weeks of playing, causing many problems with joints sticking or refusing to go together. Thankfully when this instrument was manufactured, Buffet Crampon were still ageing the wood naturally. The supplied Buffet m'piece is in good condition and is an upgrade to an older ebonite model with a "C" facing. The Yamaha case is in "as new" condition.   .
479	BUFFET MASTER MODEL ME13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A superb condition Buffet Master Model E13. The Nickel Silver key work shows no wear, the plating is pristine. We have just re-padded in fish skin pads & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are D37247 which dates to the late 1970's, indeed this is one of the last Master Models to be made. Back then the E13 range was tested at the Buffet factory, by Pierre Lefebvre, first clarinet of the Guarde Republicaine Band, [ and later the Paris Opera] 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, which is excellent, unstained, Grenadilla. These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections, whereas the wood for this clarinet is unstained. All pieces are, matching, stamped and original. The hardshell case is the original in fair condition, and the m'piece is the original Buffet in ebonite with a "C" facing, again in excellent condition.
18	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET	£795
	An excellent condition Selmer Paris Centered Tone Full Boehm clarinet to low Eb. The instrument features all the "bells and whistles": Fork Eb/Bb, articulated C#/G#, LH Ab/Eb and a range to low Eb. This Bb clarinet, S/N R6209, dating to 1957 has German Silver keywork in good condition throughout. All pads are Pisoni Tan leather is good condition. There are no cracks to the wood apart from a tiny stress crack to the lower joint between the C# and C holes. This is the usual place for Selmer Full Boehm clarinets to crack, because at this point the joint is actually sleeved internally in metal, fortunately the crack has absolutely no effect on the response, see photo 7. In addition the thumb rest has been moved lower in the past, and the original screw holes filled, see photo 10. There are 2 supplied barrels of 66.5mm and 63.5mm.   The double case is in fair condition, it latches well but there are some tears to the interior lining. .
454	VITO, BY LEBLANC, BBb CONTRABASS CLARINET-SOLD	£2295
	This is a Vito BBb Contrabass clarinet, model 7182, range to low Eb. The instrument is made from Resotone plastic, and has a key lay out ideal for the beginning contrabass player. The design has a double register key, and also features balanced key action. The bore is 30mm & the S/N 2096D. There are no cracks or damage, and the Nickel plated keywork is in very good condition. The Contra was completely re-padded by ourselves last year in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, and the pads are still in "as new" condition. The mouthpiece, is a Selmer E: This is a costly upgrade, as a Selmer Contrabass m'piece retails for over £500, but this does mean that the response is much improved over the original supplied m'piece. The original case is also in excellent used condition.
473	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is a good condition Noblet, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and the previous owner, a professional, has upgraded to a Selmer low C Bass. The Noblet 60 Bass is Leblanc's entry level professional model, featuring a single register key, and range to low Eb. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows normal wear to the ring key touch pieces, the plating is about 90%. The plating on the crook is good, but it has one small pin head ding. The bell is in excellent condition, with no dents or flattening to the base. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is extremely good condition, but there have been some modifications and improvements to the instrument: This instrument used to have a floor peg holder attached to the rear of the lower joint, this was removed, and the four screw holes which where left have been filled. A new floor spike attachment, with extra long length spike, has been fitted to the bell. In addition the former owner had John Coppen fit an additional sling hook, now there are two, to facilitate playing with a double hook sling. She also had John Coppen re-pad the Bass as necessary: The pads are a mixture of John's new superpads, and original tan leather pads. In addition we at the Clarinets Direct workshop have just thoroughly checked over the Bass, and regulated the key work as necessary. The marching band lyre attachment has also been removed in the past, and the screw holes left unfilled. The thumb rest has been replaced with a Ton Kooiman adjustable model for improved comfort. The serial no. is 8641, which dates to the 1970's. The case is the original in fair condition; there are some scuffs to the exterior and wear to the interior, but it latches and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is a new Tom Garret professional model. This instrument responds easily and readily, and would make an ideal first professional Bass clarinet purchase. .
486	PAIR OF SELMER CLARINETS-SOLD	£1195
	A rare and fine pair of original logo Selmer clarinets. The Bb has serial numbers 7164. There are no cracks or damage, in fact the condition is very good, with only light surface marks to the wood, mainly on the barrel. the pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well, they are mainly fish skin with a couple of tan leather. The German silver keywork is in pristine condition throughout. Note particularly the " Brevette SGDG" which is on both top joints. Both clarinets have a bore of 14.9mm. The A, has matching serial numbers 7038, it is likely that both instruments date just prior to the instroduction of the more modern Selmer logo, i.e. they date from 1930. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The German Silver key work is excellent throughout. All pads are Tan Leather. The case is a Buffet leather example from the 1970's in good used condition, with dust cover. There are some interior stains and tears, but the latches are sound. The two m'pieces are a Selmer C*, and an earlier HS*, with the lay marked at the base of the table. Both are in good, used condition.
487	SELMER PRE-CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	This is a Selmer Pre-CT clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver key work is in good condition throughout, and exhibits a nice shine. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All springs have been checked over, and replaced if necessary. All touch corks have been replaced, the wood has been oiled, and all key work regulated. An old, pinned crack in the upper joint has been checked for seal, and the repair is stable. A crack in the bell has been sealed in our workshop, and this work is also under guarantee, see photo 8. There is no joint wobble. The matching serial nos. are N2317, which dates to 1947. The m'piece is a Peter Eaton "Kingston" 2L in very good condition. The case, is well used, but latches securely, in addition the key is supplied. .
488	BUFFET CRAMPON FESTIVAL Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£2145
	This Buffet Festival Bb clarinet is in near mint condition, with only slight wear to the stamps and tenon corks to distinguish it from new. The instrument has been professionally owned and played, it has been extremely well cared for. The Festival is based firmly on the R13 Prestige, with the register key tube slightly higher, and adjustments to the upper and lower bore flares to compensate. This type of alteration had in fact been suggested to Buffet in the late 1960's by Moennig, Morgan, and Gigliotti: The result is improved intonation and evenness to the second register, which has meant the Festival is a firm favourite amongst professional players. The Bb has serial no. 602413, and was bought new last year. The wood, which is unstained, hand selected Grenadilla, is in perfect condition, with no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate shows no wear, it is pristine. The clarinet has finest Pisoni white leather pads throughout in excellent condition. There are 2 supplied barrels of 65.0mm, and 66.0mm. All pieces are genuine Buffet stamped Festival. The m'piece is a David Hite D, in excellent used condition. The case is the original Buffet in black leather, in "as new" condition.. .
490	BUFFET CRAMPON RC A CLARINET -SOLD	£1295
	An extremely fine Buffet RC clarinet in A. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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. This instrument was the finest and most expensive Buffet clarinet of the period, priced at approximately 15% more than the contemporary R13. The RC model did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which attracted many UK players. This instrument would pair well with no.13 on the "clarinets" page. This A has S/N 259168, which dates to 1984, there is no damage to the wood, which is in superb condition. In the past the thumb rest has been positioned slightly lower, about 5mm, and the original screw holes have been left unfilled. It would be possible therefore, to move this back, if desired. The Nickel silver plate is also in excellent shape, around 98%. The instrument has just been overhauled by Clarinets Direct, with pads replaced as necessary. In addition, the key work has been swaged, to remove play, and realigned and regulated. This clarinet plays with a dark, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation. It was manufactured as Buffet's top professional instrument with unstained Grenadilla wood. Today one would have to spend over £3000 on an RC Prestige instrument, and choose from a large number of examples, to get anything of like quality. The mouthpiece is an "as new" stock Buffet. The case is a BAM original, with some wear to the lining, however all the zips function well. .
491	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This is a good condition Noblet, Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The instrument is a commission sale and has been professionally owned. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows light spot wear, the plating is about 90%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood. The crook is in good condition with no dents or dings, the bell has one small dent to the bow and also some surface scratches to the plating, see photo 8. The Alto has mainly fish skin pads, with the bottom 4 being in tan leather, whilst not new, the pads are sealing well. The mouthpieces are an original Noblet and an "as new" Vandoren B40. The matching serial nos. are 3582 . The case is an original Leblanc in fair condition, there are stains to the interior and scuffs to the exterior, it does latch securely. There is also a BG sling and reeds supplied. .
495	LEBLANC, PARIS, LL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	Leon Leblanc, along with Charles Houvenaghel, the great Belgian acoustician, took the use of scientific principles in clarinet manufacturing even further: Leblanc were the first major maker to set up an acoustic laboratory. Leon was a gifted clarinettist, who though he took the top performing prize at the Paris Conservatoire as a young man, chose to stay with the family business, and apply himself to instrument manufacture. He was determined 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. This Leblanc LL Bb clarinet is in very good condition. The intonation and response is the equal of the most expensive French instruments sold today. The clarinet has matching serial nos. 44445, which probably dates to 1976, and has Silver plate in pristine condition. The wood is in overall fine condition, with no cracks or repairs, though there are some surface scratches to the wood on the lower joint. All pads are fishskin, which whilst not new, are in good order & sealing well. The regulation is good, and there is no joint wobble. All pieces are matching and original with Leblanc stamps. The case is the original Leblanc, in good condition, as is the mouthpiece, which is a Vandoren B45.
483	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE CLARINET in Bb-SOLD	£2195
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. The sole former owner of this superb instrument, is one such. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and this clarinet was hand selected at Howarths and therafter only lightly used as a "back up" instrument. Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most desirable models, a RC Prestige. The instrument is in excellent condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. This clarinet was the first Buffet design to feature a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 502607. The pads are finest Pisoni white leather. All pieces matching and original. The original supplied Buffet single case is in excellent condition.
481	CONN PAN-AM IN COCOBOLO, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A good condition Conn Pan -American Clarinet in Cocobolo wood which is has just had full overhaul in Pisoni double bladder fishskin pads, and is sold with our full Clarinets Direct 1 year warranty. This instrument was an ingenious solution by Conn to the scarcity of Grenadilla wood during, and just after, the Second World War. A similar 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. Whilst Benny Goodman endorsed Selmer clarinets, Artie Shaw endorsed wide bore Conn instruments. The main body of the wood is in fine shape for it's age with no cracks or damage. There are, however, some slight chips to the outer rim of the upper joint lower tenon. The keywork is in good condition, with only tiny spot plating wear to the throat A , G# key and register key, see photos 6 & 11. The  serial no. is 140285.  The m'piece is in good used condition. The case is the original Conn, it latches well but shows wear to the interior lining. .
493	SELMER, PARIS, OMEGA CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	This is an ultra rare Selmer Paris, Centered Tone clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Selmer have, in the past, made instruments with extremely short production runs: The Centered Tone Omega Bb was such an instrument, with a limited edition of around 100 made. The instrument was personally endorsed and played by Benny Goodman, and it is considered the finest, and most expensive, production line jazz clarinet ever made. This Omega Bb clarinet features a dedicated and fully automatic mechanism for both throat Bb and the 2nd register, in other words a dual function register key. This is not a "Stubbins" booster mechanism, as so often mistakenly described on the web, but instead each hole has a specific function: an excellent throat Bb, and a dedicated 2nd register vent. The Bb has serial nos. are P8547, which dates to 1954. The instrument features Silver plating in excellent condition and unique scrolled engraved art work into the bell and lower joint. The wood upper joint has cracked and has been pinned in the past, the repair is old and stable, see photo 11. In addition there are 4 sealed repaired, cracks to the bell, see photo 8. The current owner, a professional saxophonist and clarinettist has used the instrument regularly, with no problems, for several years. The white leather pads, whilst not new, are all in good condition & sealing well. As is the case with all Centered Tones the upper joint bore is a reverse taper. The supplied barrel is original, and stamped, "standard". The case is a brand new modern Protech, with over the shoulder carry strap. .
494	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	An extremely fine Buffet RC clarinet in Bb. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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 model did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which attracted many UK players. This Bb has S/N 425454, which dates to 1999, there is no damage to the wood, which is in superb condition. The Silver plate is also in excellent shape, with only one slight patch of wear on the Thumb Bush and register key, see photo 11. The instrument has tan leather pads throughout in excellent condition. And at our workshop, the key work has been swaged, to remove play, and realigned and regulated. This clarinet plays with a dark, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation. The mouthpiece is a Vandoren B40 in excellent used condition, as is the original Leather Buffet case.
497	NOBLET,PARIS, ARTIST C CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	This is a Noblet Artist C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in excellent condition, which is an entry level professional model. This C has a late serial no. 71415, which means it was made most likely within the last 10 years. There are no cracks or repairs, the wood throughout is pristine. This is a one owner instrument and it has seen, in common with most C clarinets, minimal use. The Nickel plate throughout is in very good condition with no discernable wear. All fish skin pads, whilst not new, are sealing well and will be good for some time to come. This clarinet was made entirely from finest unstained Grenadilla wood, including the barrel and bell, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The supplied m'piece is a Noblet in good condition, as is the case. .
22	MATCHED PAIR OF LEBLANC CONCERTO CLARINETS -RESERVED	£2245
	This very fine pair of instruments are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Leblanc Concerto was one of many new designs launched when control of Leblanc Paris passed from the French to the American side of the Leblanc corporation. Tom Ridenour was the main designer. The instruments feature improved intonation and a "darker" sound quality, and were designed to take on the dominance of the Buffet R13 and RC. Like the Buffet instruments the bore is polycylindrical, but fractionally smaller at 14.61mm, and also with a register key tube higher than on the R13. The Leblanc Opus and Concerto were the flagship models of the new line up, with the Concerto described by Leblanc as having a more lyrical tone quality than the Opus. The Bb, S/N 77557 has seen more use than the A: The Silver plating overall is excellent, and there is no damage or cracks to the wood, which is aged Grenadilla. All pads are white leather in good used condition. Both instruments have had a full check up in our workshop prior to sale. The, A S/N 77730, is in mint condition, all stamps are bright. It has seen hardly any use, the pad condition is excellent, and the plating pristine. The wood overall is very fine, there is, however, a tight hairline crack to the bell, so fine it cannot be photographed: The crack is airtight and has no effect on the response. All pieces are original and stamped Leblanc, with 3 interchangeable barrels [ the bores of the Bb and A are identical] one of 66mm and two of 65mm. There is no mouthpiece but Clarinets Direct is happy to provide either a student model or professional model at additional cost. The case is the original Leblanc, in excellent condition.   .
451	BUFFET VINTAGE COCUS WOOD CLARINET in Bb-SOLD	£695
	A rare early Buffet Bb clarinet, serial number 208L1, which dates to 1918. This clarinet features the "do-nut" LH 2 ring, which, though complex to manufacture and regulate, is perhaps the nicest option for the player with regards to a fork Eb/Bb fingering. It also has a wrap-around register key. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and it has been partially overhauled and restored to bring it back into good playing order. The pads whilst not new, are all sealing well. The wood shows surface dings, scratches and marks, indeed there are 2 small interior cracks in the barrel, which do not go completely through the wood, see photo 4. The bell ring has also suffered some damage in the past, it has been glued in place, but the ring does not seat against the rim of the bell tightly. The German Silver key work, with some solid silver barrels, is in overall fine condition. All pieces are matching and original. The mouthpiece is a Leblanc K10M in very good condition, the instrument playes easily and sweetly at A=440 Hz. It is a perfectly usable clarinet, as is, or it could a useful addition for a collector. The case is a more modern Buffet example dating to the 1960s in good condition.
482	GEORGES LEBLANC, PARIS, CB Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	An exceptionally rare and unique professional Leblanc Bb Clarinet with automatic dual function Bb hole and speaker tube, and articulated C#/G#. This clarinet is a wide, parallel bore model, at 15.1mm, with designation "CB". It is likely that this clarinet was manufactured in the early 1950's as a direct competitor with Selmer's contemporaneous Omega Centered Tone model, which also featured an automatic dual function Bb and speaker key. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the current owner is an American collector. This Bb has matching serial numbers 6525, which probably dates to the 1950's. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks and repairs. The German Silver key work is also in very good condition. The pads are mainly fish skin in good condition, with some cork pads on pad cups likely to be affected by water. This clarinet demonstrates a fat and flexible tone, with excellent intonation, rather like a "super improved" Pete Fountain model. It competes easily with much more expensive new instruments on the market today. The case is elderly but still fully functional. .
484	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A very good condition professional Selmer Paris Centered Tone Bb clarinet. This instrument was originally sold by ourselves back in 2009. The current owner has just invested in a Bass clarinet, and recently had this instrument overhauled at T W Howarth & Co. Since then it has not been played, and it is now offered back for sale. This clarinet is in very good condition for its age, and the wood surface shows hardly any scuffs and marks. The German Silver key work is in excellent condition. All pieces are original with Selmer stamps. The matching serial nos. are P3404 which dates to 1952.  The Protech case is in good condition. The m'piece is a Selmer "HS*" in good condition.
489	BUFFET PROFESSIONAL CONTRA-ALTO CLARINET TO LOW Eb -SOLD	£4495
	This is a superb condition Buffet Professional Contra-Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood to low Eb. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and it has had one careful and fastidious London collector from new, who specialises in buying Contra-Bass instruments, more from his collection will be advertised shortly. This clarinet is ultra rare, probably the only example in recent years ever offered to the market. The design is a small bore one, which makes the Contra very easy to play, and in fact the Contra uses a standard Bass clarinet mouthpiece, which makes it very different from Selmer's design. The instrument is in excellent condition, and the pads, which are finest Pisoni white leather are "as new". The Nickel Siver key work shows absolutely no wear and is well regulated. The matching serial nos. are 21588, which dates to 1972, in the middle of Buffet's so called "Golden Era". There is a repair to the upper part of the lower joint. Originally when the instrument cracked, it was sent back to the Buffet factory for inspection. Unfortunately they no longer had a length of Grenadilla long enough to replace the lower joint. Therefore a carbon fibre banded repair was done, which is probably the finest repair we have ever seen, much superior to the normal pinning and glueing. The repair has been stable for several decades. The case in excellent condition & protects the instrument well. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 in good condition.
492	LEBLANC, PARIS, FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is an extremely rare Leblanc, Paris, Full Boehm clarinet. This Bb instrument was part of the principal pair of clarinets played by David Hamilton. David was a renowned teacher, and one time Head of Wind for Surrey County Music Service. His former pupils, many of whom are now professionals, included Michael Collins, Fiona Cross, and Ian Peters. The Bb, S/N 14941 has Nickel silver key work which is very good throughout, with minimal spot wear to the RH little finger keys, and register key. We have just entirely re-padded in Pisoni Deluxe double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in good order throughout, with only minor surface marks and scratches. The thumb rest has been adapted to a sling hook model. The single case is in good condition. The mouthpiece is a Vandoren B45 spot in excellent used condition.
500	SELMER PARIS PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	This is a fine condition Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Selmer Paris Bass is considered the finest in the World due to its excellent ergonomics, and automatic double overblowing vent for the second register. This instrument has been professionally owned and played here in the UK, with the current owner having used it for the last 5 years, he has just bought a low C Bass. All German Silver key work is in good condition. There is an old stable crack to the upper joint, which has been pinned, see photo 9: As mentioned above, this has proved completely trouble free, with regular professional use, for the last 5 years. The bell and crook are both show a patina consistent with the age of the Bass, there is also one minor dent to the bell, see photo 7. The crook is sleeved and adjustable. This Bass has tan leather pads throughout, which whilst used, are sealing well. There is no joint wobble and the regulation is good. There is a floor peg to the bell, the matching serial nos. are N7200 which dates to 1950. The original case is in good used condition. The m'piece is an "as new" Morgan Protone.
501	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver  key work is excellent throughout. The Grenadilla wood is in nice condition, no cracks or repairs just surface scuffs and marks, consistent with careful use. The last owner has taken extremely good care of this instrument, and it was recently re-padded throughout in Tan leather pads, all of which are in excellent condition. The matching serial nos. are 51013 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 a modern "Tom & Will". The mouthpiece is an original Buffet. .
502	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE A CLARINET -SOLD	£2195
	The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and this clarinet was hand selected at Buffet. The sole former owner is a young professional currently studying at the Paris Conservatoire with Phillipe Cuper. He originally paired this clarinet with a Luis Rossi American bore Bb which will be offered for sale shortly. Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most desirable models, an RC Prestige. The instrument is in excellent condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. This clarinet was the first Buffet design to feature a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are F464106. The pads are finest Pisoni white leather. All pieces matching and original, but in addition a Buffet Moennig, 63.0mm Bb barrel is also supplied, the original owner found this tuned well for him. The original supplied Buffet double case is in excellent condition.
503	LEBLANC, PARIS, LX Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc LX Bb Clarinet, which is sold with a full 1 year warranty from Clarinets Direct. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop, in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads. There are no cracks or damage to the wood; which is superb throughout. There is no plating loss to the Silver key work, which is pristine. This clarinet features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.60mm and responds and tunes excellently. The model was Leblanc's flagship design of the 1980s & was so successful that it continued in production right up until 2009 when the French factory was sold to Buffet Crampon. The matching serial nos. are 60595. The supplied single case is a brand new "Stagg" [not pictured] and the m'piece is a Vandoren B45.   .
504	F A UEBEL, MATCHED PAIR OF CLARINETS-SOLD	£1195
	These are a rare and interesting pair of F A Uebel handmade clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Though Boehm system clarinets, with a compensating G/D vent on both, there are some subtle design differences in these instruments as compared to those made by the mainstream French manufacturers, and these combine to contribute to a tone which has has a lovely warmth and focus, a quintessential German sound. The Bb has serial number 811-74837. This gives a model number of 811 with 1974 as the year of manufacture. The Silver plated keywork shows no plating wear, it is in excellent order throughout, Note also the quality of a tiny "grub screw" set into every pillar to stop movement within the mechanism. The Bb also features Uebel's compensating, low G/D vent, which has the added advantage of improving intonation in the upper register. Along with the already mentioned compensating vent on the lower joint, there is also a wraparound register key. The Bb has no bell ring, and the wood throughout is in excellent order, with no cracks or repairs. The pads throughout are Pisoni tan leather, again in "as new" condition. The A has serial number 811-74662, making a good match with the Bb. Both instruments were made in the DDR. All the plating is in pristine condition. There are no cracks or rpairs to the wood of the A, which is in very good order throughout. Both instruments have had a thorough "check down" in our workshop, with all work done as necessary. The case is old, and shows scuffs to the exterior and stains to the interior, it still latches securely. The handle has some black tape repair. The instruments tune and respond excellently with standard Vandoren m'pieces. Unlike the modern Uebel range which is marketed as of "above average" student quality, these instruments were made as professional handmade models. For the player unwilling to learn the Oehler system they do offer an easier alternative to achieving a more traditional "German" sound.
505	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This Bb, serial no. 505213, has wood throughout in very good condition, there are no cracks or repairs. It is a late Acton Patent vent model and in addition has just had the tuning improved by Jon Steward. All tan leather pads are Gordon Beeson in "as new" condition. The clarinet has been down to our workshop for minor regulation with tenon and touch corks, replaced as necessary. The Silver plate is pristine. The supplied m'piece is a Boosey & Hawkes No. 2 in good condition. The case is the original B&H, in good condition.   .
506	SELMER, PARIS, ARTHEA A CLARINET -SOLD	£1495
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Paris Arthea A 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. He bought the clarinet new whilst studying at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, Whitton. The clarinet is pristine, and has "as new" Pisoni Premium Deluxe white leather pads throughout. 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 barrel measures 65.0 mm & the matching serial numbers are P09639. The double case is an excellent condition BAM original.   .
510	PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINETS-RESERVED	£1395
	This pair of B&H 1010's are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Unusually the Bb of this pair has been worked on by Geoffrey Acton, the inventor of the Acton patent vent. An invoice is included with the sale, which gives details of a replacement top joint for the Bb. This was personally tuned and set up by Acton who, as head designer for Boosey and Hawkes, was the foremost authority on 1010s. The Bb, serial no. 530239, has a replacement top joint, as mentioned above this has a crack repair by Acton, and this has been stable for 23 years. The tuning and response are excellent. All tan leather pads are "as new", as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is very good. Both instruments feature the late version of the Acton patent vent, for improved tuning in the RH. The A, serial no. 460685, 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 64.5mm, 62.5mm, and for extremely cold weather, 56mm. The supplied m'piece is a used Boosey & Hawkes No. 1. The case is the modern back pack example, in excellent condition.
512	BUFFET BC20 Bb CLARINET  -SOLD	£1195
	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 clarinet serial no. F190559 dating to 1978. This instrument was made therefore prior to the Boosey and Hawkes take over of Buffet, during a period when quality control and standards of manufacture were excellent. Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The Silver plated key work is pristine. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has had a complete overhaul & re-pad with Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads on the upper joint, and super pads on the lower, and it is sold with a full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The m'piece is a Vandoren M15 in good used condition. The original Buffet case is also in good condition.
508	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£895
	This is a good condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. There is only slight wear to the Nickel Silver key work, the finger touchpieces show some spot wear: Overall the plating is 85%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather Repad and overhaul & is sold with our 1 year warranty. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The crook is in fine condition, with no dents, however the bell has some minor dings and scratches, there is only slight flattening to the bell base. In the past a floor peg attachment was fitted to the back of the lowere body of the bass, the screw holes for this attachment have been filled. We have fitted a new floor spike attachment to the bell. The serial nos. are 703. The case supplied is brand new, and is pictured in photos 1 & 12. The m'piece is a used professional Conn in ebonite. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
509	SELMER, PARIS, VINTAGE FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	An exceptionally rare and fine vintage Selmer clarinet. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, their current owner is a collector. As a Full Boehm instrument it features all the extras: Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G#, and low Eb. The Bb has matching serial numbers 8369, which probably dates to late 1930. This was the point at which Selmer began to stamp their clarinets with the more modern logo. The clarinet has been recently fully overhauled in fish skin pads, all of which are in fine condition. For Vintage instruments the grenadilla wood is in very good condition. There is only one small stress crack, which has been glued, and is in fact very common with this type of Full Boehm design. Because the upper tenon of the lower joint is metal lined, often a crack occurs between the top two tone holes of this joint where the wood is very thin. Fortunately the crack is cosmetic only, as the metal lining seals the tenon, see photo 7. Apart from this there are only light surface marks. The German silver keywork is in very good condition throughout. The case is an original Pouchette leather example from the 1930's in excellent used condition. The m'piece is a used Selmer B.
63	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET/PLAYFAIR CUSTOM CLARINETS-SOLD	£1995
	An exceptionally rare pair of custom Buffet clarinets. These instruments were a special project for Professor John Playfair. John was well known amongst professional players in London who often sought his help because of his expert knowledge of acoustics and also his services as a mouthpiece craftsman. These instruments were heavily customised by John over a period of several years. John had met Hans Moennig in the USA and to some extent the work owes something to Moennig's own adaptation of the Buffet R13 A. The Bb started life as a BC20 with serial number F217159 dating to 1982. The bore has been enlarged to 15.0mm, with the register key tube re-positioned. The upper joint has been altered to 4 rings, with a new tone hole insert in ebonite for LH3. LH2 tone hole has been redesigned with an upward slant, and the pad in between LH1 and LH2 has been rebushed. This is to enable a good Ab/Bb trill in the 2nd register when trilling LH2. As a result of this work, the correspondence linkage from the top joint has had to be lengthened. The lower joint has been lengthened at the top tenon, and the bottom of the joint shortened. In effect, therefore, all the tone holes have been moved downwards by approximately 2mm. The lower joint flare has also been enlarged. The twelfths are thus much improved over a standard Buffet BC20. The tenon rings have been re-made, and 2 custom enlarged bore barrels are provided of 66 and 67mm length. The wood and fish skin pads are all in excellent condition. Both instruments have had a "thorough check" down in our workshop prior to sale. The A, a C12 Conservatoire model with S/N 266037, dates to 1986. Like the Bb the bore hs been enlarged, in this case to 14.85mm. The bottom of the lower joint has been shortened, but the work necessary to tune this clarinet to John Playfair's standards was less than that on the Bb. Like the Bb the mechanism has been altered to 7 rings, with exactly similar work to LH1, 2, and 3. The bell of the A has had the interior reduced, it appears to have been filled with shellac. The pair play with standard Vandoren mouthpieces but the response is much more "English". The tone is full and round, these instruments would suit perfectly a professional, who though obliged to play instruments with a Buffet stamp, was in fact at heart a Boosey and Hawkes enthusiast!
530	KOHLERT SIMPLE SYSTEM Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£495
	An exceptionally rare Kohlert Simple System Clarinet with key mechansim for throat G# and A key as normally found on the Boehm system. After the end of the 2nd World War, the Czech firm Kohlert split into two, a small subsiduary which manufactured in the West Germany, whilst the main body of the firm remained behind the Iron Curtain, and eventually manufactured student quality instruments; some of which were badged "Corton" and sold by Boosey and Hawkes. This superior quality instrument was probably made by the "German" Kohlert and the bell is stamped with the name of the German music shop which presumably ordered the clarinet, " Musik Rollin Zug". The clarinet has been the subject of a complete restoration by one of the UK's leading clarinet specialist designers and repairers. All pads are new finest Pisoni White Leather. The barrel, which is a Noblet, has been reamed to match the bore which is 15.2mm. All key work and corks are in exemplary condition, the instrument is in Pristine condition, and plays very well in tune at A=440. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in excellent order throuighout, though the bell is in ebonite. The serial nos. are 1677. The clarinet features a moderately large bottom flare and would suit a jazz player, or clarinettist looking for a quality Simple System clarinet. The supplied m'piece is a Boosey and Hawkes 8-10.
531	LEBLANC, PARIS, SPIRIT C CLARINET -SOLD	£1095
	An excellent condition Leblanc Spirit Bb clarinet. Leblanc were bought by Buffet in 2009, this is one of the last Spirit C manufactured. This clarinet is Leblanc's intermediate wooden model, which features a cylindrical bore design, it was descibed by Leblanc as being very responsive & having a full-bodied sound. It also features gold plated springs, in common with the professional models in the Leblanc range. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Nickel Silver plate key work is in pristine condition. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. We have just completely overhauled the instrument in Pisoni fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are D61228. The supplied m'piece is a Buffet. The case is the original in good condition, and with keys.
532	NOBLET, PARIS, ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. One such is Paul Harvey: Paul is well known as the author of many pieces for clarinet and saxophone, as well as the "Saxophone" in the Yehudi Menuhin series of music guides. From time to time Paul sells part of his superb collection of instruments. He is fastidious in his choice of instruments which are carefully selected, and then meticulously maintained. This instrument was bought new from Bill Lewington in the 1960's. It is a veteran of numerous film and studio recordings, perhaps most famously it was used for the film soundtrack recording of Maurice Jarre's music for David Lean's "Ryans Daughter". This is a very fine condition Noblet, Paris, Alto clarinet. The matching serial nos, are 5693. There are no dents, scratches or marks of any kind to the sleeved adjustable crook, and bell, which are in pristine condition. This instrument has one filled crack, see photo 6, the repair has been stable for over 40 years. The Nickel Silver plating shows light spot wear to the main finger touchpieces, the plating is about 95%. The instrument has leather pads throughout in very good condition. A unique floor spike attachment has been fitted to the bell though in fact, a sling is usually used, and is supplied. This instrument will play perfectly out of the box. A comparable Buffet retails today new for £5650. The Vandoren B44 m'piece is in excellent condition.
533	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1045
	An extremely fine condition professional Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in excellent condition, with no plating wear. The Grenadilla wood is also in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. Unlike cheaper models in the Noblet range all the main body pieces are in wood. In the past the thumb rest has been re-positioned higher, however it has now been restored to its original position and the screw holes filled, see photo 10. The clarinet has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The instrument has been completely stripped down; the wood oiled, key work buffed and polished, all pads replaced with Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, springs replaced as necessary, all tenon and touch corks replaced, the mechanism re-aligned and regulated. The clarinet is "as new". All pieces are matching and original, the serial nos. are AB66718. The case is in good condition as is the original mouthpiece a Noblet 2 in ebonite. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
534	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET RC PRESTIGE CLARINETS-SOLD	£4495
	These instrument are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and these clarinets were hand selected at Wood Wind & Reed. Their sole former owner is a leading UK professional who used the pair for only one trial with the CBSO. He and his wife are currently looking forward to their first child and consequently a couple of pairs will be offered to the market. Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. These clarinets are one of their most desirable models, the RC Prestige. The instruments are in excellent condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. This model was the first Buffet design to feature a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches. The intonation and response are outstanding. The Bb has matching serial numbers are 528192. The pads are finest Pisoni white leather in "as new" condition. All pieces matching and original. The two supplied barrels are 66.0mm and 67.0mm. The A has matching serial numbers, 529951. The condition of this instrument is mint. The two supplied barrels measure, 64.5mm and 65.0mm, like the Bb barrels they are Buffet examples. The original supplied Buffet double case is in new condition, and there is also a NAP Paris case cover with carry strap.
517	SELMER SERIES 10 Bb CLARINET, CHARLES COLLECTION-SOLD	£675
	An extremely fine Selmer Series 10 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct.  The Selmer Series 10 was the first of the narrow bore, heavily undercut Selmer clarinets which owed much of their design ethos to the Buffet R13. The basic 10 was to some extent the "Cinderella" of the 10 Series. Both the 10G and 10S were ultimately more successful designs for Selmer. However the Series 10 is a superbly made professional model by one of the World's most respected volume manufacturers, and the instruments represent excellent value for money. This Bb, S/N Y8734, dating to 1975, has wood and Nickel Silver plate in very good condition. All pieces are matching and original with Selmer 10 stamps. The clarinet has just had a full re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty.  The case is an older Leblanc in good condition. The m'piece is an "as new" Selmer HS**.
518	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 CUSTOM PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET,-SOLD	£2195
	This extremely rare and unique custom order Buffet R13 Prestige Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It belonged to the late Tommy Whittle, one of the UK's finest Tenor Sax players, and has been very well cared for. Tommy told me that this was a "special order" instrument direct from Buffet. He specified the articulated C#/G# key because of the similarities to the mechanism on the sax. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. This Bb has matching serial nos. 318985, which dates to 1989. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine throughout. The Silver plate throughout is in very good condition, with only minor spot wear to the register key, see photo 11. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our Clarinets Direct workshop and is sold with full 1 year warranty. The key regulation is very good. The 2 barrels are of 66.0mm and 65.0mm All pieces are matching and original. The case is the original custom Buffet in good condition. The mouthpiece is a Vandoren 4V.
519	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A very good condition professional Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. The Grenadilla wood is in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. All the main body pieces are in wood, with the exception of the barrel, which is made of resonite. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in fine condition, with only slight spot wear to the main finger touchpieces. The clarinet has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The instrument has been completely stripped down; the wood oiled, key work buffed and polished, all pads replaced with Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, springs replaced as necessary, all tenon and touch corks replaced, the mechanism re-aligned and regulated. The clarinet is "as new". All pieces are matching and original, the serial nos. are A83684. The case is elderly but fully functional, the mouthpiece is a student model in good condition. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
520	NOBLET ARTIST, BY LEBLANC, Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	This is a very fine condition Professional model Artist Noblet Paris Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which has been professionally owned and played, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The wood condition overall is perfect, there are NO cracks or repairs. The stamps are as new. The pads, which are fish skin, are not new, but are all sealing well. The Nickel silver plating is in very fine order throughout, with only slight wear to the low Eb/Ab and F/C RH touchpieces, see photo 7. There supplied m'piece is an original Noblet, in good condition, as is the case.
521	SELMER PARIS MARK VI BARITONE SAX-SOLD	£5995
	This is a good condition Selmer Baritone Sax, to low Bb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Selmer Paris Baritone is considered the finest in the World due to its excellent ergonomics, and the Mark V1 is considered the epitome of Selmer's production. This instrument has been professionally owned and played here in London, with the current owner, John Sands, having used it for several years, having bought it from the original owner, Peter Ripper, who had it new. The Baritone has serial nos 59097, which makes it an early 1955 model, these "darker" sounding early Mark VI's are generally considered the finest. The original lacquer shows normal wear, as seen in the photographs, principally to the crook, and rear. There are no dents, only one slight "ding" which was difficult to photograph, see photo 8. This ocurred on a Gig at the Imperial War Museum in London, when John had a brief moment of contact with a cannon! The key work is in excellent condition, John has attached a piece of cork to the "B" touchpiece to facilitate contact with the Bb button, this could easily be removed. This instrument has tan leather pads throughout, which whilst used, are sealing well. The regulation is good. There is a stand, and gig bag also included in the sale. The original case is in good used condition, with some tape repairs to the exterior. The m'piece is a used Yamaha 5C.
498	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An extremely fine Buffet RC Bb clarinet, dating to 1976. When this instrument was manufactured it was only the second year of RC manufacture and it was the finest clarinet Buffet made, the latest models being finished by the most experienced workers. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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 clarinets with less "brightness" than the R13. The RC did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, due in part to a slightly larger bore, which attracted many UK players. There is no damage or repairs to the wood, with only minor surface marks. The Nickel silver plate is in excellent condition throughout, with only minor wear to the rings. This instrument has just had a full re-pad in double bladder fish skin pads in our workshop, with all touch corks replaced, and tenon corks as necessary. It is sold with our full 1 year warranty. This instrument plays with a dark, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation. It was manufactured as Buffet's top professional instrument with unstained Grenadilla wood, and, at the time, 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 a modern BAM with carry straps in excellent condition. The mouthpiece is a used Selmer HS. .
499	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	This Imperial 926 Bb Clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has just come to us via a top professional in the Bournemouth area, who is also an excellent repairer, the condition is very good. The Imperial 926 was manufactured as a professional quality instrument on a par with the Imperial Symphony 1010, but with a bore of 15.0mm, as opposed to the 15.25mm of the 1010. This Bb, serial no. 382332, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all the tan leather pads and corks. The instrument will trouble free, with normal use, for many years to come. The supplied m'piece is an original B&H 926 No. 2. The case is the original Boosey and Hawkes, in good condition, and with keys. .
507	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A very rare professional Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in very good condition. There are some minor scratches, but no spot wear; the plating is 99%. The main body of the wood is also in excellent condition, there are some slight surface scratches, but no cracks or repairs, the barrel is made from plastic. The clarinet has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are A15544. The case is the original which latches well, there is some wear to the lining, but it still protects the instrument. The mouthpiece is a Leblanc in excellent used condition. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
511	BUFFET BC20 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	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 clarinet serial no. F136537 dating to 1973. This instrument was made therefore prior to the Boosey and Hawkes take over of Buffet, during a period when quality control and standards of manufacture were excellent. Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The Nickel Silver plated key work is in very good condition, with only minor wear to the RH rings and throat G# key, the plating is about 98%. This instrument also features an additional LH Ab/Eb key, which is now standard with the Prestige range, but previously this was a special order option from Buffet. The wood is in overall excellent condition, however there are two slight chips to the outer edge of the upper joint bottom tenon, see photo 4. These have absolutely no effect on the response as this part does not form the bore. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has had a complete overhaul & re-pad with Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, and it is sold with a full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The m'piece is a Vandoren B45 spot in used condition. The original case is also in good condition.
513	LEBLANC LL PARIS PROFESSIONAL Eb PICCOLO CLARINET -SOLD	£1295
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc LL  Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. Leblanc Paris were especially well known for the quality of their harmony clarinets. The LL was named after Leon Leblanc, and features a tone which was described as "rich & full bodied". Useful on an Eb clarinet. This model was so successful that it continued in manufacture right up until the Leblanc French factory was bought by Buffet. The wood condition overall is very good. There are NO cracks or repairs.  This Eb has "as new" fish skin pads throughout and they are sealing well, the key work is also well regulated.  The Nickel Silver plate is fine order throughout and shows no wear. All pieces are matching and stamped "Leblanc". The serial no. is 41210 which may date to 1974 [Leblanc serial no. lists are unreliable].     The original Leblanc case is also in very good condition, the mouthpiece is a lightly used Vandoren 5RV.   .
15	KING MARIGAUX, PARIS, ALTO CLARINET	£945
	This is an excellent condition King Marigaux Alto clarinet, in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. King, were, I believe, the agents for SML. Strasser, Marigaux, and Lemaire were makers specialising in professional, saxophones, oboes and clarinets. Today, as Marigaux, they survive as one of the World's finest oboe manufacturers. All the Nickel Silver plate key work is in superb condition, with no discernable wear. The wood overall is also in excellent condition, with no damage or repairs. Likewise the crook and bell, which show no dents or dings, this Alto has been excellently cared for. The instrument has recently been entirely re-padded in Tan leather; all the pads are "as new". The instrument is a top professional model, featuring compensating low G/D vent, like a top of the range Bass clarinet, and LH Ab/Eb lever. The matching serial numbers are 216. The case is in good condition, as is the m'piece, which is a Noblet. .
514	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, MODEL 45 Eb CLARINET, CHARLES COLLECTION-SOLD	£795
	This is a near mint condition entry-level Professional model 45 Noblet Paris Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which has been professionally owned and played, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This is not the cheaper Noblet 40 Eb clarinet which is often mis-sold as a professional Eb. It was bought new from Michael White's in North Ealing, 4 years ago, and has had minimal use. The current owner has up-graded to a Boosey & Hawkes Imperial Eb. The reason it can only be described as "near mint" is a slight general "cloudiness" to the Nickel silver plating, which has developed only because of lack of use: The instrument has just been stored in the case. The wood condition is perfect, There are NO cracks or repairs. The stamps are as new. This Eb has the original factory fitted double bladder fish skin pads, all are sealing well, and there should be no need to replace any in the immediate future. There supplied m'piece is an original Leblanc, in pristine condition. The case is the original Leblanc in excellent condition.
515	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£560
	A very fine condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 1033690. Includede is the receipt which shows the instrument was bought new in 2007 by Neath County Music Service for £449 + VAT. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no wear. This clarinet has just had an overhaul in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The wood throughout is in very good condition, with no cracks or repairs. This instrument comes with a brand new Buffet mouthpiece and in the original case. .
516	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1595
	A superb condition pair of B&H 1010's which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The sole owner, a busy GP who sadly has no time for the clarinet these days, bought them new in 1981. They have been extremely well maintained, and were re-padded with Gordon Beeson pads at Jack & Lindsay Dawkes. The tuning and response of the pair are excellent. The Bb, serial no. 544027, has no cracks or repairs. All tan leather pads Gordon Beeson pads are "as new", as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is very good, with only a slight "blueing" mainly to the m'piece caps. Both instruments feature the late version of the Acton patent vent, for improved tuning in the RH. The A, serial no. 500869, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, with only a slight "blueing" to the E/B touchpiece. The current owner feels that this may possibly be down to lack of use, certainly the stamps are all bright, and the instrument is in near mint condition. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm and 62.5mm. The two supplied m'pieces are both Boosey & Hawkes No. 2's, again in excellent condition. The case is the original in fair condition,the interior is excellent without stains, but there are some scuffs, and paint streaks to the exterior.
522	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£945
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. This instrument has come to us as a commission sale trade in against a Buffet Bass to low C. The current owner is a Music Student at York University, and he has taken exceptional care of this Bass, and up-graded both the case, to a Pro-tech, and the m'piece. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The crook and the bell are both in fine condition, with no dents. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is only slight wear to the Nickel Silver key work, the finger touchpieces show minimal spot wear: Overall the plating is 95%. The Bass recently had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather Repad and overhaul & the pads are "as new". The instrument has just been regulated in our workshop, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 16757. The m'piece is a used Brillhart "Ebolin" in good condition. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
523	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL, Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£1695
	This is a good condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. The Silver plated key work shows little wear, the plating is very good throughout, with the exception of the thumb bush, see photo 10. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in good order throughout, though the wood does have surface marks and scratches consistent with the age of the clarinet. The instrument has just had a full overhaul in the Clarinets Direct workshop, with fish skin pads, & all touch corks replaced and regulation seen to as necessary. It is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The barrel is original and measures, 44.5mm. The original case is well used, but still latches securely. It shows that the instrument was bought from "Dallas of London" who were also the sole importers for Buffet Crampon in the 1950's and early 1960's. In addition to the original m'piece a B&H ebonite example, in good condition, a brand new Pillinger, with facing HH 1.07, is also supplied. This Eb is a top professional model, it plays with an excellent warm tone, and very fine intonation. The serial nos. are 120364 which dates to approximately 1956, sadly this model is no longer made.
524	NOBLET ARTIST, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A fine condition professional Noblet Artist, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. The Nickel Silver, is in fine condition, with only slight wear to the LH ring touchpieces, it is about 98%. The Grenadilla wood is also in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. Unlike cheaper models in the Noblet range all the main body pieces are in wood. The clarinet has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The instrument has been completely stripped down; the wood oiled, key work buffed and polished, all pads replaced with Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, springs replaced as necessary, all tenon and touch corks replaced, the mechanism re-aligned and regulated. The clarinet is "as new". All pieces are matching and original, the serial nos. are 99950. The case is a Buffet good condition as is the mouthpiece which is a G8 in ebonite. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
525	BUFFET SPECIAL ORDER E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A superb condition rare special order Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, with additional LH Ab/Eb key, which is normally only seen on Prestige models. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have bright matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in perfect condition. This clarinet has just been overhauled in the Clarinets Direct workshop in fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are K145515. The m'piece is brand new, and unplayed, as the original owner used the one supplied with her first clarinet. The case is an upgrade to a Buffet Prestige model. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
526	BUFFET FESTIVAL A CLARINET -SOLD	£2195
	This Buffet Festival A clarinet is in near mint condition, with only slight wear to the stamps and tenon corks to distinguish it from new. The instrument has been professionally owned and played, it has been extremely well cared for. The Festival is based firmly on the R13 Prestige, with the register key tube slightly higher, and adjustments to the upper and lower bore flares to compensate. This type of alteration had in fact been suggested to Buffet in the late 1960's by Moennig, Morgan, and Gigliotti: The result is improved intonation and evenness to the second register, which has meant the Festival is a firm favourite amongst professional players. The A has matching serial nos. 347796. The wood, which is unstained, hand selected Grenadilla, is in perfect condition, with no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate shows no wear, it is pristine. The clarinet has finest Pisoni fish skin pads throughout in excellent condition. The supplied barrel measures 66.0mm. All pieces are genuine Buffet stamped Festival. The m'piece is a brand new Vandoren B45. The case is the original Buffet in black leather, in excellent condition. .
527	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	A rare near mint condition Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. According to the last published Leblanc brochure the Noblet Plateau model in Silver plate should be badged the 50S. It is identical to the intermediate model Noblet 45, except that the mechanism is covered hole, i.e. plateau, and the key work is Silver rather than Nickel plated. According to the Leblanc brochure therefore this plateau Bb is stamped incorrectly, i.e. 45. However, in my experience, both Leblanc serial number lists and nomenclature can be misleading and confused. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It was bought as part of a pair of plateau Noblets from Dawkes last year by a professional player and teacher, who at that time was unfortunately suffering from arthritis. She had cork added to both RH3 and the speaker key in order to facilitate fingering. Fortunately her condition has eased so that she now feels able to play a standard open hole instrument. Unlike some of the cheaper models in the range, this clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood. All the key work, which is plated in Silver, is in pristine condition. The wood is also in superb condition. The only reason the clarinet cannot be described as "mint" is because the fish skin pads are all not brand new, though they are also in excellent condition. The matching serial nos. are B71394. The case is as new & is supplied with the keys. The mouthpiece is an also "as new" Yamaha 3C. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
528	LEBLANC SYMPHONIE 3 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	The Symphonie 3 clarinet was a professional model offered by Leblanc in the 1960's, which gradually evolved into the L7 series of the 1970's. The bore is of medium large size at 15.0mm, which matches the Leblanc Pete Fountain & Dynamic H models. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, it is has come from the collection of a fastidious American, his instruments are always offered for sale in excellent condition. The Bb has matching serial nos. 11355, which probably dates to the early 1960's The German Silver key work is in excellent condition, likewise the wood which shows no cracks or repairs. The instrument has good condition fish skin pads, and cork on the register key, first 2 trill keys and C#/G# key. We have just checked over the instrument thoroughly in our workshop, with all regulation and touch corks attended to as necessary. The case is a more modern Leblanc example in very good condition.
529	GEORGE LEBLANC, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is a good condition G Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. It is a UK owner professional instrument, and has been extremely well cared for, even the metal guards for the crook and upper joint are still with the instrument. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows no wear, it is in very good condition throughout. The crook is in excellent condition, with only one tiny pin head ding. The bell shows a slight flattening to the base, see photo 8. We will fit a floor peg attachment in our workshop to stop this. NB The Bass has been photographed prior to going into our workshop. The Grenadilla wood shows no cracks or damage, apart from surface minor scuffs, and where screw holes and floor peg attachments have been fitted in the past and removed: 1. There was a bracket which held the two main pieces together, making the instrument effectively into a single piece Bass. This has been removed and the holes left unfilled, see photo 10. 2. There was a floor peg attachment at the rear of the lower joint. The screw holes for this have been filled, but in the process the lower joint serial number has been all but erased. This Bass will have a re-pad as necessary in our workshop, & the key work will be swaged and regulated. The upper joint serial nos. are 14301, but extremely difficult to make out, which probably dates to the late 1970's. The supplied mouthpiece is a student model in very good condition. The case is a Selmer from the 1960's which is in fair condition, with some stains and tears to the lining, it does latch very securely, however.   .
535	SELMER, PARIS, BASS CLARINET TO LOW C-SOLD	£5245
	This is a superb condition Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Selmer Paris Bass is considered the finest in the World due to its excellent ergonomics, fine tuning, and automatic double overblowing vent for the second register. This instrument is part of a large collection of exceptionally fine instruments which will be shortly offered to the market. The instruments were formerly in the collection of Paul Willey's late father. Paul is a well known violinist, formerly the leader of the Ulster Orchestra, and perhaps best known to British TV audiences as the leader of the orchestra for "Strictly Come Dancing". All Silver plated key work is in good condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine throughout. The bell and crook are both in perfect condition, with no dents, dings, scratches or other marks. The crook is sleeved and adjustable for tuning. This Bass has tan leather pads throughout, which whilst used, are in excellent condition. The instrument has been down to our workshop for an overhaul, and regulation, it will play perfectly out of the case and for many years to come. There is no joint wobble and there is a floor peg to the bell. The serial nos. are E5207 which makes this a Selmer Mark II Bass dating to 1988/9. The Selmer case is un upgrade to a more modern back pack example in good used condition. For those familiar with Selmer Bass products, the Mark II Bass case was particularly poor, as the interior was of weak construction, and this often caused the key work to become bent in transit. This Bass case is therefore a necessary upgrade. In addition the Bass comes with 2 Selmer m'pieces, a C85 and C* both in excellent used condition, and also a Bass stand [not pictured].   .
536	BUFFET BC20 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	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 clarinet serial no. F92403 dating to late 1966, this period of manufacture is commonly referred to as Buffet Crampon's "Golden Era". This instrument was made therefore prior to the Boosey and Hawkes take over of Buffet, during a period when quality control and standards of manufacture were excellent. Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no discernable wear the quality of this plating is excellent, in sharp contrast to modern Buffet manufacture. The wood is throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks or damage. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has had a complete overhaul & re-pad with Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, and it is sold with a full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The m'piece is a professional Buffet model 846 in ebonite in excellent used condition. Again modern Buffet policy is to outsource their mouthpiece manufacture: The result is a cheap plastic product which is really only compatible with the basic student clarinets in their range. The original case is also in good condition.   .
537	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	A near mint condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have bright matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in near perfect condition. The instrument is described as "near mint" because of a minor surface chip to the wood on the upper joint at the logo, see photo 5. All fish skin pads are in excellent condition, with no wear, they will be good for some time to come. The serial nos. are K145515. The case is an upgrade to a modern back pack model, which is "as new" condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
538	MATCHED PAIR OF SELMER RECITAL CLARINETS -SOLD	£3745
	An excellent matched pair of Selmer Recital clarinets in Silver plate. These instrument are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Their former owner is a leading UK professional. He and his wife are currently looking forward to their first child and consequently a couple of pairs will be offered to the market. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is very good with no loss.  Both instruments have had a full check up in our workshop prior to sale; with pads, tenon corks and touch corks, replaced as necessary.   The Bb has S/N D0417, the A S/N D2001, which dates to 1984.  All pieces are original and stamped Selmer, with additional barrels of 62.5 and 64.5mm. The case is the original leather Selmer example whith dust cover, it is used, but in good condition. These instruments have been exceptionally well cared for.   .
539	YAMAHA CX CUSTOM PAIR OF CLARINETS-SOLD	£1895
	An excellent pair of Yamaha CX Custom clarinets, which are a commission sale for CD. Their former, and sole, owner used them throughout her time as a student and later reading Music at Oxford University. Both clarinets are in excellent condition, they have been well maintained. The owner is also prepared to consider splitting the pair, with the A in double case for £945, and Bb in single case at £895. The Bb, S/N 004135 has no cracks or damage to the wood. The Silver plated key work is also pristine throughout, and in perfect regulation. All fish skin pads are sealing well. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The A S/N 04135 is in superb condition, having had very little use from new. All pads are fish skin in good condition. The wood and silver plate keywork are pristine. The m'piece is an upgrade to a Vandoren in 2 tone "swirled" ebonite, which is in excellent shape; no damage to tip, rails or beak. The Orly double case is also in good condition.
540	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, Eb CLARINET -RESERVED	£845
	This is a very fine condition Professional model Noblet Paris Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which has been professionally owned and played, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The wood condition overall is perfect, there are NO cracks or repairs. The pads, which are fish skin, are not new, but are all sealing well. The Nickel silver plating is in very fine order throughout, with no discernable wear. There supplied m'piece is a Vandoren B44, in good used condition, as is the case.   .
70	SELMER, PARIS, PICCOLO Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	This is a very good condition Selmer Paris professional Eb Clarinet, enhanced Boehm, with articulated C#/G# and fork Eb/Bb. Selmer Eb clarinets are probably the most popular choice amongst professional players worldwide due to their fine ergonomics and excellent intonation. The main body of the wood shows no cracks or damage, with only minor scuffs and scratches. We have just fully overhauled the instrument in double bladder fish skin pads, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The German Silver key work is in excellent condition and shows hardly any wear. The third tone hole has been re-bushed in metal. I do not know if this was as the instrument was made, or later work: I have seen similar work on early Buffet Eb clarinets, therefore it may well be original. The S/N is K5776, and this, with the early modern logo dates the instrument to the 1930's. The key work, which is complex, and regulation are all in excellent order. The case is brand new, and the m'piece a good condition used Selmer B*.
7	MATCHED PAIR OF CUSTOM ORDER LUIS ROSSI CLARINETS-SOLD	£6795
	This matched pair of Luis Rossi English bore clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It was this pair that Colin Parr used for the last period 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. Colin ordered this unique Rosewood pair in 1998, and they were delivered in 2000. The Bb has serial no. E356 and has Silver plate in pristine condition. The wood is also in excellent condition. All pads are Pisoni White Leather in good condition. An invoice for the last service on the Bb is included in the sale and it shows the instrument had a thorough check down on 21st May 2014. The A, serial no. E358, has wood in overall excellent condition, though there is one tiny surface crack to the back of the instrument, see photo 10, this never went through to the bore, and has been completely stable in 14 years of continuous use. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape. This instrument was last serviced on 30th April 2014 when, amongst other work, 6 pads were replaced. Again the invoice for this is included in the sale. There are 5 barrels of 66.0mm, 67.0mm, 68.0mm, 69.0mm and 70.0mm. The are also no less than 4 m'pieces, all of which are 1010 bore: A Morgan RM06, & a custom Pillinger CP 108, a copy of a pre-war 1010 model, a Rick Sayre, and an original Luis Rossi. The case and dust cover are used, but in good condition.
543	G LEBLANC, BASSET HORN in F -SOLD	£4245
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. One such is Paul Harvey: Paul is well known as the author of many pieces for clarinet and saxophone, as well as the "Saxophone" in the Yehudi Menuhin series of music guides. From time to time Paul sells part of his superb collection of instruments. He is fastidious in his choice of instruments which are carefully selected, and then meticulously maintained. This instrument was bought new from Bill Lewington in the 1960's. It is a veteran of numerous film and studio recordings, and was particularly featured in the Carey Blyton's 1970 TV soundtrack to W Somerset Maugham's "Footprints in the Jungle". It has also been used for numerous performances of the Mozart 13 Wind Serenade and Requiem. This is a superb Basset Horn in Grenadilla wood, to low C. The Buffet and Leblanc Basset Horn designs are essentially modified Alto clarinets. This instrument is in mint condition: NO cracks, marks or damage, pristine key work throughout. An additional short, sleeved and adjustable, crook is supplied, for Mozart Requiem work in extremely cold churches! The Bassset Horn has leather pads throughout in very good condition. A unique floor spike is included which screws together to provide a decent length, a sling is also supplied. This instrument will play perfectly out of the box. A comparable Buffet retails today new for £7000. The Vandoren 5RV m'piece is in excellent condition.   .
544	MATCHED PAIR OF PRE-WAR, LONDON & PARIS, BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1395
	This matched pair of extremely rare Boosey & Hawkes, London & Paris, clarinets are in superb condition. Their current owner is a young London professional, and these instruments have been played in many of the Capitals finest orchestras. The London & Paris 1010 model, as the name suggests, was made for B&H in France. These instruments are in amazing original condition, with matching serial nos, throughout on both Bb and A, they are probably the finest pair of pre-war London and Paris Boosey & Hawkes 1010s in existence. Even the original case comes with the key. The Bb has matching serial nos. 1242 and has key work in pristine condition. The instrument is in ebonite throughout, which is in overall excellent condition. All pads are Pisoni Tan Leather in good condition. Both instruments have been recently completely overhauled. The A, serial nos. 1203, has no cracks or repairs. The key work throughout is in good shape. all pieces are wood apart from the original barrel, which is made of ebonite. The m'piece is stamped S/N 1203, in excellent condition,and matching to the A. The case is the original in good condition, with dust cover and key.
545	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 A CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	This Imperial 926 A Clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has been professionally owned and well maintained; the condition is very good. The Imperial 926 was manufactured as a professional quality instrument on a par with the Imperial Symphony 1010, but with a bore of 15.0mm, as opposed to the 15.25mm of the 1010. The A, serial no. 250471, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all the tan leather pads and corks. The thumb rest has been moved higher in the past and the screw holes have been left unfilled, therefore if the next owner wished to move it back to the original position[s] this would be straightforward. The supplied m'piece is an excellent condition original B&H 926 No. 2. The case is an Ortola, with zip and pouches.
546	BUFFET CRAMPON PRESTIGE BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£4495
	This is a mint condition Buffet Prestige Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had only one professional owner, who bought the instrument new from Howarth's 7 years ago whilst studying at the Royal Academy of Music. The quality of recent Buffet Bass clarinets is such that they now rival Selmer. The instrument has seen negligible use, and a potential car purchase means the Bass is now offered to the market. All Silver plated key work is in "as new" condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine. This type of Buffet Bass has a double overblowing vent, and features alternative fingerings for low D. This Bass has finest Pisoni White Leather pads throughout in perfect condition. It was necessary to have the lower tenon "eased" as the fit was very tight, and in addition the key work has been oiled. The playing condition is superb. There is a floor peg to the bell, and the matching serial nos. are H41238. The instrument is supplied in the original case, which is in new condition, and has the still wrapped key. The m'piece is a brand new Vandoren B40, in addition an unused box of Vandoren No. 3 reeds is supplied and a K&M Bass stand.   .
547	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, ARTIST Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	This is a very fine condition Professional model Artist Noblet Paris Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which was selected and bought direct from Leblanc Paris. Unusually it was made with gold plated springs, which are more usually reserved for only the most expensive models in the Leblanc range. The serial nos. are 68346 which make this one of the last Artist Eb clarinets produced. The wood condition overall is perfect, there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument will be completely overhauled in our workshop in finest Pisoni fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Nickel silver plating is in very fine order throughout. There supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a Leblanc No. 2 which is in excellent condition, as is the case.   .
548	F ARTHUR UEBEL, BASSET HORN in F-SOLD	£4195
	This is a rare and unique Basset Horn by F A Uebel of a pattern which is much like todays more recent designs by Buffet and Leblanc. Previously Clarinets Direct had always understood that F A Uebel made Basset Horns only of the small bore type, i.e. basically as extended clarinets. These featured clarinet size mouthpieces slightly bored out to suit the extended range and compass of an F Basset Horn. F A Uebel was acknowledged as one of the finest Basset horn makers in the world, and, in fact, supplied Basset Horns to the clarinettists of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. This instrument then is of a completely different type; in that it features a mouthpiece of 97mm length which takes Bb clarinet reeds. The bore, at 17mm is also similar to modern Alto clarinet bore. The stamp reads " F A Uebel, Marknuekirchen" and "B & S". This instrument is in superb condition: NO cracks, or damage, with pristine silver plated key work throughout. There are a few slight marks to the outer edge of the bottom tenon of the lowest tenon, apart from this the wood condition is perfect. The mechanism is enhanced Boehm, with an automatic register key, which features a dedicated Bb tone hole and overblowing vent. The instrument is also part plateau. The range is to low C, with compensating open tone hole on the bell. The three lower pitches are fingered using the standard Uebel triangle formation underneath the thumb rest. The design is beautifully simple and ideally weighted. The Basset Horn features, a grub screw into most pillars to stop lateral movement and poor regulation, the build quality and workmanship are much superior to contemporary mass manufacture. The Basset Horn has recently been entirely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads which are all as new. Interestingly the instrument is stamped "Made in Germany", therefore it is possible that this Basset Horn was made prior to the partition of East and West Germany i.e. before 1949. The matching serial nos. are 900-57631 This instrument will play perfectly out of the box. A comparable Selmer retails today new for £9700. The original m'piece and case are in excellent condition. In addition a pristine custom made Edward Pillinger mouthpiece ebonite copy of the original is supplied with a facing similar to a Vandoren B40.
549	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1595
	A very fine pair of B&H 1010's which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These were sourced by Vic Slaymark through Geoffrey Acton, the designer of the Acton Vent in 1983, for their current owner. And the 1983 bill of sale from Geoffrey Acton is included. They have been extremely well maintained, and were recently re-padded with Gordon Beeson pads. The tuning and response of the pair are excellent. The Bb, serial no. 509842, has no cracks or repairs. All tan leather pads are in good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is excellent without marks, thouigh there is a slight darkening to the tenon rings of 2 of the barrels. Both instruments feature the late version of the Acton patent vent, for improved tuning in the RH. The A, serial no. 527569, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape. There are 4 barrels of 64.5mm 64.3mm, 64.2mm and 62.5mm. The supplied m'piece is a Boosey & Hawkes No. 2, in goodcondition. The case is the original in poor condition, the interior shows tears to the lining and stains, and there are some scuffs to the exterior. This case had originally belonged to Vic Slaymark, and on receiving the pair, the current owner exchanged the new case of this pair for Vic's old case as a thank you for sourcing the instruments. If desired we can supply a new Rosetti modern back pack style double case for an additional £45.
550	SELMER, MARCHI SYSTEM, PAIR OF CLARINETS-SOLD	£6995
	THE Bb IS "SOLD". THE A STILL FOR SALE FOR £3495. These are an ultra rare pair of Selmer Paris, Marchi System clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Selmer have made instruments with extremely short production runs: Clarinets Direct recently sold a plateau Selmer C clarinet, which was one of only three ever made. The Marchi system is comparable, as it is probably one of the rarest production line clarinets ever manufactured: Some sources state that only 83 Marchi system instruments were made. These instruments were a special order from Selmer. Indeed the Bb, which is unstamped, but with serial number, was either a prototype, or according to the seller, kept in the Selmer showroom for prospective clients to play test. For those unfamiliar with the Marchi, a fingering chart, with instructions in French, is included. The second register key [using Marchi fingerings] makes it easy to play up to high G#, the fingering chart runs out almost an octave higher at super G, three and a half octaves above middle C! The Marchi system starts as a Full Boehm with all the extras, and then adds vents, and new touch keys to facilitate extreme high register playing. The main feature of the system allows for a second register vent, linked by double correspondence to the barrel. This actually activates two different pads from one hole, one for the initial part of the third register, [which on the Marchi system runs from G# above the stave through to C] the second smaller vent is triggered from the G/D hole and helps sound the notes from top C# on upwards. The Bb is an earlier instrument than the A, the serial nos. are Y2622. As mentioned previously the instrument is unstamped, apart from the bell. The instrument is in mint condition. The pair were bought new from Selmer direct and never used. All pads and plating are pristine. There are two supplied barrels, of 64.3mm and 64.7mm. The original case is "as new". The A is of later manufacture, the serial nos. are C1179. This dates to around 1984. The instrument is stamped "Marchi Series 10". The Silver plating is in pristine condition. All the pads and corks are as if it had just left the factory. There is one barrel of 66.2mm. The case, with combination locks, is brand new. Taken together these instruments represent a rare opportunity for the serious player or collector. I have only ever seen one other Marchi pair, which belonged to Edward "Ted" Planas who was for many years a main UK Selmer agent.   .
551	LEBLANC, ESPRIT, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An excellent condition Leblanc Esprit Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new by a professional player, and used in London's West End for show work. This clarinet is Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.65mm. It was descibed by Leblanc as having a darker, and yet more flexible, sound than the slightly cheaper Sonata. It also features a separate post mounting for Ab/Eb. This model plays so well that it easily competes with a modern Buffet R13. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is in pristine condition. All pieces are original and having matching stamps. We have regulated the instrument as necessary, the fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well, and all touch and tenon corks are fine also. The matching serial nos. are 80035. The supplied m'piece is an "as new" Eddie Daniels, custom model on a Zinner blank, which is a substantial upgrade from the original Leblanc m'piece. The case is the original, in superb condition, with keys in unopened cellophane.
552	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	An excellent condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, which has just been taken in part exchange by ourselves. The sole former owner is an adult amateur player, and she has up-graded the thumb rest to a fully adjustable model with sling hook. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in perfect condition. This clarinet has fish skin pads throughout in very fine condition, they will be good for many months to come. The matching serial nos. are K151420. The m'piece is again an upgrade to a Vandoren B45 professional model, which again is in good used condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
554	GEORGE LEBLANC, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1895
	This is an extremely rare G Leblanc, Paris, Professional Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, model 325S. This model features a fork Ab/Eb in the RH which neatly does away with the necessity for another touchpiece for the LH little finger. It is a UK owner professional instrument, and has been extremely well cared for. The Grenadilla wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks or damage. The only marks to the wood are at the back of the lower joint, where the screw holes for an old floor peg attachment have been filled. The German Silver plated key work shows only slight "brassing", it is in very good condition throughout. The crook is in excellent condition, as is the bell, which also features the Leblanc logo, this was a feature only of top Leblanc Bass professional models. There is a floor peg attachment to the bell. All pads are finest Pisoni Tan Leather in excellent condition, and, in addition, the instrument has been down to our Clarinets Direct workshop for a thorough check down and regulation as necessary. The matching serial nos. are 678, which probably dates to the late 1950's. The supplied mouthpiece is a Selmer C in very good condition. The case is also in good used condition.
555	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An excellent condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, which has just been fully overhauled by Clarinets Direct and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The pads are all brand new finest Pisoni fish skin, and the instrument has been stripped down, oiled, and regulated. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in very good condition, with no cracks or damage, apart from one minor chip to the outer edge of the top tenon of the upper joint, see photo 10. This has absolutely no effect on the response, as this section of the wood does not form the bore. The matching serial nos. are K168367. The m'piece an upgrade to a Woodwind Larry Coombs LC3 professional model, which again is in good used condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
556	FRANK HAMMERSCHMIDT Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	Clarinets Direct is delighted to be able to offer this extremely rare custom made, Frank Hammerschmidt, Boehm system clarinet for sale. Frank Hammerschmidt has one of the most enviable reputations Worldwide of clarinet makers: His clarinets manage to achieve a rare synthesis of German/Viennese dark tone with Boehm system fingering. They are amongst the most expensive and sought after clarinets. This Bb features a bore size of 15.00mm, silver plated keys, with offset C#/G# hole, and adjusting screws for lower pad regulation. The pads are tan leather in excellent condition. There is no wear to the Silver plate, which is pristine throughout. The wood is without marks or damage, apart from a slight scuff to the bell edge, which is made without metal rim. Frank does not serial number his instruments. There are 2 barrels of 60.2mm & 61.2mm. The intonation and response are impeccable. The instrument will play with standard Vandoren m'pieces, but it would be advisable to try a Viotto or other German/Austrian sourced m'piece to make the tone more Viennese. There are few finer clarinets currently made.
557	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE D CLARINET-SOLD	£2295
	This is an excellent condition Buffet RC Prestige D Clarinet. This clarinet is an ultra rare instrument, which is a custom order from Buffet. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in very good order throughout. Prestige range instruments feature unstained hand selected wood, and, in addition, this model has a voicing groove in the bell to aid the response of bell E/B. The Silver plate is fine throughout, with only slight tarnish. The S/N is 439430 which dates to 1998, and the original Buffet warranty card is included. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The mouthpiece is a Selmer B*, and the ligature a Vandoren. The response and tuning are everything one would expect from such a top of the range instrument, and the tone is noticeably warmer than on a standard Eb clarinet.
558	MATCHED PAIR BUFFET R13 CLARINETS-SOLD	£2695
	These very good condition R13s are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Their one former owner used them through his time as a Music scholar at Charterhouse School. They were selected for him by his teacher, Nicholas Carpenter, clarinettist for the Bournemouth Sinfonietta and LPO. The owner is now a professional Opera singer, and these excellent older R13s are offered again for sale. It is extremely rare to find instruments of this calibre which have had such little use, but fortunately for the pairs' next owner such is the case here. These instruments date from 1984, just prior to the introduction of the R13 Prestige range, and when manufactured they were the most expensive professional instruments in the Buffet range. Both instruments have just been partially overhauled by "Clarinets Direct". The Bb Clarinet, with matching S/N 261622 is in very good condition. The Grenadilla wood which is unstained, is pristine throughout, no cracks, repairs or damage whatsoever,though the thumb rest has been moved lower, and the original screw holes left unfilled: It could therefore be moved back again if so desired. The Silver plating is very good, with only slight wear to the rear thumb bush and F/C rod barrel: It is 98%. As part of the overhaul several pads have been replaced as has the lower joint tenon cork of the upper joint. The A clarinet is in excellent condition. The matching S/N's are 254515. The Grenadilla wood and Silver plated key work are both in excellent condition. Again the thumb rest has been moved, in this case slightly higher. the A is supplied with 2 barrels of 63mm and 66mm. The case is a Boosey and Hawkes in good condition. ` The m'piece is a used Portnoy BP3. ..
559	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1745
	This is a very good condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct This Eb has a fine Provenance, and most recently it has been owned by a London professional player, and it has been used in most of the Capitals' major Orchestras. The Silver plated key work shows only slight wear, mainly to the tenon rings of the barrel. The LH sliver key has been shortened in order to avoid the player with largerr fingers accidentally pressing it. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in good order throughout, with only normal signs of use. There is some blue tack in the tone holes for tuning purposes, which we have left in situ, it could easily be removed if desired. The instrument has recently has an overhaul, in tan leather pads, which are all sealing well. The barrel and m'piece are original and Alan Andrews has re-layed the m'piece, it plays comfortably with Vandoren No. 3 or 3.5 reeds. The case is again original, in fair condition, with dust cover.
480	BOOSEY & HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 A CLARINET, TONY LAMB COLLECTION-SOLD	£845
	This pair of B&H 1010's are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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. The Bb, serial no. 505254, has wood throughout in very good condition, and it was for 3 years until Nov. 2013, Tony's Principal Bb. All tan leather pads are "as new", as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is pristine. Both instruments feature the late version of the Acton patent vent, for improved tuning in the RH. The A, serial no. 472877, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all Pisoni Tan Leather pads and corks. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm, and 63.5mm. The supplied m'piece are is a Boosey & Hawkes No. 2 in good condition. The case is the original B&H, in fair condition.
485	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	A mint condition Buffet, E13 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new by a retired gentleman along with a Yanagisawa Tenor Saxophone. Unfortunately the retirement has proved too busy for musical pursuits, and the instrument is offered for sale "as new". The Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches. There is no joint wobble. The instrument has just had an overhaul in finest Pisoni Fish skin pads, in our workshop, and is sold with full 1 year warranty. The key work has also been regulated, with all touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The Silver plating throughout is pristine, with no wear. The serial nos. are K150958, which dates to the early 2000's. Contemporary E13s are treated with a chemical compound designed to prevent cracking. Unfortunately this appears to leach out of the wood after a few weeks of playing, causing many problems with joints sticking or refusing to go together. Thankfully when this instrument was manufactured, Buffet Crampon were still ageing the wood naturally. The supplied Buffet m'piece is brand new and the original Buffet leather case is supplied with keys.
541	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1045
	A mint condition professional Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in pristine condition, as new. The Grenadilla wood is also in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. though the barrel is made from resonite. The clarinet has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The instrument has been completely stripped down; the wood oiled, key work buffed and polished, all pads replaced with Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, springs replaced as necessary, all tenon and touch corks replaced, the mechanism re-aligned and regulated. The clarinet is "as new". All pieces are matching and original, the serial nos. are AB66718. The case is in good condition as is the original mouthpiece a Noblet in ebonite. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
2	ROSSI FRENCH BORE Bb CLARINET	£3245
	This is an excellent Luis Rossi French model clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct: With a polycylindrical bore this clarinet is based on the Buffet R13, though acoustically it is vastly superior. This model is Luis Rossi's best selling clarinet worldwide. It adds a new dimension of tonal warmth and improved intonation to the Buffet instrument from which it is derived. In common with all Rossi clarinets the instrument is in a single piece which allows the correct positioning of the C#/G# hole. This instrument is in superb condition, with excellent tan leather pads throughout. The wood is in pristine condition, with no cracks or damage, though in the past the thumb rest has been moved higher and the original screw holes filled; see photo 10. The silver plating is in excellent condition throughout, with no wear. The instrument features an additional LH Ab/Eb lever. There are two supplied barrels of 58.0mm & 59.0mm. The instrument was tuned by Luis to play with Vandoren mouthpieces. The original wooden tenon guards are included, and the original case is also in very good condition. ..
560	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET to low Eb -SOLD	£895
	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 and the bell are both in excellent condition & the bell has a floor spike attachment. There is slight plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work; the plating is around 85%. The Bass has recently had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and has been down to our workshop for regualtion and a check down. The serial nos. are 12824. The case is well used, with a good interior, but scuffs and tears to the exterior, all latches function well. The m'piece is a USA student model. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
561	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	This is a fine condition Noblet, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This is a model 60, the entry level professional Bass made by Leblanc. All the Nickel Silver plated key work is in good condition, with only slight wear to some of the main finger touchpieces, overall the plating is 95%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine throughout. The bell and crook are both in good condition with only very slight scratches, there are no dents, or plating wear. The Bass has just had a complete overhaul, in finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe White Leather pads, & is sold with a years' warranty. We will fit a new floor peg attachment to the bell with spike, NB the Bass was photographed prior to going through our workshop. There is also a sling provided. The matching serial nos. are 8261, which dates to the 1980's. The case is the original in fair condition: The latches are good, but there is wear to the interior and scuffs to the exterior. The m'piece is the original Noblet in good condition.   .
562	SELMER PARIS PROFESSIONAL CONTRA-BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£15995
	This is a mint condition Selmer Contra-Bass Clarinet in Rosewood, Model 41, to low C. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the current owner is a collector who bought this instrument new 2 years ago. Sadly his redundancy forces the sale of some of his collection of Contra-Bass clarinets. The Selmer Paris Contra-Bass is considered the finest in the World due to its excellent ergonomics and response. The instrument is mint: "As new". No cracks or damage, no wear to the plating, and all leather pads in perfect condition. It has been played on less than 10 occasions since being purchased. The crook is sleeved and adjustable. There is a floor peg to the bell, the matching serial nos. are QO 7246 which dates to 2012. The Selmer case and Selmer Paris C* m'piece are also in excellent condition.
563	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES EMPEROR CLARINETS -SOLD	£895
	A near mint condition pair of B&H Emperors which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This pair have been completely restored. The restoration included reaming the bore to correct Imperial 926 dimensions, and further under cutting and tuning work. In addition all of the pads have been replaced, with Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan leather pads. The result is a pair of Emperors playing as well as, or better than, the class above, i.e. a Imperial 926's. The Nickel Silver plate is pristine, as is the Grenadilla wood. All pieces are matching and stamped " Boosey & Hawkes". The Bb has matching serial nos. N154900, and the A matching serial nos. N163435, both date to the late 1950's. There are two reconditioned and re-layed mouthpieces, at the correct dimensions for the old B&H No.2: One is a professional 926 in ebonite, the other a 593. The case is a modern Buffet Prestige model in excellent condition, though one of the combination latches has failed and been replaced with a standard hinged latch.
564	BUFFET CRAMPON RC PRESTIGE BASS CLARINET -SOLD	£4695
	This is a superb condition Buffet Prestige Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had only one professional owner, who won the instrument new as the "Hawkes Prize" whilst studying at the Royal Academy of Music. The instrument was then used for approximately 8 years as part of a busy freelance career. The owner now runs a successful Music School here in the South East, and as she no longer plays the Bass it is offered to the market. All Silver plated key work is in excellent condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine. This type of Buffet Bass has a double overblowing vent, and features alternative fingerings for low D. This Bass has finest Pisoni White Leather pads throughout in excellent condition. The Bass has been down to our workshop for a partial repad and regulation, and in addition the key work has been oiled. The playing condition is superb. There is a floor peg to the bell, and the matching serial nos. are 27491. The instrument comes in the original case, which is in very good condition, in addition there is also a leather case supplied, and a K&M Bass stand.
565	G LEBLANC, BASSET HORN in F-SOLD	£4395
	This is a superb Leblanc Basset Horn, model 315S, in Grenadilla wood, to low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is an Icelandic professional player. The Buffet and Leblanc Basset Horn designs are essentially modified Alto clarinets, the larger bore favours orchestral use. This instrument is in excellent condition: NO cracks, marks or damage, with pristine silver plated key work throughout. The Basset Horn has fish skin pads throughout in very good condition, and it has been down to our workshop to have pads replaced as necessary and the key work regulated. A floor spike is included. This instrument will play perfectly out of the box, the matching serial nos. are 14644. A comparable Buffet retails today new for £7000. The original m'piece is in good condition.
566	MATCHED PAIR OF PETER EATON ELITE CLARINETS-SOLD	£4995
	This matched pair of Eaton Elites are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. They have a quite unique provenance: It was this pair that Emma Johnson used to win BBCTV's Young Musician of the Year, and subsequently record the Crusell Concerti. They then when back to Peter Eaton, the maker, who re-voiced the pair, and were sold to a collector who now has tendon problems in his hands which mean he can no longer play. The Bb has serial no. 005 and has Silver plate in very good condition. The wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. All pads are Pisoni Tan Leather in "as new" condition and were fitted by Peter Eaton some 2 years ago. The A, serial no. 012, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all Pisoni Tan Leather pads and corks. There thumb rest is adjustable, unlike the one fitted on the Bb. Also a "bis" key is fitted , as in the style of Boosey and Hawkes pre-war 1010s to facilitate Eb/Bb trilling. There are 4 barrels of 63.0mm, 61.5mm and two of 64.5mm. The m'pieces are all in excellent condition: A Peter Eaton, & a custom Pillinger 1010, and a B&H 1010 No. 2. The case is a BAM in mint condition.
567	YAMAHA YCL650 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	An excellent condition Yamaha 650 clarinet, which was recently taken in part exchange by Clarinets Direct. The Yamaha 650 is the top selling rival to the Buffet E13. It tends to give less trouble than the E13, because, unlike the current Buffet, the Grenadilla wood moves less, causing fewer problems with sticking joints. Yamaha quality control and build quality are exemplary, and these instruments are easy to live with and perfect for the advancing student. The instrument features an adjustable thumbrest, tapered and undercut tone holes, Silver plated keywork, and a voicing groove to the neck of the bell. The clarinet has just had an overhaul in our workshop and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is no damage or repairs to the wood, and the stamps are all as new. The serial nos. are 112303. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a Yamaha Custom in ebonite. The case is also in very good condition.
63	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb,-SOLD	£945
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. This instrument has come to us as a commission sale as the current owner has bought a Buffet Bass to low C. He has taken exceptional care of this Bass, and it is in near mint condition. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has the latest wood effect finish. The crook and the bell are both in superb condition, with no dents or scratches. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. The Nickel Silver key work is near perfect, only the LH 1st finger touchpieces shows minimal spot wear: Overall the plating is 99%. The Bass recently has had a Tan Leather Repad and overhaul & the pads are "as new". The serial nos. are P0033734. The m'piece is a Bundy No. 3 in good condition,and the case is in excellent condition. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
3	MATCHED PAIR BUFFET E13 CLARINETS	£1695
	THE A IS SOLD. THE Bb STILL FOR SALE AT £845 IN NEW "KINSMAN" SINGLE CASE WITH MOUTHPIECE. An excellent pair of Buffet E13 clarinets in Nickel silver plate. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is in fine condition with only slight loss to the RH ring keys of the Bb clarinet.  Both instruments have had a complete re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe pads and are sold with a full years' warranty. The Bb has S/N K73504, the A S/N K74218, which dates to 1989.  All pieces are original and stamped Buffet. The mouthpiece is a standard Buffet in excellent condition. The case is again an original Buffet in brown leather, it is in good condition, and comes with both keys. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period these instruments were made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture. ..
69	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£825
	This is a late Symphony 1010 Bb in near mint condition, featuring the second generation Acton Patent Vent. The clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct and has had only one careful adult owner from new. The matching serial numbers are 504327. The clarinet is padded in tan leather pads which are all in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is excellent, with no wear. The wood is also in pristine condition throughout. The stamps are like new. The m'piece is a B & H 1010, again in "as new" condition. The tuning and overall response of this clarinet are excellent. The case is a brand new "Stagg".   .
568	SELMER, PARIS, FULL BOEHM PICCOLO Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£1995
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest professional players amongst our clientele. The former owner of this ultra rare instrument, is one such. This is a good condition Selmer Paris professional Eb Clarinet, Full Boehm model, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Selmer Eb clarinets are probably the most popular choice amongst professional players worldwide due to their fine ergonomics and excellent intonation. The main body of the wood shows no cracks or damage, with only minor scuffs and scratches. However the bell has two repaired sealed cracks, and in addition, perhaps due to the repair work there are some marks to the top of the bell tenon, see photo 12. The Nickel Silver plate shows some wear, mostly to the rings and the throat A & G# keys The S/N is A4228 which dates to 1981. The instrument has just been fully overhauled by Mike Huntriss in tan leather pads. The key work, which is complex and regulation are all in excellent order. There are two supplied barrels of 44.5mm and 46.5mm. The case is the original, which latches and protects the insrument well. .
569	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	A near mint condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale. The instrument has just been fully overhauled by Clarinets Direct and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The pads are all brand new finest Pisoni fish skin, and the instrument has been stripped down, oiled, and regulated. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in very good condition, with no cracks or damage. The matching serial nos. are K174475. The m'piece is the original Buffet, which like the case is in excellent used condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
570	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	A near mint condition Buffet R13 A clarinet. This instrument is described as near mint only because of slight wear to the stamps, in other respects it is "as new". The clarinet was used briefly whilst its owner was reading Music at University, and since graduation it has been unused. The wood is in pristine condition, without cracks or damage. The Silver plated key work is perfect, without mark or blemish. We have just overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni Tan leather pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The matching serial nos. are 464921 which dates to 2000. The m'piece is the original Buffet, unused, as the original owner used the m'piece which she played on her Bb. The double case is of modern back pack type with a zip pocket for music and accessories.
571	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	This is a good condition Noblet, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct; the previous owner, has upgraded to an Uebel low C Bass. The Noblet 60 Bass is Leblanc's entry level professional model, featuring a single register key, and range to low Eb. This is an early model, and it has articulated trill keys, superior to later production design, which simplified the keys to a longer patern: These tend to go out of regulation more readily. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows some wear, the plating is about 80%. The bell is in good condition, with only minor dents and no flattening to the base. There is an old, pinned, repaired crack to the wood on the upper joint, see photo 4. This has been stable for many years, the last owner having had no issues with this repair. The Bass has a bracket fitted to keep it assembled as a one piece Bass clarinet: Again this simplifies the maintenance of the instrument, as it cannot be mis-assembled, which might cause the correspondence to move out of alignment. This instrument has a floor peg holder attached to the rear of the bell. In addition the last owner has fitted a more comfortable thumb rest and an additional sling hook, so that the Bass can be played with a double hook sling, if wished. The instrument was last serviced by Dawkes in July 2013, the relevant invoice is included with the Bass. The pads are all tan leather, in good condition, some of these were replaced at this last service. The matching serial nos. are 3417. The case is an upgrade to an Aqua Sulis in good condition; there are some scuffs to the exterior, but it zips and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is an excellent Selmer D is "as new" condition. This instrument responds easily and readily, and would make an ideal first professional Bass clarinet purchase.   .
572	NOBLET PARIS ARTIST A CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	This is a Noblet Artist A Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in very good condition, and it has been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct: Finest Pisoni fish skin pads have been fitted throughout, the key work polished, and all tenon and touch corks replaced. The instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Noblet Artist was the top of the range Noblet model, with a cylindrical bore of 14.85mm, it will pair nicely with any other mainstream manufacturers French bore Bb, i.e. Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc and Yamaha. This A, serial no. 44048, has no cracks or repairs. The Nickel plate throughout is in very good condition with no discernable wear. . This clarinet was made entirely from Grenadilla wood, including the barrel, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in fine order. The supplied m'piece is stamped AAA. The case is in good condition, the interior lining is worn, but all latches still close the case securely.
553	NOBLET PARIS ARTIST C CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	This is a Noblet Artist C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in excellent condition. The Artist Noblet, by Leblanc, was their entry level professional model. This instrument was part of the collection of Paul Willey's late father. Paul is a well known violinist, formerly the leader of the Ulster Orchestra, BBC Welsh Orchestra, and associate leader of the CBSO. This C, serial no. B40730, has no cracks or repairs, the wood is in pristine condition. The Nickel plate throughout is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. Unusuually for a commission sale, we have just fully overhauled this clarinet in finest Pisoni double bladder fish skin pads, and it is sold with our full warranty. This clarinet was made entirely from Grenadilla wood, including the barrel, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The supplied m'piece is a Vandoren 5RV in good condition, as is the case, which is by Buffet.
573	SELMER, PARIS, 10S FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A Selmer 10S full Boehm clarinet,with all the "bells and whistles" : Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# and low Eb. The clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us via a UK Jazz player. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, S/N D2547, dates to the mid 1980's and has Silver plate, in good condition throughout. There is only slight wear to the barrel of the RH rings, which is unusual, it appears that a former owner used to rest their figers against this key barrel, see photo 7 however the plating has not been affected. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in very good condition. The instrument has just been re-padded in finest Pisoni white leather pads. All pieces are original and have matching stamps, and there are 2 barrels of 64.5mm and 66.5mm. The m'piece is a Vandoren B45 Lyre in very good condition. The case is the original Selmer, with scuffs, and stains to the interior lining, it still latches well.
575	LEBLANC, VITO, PLATEAU CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	A rare Leblanc Vito plateau mechanism Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This shares the same playing characteristics as the standard 7214 model but features plateau keys specifically designed for the younger player, doubler, or even arthritic player who may have difficulty with the usual open hole clarinet. The instrument is in near mint condition, having been owned by a professional adult player, who doubled on clarinet. It has been exceptionally well cared for. The pads, whilst not new, show minimum wear, the key work and plating are pristine. This resin instrument has a wood effect finish, and thumb rest which supports a sling hook. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down". The m'piece is an upgrade to a Rico Royal C which is "as new", as is the case. The matching serial nos. are A15259. The matching serial nos. are 3417. The case is an upgrade to an Aqua Sulis in good condition; there are some scuffs to the exterior, but it zips and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is an excellent Selmer D is "as new" condition. This instrument responds easily and readily, and would make an ideal first professional Bass clarinet purchase.   .
576	SELMER PARIS PLATEAU C CLARINET -SOLD	£2495
	A unique and ultra rare plateau Selmer C clarinet. This instrument has an impressive provenance: It was originally purchased by Mark Walton from Edward [Ted] Planas, who was the main agent for Selmer in the UK at that time. According to Mark, this clarinet was one of 3 manufactured by Selmer, possibly the shortest production run of any clarinet made by Selmer Paris. The instrument then passed into the ownership of Alan Hacker, who improved the tuning. The customisation extended to shortening the barrel to 50mm, so that the instrument could be played with a large bore m'piece, B&H 1010 bore, fitting a new very comfortable wooden thumb rest, and adapting a Thibouville bell with a vent to tune the low E/b twelfth. This clarinet has been used extensively by Alan for recital and solo work and has also been recorded on by Tony Coe. However also supplied is an original Selmer C clarinet barrel of 53mm which will tune this instrument well with standard bore French m'pieces. Most recently the instrument has been professionally owned and played this way by Mandy Burvill, ex-RLPO. The instrument has mainly white leather pads in excellent condition, but 2 on the upper joint have been replaced, by Eddie Ashton, with his superpads, these holes, LH 2 and the side Eb/Bb key, are prone to filling with water, and Mandy Burvill felt this choice of pad solved the problem. The German Silver plateau key work is in very good condition, as is the wood, which is crack and repair free. Unlike most volume manufacturers' plateau instruments, which are modifications of existing designs, this Selmer has been designed purely as a plateau model, with large tone holes, and unique keywork mechanism. The result is a superbly in tune and free plateau instrument, with intonation superior to most other C clarinets. The matching S/N R8878 dates to 1959. The case is a modern Buffet hardshell model, in excellent condition, as is the supplied BPO2 Portnoy m'piece. .
586	BUFFET CONTINENTALE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	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 an ultra rare Continentale Bb clarinet serial no. F128469 dating to 1972. This particular clarinet may well have been a special order from Buffet as it features a LH Ab/Eb lever which was generally only seen much later, when the Prestige range was introduced in the 1980's. The Continentale design features higher placement of the speaker tube, and significantly less undercutting of the upper joint, this results in a darker, more focussed, tone than the R13, with a typical Buffet "sweetness". Buffet Crampon advertised the Continentale as ideal for Chamber Music. This instrument was manufactured, right in the middle of Buffet Crampon's so called "Golden Era", and the intonation and response are much superior to contemporary Buffet manufacture. The Silver plating is in very good condition, with only slight wear, mainly to the LH 2 ring, see photo 6. The Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition throughout: No cracks or repairs. 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 Vandoren 5RV Lyre, in ebonite, in good condition. This tunes the instrument right down to A=440Hz, despite the F prefix this instrument does not want to play at A=442! The original case is also in good condition.
587	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET -SOLD	£1045
	A good condition Buffet R13 A clarinet. The Silver plated key work is perfect, without mark or blemish. The instrument was recently overhauled in fish skin pads, which are all in excellent condition. All pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The wood shows a crack each to the upper and lower joints, in both cases to the upper portion of the joints, see photos 10 and 11. The first crack runs into the speaker key pipe, and the second from the middle tenon down to the rear thumb rest, neither runs into a tone hole, and there is no effect on the response which is excellent. Both cracks are old and stable, they have been filled and repaired in the past, we have checked them both for seal in our workshop. The matching serial nos. are F77116 which dates to 1963. The double case is of modern back pack type with a zip pocket for music and accessories, it is very good condition. .
588	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	An immaculate condition Buffet S1 clarinet in Silver 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. This S1 Bb has matching serial nos. F249981, which dates to 1983, this was just prior to the Boosey & Hawkes takeover of Buffet, and this period is commonly believed to be amongst the best periods of Buffet manufacture. The instrument must be one of the last S1's ever made, the Silver plate is pristine, as new. The clarinet has just been down to our workshop and the key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  The wood is in excellent condition, there are no cracks or repairs. This clarinet has had a complete repad in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The S1 clarinet plays 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 hard shell case is in excellent shape, and is supplied with the keys, still wrapped. The mouthpiece is an "as new" stock Buffet.   .
583	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	An extremely fine Buffet RC Prestige clarinet in Bb. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and it has had only one professional owner. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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 Prestige model sells very well: It has a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which attracts many players. This instrument would pair well with no.25 on the "clarinets" page. This Bb has S/N 453700, which dates to 2001, there is no damage to the wood, which is in superb condition. The Silver plate is also in excellent shape, with only a tiny patch of wear to the long barrel on the lower joint, see photo 7. The instrument has white leather pads throughout in excellent condition. This clarinet plays with a dark, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation. The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren 5RV 13 Lyre. The leather Buffet case is in excellent condition and is supplied with still wrapped keys.
584	NOBLET PARIS ARTIST C CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is a Noblet Artist C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in excellent condition. The Artist Noblet, by Leblanc, was their entry level professional model. This instrument was selected from many at J & L Dawkes, then customised and tuned by Edward [Ted] Planas for Paul Allen. Paul is a well known London professional player and this instrumnent has been used, as part of a long and successful career, in most of the Capital's finest Orchestras. This C, serial no. B53912, has no cracks or repairs, the wood is in excellent condition. The Nickel plate throughout is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The instrument has been thoroughly checked over by Steven Butler prior to being offered for sale. All fish skin pads and corks are in good condition This clarinet was made entirely from Grenadilla wood, including the barrel, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The instrument tunes exceptionally well with all standard French bore m'pieces, i.e. Vandoren.   .
466	BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINET in A  -SOLD	£995
	A rare early Buffet A clarinet, without serial number. 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 A, with good 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. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and came to us from a young woodwind repairman who has prepared this clarinet to a fine standard. Buffet Crampon began to stamp serial numbers on clarinets from about 1885, either this clarinet is earlier than this [which from the key work and bore design is possible] or it is later, but with no serial number. Certainly, given the keywork design, large bore and small flare in the lower joint, this instrument is pre-WW1. The wood shows some surface cracks, scratches and marks, but for a clarinet of this age, it is in good condition. The first crack runs into the first trill key hole, it does not go into the bore, see photo 5. The second crack runs from the upper tenon ring of the lower joint to the first tone hole rim, again it does not go through to the bore or enter the tone hole, see photo 8. The third crack is at some 180 degrees to the 2nd, at the rear of the upper part of the lower joint, again it is a surface crack only, seee photo 10. All cracks have been glued, filled and sealed by the aforementioned owner. He also had the instrument entirely re-plated in Silver, consequently the key work is in exceptional condition for a vintage Buffet. All pads have been replaced with tan leather, apart from the register key, which is in cork. The stamps read "Buffet Brevette SGDG". All pieces are matching and original, excepting the barrel, which is of more modern Buffet type. The key regulation is excellent and there is no joint wobble. The mouthpiece is a Selmer C85 115 in very good condition, which plays the instrument at A=440 Hz. The case is brand new Buffet Prestige, in black leather, with warranty card and lock instruction manual.
18	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET -SOLD	£1095
	A rare near mint condition Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. It is identical to the intermediate model Noblet 45, except that the mechanism is covered hole, i.e. plateau. Unlike some of the cheaper models in the range, this clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in pristine condition. The wood is also in superb condition. The only reason the clarinet cannot be described as "mint" is because the fish skin pads are all not brand new, though they are also in excellent condition. The matching serial nos. are B71394. The case is as new & is supplied with the keys. The mouthpiece is an also "as new" Buffet. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole". .
20	JULIUS KEILWERTH SOPRANO SAX, SX90 II	£1995
	This is an excellent condition Keilwerth SX90 II Soprano Sax, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new at Howarth's whilst the owner was a student at the Royal Academy of Music. The Soprano has serial nos 97335. The original lacquer shows only slight wear, as seen in the photographs, with light scratches. The key work is in excellent condition, and there are two crooks, curved and straight. This instrument has tan leather pads throughout, which whilst used, are sealing well. The regulation is good, and the soprano has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down" prior to sale. There is a gig bag also included in the sale. The original case is in good used condition.
74	YAMAHA CUSTOM Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	This is an extremely fine Professional model Yamaha Custom 681 Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been professionally owned and played here in the UK, and in addition to the original barrel, a "fat boy" barrel in Rosewood is also supplied. The wood condition overall is very good there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument has excellent condition finest Pisoni tan leather pads throughout. There is no joint wobble and the regulation is in fine order. The silver plated key work is in excellent condition with no plating wear. The serial nos. are 01429. The Kell Geometric m'piece tunes the instrument well, and the original case is also in fine condition.
577	BUFFET E11 C CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A near mint condition Buffet E11 C clarinet, in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The reason the instrument is described as "near mint" is because the pads are all not brand new: Apart from this the instrument appears exactly as if it had just left the factory. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 000833. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition. The wood is without any mark or blemish. The supplied m'piece is the original Buffet, which appears unused. The case is also "as new".
578	G. LEBLANC, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	This is a very fine condition G. Leblanc Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The German Silver key work is not plated and is excellent throughout. Likewise the bell and crook are not plated, and they show normal "brassing" commensurate with age and use. The wood is also in good condition, with no cracks or repairs. The Alto has just been overhauled by us in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 4982, which probably dates to the early 1960'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 a new Vandoren B40.   .
579	GEORGE LEBLANC, PARIS, LL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1895
	This is an extremely rare top of the range G Leblanc, Paris, LL Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, later designated model 325S. This model features a fork Ab/Eb in the RH which neatly does away with the necessity for another touchpiece for the LH little finger. 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 LL, named for Leon Leblanc [the son of the founder of the firm] was such a succesful design that it continued to be made right up until the moment the company was bought by Buffet. The LL models demonstrate excellent evenness and intonation throughout the entire range. It is a one UK owner professional instrument, and has been extremely well cared for. The case still has the name plate of the supplying dealer Bill Lewington, who was, for many years, the main UK agent for Leblanc. The Grenadilla wood throughout is in superb condition, with no cracks or damage, only slight scuffs assocaited with normal use. The German Silver key work is in very good condition throughout, [NB the instrument has been photographed prior to going through our workshop]. The crook is in excellent condition, as is the bell, which has a floor peg attachment. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in finest Pisoni Tan Leather pads in the Clarinets Direct workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 6743, which probably dates to the late 1960's. The supplied mouthpiece is a Conn in good condition. The instrument comes with the original metal cylindrical guard to preserve the integrity of the upper joint top tenon. There is no joint wobble here, or at any other part of the instrument. The original case shows wear to the interior and exterior, but still latches well.
580	LEBLANC,VITO, CONTRABASS BBb CLARINET -SOLD	£2195
	This is a Vito BBb Contrabass clarinet, model 7182, range to low Eb. The instrument is made from Resotone plastic, with a wood effect finish. It has a key lay out ideal for the beginning contrabass player. The design has a double register key, and also features balanced key action. The bore is 30mm & the S/N 5639B. The Nickel plated keywork is in very good condition throughout. We have just overhauled the Contra, in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, and it is sold with our full Clarinets Direct 1 year warranty. There was a crack to the lower joint which we have filled, sealed, pinned, and lined internally, to make sure the repair is absolutely airtight and secure, [ see photo 10]. There are two supplied mouthpieces, an ebonite Leblanc professional model, and a Woodwind co. model as originally supplied with this Contra. The original case is also in good used condition, the latches are all sound, as is the interior finish, however there are some tears to the outer case covering fabric.
581	MATCHED PAIR OF SELMER 10G CLARINETS-SOLD	£2295
	An extremely fine matched pair of Selmer 10G clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us via a UK academic and collector. 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. In his book "Clarinet Acoustics" O. Lee Gibson, stated that in comparisons with all other major clarinet manufacturers designs, the 10G was consistently the most in tune.  The Bb, S/N E3952, has wood and Silver plate in pristine condition. There are no cracks or repairs, the wood is in perfect condition throughout. The pads, which are fish skin, are also in good condition. The instrument has gone through our workshop, with any pads replaced as necessary. The A S/N D6582, is in excellent order throughout with wood showing no cracks or damage. Again all pads are in excellent condition. The original Selmer case is in good condition , the m'piece is a used Selmer HS*. These are late 10Gs,featuring an adjustable thumb rest and replacing the "crows foot" with a screw regulated arm, in the manner of a B&H 1010. In the past many famous 1010 players initially made the change to French instruments via the 10G, which has a particularly warm tone, possibly foremost amongst these was the late Dame Thea King, Thurston's widow.
582	BUFFET C12 CONSERVATOIRE A CLARINET -SOLD	£1095
	A very good condition Buffet C12 A clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was originally manufactured as Buffet's entry level professional wooden model. The instrument was bought by a Music student in order to complete his University performance degree. He paired it with a Buffet Festival Bb clarinet, and indeed, as this Conservatoire model is of polycylindrical bore design it will twin well with all of the more expensive Bb models in the Buffet line up. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, though the thumb rest has been re-positioned lower, and the original screw holes left unfilled, it could therefore be moved back, if so desired. The Silver plated key work is in good condition with only very slight tarnishing, the plating is about 97%. The instrument has fish skin pads throughout which are all in excellent condition, with the exception of the register key which is in cork. The matching serial nos. are 287260 which dates to 1987. The supplied m'piece is a Vandoren B46, in very good condition. The double case is a modern back pack example in "as new" condition. This instrument will be perfect match for No.55 on our list.   .
592	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An excellent Buffet E13 clarinet in Nickel silver plate. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is in fine condition with only slight loss to the RH ring keys.  The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe pads and is sold with our full years' warranty. The Bb has matching S/N K73504, which dates to 1989.  All pieces are original and stamped Buffet. The mouthpiece is a standard Buffet in excellent condition. The case is a brand new "Kinsman". Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture. ..
593	CHAPELAIN C CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A rare Chapelain C clarinet. Fernand Chapelain & Cie were active as makers in La Couture in the early years of the last century. In addition to the makers stamp, the instrument also has another stamp "P Colin Luthier Nimes". The instrument has just been re-padded in finest Pisoni white leather pads with the exception of the speaker key and the side Eb/Bb key, which, as they are prone to filling with water, are in cork. The clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The German Silver plateau key work is in excellent condition, as is the wood, which is crack and repair free. The bell has a vent hole, to tune the low E/B twelfth better, as is the case with quality German instruments. I imagine that this was a later modification, the work is nicely done, with a metal insert to the vent hole, see photo 9. The instrument plays evenly and with a fine tone across the registers, and at A=440Hz with standard French bore m'pieces. The case is a modern Daveau hardshell model, in good condition, as is the supplied Selmer C85 120 m'piece.   .
69	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET CRAMPON, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, E13 CLARINETS	£1695
	THE A IS SOLD. THE Bb STILL FOR SALE AT £845 IN SINGLE CASE WITH MOUTHPIECE. An extremely rare and unique pair of Buffet Crampon, Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinets in Nickel silver plate. This pair have a fine provenance, having been bought new by Nicholas Carpenter, one of the UK's most successful clarinettists [a letter signed by Nick is included in the sale]. It was his recording of the Mozart Clarinet Quintet which was the BBCR3 CD review recommendation. In addition to his solo career Nick was Principal Clarinet of the Bournemouth Sinfonietta, and later a member of the LPO. The pair were made in 1972, and at this time Buffet UK were based at Pages Walk in South London, it was from here that the pair were selected. At this time the Evette and Schaeffer was manufactured alongside the superb R13, which was Buffet's flagship model. All E&S clarinets should have a "K" serial number suffix, but the A of this pair has serial number 126929. This suggests that it was, in fact, manufacured as an R13 professional A, and then subsequently stamped "Evette & Schaeffer". This is unique in our experience, but, at that time, the difference between the top student model and the professional R13 was much narrower than it is now: Like the R13, E&S clarinets were hand undercut and finished in the so called "Golden Era". This E&S pair are much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is in fine condition with only slight loss to the RH ring keys.  Both instruments have had a complete re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe leather pads and are sold with a full years' warranty. The Bb has S/N K26927, the A S/N 126929.  The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren B45 in good condition. The case is again the original Buffet in black leather, it shows some wear to the interiorlining, and scuffs to the exterior but latches and protects the pair well. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period these instruments were made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture. ..
20	PAIR OF NOBLET, PARIS, ARTIST CLARINETS	£1390
	THE Bb IS "RESERVED". THE A STILL FOR SALE, IN DOUBLE CASE, FOR £745 These are a mint condition pair of Noblet Artist clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Noblet Artist was the professional top of the range Noblet model. The Bb, matching S/N B64692, has just been completely overhauled in Finest Pisoni tan leather pads. The Nickel Silver plate is pristine. The instrument is made entirely from Grenadilla wood, unlike the cheaper model 40 in the Noblet range. The barrel, stamped Noblet Leblanc 45, is actually a more recent replacement from the last incarnation of the "Artist" Noblet when the model was rebadged by Leblanc. This A has matching serial nos. B47681, & has just been completely overhauled in Finest Pisoni fish skin pads. It has no cracks or repairs, the wood throughout is in pristine condition. The nickel silver plate is also in very good condition with no discernable wear. This clarinet was made entirely from Grenadilla wood, including the barrel. The 2 supplied Noblet m'pieces are also in very good condition. The double case is an extremely fine Yamaha Custom double, with leather cover, including zippable pouches, this, again, is in mint condition. The seller is prepared to sell the instruments separately as follows: The A in double case for £745, and the Bb in single case for £645. Both instruments would come with a Noblet m'piece.
55	LEBLANC, PARIS, L300 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£895
	This is an extremely rare L300 professional model Leblanc Paris Bb clarinet. The L300 was the last incarnation of the L7/L27/L200 series, which were Leblanc's tapered bore upper joint models, introduced through the early 1970's, and culminating in the early 1980's with the L300. This particular instrument is easy to distinguish from its predecessors because it lacks a bell ring. This Leblanc LL Bb clarinet is in superb condition,and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us via a professional player in The Netherlands. The intonation and response is the equal of the most expensive French instruments sold today. The clarinet has matching serial nos. 58016. The Silver plate is in excellent condition, with no discernable wear. The wood is in overall fine condition, with no cracks or repairs, though there are some minor surface scratches to the wood, all normal signs of use. We have just entirely overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni double bladder fishskin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pieces are matching and original with Leblanc stamps. The case is in good condition, and comes with the still wrapped keys. The mouthpiece is a used Leblanc 2L, in excellent condition.
594	BUFFET E11, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	A very fine condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 303628. The Nickel Silver plated key work is in good condition, with no wear. This clarinet has just had an overhaul in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. This instrument comes in the original case, with a good condition student mouthpiece.
595	NOBLET ARTIST, BY LEBLANC, Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	This is a nice condition Professional model Artist Noblet Paris Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. This is not to be confused with the cheaper Model 40 Noblet Eb clarinet, which is a student instrument. The wood condition overall is good with only minor scuffs and marks, there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument has excellent condition finest Pisoni white leather pads throughout. There is no joint wobble and he regulation is in fine order. The German silver key work shows a patina consistent with its' age, but there is no plating wear. There supplied m'piece tunes the instrument well, but the case is, in fact, a single Bb case which has been adapted to fit the Noblet Eb. It latches well and protects the clarinet as it should.
596	BUFFET, BC20 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	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 clarinet serial no. F77235 dating to 1963. This, therefore, is right in the middle of Buffet Crampon's so called "Golden Era", instruments from this period are particularly sought after. Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The key work is pristine Nickel Silver. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs. 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 stock Buffet. The original case is used but in good condition.
597	NOBLET PARIS, BY LEBLANC, C CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is a Noblet 45 C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in mint condition. This instrument is new, it was used as a shop demonstrator, and was one of the last C clarinets made by Leblanc before their factory was sold to Buffet in 2009. The model 45 was the last incarnation of the professional Artist model Noblet clarinet. The matching serial nos. are B96599, the wood has no cracks or repairs, it is pristine. The Nickel plate throughout is in perfect condition. All fish skin pads and corks are in good condition. This clarinet was made entirely from Grenadilla wood, including the barrel, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The instrument tunes exceptionally well with all standard French bore m'pieces, i.e. Vandoren. The instrumnent comes in a new Leblanc case supplied with keys.
598	EATON ELITE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£2595
	This mint condition Eaton Elite is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It was bought direct from Peter Eaton a few months ago by a UK based professional. He has decided that this model is not for him, and it has been played for only a few hours since purchase. This Bb has serial no. E759 and has Silver plate in perfect condition, as are all the logo stamps. The wood throughout is in pristine condition, with no cracks or repairs. All pads are Pisoni Tan Leather in "as new" condition and were fitted by Peter Eaton. There are 2 barrels of 63.0mm & 64.0mm. The m'piece is an "as new" B40 13 profile 88 Vandoren bored out to the corect dimensions. The case is a mint condition Buffet in brown leather. .
599	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	A near mint condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale. The instrument has had just one owner, he bought the clarinet 3 years ago, prior to reading Music at York University. The instrument has been very well cared for. The pads were recently all replaced, with special durable felt pads, the work was done in New Zealand. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in very good condition, with no cracks or damage. The matching serial nos. are K181014. The m'piece is the original Buffet, which is as new, the original owner up-graded his m'piece to a professional model. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
601	NOBLET PARIS ARTIST A CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	This is a late manufactured Noblet Artist A Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in excellent condition, and it has been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct: Finest Pisoni fish skin pads have been fitted throughout, and all tenon and touch corks replaced. The instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Noblet Artist was a professional top of the range Noblet model, with a cylindrical bore of 14.85mm, it will pair nicely with any other mainstream manufacturers French bore Bb, i.e. Buffet, Selmer, and Yamaha. This example was one of the last made, it features a separate post mounted Ab/Eb key and gold plated springs. This A has matching serial nos. B94629, which probably dates to 2008/2009. It has no cracks or repairs, only minor surface marks. The Nickel plate throughout is in very good condition with no discernable wear. This clarinet was made entirely from Grenadilla wood, including the barrel, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The supplied m'piece is also in very good condition. The double case shows some wear to the exterior, but the interior lining is fine, the latches still close the case securely. ..
602	LEBLANC LL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	Leon Leblanc, along with Charles Houvenaghel, the great Belgian acoustician, took the use of scientific principles in clarinet manufacturing even further: Leblanc were the first major maker to set up an acoustic laboratory. Leon was a gifted clarinettist, who though he took the top performing prize at the Paris Conservatoire as a young man, chose to stay with the family business, and apply himself to instrument manufacture. He was determined 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. This Leblanc LL Bb clarinet is in very good condition. The intonation and response is the equal of the most expensive French instruments sold today. The clarinet has matching serial nos. 20525, which probably dates to the late 1960's. The Silver plate is in very good condition, with only slight wear to the low F#/C# & Ab/Eb keys, the plating is about 98%, see photo 7. The wood is in overall fine condition, with no cracks or repairs, though there are some minor surface scratches to the wood, all normal signs of use. We have just entirely overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni double bladder fishskin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pieces are matching and original with Leblanc stamps. The case is the original Leblanc, in good condition, though there is a slight tear to the fabric on the case handle. The mouthpiece is an ebonite Leblanc 2L.
76	BUFFET R13 PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This extremely fine Buffet R13 Prestige Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is a one professional owner instrument, and has been very well cared for. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. This Bb, serial no. 511448, has been entirely re-padded by Eddie Ashton in his superpads which are "as new". The Silver plate throughout is in very good condition. The key regulation is very good. The barrel is of 66.0mm and all pieces are matching and original. The case is the original Buffet in good condition.
17	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A superb condition Buffet RC clarinet in Bb which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had a careful adult owner who used it to play in a community orchestra, but sadly no longer has the time to play. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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. This Bb has no serial numbers, which is not unique in our experience: Occasionally Buffet allow a player to purchase from the factory, or gift an instrument to a player from the factory, which can account for the lack of serial numbers. It is also possible that both joints are replacements from Buffet, however, in the case that both joints of a clarinet crack under warranty it is far more likely that Buffet would replace the instrument with a brand new example. The clarinet is in pristine condition; perfect Silver plate, and no cracks or damage to the wood. We have just entirely re-padded the instrument in finest Pisoni Deluxe fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full warranty. The mouthpiece is an upgrade to a Vandoren B45 in excellent condition. The original Buffet case is also in good used condition, and is supplied with the keys.
44	MATCHED PAIR OF LOUIS LONDON CLARINETS	£2295
	THE A IS RESERVED. THE Bb IS STILL FOR SALE, IN SINGLE CASE WITH MOUTHPIECE FOR £995. These are an exceptionally rare and fine pair of Louis early English clarinets. The firm was strongly associated with possibly the finest ever French makers: Martel Freres. Each Louis instrument was completely hand made and undercut in their London premises, 2 Burnsall Street, Chelsea W3. The finishing alone took 2-3 days. These instruments are a one owner pair, their former owner was a London professional who owned this pair and a later set of Leblanc LL's which he used for the duration of his career. Charles Draper personally endorsed these makers. The 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. These instruments are in excellent condition, for clarinets made in the 1920's. Clarinets Direct have just entirely re-padded the instruments in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin pads, and the clarinets are sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is a small crack to the top of the lower joint of the Bb, which runs from the tenon ring down to the first tone hole, see photo 7. The crack is a surface crack only, and has no effect whatsoever on the response. This apart, the wood is in very good condition, with only scuffs and marks associated with careful professional use. There is no joint wobble. The German Silver key work shows absolutely no wear or play to the mechanism. The wood is Grenadilla, apart from the bells which are both in Cocus wood. This was a popular choice of wood with superior class instruments of the period, I believe that the finest craftsman thought that a Cocus wood bell would give extra vibrancy and resonance to the bell notes. Certainly when one changes register on these clarinets the timbre of the bell "B" is much more lively and this results in a lovely even scale across the break. Both instruments features an ebonite "bushed" C/G hole: I have several theories concerning this. 1. The hole may have been moved at the request of the original owner, certainly on both clarinets the thumb rests have been repositioned slightly lower, and the the wood surface filled with shellac, see photo 10. 2. The clarinets may originally have been made with 7 rings and the owner requested the tone hole chimney be remade, in the standard fashion. 3. As undercutting this tone hole can be extremely difficult, and indeed, the D/A twelfth is often very poor on modern clarinets, perhaps ebonite inserts were made so that the undercutting could be done to the most exacting standards, and then fitted to the clarinet. Certainly the scale, intonation, and response of these clarinets, is the equal, or superior to, the most expensive clarinets made today. The supplied m'piece is the original and it has been relayed to 1.1mm by 17mm. With a bores of 14.65mm for the Bb and 14.75mm for the A this pair will work well with any modern French bore mouthpiece. In fact these bore dimensions are exactly the same as for a Buffet R13 pair. A box of original, used Louis reeds is also included. The case is a brand new Backun Leblanc double pouchette with pouches and carry strap.
63	SELMER, PARIS, MATCHED PAIR OF PRE-CENTERED TONE CLARINETS-RESERVED	£1595
	These are a matched pair of Selmer Pre-CT clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Their owner is a UK academic who is also a keen collector. The German Silver plated key work is in good condition throughout, and exhibits a nice shine. The instruments have just had an overhaul in fish skin pads, and touch corks and tenon corks have also been replaced as necessary. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, just minor surface scratches and marks. There is no joint wobble. The Bb has matching serial nos. N4119, which dates to 1948. The A has matching serial nos. M9907, which dates to late 1946. Both instruments are in excellent condition for their age. The Selmer case, is well used, but latches securely.
70	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has matching serial nos. 147863, which dates to 1974. This was just prior to the launch of the RC, in 1975, and at this time the R13 was the finest model in the Buffet catologue. Consequently R13s from this period, the so called "Golden Era", are particularly prized. The Nickel Silver plated key work is pristine throughout. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only slight surface marks The instrument has been recently re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish skin Pads, and all are in "as new" condition. The regulation is excellent, the clarinet has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down" prior to sale. There is no joint wobble. The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren 5RV in good condition. The case is a Selmer, in brown leather, there are some stains and scuffs to the interior, but the exterior condition is good, and the case is in remarkably fine shape for its age.
542	PAIR OF HAWKES EXCELSIOR SONOROUS CLARINETS-SOLD	£1395
	These are a very rare and fine pair of Hawkes & Co. Excelsior Sonorous Martels. This is the type of clarinet most closely asociated with Reginald Kell who reputedly recorded the Brahms Quintet with the Busch String Quartet at Abbey Road, on a borrowed instrument of the 4000 S/N series. I have been lucky enough recently to play test the pair Reg used and I can confirm that this pair are of comparable quality. The m'piece which tunes this pair well, has no makers stamp but plays very easily with Vandoren 3 or 3.5 reeds. In addition there is an original G. Howarth m'piece supplied but there is damage to the tip rail. The Bb S/N 4691, has several repaired cracks to the bell, and a sealed crack to the upper joint which does not run through to the bore. All pads are tan leather and sealing well. The plating on the Bb, is I believe, original, i.e. these are the original German Silver keys. This clarinet carries the famous Draper X1 above the rear thumb rest, it probably dates to around 1913. The A, S/N 1196, has a replacement bell, S/N 2063, but is actually in better overall condition than the Bb. There are no cracks or damage, but the key work has been replated in chrome at some point in the past. All tan leather pads are good, there is no joint wobble. This instrument is early, possibly 1907, and may well predate Draper's involvement with Hawkes.
589	NOBLET, ARTIST, A CLARINET -SOLD	£745
	This is a mint condition Noblet Artist A Clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It has just been completely overhauled in Finest Pisoni fish skin pads. The Noblet Artist was a professional top of the range Noblet model, with a cylindrical bore of 14.85mm, it will pair nicely with any other mainstream manufacturers French bore Bb, i.e. Buffet, Selmer, and Yamaha. This A has matching serial nos. B47681. It has no cracks or repairs, the wood throughout is in pristine condition. The nickel silver plate is also in very good condition with no discernable wear. This clarinet was made entirely from Grenadilla wood, including the barrel, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The supplied Noblet m'piece is also in very good condition. The double case is an extremely fine Yamaha Custom double, with leather cover, including zippable pouches, this, again, is in mint condition. .
603	BUFFET, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An extremely fine, Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate. This instrument was one of the last made by Buffet Crampon with an Evette & Schaeffer stamp. The matching serial numbers are K56848 which dates to 1982. Some sources claim that Buffet last stamped Evette & Schaeffer on E13 models in 1977; manifestly this is not the case. This E&S Bb is much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. When this model was produced it was second only to the RC and R13 profesional models in quality, and it was manufactured alongside them at the Buffet factory. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is pristine, with no wear.  The instrument has had a complete re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe leather pads and is sold with a full years' warranty. The case is the original which shows some stains to the interior, and wear generally, but is still fully functional. the mouthpiece is an excellent quality Buffet "C" in ebonite, which measures 1.15mm by 17mm, again this professional quality mouthpiece is much superior to the contemporary plastic product supplied now by Buffet. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.   .
604	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	An excellent Buffet R13 A clarinet. This instrument was owned formerly by Stuart Allen, and selected for him especially by Edward [Ted] Planas, whilst Ted was working for J & L Dawkes. Ted also customised this R13 with an additional pillar midway along the long barrel of the RH rings, see photo 7. This was because Stuart had a tendency to rest his fingers on this long barrel, and this was done to prevent excessive movement or deformation of the key work. This R13 has been played in many professional performances, as Stuart was, for many years, a member of the clarinet section of the English National Ballet Orchestra. And as a successful freelance player he also worked with most of London's finest orchestras. Therefore this R13 A clarinet has had much use, and this is reflected in surface marks to the wood, as well as some key work tarnish. However, as one would expect from the provenance, this instrument is a superb example of an R13 A, the modern equivalent would be a carefully chosen Prestige. The wood is in good condition, without cracks or damage. The Silver plated key work is also fine for its age, with only some minor tarnishing. We have just overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The matching serial nos. are 212078 which dates to 1982. There are two supplied barrels, of 64mm and 66mm. The original Buffet double case shows scuffs to the exterior and interior wear, but latches securely.
605	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	An extremely fine, Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinet in Nickel silver plate. This instrument was part of a pair with a fine provenance, having been bought new by Nicholas Carpenter, one of the UK's most successful clarinettists. It was his recording of the Mozart Clarinet Quintet which was the BBCR3 CD review recommendation. In addition to his solo career Nick was Principal Clarinet of the Bournemouth Sinfonietta, and later a member of the LPO. The instrument was made in 1972, and at this time Buffet UK were based at Pages Walk in South London, it was from here that the clarinet was selected. This E&S Bb is much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is in fine condition with only slight loss to the RH ring keys.  The instrument has had a complete re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe leather pads and is sold with a full years' warranty. The Bb has S/N K26927, & the barrel supplied with this E13 is actually from a Buffet R13. The case is a brand new Stagg, and the m'piece an excellent condition modern Buffet. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
606	ORSI, PLATEAU Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	An extremely rare Prof. Romeo Orsi plateau mechanism Bb clarinet. Orsi are one of the most respected and oldest of the Italian manufacturers of clarinets. Originally founded in 1880 in Milan, the firm was then subsequently run by two further generations of Orsi's; Lorenzo and Roberto. Both Patricola, who now manufactures clarinets in Milan, and Bulgheroni trained with the firm. This is a Professional model Grenadilla wood clarinet, but features plateau keys specifically designed for the younger player, doubler, or even arthritic player who may have difficulty with the usual open hole clarinet. The instrument is in mint condition, and is supplied with the original manufacturers Guarantee. The pads for the main touchpieces are cork, with the others in fish skin, all of which are in "as new" condition. This means that the clarinet should be maintenance free for several years to come. The Nickel Silver key work and plating are pristine. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down". The m'piece is an upgrade to a Leblanc L2 in ebonite. The case is "as new". The matching serial nos. are 8309.
607	SELMER, PARIS, A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	An exceptionally rare and fine original logo Selmer A clarinet. This A has matching serial numbers 8189, which date it to 1929/30. The Grenadilla wood has no cracks or damage, in fact the condition is very good, with only light surface marks. The German silver keywork is in pristine condition throughout, without tarnish or blemish. This A clarinet has a bore of 14.9mm, and will pair perfectly well with any other mainstream manufacturers Bb clarinet. i.e. Buffet, Yamaha, Leblanc, or, of course, Selmer. The instrument has just been completely overhauled in our Clarinets Direct workshop with Pisoni Deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 years warranty. The double case is in excellent used condition, and is supplied with keys. The m'piece is a Yamaha 4C.   .
608	YAMAHA CSG CUSTOM CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	A superb condition Yamaha CSG CUSTOM clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Yamaha made great claims for the CSG range; a new bore design is supposed to provide great tonal richness, as found in older instruments made from properly aged Grenadilla. Interestingly the bore is smaller than the R13 at 14.60mm, which is strongly reminiscent of the Buffet DG, as is the lack of undercutting on the upper joint. Certainly the design has found much favour with many fine players, including Michael Collins and Nicholas Cox. Indeed this particular clarinet was presented by Nicholas Cox as a prize. The latest CSG III differs from this model in that it offers revised key work, including a a LH Ab/Eb lever, and a voicing groove to the bell. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest unstained Grenadilla. This Bb, S/N 03324, has reflector fish skin pads throughout in good condition. The Silver plated key work is pristine throughout. The m'piece is the original Yamaha 5CM custom ebonite in excellent condition, as is the original case.
609	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A superb condition Buffet S1 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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. This S1 Bb has matching serial nos. 138072, which dates to 1973, this is in the middle of the period which is commonly called the "Golden Era", and instruments from this time are considered the best of post war Buffet manufacture. The clarinet has been down to our workshop and has just been completely overhauled in Pisoni fish skin pads, it is sold with our full 1 year warranty.  The wood is in excellent condition, there are no cracks or repairs. An adjustable thumb rest has been fitted by the former owner who has taken excellent care of this instrument, unfortunatelty she now finds it necessary to play a plateau clarinet, which is why this clarinet is offered for sale. The S1 clarinet plays 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 original hard shell case is in excellent shape, and is supplied with dust cover. The mouthpiece is an "as new" Vandoren M30.
611	DOLNET C CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A rare Dolnet, Lefevre, & Pigis C clarinet. Dolnet were active as makers in Mantes from 1880 until WW 2. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current professional owner has been playing this C in a London based Klezmer band. The German Silver key work is in excellent condition, as are the pads which are fish skin in new condition. There is one old, pinned crack to the upper joint, which is shown in photo 6. It does not run through to the bore and has been stable with continuos professional use. The bell has a vent hole drilled through the tenon as well, to tune the low E/B twelfth better, this can effectively be close off, if desired, by rotating the bell, see photos 9 & 10. The instrument plays evenly and with a fine full tone across the registers, and at A=440Hz with standard French bore m'pieces. The case is a modern example, in good condition, as is the supplied Noblet m'piece.   .
612	SELMER, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This is a near mint condition Selmer Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood.  Selmer Paris Eb clarinets are considered Worldwide the finest professional instruments available due to their superb intonation and ergonomics. This instrument is of exceptional quality, with excellent intonation and response. The wood condition overall is pristine: There are NO cracks or repairs.  This Eb has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, in Pisoni fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All Nickel Silver keywork is in perfect condition with no wear, the former owner has slightly modified the RH sliver key for improved ease of use in fast passage work, see photo 7. The serial nos. are B6648 which dates to 1982.   The case is a Buffet in black leather in good condition. The m'piece is a  Selmer C* in "as new" condition.
613	DOLNET C CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	A rare Dolnet, Lefevre, & Pigis C clarinet. Dolnet were active as makers in Mantes from 1880 until WW 2. This instrument seems to be of later manufacture, as it features a double pillar mount for the LH pinky keys, and has a screw through the top of the throat G# key. In addition it is stamped with the later logo design. The German Silver key work is in excellent condition. We have just comnpletely re-padded the clarinet and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There are no cracks or repairs to the Grenadilla wood, only slight surface marks and scratches associated with normal use. The matching serial nos. are 9075. The m'piece is a brand new Vandoren AT45, No.3, though the instrument will tune well with any standard French bore m'piece. The case is a modern example, in good condition, and comes with keys. .
614	MATCHED PAIR OF YAMAHA CS-V CUSTOM CLARINETS -SOLD	£2395
	A near mint condition pair of Yamaha CS-V CUSTOM clarinets, with only slight wear to the stamps to distinguish these instruments from new. The pair have been professionally owned and played here in the UK. In addition to the regular Yamaha barrels, they are supplied with two "fat boy" interchangeable barrels in Rosewood and Grenadilla. 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 considerably cheaper price to the customer. So it was in the mid 1990's, when Yamaha began manufacture of the Custom CS-V and SE range. The CS-V features different tapers to the bore, both top and bottom, and the CS-V has slightly smaller tonehole sizes, than the SEV, resulting in a clearer, more focused sound with excellent projection. In other words; this model was Yamaha's direct competitor to the R13 Prestige, where as the SEV, competed with the RC Prestige. The tuning and voicing is improved over the regular Yamaha CS, with each tone hole being individually hand-tapered and undercut for optimum tone quality, intonation, and uniform response throughout the instrument's range. The wood was unstained matched Grenadilla, the silver plate, and key work, was of considerably better quality than Buffet. Many players found the ease with which these instruments responded completely won them over. This Bb has matching S/N 03141. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. The clarinet was recently re-padded in Pisoni finest double bladder fish skin pads, which are all in "as new" condition. The Silver plated key work is very good throughout, with no discernable wear. The A has matching S/N 01153. Like the Bb it features an alternative LH Ab/Eb lever. The pads are mainly tan leather with cork on the register key, C#/G# key, and the first two trill keys. All pads are again "as new". The Silver plated key work is pristine. The supplied m'piece is a stock Buffet. The case is of modern back pack type in excellent condition. These instruments represents superb value for money: For less than the cost of a pair of new E13's, one can purchase a pair more consistent than most R13 Prestige.   .
615	BUFFET C12 CONSERVATOIRE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	A pristine condition Buffet C12 Bb clarinet. This instrument was originally manufactured as Buffet's entry level professional wooden model, and though there has been some confusion from Buffet, as marketing men at Buffet felt that this model represented too good value for money, it sits well above the E13 in terms of quality. These days the Buffet website describes the instrument as suitable for the young advancing professsional, about to enter Music Conservatoire. The Silver plated key work is in superb condition with no plating wear. We have just completely repadded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads & the clarinet is sold with our "Clarinets Direct" 1 year warranty. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is excellent throughout, all pieces including barrel and bell, are matching and stamped. The matching serial nos. are F417904 which dates to 1996. The supplied m'piece is a stock Buffet 125 F3 A. The instrument has been very well looked after, and the case is excellent shape and is supplied with the key.
616	LUIS ROSSI ENGLISH BORE MODEL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2795
	This is an excellent Luis Rossi English model clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct: With a 15.2mm bore these clarinets are based on a late pair of pre-war 1010 clarinets and are ideal for those players seeking to emulate the playing style of classic older British players, i.e. Jack Brymer, Gervase dePeyer. However they represent a considerable step forward in tuning over the original 1010. Luis Rossi long ago moved away from the traditional B&H concept that the 1010 bore should be basically a cylinder at 15.2mm, including the bore of the mouthpiece. Luis therefore uses a new modern acoustic design which includes a large reverse cone at the top of the upper joint, and a clever register key, with fully automatic Bb booster, to ensure that his wide bore design has world leading intonation and evenness. This instrument is in very good condition, with white leather pads throughout. The wood is in superb condition, but there is one old filled small surface crack, which runs from the top tenon down to the first pillar on the upper joint, which is for the register key, see photo 5. The silver plating is in excellent condition throughout with no wear. There are two supplied barrels of 65.5mm and 69.5mm. Like all Rossi clarinets the instrument is in a single piece which allows the C#/G# hole to be correctly placed. The original wooden tenon guards are also included, and the single piece modern case with carry strap is in very good condition. ..
22	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£545
	A near mint condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. The only reason that it cannot be described as in "mint" condition, is slight wear to the stamps. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 557848. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no wear. This clarinet has recently had an overhaul in finest Pisoni tan leather pads, by Graham de Vere White, and all pads are "as new". The wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. This instrument comes in a good condition case, with a brand new Buffet mouthpiece.   .
59	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2095
	This is an excellent condition Buffet R13 Prestige Bb clarinet, which was probably a custom order from Buffet. This early Prestige features several improvements over a standard model. There is an articulated C#/G# mechanism, the bell not only has a voicing groove to improve the bell note response and tuning, but also a vent hole in the bell, finally, the speaker key & tube have been re-designed to minimise bore intrusion. This has several advantages, not only are the acoustics and response of the second register improved, but also the risk of snagging the pull through is minimised. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. This Bb has matching serial nos. F253728, which dates to 1985. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine throughout. The Silver plate throughout is in very good condition, with only slight wear to the ring keys. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our Clarinets Direct workshop and is sold with full 1 year warranty. The key regulation is very good. All pieces are matching and original. The case is a brand new "Ashton" with shoulder carry strap [not pictured]. The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren B45 in very good condition.
71	AMATI 36N CONTRABASSOON-SOLD	£3995
	This is a good condition Amati 36N Contrabassoon, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought secondhand at Myatt's for £4995 in 2011, and this receipt is included. The Contra has serial nos 5022. The original lacquer shows only slight wear, as seen in the photographs, with light scratches. The nickel plated key work is in excellent condition, and there are two crooks, one of which is 2mm longer. This instrument has white leather pads throughout, some of which were replaced by Myatts' prior to it being last sold, since then the instrument has had little use. The regulation is good. The original case is in good used condition.
610	BUFFET TOSCA CLARINET in Bb-SOLD	£2995
	Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most expensive models, a Tosca. The Tosca is the latest incarnation of the legendary R13 model. The instrument is in near mint condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. It was bought new from Buffet less than 18 months ago. The instrument also has a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches, as well as the corrective low F key and vent. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 654018. The pads are finest Pisoni white leather in good condition. This clarinet is almost "as new", with only slight wear to the pads, corks and stamps, to distinguish it from new. There are 2 supplied barrels, of 65mm and 66mm with all pieces matching and original. The condition of the Buffet double Tosca case is also excellent. The m'piece is an upgrade to a "Rico Reserve", X5, S/N 000310, which is also in excellent used condition. ..
617	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926, Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£525
	An extremely rare B&H 926 Bb, in ebonite. The Imperial 926 was manufactured to the same standard as the Imperial Symphony 1010, both top of the range professional quality instruments. This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and has been well maintained, with servicing carried out by Graham de Vere White. The instrument is lighter than a Grenadilla wood example, and has an exceptionally free and lively tone. The instrument has tan leather pads which, whilst not new, are sealing well. The bore and body are excellent with no cracks, damage or wear, only slight surface marks. The Nickel plate is showing some wear to both rings and touch pieces, but the key work is in very good shape. There is no wobble or slackness in the regulation. I can just make out a serial no. which is 150509, which dates to approximately 1957. The white acrylic B & H m'piece is in good condition. The case is old, and original, it still functions well. .
618	LEBLANC LL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	Leon Leblanc, along with Charles Houvenaghel, the great Belgian acoustician, took the use of scientific principles in clarinet manufacturing even further: Leblanc were the first major maker to set up an acoustic laboratory. Leon was a gifted clarinettist, who though he took the top performing prize at the Paris Conservatoire as a young man, chose to stay with the family business, and apply himself to instrument manufacture. He was determined 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. This Leblanc LL Bb clarinet is in superb condition,and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us via a professional player in The Netherlands. The intonation and response is the equal of the most expensive French instruments sold today. The clarinet has matching serial nos. 24572, which we can date precisely to 1966, as the original warranty card, and service booklet is included. The Silver plate is in excellent condition, with no discernable wear. The wood is in overall fine condition, with no cracks or repairs, though there are some minor surface scratches to the wood, all normal signs of use. We have just entirely overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni double bladder fishskin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pieces are matching and original with Leblanc stamps. The case is a modern Buffet, in good condition. The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren B45, in excellent condition.
619	YAMAHA PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET, YCL64 -SOLD	£645
	A superb condition Yamaha Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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. 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 Custom 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. The double bladder fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The instrument features an adjustable thumbrest. The matching serial nos. are 001992. The m'piece is a Yamaha 4C in excellent condition, as is the Yamaha hard shell case.
620	IMPROVED LONDON Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a superb condition boxwood and ivory Eb Piccolo Clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. An 8 key clarinet had been invented as early as 1791 by Hoth of Berlin, but it is likely that this instrument is much later, even as late as early Victorian, however the condition makes this hard to believe. The "New Langwell Index" makes mention of a "London" maker active in the latter half of the 18th Century. The wood condition overall is perfect, there are NO cracks or repairs. The stamps are as new. The pads, which are white leather on felt, are not new, but are all sealing well. This instrument was restored by one of the UK's leading repairers with over fifty years experience. The Brass keys show some discolouration, but function as they should. There is no joint wobble. The instrument has the original Grenadilla wood mouthpiece which takes cut down modern Eb reeds. The pitch is slightly higher than A=440, about A=442, but with the barrel pulled the Eb can be played comfortably at A=440. There supplied case is in good condition, and latches well.
621	LEBLANC, PARIS, ESPRIT Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£895
	An excellent condition Leblanc Esprit Bb clarinet. This clarinet was Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.65mm. It was descibed by Leblanc as having a darker, and yet more flexible, sound than the slightly cheaper Sonata. It also features a separate post mounting for Ab/Eb. This model plays so well that it easily competes with a modern Buffet R13. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is in very good condition, with no wear. All pieces are original and having matching stamps. We have just overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, with the exception of the register key and C#/G# key which are in cork, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 84354. The supplied m'piece is a Vandoren B40 in mint condition. The case is the original back pack Leblanc, in very good condition.
622	LEBLANC, SPIRIT, C CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	An excellent condition Leblanc Spirit C clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been professionally owned and played by a UK player from new. Leblanc were bought by Buffet in 2009, and this clarinet was their intermediate wooden model, which features a cylindrical bore design, it was descibed by Leblanc as being very responsive & having a full-bodied sound. It also features gold plated springs, in common with the professional models in the Leblanc range. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The thumb rest has been moved higher, and the original screw holes filled, see photo 10. The Nickel Silver plate key work is in pristine condition. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. We have just completely overhauled the instrument in Pisoni fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are D49190. The supplied m'piece is the original Leblanc K10M. The case is the original in good condition, and with keys.   .
623	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 A CLARINET -SOLD	£595
	This Imperial 926 A Clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has been well maintained, with the last service on 26th June 2014. The Imperial 926 was manufactured as a professional quality instrument on a par with the Imperial Symphony 1010, but with a bore of 15.0mm, as opposed to the 15.25mm of the 1010. The A, serial no. 120924, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in good shape, with only slight spot wear to the F/C key and tenon rings. All the tan leather pads and corks, are in fine condition, because of the recent overhaul. The supplied m'piece is a good condition Holdsworth 926 No. 7. Frank Holdsworth was Principal clarinet of the Bournemouth Sinfonietta, and well known for his custom B&H m'pieces, his customers included Jack Brymer. This m'piece is a significant improvement on a standard B&H 926. There are two barrels, and original 926 and a shorter barrel from an Emperor A, which is of the correct bore for an Imperial 926. The double case is brand new. .
624	SELMER BUNDY CONTRA-ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£1345
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Contra-Alto Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. This is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct and the curent owner has taken good care of this instrument. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook is in excellent condition, and the bell has only a few light scratches. There is only slight plating loss; the Nickel Silver plating is around 95%. The instrument plays well, and the pads which are tan leather are "as new". The key work is well regulated and The serial nos. are 6062. The used case protects the instrument well, and the interior is in good condition for its age. The exterior had originally 3 latches, of which 2 have failed, so a further 2 have been fitted,making a total of 5. However for extra security a stout leather belt is provided, to make sure the case remains closed safely. The m'piece is a used Selmer Bundy 3 in good condition. There are also 2 reeds, a "Legere" and a Vandoren.
625	BUFFET CRAMPON RC Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1245
	A good condition Buffet RC clarinet in Bb which features a LH Ab/Eb lever usually only seen on the Prestige model. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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. This Bb has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is all in fine condition, with only the usual surface marks consistent with careful use. The Silver plating of the keys is all in excellent order, what wear there is, is to the pillars, not the actual key work . We have just entirely re-padded the instrument in finest Pisoni Deluxe fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full warranty. The matching serial nos. are F366430, which dates to 1992. The mouthpiece is a stock Buffet in excellent condition. The original Buffet case is also in good used condition. .
626	SELMER, PARIS,PRE-CENTERED TONE A CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	This is a Selmer Pre-CT clarinet in A, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The owner is a UK academic who is also a keen collector. The German Silver plated key work is in good condition throughout, and exhibits a nice shine. The instrument has just had an overhaul in fish skin pads, and touch corks and tenon corks have also been replaced as necessary. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, just minor surface scratches and marks. There is no joint wobble. The A has matching serial nos. M9907, which dates to late 1946. This instrument is in excellent condition for its age. It will pair nicely with any French bore Bb of more recent manufacture, i.e. Buffet Yamaha Selmer etc. It is assumed that the new owner will have an existing Bb clarinet with their own preferred mouthpiece, but, if this is not the case, a m'piece can be supplied. The double case is a modern Buffet Prestige, in excellent condition, excepting that one of the combination locks failed. Consequently it has been replaced with a standard lock. The original combination lock still functions as it should.
627	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET CRAMPON, E13 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1745
	An extremely fine pair of Buffet Crampon, E13 clarinets in Nickel Silver plate. This pair are in mint condition and are much superior in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is in pristine condition.  Both instruments have had a complete re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads and are sold with a full years' warranty. The Bb has S/N K95954, the A S/N K96147. All main pieces are matching and original, and the stamps are bright.  The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren 11.6 in good condition. The case is the original Buffet in brown leather, it is also in excellent condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period these instruments were made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
628	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£925
	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, there was formerly a floor peg attachment at the bottom of the body, and the screw holes for this have been filled. There is only slight plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work; the plating is around 90%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather repad and overhaul & is sold with our full years warranty. The crook and the bell both have dents, the most severe of which is to the bottom of the bell, we have just fitted a floor peg attachment so that the next owner will not rest the Bass directly on the floor, see photos 4 and 9. The serial nos. are 9947. The case is brand new, and the Bundy m'piece is in very good used condition. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
629	LUIS ROSSI AMERICAN BORE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£4195
	This is an excellent Luis Rossi American model clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct: With a 14.7mm polycylindrical bore this clarinet is based on the Buffet R13, though acoustically it is vastly superior. This model is Luis Rossi's best selling clarinet worldwide. It adds a new dimension of tonal warmth and improved intonation to the Buffet instrument from which it is derived. The instrument features a compensating G/D vent which has many benefits, including raising the pitch of the 3rd register; a major shortcoming of the R13 design. In common with all Rossi clarinets the instrument is in a single piece which allows the correct positioning of the C#/G# hole. This instrument is in superb condition, with good pads throughout, the lowest pads feature metal reflectors. The wood is in pristine condition, with no cracks or damage. The silver plating is in excellent condition throughout with no wear. There are three supplied barrels of 58.5mm, 59.5mm and 60.5mm. The instrument was tuned by Luis to play with Vandoren mouthpieces. There are also two different bells, a thicker walled example which allows for a darker tone with more weight, and also a traditional thinner walled example for more projection and brilliance. The original wooden tenon guards are included, and the double case with carry strap is also in very good condition.
73	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	This B&H 1010 Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Unusually this Bb has been worked on by Geoffrey Acton, the inventor of the Acton patent vent. An invoice is included with the sale, which gives details of a replacement top joint for the Bb. This was personally tuned and set up by Acton who, as head designer for Boosey and Hawkes, was the foremost authority on 1010s. This Bb, serial no. 530239, has a replacement top joint, as mentioned above this has a crack repair by Acton, and this has been stable for 23 years. The tuning and response are excellent. All tan leather pads are "as new", as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is very good. The instrument features the later version of the Acton patent vent, for improved tuning in the RH. The supplied m'piece is a used Boosey & Hawkes No. 1. The case is an original Boosey, in fair condition.
58	NOBLET, PARIS, FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is an extremely rare Noblet Artist Full Boehm Bb clarinet. The Artist is the top of the range Noblet, an entry level professional model, unlike the cheaper 40/45 range. The instrument was part of the David Hamilton collection. David was a renowned teacher, and one time Head of Wind for Surrey County Music Service. His former pupils, many of whom are now professionals, included Michael Collins, Fiona Cross, and Ian Peters. The Nickel silver key work is excellent throughout, with minimal wear. We have just entirely re-padded in Pisoni Deluxe double bladder fishskin & the clarinet is sold with our full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in good order throughout, with only minor surface marks and scratches. The thumb rest has been moved slightly upwards and replaced with a sling hook model. The 2 screw holes have been filled, see photo 8. All parts of the instrument are made from Grenadilla wood, unlike some more recent Noblets, which were made with plastic barrels and bells, as a cost saving exercise. The barrel is a more recent Noblet replacement. The matching serial nos. are B68728. This instrument probably dates to the late 1970's. The case is the original in good condition, and features the supplying dealers plate.
46	G LEBLANC, BASSET HORN in F, HUNTRISS COLLECTION -RESERVED	£3995
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc Basset Horn, model 315S, in Grenadilla wood, to low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is an Mike Huntriss, who purchased this instrument from Scottish National Opera, [the original owners] as he regularly played it for their productions. The Buffet and Leblanc Basset Horn designs are essentially modified Alto clarinets, the larger bore favours orchestral use. This instrument is in excellent condition: NO cracks, or damage, with pristine silver plated key work throughout. The Bassset Horn has white leather pads throughout in very good condition. A floor spike is included. This instrument will play perfectly out of the box, & the matching serial nos. are 9687. It responds with a large even tone, ideal for Strauss Operas or, as Mike, has often used it, in the Mozart Requiem or Grand Partita for 13 Winds. A comparable Buffet retails today new for £7000. The original m'piece is in good condition,and plays well with a Vandoren 2 or 2.5 reed.
55	R MALERNE, PARIS, BASS CLARINET -SOLD	£1245
	This is a good condition R Malerne, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood to low Eb. Malerne was active in Paris from the 1930's through to the 1950's, though a respected French maker his instruments are not top professional models, but rather more accurately described as intermediate clarinets. This Bass clarinet has seen much use: The main body of the wood does show surface scratches and marks. Overall the wood is in good condition, with only one tight surface crack to the receiving tenon of the lower joint. As this tenon does not form the interior bore of the instrument this crack has no effect whatsoever on the response. The German Silver key work is in superb condition throughout, with no wear, it is in fine regulation. The sling hook holder on the rear of the upper joint has been repositioned to the lower joint, just above the thumb rest, and the screw hole has been left unfilled. The instrument has just had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather repad and overhaul & is sold with our full years warranty. There was formerly a floor peg attachment at the bottom of the lower joint, but we have fitted a new floor peg assembly to the bell. The crook and the bell both have dents, the most severe of which is to the bottom of the bell [see photo 8], the new floor peg attachment will stop this problem recurring. The serial nos. on the lower joint are 3003, the upper joint has serial nos. which are very difficult to read. But it would appear that the serial number is different, though both joints are clearly from the same model of Bass clarinet. The case is a modern "tenorman" gig bag in brown leather, with zippable padded pockets, and the Leblanc ebonite m'piece is in very good used condition. In summation, this Bass plays with a warm even tone, and would suit a player looking for a value for money wooden instrument.
630	BUFFET TOSCA CLARINET in A-SOLD	£3295
	Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most expensive models, a Tosca. The Tosca is the latest incarnation of the legendary R13 model. The instrument is in near mint condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. It was hand selected by a professional player from the Buffet factory less than 18 months ago. The instrument features a corrective low F key and vent. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 651145. The pads are finest Pisoni white leather in good condition. This clarinet is almost "as new", with only slight wear to the pads, corks and stamps, to distinguish it from new. There are 2 supplied barrels, of 65mm and 66mm with all pieces matching and original. The condition of the Buffet double Tosca case is also excellent. The professional player who selected this instrument has just purhased a pair of Schwenk & Seggelke instruments, consequently this instrument, which has been used for less than 4 months, is offered to the market .
631	HAWKES & SON, EXCELSIOR SONOROUS, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£495
	This is probably the finest extant example of a Hawkes & Son Excelsior Sonorous Simple System Bb clarinet left in the world today. The condition is mint. All pieces are matching with the same serial number 9998 [which dates to the early 1920's], though the original barrel was shortened, and the seller is supplying a modern replacement. The original brochure states that the Class A Hawkes, "Excelsior Sonorous", clarinet features: "WOOD African Blackwood logs specially chosen for straight grain, containig no knots or cross graining.. Matured for years at our works-and thoroughly seasoned. KEYS Hand forged nickel silver, very strong in every way with all joints and fastenings silver soldered" and solid silver key barrels. The result of this manufacturing quality is a superbly resonant Simple system clarinet [also known as an Albert system, after the leading Belgian firm Albert] with excellent intonation. The pads are all brand new Pisoni Premium Deluxe White Leather, and the wood and key work are immaculate. This clarinet would well suit a Jazz player looking to recreate the sounds associated with the great players from the 1920's and 1930's. It might also appeal to a collector. The instrument tunes well with any standard modern mouthpiece of Vandoren "M" type or similar. A mouthpiece can be supplied by the seller if required. The case is worn but fully functional
632	GEORGES LEBLANC, PARIS, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An exceptionally rare and fine professional Leblanc Bb Clarinet with 7 rings, automatic dual function Bb hole and speaker tube, and low G/D compensating vent. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the current owner is an American collector. This Bb has matching serial numbers 6493, which probably dates to the 1950's. This was the time at which Selmer were also marketing the Centered Tone Omega Bb, wich had a similar mechanism, allowing dedicated tone holes for overblowing and throat Bb. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks and repairs. The German Silver key work is also in very good condition, with only one old solder repair to the C#/G# key, see photo 6. All pads are tan leather, again in "as new" condition. This clarinet demonstrates an even and well tuned scale. It competes easily with much more expensive new instruments on the market today. The mouthpiece is a custom Ed Pillinger with a tip opening of 1.1mm and 15 mm length of lay, which plays well with Vandoren 2.5-3 reeds. The case is elderly but still fully functional. .
633	NOBLET ARTIST, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	A rare very good condition Noblet, Artist, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. This is a top of the range entry level professional model Noblet, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. Unlike some of the cheaper models in the range, this clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in very good condition, with only slight wear to 3 of the ring finger touchpieces, the plating is 95%. The wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. We have just overhauled the instrument in Pisoni Premium De-luxe fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. . The matching serial nos. are 51245. The case is new, and the mouthpiece is an excellent SML in ebonite, which tunes the clarinet very well. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".   .
634	BUFFET CRAMPON E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An excellent Buffet E13 clarinet in Nickel silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is in pristine condition with no discernable wear.  The instrument has just had a partial re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads. The Bb has matching S/N K101499, which dates to about 1998.  All pieces are original and stamped Buffet. The case is in good used condition and comes with a key. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
635	BUESCHER ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£495
	This is a nice condition Buescher Alto Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets direct, the owner having just up-graded to a Noblet Alto. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook is in excellent condition with no dings or scratches. The bell is also in good condition, it has only the slightest flattening to the base, and also light scratches where it comes into contact with the low E/B rod, the usual place to find scratches! There is only slight plating loss to some of the Nickel Silver ring finger touchpieces; the plating is around 95%. The Alto has Pisoni Premium Deluxe leather pads throughout in good condition. The instrument has just had a thorough "check down" in our workshop with pads replaced as necessary, and the key work re-aligned and regulated. The serial nos. are 21745. The case is used, but with a good interior and exterior: All latches function well. The m'piece is a Yamaha 4C in excellent condition. It works well with a Vandoren No. 2 or Rico 2.5 reed. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer Bundy design, as the Buescher is just a re-badged Selmer, it plays easily and is an ideal first Alto clarinet purchase. The last former owner was a professional, and has maintained the instrument well.
636	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1395
	A superb condition pair of B&H 1010's which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These instruments were part of the collection of Paul Willey's late father. Paul is a well known violinist, formerly the leader of the Ulster Orchestra, BBC Welsh Orchestra, and associate leader of the CBSO. The instruments have had only one careful owner. The Bb, serial no. 260510, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is pristine. The pair have just been completely overhauled in finest Pisoni Tan leather pads, and unusually for a commission sale, they are sold with the full Clarinets Direct 1 year warranty and return policy. The A, serial no. 250117, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, and the instrument is in near mint condition. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm and 62.5mm. The supplied m'piece is a brand new Boosey & Hawkes No. 2, which was part of the Willey collection. The case is the original in fair condition,the interior is excellent without stains, but there are some scuffs, and streaks to the exterior.
637	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	This is an excellent condition Noblet, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The Noblet 60 Bass is Leblanc's entry level professional model, featuring a single register key, and range to low Eb. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows hardly any wear, which is most unusual, the plating throughout is in excellent condition. Both the crook and bell are in excellent condition, with no dents or marks. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is extremely good condition: However this instrument used to have a floor peg holder attached to the rear of the lower joint, this was removed, and the four screw holes which where left have been filled. Also the marching band lyre holder has also been removed, and the screw holes left unfilled. We will fit a new Leblanc floor spike attachment to the bell. The Bass has been photographed prior to going into our workshop,and it will have a complete overhaul, including all pads replaced with Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan leather. The Bass will be sold with out comprehensive 1 year warranty. The serial no. is 9457, which dates to the late 1970's. Indeed this is the latest serial number Noblet Bass that Clarinets Direct has handled to date, and this may account in part for the fine condition. The case is the original in fair condition; there are some scuffs to the exterior and wear to the interior, but it latches and protects the instrument well. It has had two additional latches fitted in addition to the original latches, and the handle has been replaced. The m'piece is a Vandoren B44 in good used condition. This instrument responds easily and readily, and would make an ideal first professional Bass clarinet purchase.
639	D NOBLET, PARIS, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	This is an older professional Daniel Noblet Bb clarinet, with the older logo: The "D" and "N" are intertwined. The German silver key work is excellent throughout, not plated and 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, with only minor surface marks and scratches. All parts of the instrument are made from Grenadilla wood, unlike some more recent Noblets, which were made with plastic barrels and bells, as a cost saving exercise. The matching serial nos. are 6793. This instrument probably dates to the late 1950's or early 1960's. The case is in good condition, and the m'piece is an "AAA" in ebonite.
640	ELKHART, INDIANA, BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	This is a very good condition Elkhart Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which is in excellent shape throughout. There is only slight plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work; the plating is around 95%. The Bass has had a Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather repad and overhaul & is sold with our full years warranty. The crook and the bell are both in pristine condition with no dents. There is a floor peg attachment to the bell, and also a sling is provided. The serial nos. are 41716. The case is in good used condition, and the ebonite m'piece plays very well with Vandoren 2.5 reeds or similar. This instrument plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
641	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An extremely fine, Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinet in Silver plate. This instrument was one of the last made by Buffet Crampon with an Evette & Schaeffer stamp. The matching serial numbers are K59358 which dates to 1983. Some sources claim that Buffet last stamped Evette & Schaeffer on E13 models in 1977; manifestly this is not the case. This E&S Bb is much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. When this model was produced it was second only to the RC and R13 profesional models in quality, and it was manufactured alongside them at the Buffet factory. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is pristine, with no wear.  The instrument has had a complete re-pad in fish skin pads and is sold with a full years' warranty. The case is the original which shows some stains to the interior, and wear generally, but is still fully functional. the mouthpiece is an upgrade to a Vandoren 5RV, again this professional quality mouthpiece is much superior to the contemporary plastic product supplied now by Buffet. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
642	YAMAHA YCL650 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£825
	A near mint condition "as new" Yamaha 650 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The only reason that the instrument is not described as "mint" is that the pads are not all brand new, however they are all in excellent condition. The Silver plated keywork and wood are both pristine. The Yamaha 650 is the top selling rival to the Buffet E13. It tends to give less trouble than the E13, because, unlike the current Buffet, the Grenadilla wood moves less, causing fewer problems with sticking joints. Yamaha quality control and build quality are exemplary, and these instruments are easy to live with and perfect for the advancing student. The instrument features an adjustable thumbrest, tapered and undercut tone holes, Silver plated keywork, and a voicing groove to the neck of the bell. The supplied m'piece is an unused Yamaha 4C. The case and carry pouch are in perfect condition.
643	BUFFET RC A CLARINET-SOLD	£1345
	An extremely fine Buffet RC clarinet in A. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It has an excellent provenance, having originally been owned by Jo Patton, initially of the RLPO, and now co-principal clarinet of the CBSO. The instrument was then bought by a professional player whilst a student of Jo Patton's. He has just collected a Tosca A clarinet from ourselves and this excellent clarinet is now offered to the market. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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. This instrument was the finest and most expensive Buffet clarinet of the period, before the introduction of the Prestige range, and was priced at approximately 15% more than the contemporary R13. The RC model did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which attracted many UK players. This instrument would pair well with no.13 on the "clarinets" page. This A has S/N 223246, which dates to 1982, there is no damage to the wood, which is in superb condition. The Silver plate is also in excellent shape. The instrument has fish skin pads throughout, which, whilst used, are all sealing well. There is no joint wobble, all touch and tenon corks are good. This clarinet plays with a dark, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation. It was manufactured as Buffet's top professional instrument with unstained Grenadilla wood. Today one would have to spend over £3000 on an RC Prestige instrument, and choose from a large number of examples, to get anything of like quality. The case is a brand new Rosetti double in black, NB not pictured.
644	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	A rare very good condition Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. This is an intermediate model Noblet, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. Unlike some of the cheaper models in the range, this clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The wood throughout is in good condition, with no cracks or repairs, there are minor surface scuffs and marks, associated with normal use. We have just overhauled the instrument in Pisoni Premium De-luxe fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. . The matching serial nos. are B22854. The case is new, and the mouthpiece is a Portnoy BP1 in ebonite, which tunes the clarinet very well. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
645	GEORGE LEBLANC, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	This is a very good condition G Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This Bass is a rare professional model, which was later designated the 325S. The mechanism features a RH fork Ab/Eb key that provides an alternative fingering which is more resonant. The German Silver plated key work shows no wear, it is excellent throughout. The crook and bell are in good condition, there is only one tiny pin head ding to the bell. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, but there are slight surface marks and scuffs consistent with the age of the instrument, and the fact that old screw holes for the original floor peg holder, have been filled. In addition the upper sling hook holder has gone, though the second one, above the thumb rest remains, so the Bass could still be held with a sling attachment, if desired. This Bass has just had a complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather re-pad in our workshop, & is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is a floor peg attachment for a spike to the bottom of the lower joint. The matching serial nos. are 752: Leblanc serial number lists are unreliable, but this probably dates to the early 1960's. The case is a sturdy modern Jupiter in good condition. The m'piece is an original Leblanc, again in good condition.
646	LEBLANC, PARIS, ESPRIT A CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A superb condition Leblanc Esprit A clarinet, which has seen very little use, and is supplied with the original Leblanc warranty card, unused, which gives the date of sale as June 2001. This clarinet was Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.65mm. It was descibed by Leblanc as having a darker, and yet more flexible, sound than the slightly cheaper Sonata. It also features a separate post mounting for Ab/Eb. This model plays so well that it easily competes with a modern Buffet R13. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is pristine, with no wear. All pieces are original and having matching stamps. We have just overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, with the exception of the register key and C#/G# key which are in cork, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 79584. The supplied case is the original Leblanc in very good condition, with keys, which are still wrapped. This clarinet would pair well with No. 49 on our list.
647	SELMER, PARIS, SIMPLE SYSTEM Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1795
	This is an ultra rare and extremely desirable Selmer, Paris, Simple System clarinet specifically designed for the early 20th Century Jazz clarinettist. The tone, tuning and response of these models was far in advance of standard Simple System clarinets of the period, and they are now highly sought after by Jazz players keen to recapture an authentic Barney Bigard sound. The last owner of this clarinet is a professional player from the Netherlands, who has recently featured as the soloist in Stravinsky's "Ebony Concerto". The Bb has German Silver keys in very good condition. And for a simple System the key work is advanced: It features a LH fork Eb/Bb, 4 trill keys, an articulated C#/G# key which has an alignment mark on the back of the joints so that the central tenon hole is assembled properly. There were originally both LH and RH levers for Ab/Eb. In the past the LH touchpiece has been removed. If so desired the original key can be re-made at an additional cost of £200. The work will be undertaken by Jon Steward, the acknowledged foremost clarinet technician in the UK. The clarinet has just been completely re-padded in finest Pisoni white leather pads. The wood is in overall good condition, for an instrument which is probably around 90 years old. There are surface marks and scratches commensurate with use. There is an indentation to the wood around the LH thumb hole and the top of the ebonite bush to that hole is visible, see photo 11. There are, however, no cracks or repairs to the wood. The Bb has matching serial nos. K7824, which probably dates to the late 1920's or possibly 1930. The case is the original in fair condition, it still latches but there is a crack to the upper lid. The mouthpiece is a fine sounding Yamaha Custom in ebonite which has been re-layed to 1.18mm by 22.8mm. .
648	BUFFET BC20 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	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. The great French player, Jacques Lancelot was particularly associated with the development of the BC20 model. This is a BC 20 Bb clarinet serial no. F117216 dating to 1970. This, therefore, is right in the middle of Buffet Crampon's so called "Golden Era", instruments from this period are particularly sought after. Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The key work is in bright Silver plate, with only one slight patch of wear on the RH F#/C# key. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs. 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 student model. The Buffet brown leather case is used, but in good condition.
649	SELMER PARIS BASS CLARINET IN A, HUNTRISS COLLECTION-SOLD	£7995
	A unique, and ultra rare, Selmer Bass clarinet in A to low Db. This instrument has an impressive provenance: It was originally one of only three made by Selmer and was imported into the UK by Edward [Ted] Planas, who was the main agent for Selmer in the UK at that time. Confusingly Selmer Paris now deny ever having manufactured Bass clarinets in the key of A. The instrument was purchased by Ted Planas, and subsequently, on his death, was custom extended by John Coppen to low Db, and bought by Michael Huntriss. Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count the UK's finest professional players amongst its clientele: One such, is Mike, who was for many years Bass Clarinettist with the SNO, and has just retired as Bass clarinet with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. We shall be listing several instruments from his collection over the next few days. The extension to low D and Db provides two touchpieces beneath the rear thumb rest, for the lowest pitches, see photo 10. The instrument is in pristine order throughout. Mike is well known as a repairman, and the tan leather pads are in excellent condition, as are all touch and tenon corks. There are no cracks or damage to the wood whatsoever. The custom key work is unplated, but the original key work, crook, and bell, are in perfect Silver plate without mark or blemish. The matching serial numbers are D5496,which dates to 1985/6. This clarinet has been featured on many BSO recordings, notable amongst these are several recordings of the music of Arnold Bax.
650	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET, TOM KELLY COLLECTION-SOLD	£695
	This B&H 1010 Bb is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. One such is Tom Kelly: ex-Principal Clarinet of London Symphony Orchestra and Welsh National Opera Orchestra. Towards the end of his carrer Tom found himself much in demand as a session player for TV and Film, and it for this work that this particular instrument was used. All of Tom's clarinets are carefully selected and often undergo further after market improvements. Typically this involve correcting intonation faults and improving the evenness of the scale, which accounts for the partial filling of several tone holes on this instrument. Thus when his instruments are offered back to the market they are immeasurably improved on standard production line B&H 1010s. The Bb, serial no. 371596, has silver plate keywork throughout in very good condition. All Gordon Beeson tan leather pads are in good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks. The instrument has gone down to our workshop for a partial overhaul, with pads ,touch corks, and tenon corks replaced as necessary. [N B The clarinet was photographed prior to going into the workshop.] The instrument features the late version of the Acton patent vent, for improved tuning in the RH. The instrument has cracked, and has been pinned 4 times in the upper joint in teh area around the logo, see photo 4. The crack repair is old and stable, and, as mentioned above, the instrument was used in a very demanding professsional setting, i.e. the recording studio, for several years by Tom Kelly. The supplied m'piece is a Boosey & Hawkes No. 2 in good condition. The case is an original B&H, in fair condition.
32	GEORGE LEBLANC, PARIS, C CLARINET-SOLD	£1595
	An extremely rare and fine G Leblanc C Clarinet, in excellent condition. This instrument was bought new in the 1960's by a medical student studying in London. For the last several years it has been owned and played professionally here in the UK. The instrument has been used in the Philharmonia, BBCSO, and CBSO. The matching serial nos. are 10222, the wood has no cracks or repairs, and is in superb order throughout. The German Silver keyworkn is also in fine condition throughout. All fish skin pads and corks are in very good condition. This instrument tunes exceptionally well, and demonstrates a surprisingly warm and even tone for a C clarinet The supplied m'piece is a new Yamaha 5CM Custom in ebonite [not pictured]. The case is the original and has lost its handle, it latches and protects the instrument well.   .
11	YAMAHA, YCL221, BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	This is a mint condition Yamaha YCL221 Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new by a UK based professional for a West Side Story Tour. He is primarily a Flute and Sax player, and as his part was a doubling one, this instrument has had hardly any use. He has decided to sell the Bass, in order to part fund the purchase of a new clarinet. The Yamaha Bass has one major advantage over its rivals: The 2 main joints come apart, and consequently the case is about the same size as an Alto Sax case. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which is in excellent shape throughout. There is no plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work, which is pristine. The Bass has tan leather pads throughout with reflectors on the lower joint, all of which are "as new". The crook and the bell are both in pristine condition with no dents. There is a floor peg attachment to the bell, and also a sling hook. The serial nos. are 002693. The case is in excellent condition & the Yamaha 4C m'piece plays very well with Vandoren 2.5 reeds, two are supplied. This instrument plays easily, and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
51	MATCHED G RUDOLF UEBEL PAIR OF CLARINETS -RESERVED	£995
	These are a rare and interesting pair of G Rudold Uebel handmade clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Though Boehm system clarinets, with a compensating G/D vent on both, there are some subtle design differences in these instruments as compared to those made by the mainstream French manufacturers, and these combine to contribute to a tone which has has a lovely warmth and focus, a quintessential German sound. The last owner, an amateur player, has used them successfully for many years as a pair. The Bb is probably an earlier instrument than the A. The stamp is different, in that the country of manufacture is given as the "DDR", rather than "Germany" on the A. The rest of the stamp reads: " Wohlhausen [Vogtland]". The pressed steel type of keywork shows no plating wear, it is in excellent order throughout, Note also the quality of a tiny "grub screw" set into every pillar to stop movement within the mechanism. The Bb also features Uebel's earlier arrangement of the throat A and G# holes. Note how each note issues from its own dedicated tone hole, not sharing tone holes, as on standard Boehms: This all helps in achieving that German ideal of a pure tone. Along with the already mentioned compensating vent on the lower joint, there is also a wraparound register key. The Bb also has no bell ring, again unlike the A. All pads are in excellent condition. The wood throughout is in very good order, there is a repaired crack to the bell, see photo 8. In addition Alan Andrews, has just pinned a small crack to the top joint, which was running into the register key hole. This, of course, has a metal speaker pipe, so the integrity of the hole is in no way compromised by the crack. Nevertheless Alan has just come up with a unique way of pinning: He uses a computer generated model to accurately plot the course of the pins, which are custom designed to be self tapping and need only one entry hole. This technique represents a major advance over more traditional methods. So good is the repair, that I could not see it to photograph it. The matching serial nos. on the Bb are 2-75331. The A is probably of later manufacture, though it plays in an extremely similar way to the Bb. The key layout is entirely standard Boehm except for the compensating G/D vent. All the plating is in pristine condition. All the pads and corks are also in good condition. There are no cracks or rpairs to the wood of the A, which is in very good order throughout. Both instruments have had adjustable thumb rests fitted. The matching serial nos. on the A are 651834. The two single cases provided are in good order. The instruments tune and respond excellently with standard Vandoren m'pieces. Unlike the modern Uebel range which is marketed as of "above average" student quality, these instruments were made as professional handmade models. For the player unwilling to learn the Oehler system they do offer an easier alternative to achieving a more traditional "German" sound. .
20	MATCHED PAIR OF TRIEBERT PLATEAU CLARINETS	£2195
	These superb and ultra rare plateau Boehm system clarinets were made by Triebert, and are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. At one time Triebert were considered to make the Worlds' finest oboes, but they also had a long and distinguished history of clarinet manufacture. In 1849 they patented a "clarinette multiphonique" which was a combination clarinet in the keys of A/Bb/C. By the end of the 19th Century they had been taken over by Couesnon. This pair have a truly remarkable provenance: Having been owned and played professionally by Paul Harvey. Paul suffered some health problems which necessitated switching to plateau instruments, initially he used these before ordering a custom pair of LL Leblanc plateau instruments, which were completed shortly before Leblanc sold their factory to Buffet. This pair have been used for many London sessions, most notably in Sid Sachs National Philharmonic Orchestra. The design of both instruments is superb. The tone holes have been enlarged, so that there is none of the "stuffiness" which can be found on some other plateau makes. The large tone hole size is very reminiscent of a Selmer plateau C which was sold by ourselves some years ago: That was a similarly free blowing instrument. The Bb, S/N 2057, has some wear to the plating principally on the RH "pinky" keys. Like the A, this clarinet features "mother of pearl" touchpieces on the ring keys, and these are all in excellent condition. The pads throughout are finest Pisoni Tan Leather, again in "as new" condition. There is one old, repaired, pinned crack to the top of the upper joint, it is stable, and it has had absolutley no effect on the useability and response of this instrument. There is also an old solder repair to the register key barrel, see photo 11. The A, S/N 2063, has had significantly less use than the Bb and is in exemplary condition for its age. There is virtually no wear to the plating, and the Grenadilla wood is in overall excellent shape. There is however, a repair to the top tenon of the barrel, which has been filled with a hardener, but the bore of the barrel has not been affected in anyway. From the look and style of key work, and the fact that both are stamped LP,i.e. A=440, these clarinets were probably made in the late 1920's or early 1930's. The Orly case is in good used condition, and the supplied m'piece is an excellent Morgan RM15. .
74	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1595
	A near mint condition pair of B&H 1010's which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instruments have had only one careful owner, and the pair have seen very light use. The Bb, serial no. 486783, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in pristine condition. The pair have just been down to our workshop for a thourough "check down" with touch corks replaced as necessary, and minor regulation. The pads are all "Gordon Beeson" Tan leather pads, in excelllent condition. The A, serial no. 486482, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, and the instrument is in near mint condition. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm and 62.5mm. The supplied m'piece is a B&H 1010 No. 2, which is, again, in excellent condition. The case is the original in very good condition, and it comes with the key.
351	BUFFET/FOX BASSET CLARINET in A-SOLD	£3495
	Clarinets Direct is pleased to be able to offer another superb and ultra rare clarinet to the market. Stephen Fox is known internationally as one of the World's finest acousticians and makers. We have been fortunate to re-sell instruments customised by him in the past. This is a Buffet Basset Clarinet in A, with fully automatic rear touchpieces for the lowest three pitches, D, C#, and C. The instrument was initially used professionally in the USA, and then was subsequently bought by an English collector, who is now selling off part of his collection. This model has several advantages over the current RC Prestige model : It has an articulated C#/G# key, also the old "donut" LH 2 ring which offers the player a fork Eb/Bb, and it is significantly cheaper. Allied to this the response and intonation, courtesy of Stephen Fox, are superb. The instrument has Grenadilla wood throughout with no cracks or repairs, the German Silver key work is also in fine shape. The instrument had a thorough overhaul on 26th June 2014, and has pads and all corks in pristine condition. There are two supplied barrels, of 65mm and 67mm, the instrument tunes well with all standard French bore mouthpieces, including Vandoren. The serial nos. are 269N1 which date the original A to 1921. The instrument is supplied in a bespoke leather attache case, and also with sling and brace to rest on the players' abdomen.
352	BUFFET CRAMPON C12, CONSERVATOIRE, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A very good condition Buffet C12 Bb clarinet. This instrument was originally manufactured as Buffet's entry level professional wooden model, and though there has been some confusion from Buffet, as marketing men at Buffet felt that this model represented too good value for money, it sits well above the E13 in terms of quality. These days the Buffet website describes the instrument as suitable for the young advancing professsional, about to enter Music Conservatoire. The Silver plated key work is in excellent condition with only two slight patches of plating wear, on the throat A key and register key, see photos 6, and 11. We have just completely repadded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads & the clarinet is sold with our "Clarinets Direct" 1 year warranty. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is excellent throughout, all pieces including barrel and bell, are matching and stamped. The matching serial nos. are F357359 which dates to 1992. The supplied m'piece is a stock Buffet 125 F3 A. The case is also in good used condition.
353	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1595
	An "as new" Buffet RC clarinet in Bb which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It's owner bought it on a whim, and subsequently went on to wide bore English clarinets, consequently this clarinet was hardly played. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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. This Bb has S/N 625358, it is new in every respect, and supplied exactly as it left the dealer: With manufacurers' guarantee card [unused], still wrapped mouthpiece and keys, all the accessories are included, even the Buffet pencil. The original Buffet packing box is also supplied.   .
354	SELMER, PARIS, SERIES 9 BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£2495
	This is a fine condition Selmer Series 9 Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The last former owner is a UK based professional Bass clarinettist. The Selmer Paris Bass is considered the finest in the World due to its excellent ergonomics, and automatic double overblowing vent for the second register. All Nickel Silver key work is in excellent condition, with only minor wear, the plating is about 97%. 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 just light marks scratches to the bell, however the crook does have one dent, which is photographed, see photos 1 and 4, this has no effect on the tuning or response. The crook is a sleeved and adjustable. This Bass has just had a complete Pisoni Premium Deluxe Repad and overhaul, all pads are "as new" and the regulation is excellent. This Bass will play perfectly out of the case. There is a floor peg to the bell, The matching serial nos. are U490 which dates to 1965. The modern back pack style case is in excellent condition, and comes with all carry straps and many additional, zippable pouches. The m'piece is an "as new" Fobes Debut.
355	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£845
	An extremely fine, Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate. This instrument was one of the last made by Buffet Crampon with an Evette & Schaeffer stamp. The matching serial numbers are K60238 which dates to 1983. Some sources claim that Buffet last stamped Evette & Schaeffer on E13 models in 1977; manifestly this is not the case. This E&S Bb is much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. When this model was produced it was second only to the RC and R13 profesional models in quality, and it was manufactured alongside them at the Buffet factory. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is very good, with only one slight spot of wear to the low E/B RH key.  The instrument has had a re-pad and is sold with our full years' warranty. The case is the original which shows some stains to the interior, and wear generally, but is still fully functional. the mouthpiece is a Yamaha 4Cin excellent condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
356	NOBLET, LEBLANC, MODEL 40 Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a mint condition Model 40 Noblet Eb clarinet, which is an intermediate instrument. The wood condition overall is pristine, there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument has excellent condition fish skin pads throughout. There is no joint wobble and the regulation is in fine order. The Silver plating is also in perfect condition. The standard to which Leblanc manufacture has long been recognised as excellent, but, nevertheless, it is still surprising to see gold plated springs on an intermediate Eb clarinet. Normally Leblanc would only offer this on top professional models. The supplied B40 m'piece is "as new", as is the original Leblanc case.
357	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An extremely fine, Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate. The matching serial numbers are K32507 which dates to 1975. This E&S Bb is much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. When this model was produced it was second only to the RC and R13 profesional models in quality, and it was manufactured alongside them at the Buffet factory. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is pristine.  The instrument has had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with our full years' warranty. The case is the original which shows some stains to the interior, and wear generally, but is still fully functional. It is such a pity that current E13s are sold with a cheap plastic mouthpiece which is made under licence for Buffet. This instrument is supplied with an excellent quality professional Buffet model C. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
358	SELMER PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASSET HORN in F-RESERVED	£4995
	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 was part of the collection of Paul Willey's late father. Paul is a well known violinist, formerly the leader of the Ulster Orchestra, BBC Welsh Orchestra, and associate leader of the CBSO. 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. We will replace pads as necessary, and swage and regulate the key work prior to sale. The instrument was photographed prior to going down to our Clarinets Direct workshop. 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 C7294 which dates to 1984, when it was bought new. The m'piece is a used Selmer C85 120 in excellent condition, as is the original case.   .
359	BUFFET R13 VINTAGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument comes from the collection of a fastidious collector, the instrument is in outstanding condition. 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 been recently re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish skin Pads, and all are in "as new" condition. The matching serial nos. are 48969 which dates to 1955. 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 the original Buffet, in black leather, there are some stains and scuffs to the interior, but the exterior condition is good, and the case is in remarkably fine shape for its age.
360	YAMAHA YCL450 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	A near mint condition Yamaha 450 clarinet, which was recently taken in trade in against a Bass clarinet from a UK based Jazz professional by Clarinets Direct. The instrument was purchased new from Howarth & Co. 3 years ago, but little used. The only reason that the instrument is not described as "mint" is that there is slight wear to the tenon corks. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a re-pad and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Silver plated keywork and wood are both pristine. The Yamaha 450 is the top selling rival to the Buffet E11. It has a couple of major advantages over its Buffet rival: 1. The wood tends to give less trouble than the E11, which indeed, has developed such a poor reputation in this regard, that the Buffet E11 "France" is now a deleted model in the Buffet range, and has been re-badged E12. Yamaha quality control and build quality are exemplary, and these instruments are easy to live with and perfect for the advancing student. 2. The instrument has a "voicing" groove in the bell, in common with the more expensive models in the Yamaha range and also the Buffet Prestige RC. The supplied m'piece is a used Yamaha 4C. The original case is in very good condition.   .
361	HOWARTH Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	A near mint condition Howarth clarinet in Grenadilla wood. The only reason the clarinet cannot be desribed as mint is because the pads are not new, in all other respects the instrument is "as new". The wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches. There is no joint wobble. The tan leather pads are all sealing well, and should be good for several years to come. The Silver plated key work is pristine and there is no play to the mechanism. All stamps are bright. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 1501. The supplied m'piece is a C85 120 Selmer. The Protech case is also as new.
362	SELMER BUNDY Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£495
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Eb Piccolo in Resonite. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The Nickel Silver key work is very good condition, with no discernable wear. [NB The instrument has been photographed prior to going through our workshop.] The slight "cloudiness" of the plating will disappear once it has been polished. The clarinet will have a complete overhaul in Pisoni finest fish skin pads, and will be sold with our full 1 year warranty. The serial nos. are 646. The original case is in good condition it latches securely and protects the instrument well. The original m'piece is also in good condition with no damage to the tip or rails. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Eb clarinet purchase.
363	CONN, PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is a good condition Conn, Alto Clarinet in ebonite to low Eb. Most likely this was made as a top model: Not only does it feature a LH Ab/Eb, but also a compensating G/D hole. Both of these are consistent with a professional model, as was the use of ebonite in the manufacture of older superior quality clarinets. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, as the current owner has traded up to a wooden Noblet Alto. The Nickel Silver plated key work is in good condition throughout with only slight wear, though it would benefit from a good buffing and polish. The bell has a few minor dings but no dents, and slight flattening to the base. The crook is in good condition and shows no damage. The ebonite is in fine condition with no cracks or repairs, though it shows slight discolouration throughout. The Alto has just been given a thorough "check down" in our workshop, the pads though elderly are all sealing well. The instrument is in good regulation throughout, and all touch corks have been replaced as necessary. The matching serial nos. are M24575. The case is a modern brand new example. The m'piece is a rare superb Lelandais, in excellent condition.
364	YAMAHA PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET, YCL81-SOLD	£1095
	A superb condition Yamaha Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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. 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 later preferred and endorsed the YCL64/65 range to the YCL81/82, 84/85 which were Yamaha's most expensive Custom models. The YCL81 was the top of the range professional model and this example is in superb condition. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. The Silver plated key work is also very good throughout, with only minor spots of tarnish, and in perfect regulation. This excellent clarinet has fish skin pads throughout in good order. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The matching serial nos. are 01680. The two supplied barrels measure 64.5mm and 66mm. The case is a Selmer which shows some wear to the interior and stains to the exterior,but latches well. The m'piece is a Yamaha 4C in good used condition.
366	PAIR OF EATON INTERNATIONAL CLARINETS WODKOWSKI COLLECTION-SOLD	£4995
	Clarinets Direct has built up an enviable reputation in the last few years. We are the UK's foremost dealer in second hand quality clarinets and are fortunate to count many of the leading professional players in the UK as our customers and clients. These are a near mint condition pair of Eaton International clarinets, which are a commission sale. The current owner is Ramon Wodkowski, a leading UK based professional, and internationally recognised mouthpiece maker and craftsman. Ramon now plays Eaton Elites. These instruments were bought new from Peter Eaton and used for 6 years in most of London's top orchestras, the LPO, LSO BBCSO, & Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Peter Eaton is gradually winding down clarinet production over the next 2 years, and will soon concentrate on mouthpiece making solely. Both instruments have just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, in finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, and the pair is sold with our full 1 year warranty. These clarinets have no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in excellent condition throughout. The Silver plating is pristine. The International is Eaton's version of a medium bore clarinet. The matching serial nos. on the Bb are S541, and the A, S531. There are 4 interchangeable barrels of 64mm, 63mm, 62mm, and 61mm. The m'piece is a Selmer C85 115 in used condition. The case is an Orly, with zip and carry strap, in fair condition, there are some interior stains and scuffs to the exterior. Here is a chance for someone to own a superb pair of instruments, with an impressive provenance, at a good cost saving from new. ..
367	BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINET in A-SOLD	£795
	An early Buffet A clarinet. 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 A, with good intonation, and none of the third register problems inherent in the polycylindrical design. This instrument features 7 rings and serial no. 174M1 which dates to 1920. The instrument has been well cared for, & metal bands have been added to the tenons of the upper joint to stop any joint wobble. For an A clarinet which is approaching a century of use, the wood is in very good condition: There are no cracks or repairs, minor surface marks and scratches only. The German Silver, Maiilechort, keywork is in fine condition throughout, without wear or damage. The tuning and response are excellent, just as would be expected from Buffet Crampon, and the clarinet will tune easily with any modern bore French, i.e. standard mouthpiece. It will twin therefore with any modern Bb clarinet in the Buffet range from E13 quality upwards. The pads are all fish skin in good condition, & the instrument will be maintenance free for some time to come. There are two supplied barrels, the original of 67.5mm and a more modern Buffet A barrel of 65mm. The case is a modern double case of "Orly" type, in very good used condition.
368	SELMER, PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This Selmer 10S clarinet is in very good condition, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the current owner is a professional player in The Netherlands. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, S/N A8650, dates to the early 1980's and has Silver plate, throughout in excellent condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in fine order throughout. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. There are 2 supplied barrels of 64.5mm and 66.5mm. The clarinet has original Selmer pads in good condition. The m'piece is again a Selmer C85 120 in very good condition. The case is the original Selmer, with scuffs to the interior lining, it still latches well.
369	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	A vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and the current owner is a professional player in London's West End. At this period of manufacture Buffet stored their wood at their factory [in the roof spaces], and it was carefully nutured and aged for at least 7 years before manufacture. Many experts attribute the gradual drop in quality of the R13 to progressively less control and care in wood maturation. Initially in the 1960s, for tax and cost saving reasons, Buffet appointed a reputable supplier to source their wood. Now they source their wood cheaply with "modern" techniques of artificial maturation, and, as a consequence, many of the models of their range suffer from cracking and wood movement. The German Silver key work is in good order throughout, with only a natural "patina" associated with the age of the clarinet. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only slight surface marks The instrument has been recently re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, and all are in good condition. The matching serial nos. are 42641 which dates to 1952. 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. 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. There are two supplied barrels, the original of 66mm and a more modern R13 barrel of 64.5mm which has a tight surface crack. The supplied mouthpiece is a Vandoren M30 in excellent condition, NB not pictured. The case is a Boosey & Hawkes, in brown leather, which is supplied with the keys.
370	LEBLANC, PARIS, ESPRIT, A CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A very good condition Leblanc Esprit A clarinet, which has seen very little use, and has come to us via a young budding professional. It was used throughout his time at Cheetham's School of Music, and latterly the Royal Academy of Music. He was pairing it with an R13 Bb clarinet, but has decided to sell this A clarinet to part fund the purchase of a Baritone Sax. This clarinet was Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.65mm. It was descibed by Leblanc as having a darker, and yet more flexible, sound than the slightly cheaper Sonata. It also features a separate post mounting for Ab/Eb. This model plays so well that it easily competes with a modern Buffet R13. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is pristine, with no wear. All pieces are original and having matching stamps. The instrument has fish skin pads, with the exception of the register key and C#/G# key which are in cork, all are in good condition. The matching serial nos. are 72008. The m'piece is a used Vandoren in good condition. The supplied case is a Buffet, with some tears to the interior and scuffs to the exterior, it latches and protects the instrument well. This clarinet would pair well with No. 49 on our list.
371	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1395
	A very good condition Buffet S1 enhanced Boehm clarinet in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Indeed this special order clarinet from Buffet has all the attributes of a Full Boehm, apart from the low Eb: Fork Eb/Bb, articulated C#/G# and LH, Ab/Eb. 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. This Bb has matching serial nos. F69219, which dates to 1962, an exceptionally fine period of manufacture at Buffet Crampon, commonly referred to as "The Golden Era".   There is only slight wear to the plating, mainly on the rings, the plating is approximately 96%. The clarinet has just been down to our workshop and the key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  The wood is in good condition, with only minor surface scuffs, there are no cracks or repairs. This clarinet has recently been re-padded in fish skin pads, the condition of which is perfect. The S1 clarinet plays 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 hard shell case is in fine shape, and the mouthpiece is a stock Buffet. .
372	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An extremely fine, Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate. The matching serial numbers are K54618 which dates to 1980. This E&S Bb is much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. When this model was produced it was second only to the RC and R13 profesional models in quality, and it was manufactured alongside them at the Buffet factory. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is pristine.  The instrument has had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with our full years' warranty. The case is the original which shows some stains to the interior, and wear generally, but is still fully functional. It is such a pity that current E13s are sold with a cheap plastic mouthpiece which is made under licence for Buffet. This instrument is supplied with a Buffet "C" ebonite m'piece in good used condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
373	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	A nice condition vintage Buffet R13. The German Silver  key work is excellent throughout,and exhibits a good shine. The Grenadilla wood shows light surface scuffs and marks, and there is a minor chip to the bottom tenon of the upper joint, see photo 4, which has no effect on the response. In addition the bell has two tight cracks, see photos 9 & 10. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 44148 which dates to 1953. 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 Buffet in black leather [not pictured]. The mouthpiece is a Mitchell Lurie M4.
374	FRANK HAMMERSCHMIDT PAIR OF CLARINETS -SOLD	£4500
	Clarinets Direct is delighted to be able to offer these extremely rare custom made, Frank Hammerschmidt, Boehm system clarinets for sale. Their former owner, an amateur, has unfortunately just lost her job, and these extremely desirable instruments are therefore offered to the market. Frank Hammerschmidt has one of the most enviable reputations Worldwide of clarinet makers: His clarinets manage to achieve a rare synthesis of German/Viennese dark tone with Boehm system fingering. They are amongst the most expensive and sought after clarinets. The Bb features a bore size of 15.25mm, silver plated keys, with offset C#/G# hole, and adjusting screws for lower pad regulation. The pads are white leather in good condition. There is no wear to the Silver plate, which is pristine throughout. The wood is without marks or damage. The A features a bore size of 15.30mm, it has key work identical to the Bb, all of which is in pristine condition. The pads are white leather in good condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is excellent throughout. Frank does not serial number his instruments. There are no less than 6 barrels of 58.5mm, 59.0mm, 59.5mm, 60.0mm, 61.0mm & 62.5mm. Also supplied are two Hans Zinner mouthpieces, of large bore. They are marked. 2* L, and 0.93mm by 24mm, both German lays. The intonation and response are impeccable. The instrument will also play with standard French bore m'pieces, the former owner actually used a Lomax with a shorter barrel. The supplied case is an excellent BAM in "as new" condition.   .
375	BUFFET E11 A CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A mint condition Buffet E11 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new, and then due to ill health not played, it is "as new". This example was manufactured in West Germany, modern E11/E12's have earned a poor reputation, due in part to Buffet moving production to France in the old Leblanc factory. This example demonstrates the original fine build quality, which made the E11 such a popular choice for the advancing player. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional wooden model, and this example has matching serial nos. 935006. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in exceptionally fine order throughout. The Silver plated key work is pristine, with no wear. This clarinet, as a cheaper option, would pair well with any more expensive Buffet Bb clarinet. The original Buffet case, and m'piece are also in new condition.
376	BUFFET MASTER MODEL ME13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£925
	A very fine condition Buffet Master Model E13. The Nickel Silver key work is in excellent condition, with no discernable wear. We have just 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 D41982 which dates to the late 1970's, and makes this one of the last Master Models ever produced. Back then the E13 range was tested at the Buffet factory, by Pierre Lefebvre, first clarinet of the Guarde Republicaine Band, and later Clarinette Solo de L'Opera-Comique, with the finest instruments then undergoing further hand tuning and undercutting to improve the response. Therefore the customer had an instrument which was almost as good as an R13 but at less cost. The Grenadilla wood is in very good condition with only slight surface marks, commensurate with careful use, apart from a slight nick to the lower tenon of the upper joint: This is on the outside edge of the tenon, and has no effect on the response, see photo 4. 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, with werato the interior lining, and scuffs to the exterior, it still latches well. The m'piece is a custom Playfair by Edward Pillinger in mint condition, the tuning is exemplary. .
377	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 VINTAGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1795
	This extremely fine Buffet R13 Vintage Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is a one professional owner instrument, and has been very well cared for. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. The current "Vintage" R13 is an attempt to re-create the classic early R13 of the 1950's as conceived by Robert Carree. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted, though the former owner of this clarinet has had it removed. We have just overhauled this clarinet completely in our workshop, and have ordered a replacement Eb/Ab key from Buffet. This can be fitted for an additional £100. This Bb, serial no. 528361, has just been entirely re-padded in our workshop,and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Silver plate throughout is in pritine condition. The key regulation is very good. The barrel is of 66.0mm and all pieces are matching and original. The mouthpiece is a stock Buffet in "as new" condition. The case is the original Buffet in good condition.
378	MATCHED PAIR OF PRE-WAR, BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1995
	This matched pair of extremely rare Boosey & Hawkes, pre-war 1010 clarinets are in superb condition. Their current owner is a professional based in The Netherlands, and these instruments have just been completely refurbished by the German maker, Meinel, at a cost of over 800 Euros. The condition is outstanding: These are probably the finest pair of pre-war Boosey & Hawkes clarinets in existence. Furthermore: The A has matching serial nos. throughout of 33912, on all pieces, including the original mouthpiece. The Bb has matching serial nos. on all pieces of 33489, though the mouthpiece is a brand new modern replacement. As aficianados of the pre war 1010 are acutely aware, the 33000 serial numbered series are considered the best. The Bb has silver plated key work in pristine condition. The instrument is in wood throughout, which is in overall excellent condition. All pads are brand new finest White leather Pisoni. There is no joint wobble or play in the mechanism, the instrument is near mint. The A, serial nos. 33912, has no cracks or repairs. The key work throughout is "as new". All pieces are wood apart from the original m'piece, which is made of ebonite, and is in excellent condition. The case is the original in poor condition, with key, it has a Boosey & Hawkes plaque stating that the pair were supplied by B&H, 295 Regent Street, London. In addition an excellent modern Yamaha double case is also supplied. The price for the pair can be reduced by £100, if this Yamaha case is not required.
379	NOBLET PARIS, BY LEBLANC, C CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	This is a Noblet 45 C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in very good condition. This instrument was one of the last C clarinets made by Leblanc before their factory was sold to Buffet in 2009. The model 45 was the last incarnation of the professional Artist model Noblet clarinet. The tuning and response are excellent. The matching serial nos. are B88726, the wood has no cracks or repairs, though there are some scuffs to the outer edge of the bottom tenon of the lower joint. The Nickel plate throughout is in very good condition, with only one patch of wear to the throat G# key, see photo 6. All Pisoni white leather pads and corks are in good condition. This clarinet was made entirely from Grenadilla wood, including the barrel, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. It also features the later model adjustable thumb rest. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The instrument tunes exceptionally well with the supplied Leblanc K10M m'piece. The case is the original with some wear to the handle, it latches and protects the instrument well.
380	NOBLET, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	This is a fine condition Noblet by Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This is a model 60, the entry level professional Bass made by Leblanc. All the Nickel Silver plated key work is in good condition, with only spot wear to the main finger touchpieces, overall the plating is 90%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, but it does show scuffs and surface marks. This instrument has seen use, and this is reflected in the condition of both the wood and metal. The bell and crook are both in good condition with only very slight scratches, there are only slight dings to the bell , and no plating wear. The Bass has just had a complete overhaul, in finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, & is sold with a full Clarinets Direct years' warranty. We have fitted a new floor peg attachment to the bell with spike. There is also a sling hook. The matching serial nos. are 7617, which dates to the 1970's. The case is the original in fair condition: The latches are good, but there is wear to the interior and scuffs to the exterior. The m'piece is the original Noblet in good condition , and the ligature is a brand new Rovner, not pictured.
381	G LEBLANC, BASSET HORN in F  -SOLD	£3995
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc Basset Horn, model 315S, in Grenadilla wood, to low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is a British collector who has had to sell off a large part of his superb collection due to redundancy. The Buffet and Leblanc Basset Horn designs are essentially modified Alto clarinets, the larger bore favours orchestral use. This instrument is in pristine condition: NO cracks, or damage, with pristine silver plated key work throughout. There are no scratches or dents to the crook or bell. The Basset Horn has white leather pads throughout in "as new" condition. A selection of tuning rings, for the crook, and a sling are included. This instrument will play perfectly out of the box, & the matching serial nos. are 10401. Somewhat bizarrely the serial number on the upper joint has been stamped upside down! It is possible that this was done by mistake at the Leblanc factory after a particularly long lunch break. The late Professor John Playfair related to me that his son worked for Leblanc in the 1970's, & that more than one bottle of Beaujolais with lunch was not uncommon. Therefore the best setting up was invariably done in the morning. It responds with a large even tone, ideal for Strauss Operas or, as Mike, has often used it, in the Mozart Requiem or Grand Partita for 13 Winds. A comparable Buffet retails today new for £7000. The Vandoren 5RV m'piece is in mint condition, and the key to the case is also included.
382	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1145
	A very good condition Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This is a one adult owner instrument from new. The Silver plated key work is in good order throughout, with a natural shine. There are no cracks or damage to the Grenadailla wood, which is excellent throughout, without scuffs or surface marks. All piecse are original, and matching, with Buffet stamps. The matching serial nos. are 370095 which dates to 1993. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down": Though the fish skin pads are not new, all are sealing well, and have many months of use remaining. All touch corks and tenon corks are good, as is the regulation. The supplied mouthpiece is a stock Buffet 120 in very good condition, as is the original case. .
383	SELMER PARIS PROFESSIONAL BASS, LOW C-SOLD	£4995
	This is a superb condition Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C. In the UK this second generation model of the original Selmer low C Bass clarinet was known as the Mark II, or revised model 33. All Silver plate key work is in excellent condition, with only the slightest of surface marks consistent with careful ownership. Like wise the crook and bell have only surface marks and light scratches, there are no dents or dings. There are also no cracks or damage to the wood; which is pristine throughout.  The original owner was a professional who chose this Bass with the guidance of Mike Huntriss, who was then Bass clarinettist of the RSNO, in 1992. Subsequently the Bass was owned by an amateur player, who has maintained it carefully. The matching serial nos. are F0365. All pads are tan leather in excellent condition, the key regulation throughout is also precise and even. The case is a BAM original, with straps to be carried as a rucksack, and rain cover, again in pristine order. The m'piece is an "as new" Portnoy No. 2 with a Rovner ligature.
384	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1345
	An excellent Buffet R13 A clarinet. This instrument has come to us via a student at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. She has had the insrument re-padded by Eddie Ashton in his patent super-pads. This means the instrument should be maintenance free for a considerable time, up to 10 years. She also had a Ton Kooiman thumb rest fitted, if desired, this can be replaced with a standard thumb rest FOC. This instrument has had extremely careful use, the Silver plated key work is pristine throughout. The wood is in very good condition, without cracks or damage. The instrument has had a thorough "check down" in our workshop, and the key work has been re-aligned and regulated. All pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The matching serial nos. are F182394 which dates to 1977. This then pre-dates the B&H take over of Buffet by some 6 years, which was an excellent period of production. At this period in Buffet Crampon's history the R13 was second only to the newly introduced RC model in terms of quality. The wood was hand selected, unstained Grenadilla of finest quality, as would be found on a Prestige model of today. The supplied Buffet single A case is in excellent condition, if a double case is desired, a used Buffet example can be supplied for an additional £50. .
4	LEBLANC, PETE FOUNTAIN Bb CLARINET	£1195
	This is a Pete Fountain, Leblanc, Jazz clarinet, model 1606S. This clarinet, along with the models 1611 and 1610 which feature articulated C#/G# and 7 rings, is popularly known as 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 this Leblanc France model, with a 15.00mm cylindrical bore, that puts Pete's distinctive "fat" sound within the reach of other players! Sadly Leblanc no longer manufacture: This clarinet is rare and highly sought after. This instrument is in excellent used condition. There is no wear to the Silver plate, which is in pristine condition throughout. It has recently had an overhaul with fish skin pads. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in superb condition. The matching serial numbers are 26869. Leblanc serial number lists are unreliable, however some websites would date this clarinet to 1967. The original Leblanc case is also in good used condition, as is the Jody Jazz Ruby Red 6 m'piece.
19	BUFFET,S1 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1145
	A very good condition Buffet S1 Bb clarinet in Silver 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. This Bb has matching serial nos. F153517, which dates to 1975 an exceptionally fine period of manufacture at Buffet Crampon, commonly referred to as "The Golden Era".   There is only slight wear to the plating, mainly on the RH rings, the plating is approximately 98%. Indeed the plating and finish on this clarinet is of such a high standard that it contrasts sharply with more recently manufactured professional models from Buffet. The clarinet has just been down to our workshop and the key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  The wood is in good condition, with only minor surface scuffs, there are no cracks or repairs. This clarinet has good condition fish skin pads throughout. The S1 clarinet plays 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 Buffet brown leather case is in fine shape, and the mouthpiece is a used Vandoren B45.
12	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET R13 CLARINETS -SOLD	£2795
	An extremely fine pair of Buffet R13 clarinets in Silver plate, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These one owner instruments were hand chosen by a London professional, from many other examples, and have been extremely well cared for and maintained. The condition is almost perfect. Buffet changed the speaker tube position of the R13 in the late 1990's, placing it higher. A lot of professional players feel that the earlier design was better: Not only in terms of tuning, but also in that the typically lively and projected R13 sound was to some extent compromised by the re-design. The Buffet R13 design dates from the 1950's, and the model has gone through constant revision and alteration through the decades that it has been in manufacture. Though once the flagship design of the Buffet line up, these days the basic R13 is, in fact, of generally poor finish, and made from inferior wood, the best being reserved for the more expensive models in the current Buffet range. For that reason early R13's are often superior in quality to contemporary manufacture. The Bb S/N 283677 was bought new in 1987, there is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The Silver plating overall is excellent with no discernible wear. This Bb is in pristine condition, with no damage or repairs to the Grenadilla wood. The pair were overhauled, at a cost of £373.50, on 15th May this year, and have not been played since. The invoice detailing the work is included in the sale. The A S/N 285328 is also in immaculate condition. The pads are fish skin throughout, and an additional 64mm Buffet barrel is included for tuning. The supplied original Buffet brown leather case is in excellent condition externally, and the interior lining shows little wear, however it has pulled slightly away from the case at the front. The m'piece is an upgrade to a professional Vandoren, which again, is in excellent condition. If desired the pair can be split as follows: R13 A in double case with Buffet m'piece for £1395. R13 Bb in new single case with 5RV m'piece for £1345. .
42	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-RESERVED	£1345
	An excellent Buffet R13 A clarinet. This instrument has matching serial nos. F58470, which dates to 1958. 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. This instrument has had extremely careful use, the German Silver key work is pristine throughout. All fish skin pads are in excellent condition. The wood is in very good condition, without cracks or damage. The wood was hand selected, unstained Grenadilla of finest quality, as would be found on a Prestige model of today. The instrument has had a thorough "check down" in our workshop, and the key work has been re-aligned and regulated. All pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The supplied Buffet single A case is in good condition, and comes with a key. If a double case is desired, a used example can be supplied for an additional £50. .
51	NORMANDY, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£550
	The Normandy Bb clarinet was a range of student clarinets made by Leblanc, and this example is a commission sale. This clarinet was based on the Noblet professional model, it has a bore of 14.85mm, it is an extremely rare plateau clarinet, i.e. all touchpieces are covered hole. The Nickel Silver key work shows only slight wear, mainly to the middle, and index finger touchpieces of the RH. Though the pads are not new, all are sealing well at the moment, a few will need replacing in the next months, but the majority will be good for some time to come. There are no cracks or damage to the body; which is in good condition. The instrument is made of resonite, with the body parts being molded. The serial nos. are very close but not the same; the lower joint is stamped, 20372, and the upper 20193. The joints are an extremely good match, and fit together perfectly. The last owner was a younger player who struggled to cover the open holes on a normal clarinet. Consequently an additional hook has been added, rather like a smaller thumb rest, on the back of the lower joint, and to this support, a sling was attached. 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 very fine custom made Ed Pillinger, parabolic bore model, with a PM15 facing. With this excellent m'piece the instrument responds very well for a plateau; with none of the usual "stuffiness" in the RH lower register & the intonation is excellent. .
385	G. LEBLANC, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	This is a good condition G. Leblanc Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The wood is in fine condition throughout with no cracks or repairs. A bridge bracket has been added between the main joints to fix the Alto as a one piece instrument, see photo 10. The nickel silver plated key work keywork shows some spot wear to the touch pieces, the plating is about 85%. Likewise the bell and crook which show some plating wear and minor dings, none of these affect the response, which is excellent. An additional security number has been scratched into the bell, which matches one on the back of the lower joint. It is likely, therefore, that this instrument was owned at some point by a school or Conservatoire. The Alto has recently been overhauled in white leather & fish skin pads which are all in excellent condition. The matching serial nos. are 6730, which probably dates to the early 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 a Vandoren "Perfecta" in Diamond Ebonite, in excellent condition. Some reeds and a sling are also provided   .
386	G. LEBLANC, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	This is a good condition G. Leblanc Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The instrument is a professional model. The Nickel Silver key work shows the usual spot wear to the main touch pieces, it is about 80%. The crook shows some normal "brassing" commensurate with age and use. The bell has a number of small dings and scratches, and there is a solder repair to the collar where the tenon meets the main body of the bell, see picture 9. The wood throughout is in good condition, with no cracks or repairs, but there are minor surface marks and scratches. The Alto has just been overhauled in Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 7548, which probably dates to the 1970's. The Alto, unusually, has a floor peg attachment, as well as sling hook, a sling is provided along with a floor peg. The case is the original in very good condition, with keys. The m'piece is a good condition Vandoren B44.   .
387	BUFFET, CONTINENTAL, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	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 an ultra rare late manufactured Continental Bb clarinet serial no. 380173 dating to 1993, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument was bought new by a British amateur who has retired to France, and it has been well maintained. He has just purchased another instrument from ourselves and consequently this clarinet is offered for sale. The Continentale design features higher placement of the speaker tube, and significantly less undercutting of the upper joint, this results in a darker, more focussed, tone than the R13, with a typical Buffet "sweetness". Buffet Crampon advertised the Continental as ideal for Chamber Music. The Silver plating is in very good condition, with only slight discolouration. The Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition throughout: No cracks or repairs. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has fish skin pads throughout in used condition, though all are sealing well. The m'piece is a Selmer HS*, in ebonite, in good condition. The original case is also in good condition.
388	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	This is a very 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. There is only slight plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work; the plating is around 90%. The Bass has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather repad and overhaul & is sold with our full years' warranty. The crook and the bell both have only minor marks and scratches, no dents, the plating is excellent. We have just fitted a floor peg attachment to the bell, see photo 7. The serial nos. are 13272. The case is brand new, as is the supplied Rovner ligature. The Conn professional ebonite m'piece is in good used condition. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. ..
389	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	An excellent and rare Buffet/Hite R13 A clarinet. This instrument has an interesting provenance. It was bought new by Richard Addison, Clarinettist and Professor at the Royal Academy of Music, from the renowned mouthpiece maker, and clarinet craftsman, David Hite. Hite customised Buffet R13's improving tuning and response. These clarinets were then sold on at a large premium, as the instruments represented a substantial improvement over the standard Buffet R13 and R13 Prestige. Most were bought by professional players. Subsequently this instrument was sold to a busy and successful London player, who now works mainly in the West End. This instrument has had extremely careful use, the Nickel Silver plated key work is very good order throughout. The wood is in excellent condition, without cracks or damage. The instrument is padded in tan leather with all pads in fine condition. The clarinet will be maintenance free for many months to come. The instrument has had a thorough "check down" in our workshop, and the key work has been re-aligned and regulated. All pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The 2 supplied barrels are both Buffet Moennig, of 65mm and 66mm. Again this choice of tapered barrel helps improve intonation generally, especially around the throat. In fact Buffet Crampon acknowledged the success of Hans Moennig's design, and manufactured it under licence. The matching serial nos. are 403217 which dates to 1995. The supplied double case is an Orly in used condition, there are some interior stains, but it still zips up securely. .
390	AMATI KRASLICE, C CLARINET  -SOLD	£345
	This is an Amati 252S C Clarinet, in mint condition. This instrument was made in Czechoslavakia and features a wooden bell and barrel, with a wood effect resin body. For a budget C clarinet it has an unusually high specification; with Silver plated keys, a LH additional Ab/Eb lever, and adjustable thumb rest. The bore is 14.60mm, which is large for a C clarinet, in fact this is the same size bore as Selmer, Paris, C clarinets. The tuning is excellent with standard French bore mouthpieces, in this regard the instrument is a major advance on older Amati instruments. All fish skin pads are "as new". The Silver plate is pristine throughout. The matching serial nos. are 232927. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a Yamaha 4C in excellent used condition. The case is the original in perfect condition. This clarinet would suit a player looking for a bargain priced C for occasional use, or a young beginner, with smaller hands, not quite ready for a standard Bb.
391	PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES EMPEROR CLARINETS-SOLD	£695
	An excellent condition pair of B&H Emperors which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This pair have had only one owner who used them through her period of study at the Royal Academy of Music, but, thereafter, they have seen little playing. The Bb has matching serial nos. 271287, it has unblemished silver plating throughout. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks or damage. The pair have just been partially overhauled by Mike Huntriss, ex-BSO, and a well known repairer in the Bournemouth area. All pads are fish skin in excellent condition, as are all touch and tenon corks. This Bb comes with 2 barrels, a short of 63.5mm and a regular of 65.5mm. In addition an "as new" B&H 926 m'piece is supplied. This is a significant upgrade, as usually this m'piece was supplied with the professional model Imperial 926 clarinet, and good condition 926 m'piecse are hard to find. The A has matching serial nos. 349582A, and, despite having seen less use, the logo has almost comletely worn off the upper joint. As with the Bb the wood condition is excellent, and all fish skin pads are also in very good shape. A standard B&H m'piece is also supplied. The case is the original B&H in good used condition.
392	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, E13 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1595
	An extremely fine, and rare, pair of UK stamp Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinets in Nickel Silver plate. These instruments were made in the mid 1970's and at this time Buffet UK were based at Pages Walk in South London. Clarinets with a "UK" stamp were specially selected for the British market and pitched at A=440 Hz. Also at this period, the E&S E13 was made alongside the R13 at the same factory in France. The instruments were made from unstained wood and were hand undercut and finished, unlike the modern E13. This E&S Bb is much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. The Bb has matching serial numbers K40781. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is in fine condition with only slight loss to the RH ring keys.  The instrument has had a re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe leather pads and is sold with a full years' warranty. The A has S/N K36189, & has plating throughout in very good condition, as usual, it has had less use than the Bb. It has just been completely overhauled in fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is an upgrade to a Buffet Prestige in black leather with combination locks in pristine condition.And the m'piece is an upgrade to a professional Vandoren B45 Lyre, again in excellent used condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture. The pair can be split as follows: A in double case without m'piece for £845. Bb in single case with Vandoren m'piece for £795.
393	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 A CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	-THE Bb IS SOLD. THE A STILL FOR SALE WITH M'PIECE AND DOUBLE CASE FOR £845. A superb pair of B&H 1010's which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These were by the same collector who bought Emma Johnson's Elite pair reconditioned from Peter Eaton. Unfortunately due to tendon problems he can no longer play. They have been extremely well maintained. The Bb, serial no. 551531, has no cracks or repairs. The serial number dates to 1983 which makes this an extremely late example. All Gordon Beeson tan leather pads are in good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is excellent without marks or blemish. Both instruments feature the late version of the Acton patent vent, for improved tuning in the RH. The A, serial no. 500877, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape. Like the Bb all tan leather pads and corks are also in very fine condition. Both instruments will be maintenance free for several years to come with normal use. There are 2 barrels of 64.0mm and 61.5mm. The two supplied m'pieces are both Boosey & Hawkes No. 2, one of which is unused and in mint condition. The case is the original in excellent condition, it has been well protected by the supplied dust cover.
394	NOBLET ARTIST, BY LEBLANC, Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a nice condition Professional model Artist Noblet Paris Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. This is not to be confused with the cheaper Model 40 Noblet Eb clarinet, which is a student instrument. The wood condition overall is good with only minor scuffs and marks, there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument has used tan leather pads throughout, all are sealing well. There is no joint wobble, and the regulation is in fine order. The Nickel Silver key work shows a patina consistent with its' age, but there is no plating wear. The serial nos. are A59489. The original Noblet m'piece tunes the instrument well. The case is also the original, and despite some scufs to the exterior still latches securely and protects the instrument well. This is an ideal purchase for a player looking for an inexpensive professional model Eb.   .
395	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	NB THE A IS SOLD. THE Bb IS FOR SALE IN SINGLE CASE FOR £545.00 This matched pair of Imperial 926 Clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This pair were one of the last 926 Imperial pairs to be made by Boosey and Hawkes. The 926 Imperial was B & H's top professional model, alongside the larger bore 1010. The pair have been down to our workshop for a thorough check down and regulation prior to sale. The Bb has serial no. 531747 dating to 1981, and has Silver plate in good condition. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. The pads throughout are fish skin, worn, but still sealing well. The A, serial no. 504363 dating to 1980, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, like the Bb the pads are not new, but sealing well. There are 2 barrels of 66.4mm, & 66.8mm. Unlike Buffet clarinets, the barrels on B&H clarinets are interchangeable between the Bb and A. The supplied m'piece is an original Boosey &Hawkes 926 No. 2. The case is also original, it still latches and protects the pair well.
398	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET, HUNTRISS COLLECTION -SOLD	£1795
	This is a good condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct This Eb has a fine Provenance, and most recently it has been owned by Mike Huntriss, and it has been played professionally by him in both the Scottish National Orchestra and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Mike's natural habitat is as a Bass Clarinet player, and this has caused him to make several custom modifications to the key work, in order for his large digits to cope! 1. Both LH and RH sliver keys have been shortened and filed thinner. 2. Also the pad cup between LH 1 and LH2 has been filed back, so that the cork pad fitted there is clearly visible, see photo 6. 3. The thumb rest has been repositioned slightly higher, and the old screw holes filled, see photo 9. The Silver plated key work shows only slight wear, mainly to the tenon rings. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in good order throughout, with only normal signs of use. The instrument has recently has an overhaul, in tan leather pads [though some are cork], which are all sealing well. The serial nos. are 226696. The mouthpiece is a B&H original but it has been re-layed, to the type of lay favoured by Chris Swann and Michael Pearce, who were Eb clarinettists of the RLPO and Philharmonia respectively. It plays comfortably with Vandoren No. 3 or 3.5 reeds. The case is again original, in fair condition. In summation this Eb plays with a mellow, broad sound, and with excellent intonation. .
399	LEBLANC OPUS, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	This clarinet was Leblanc's flagship model of the 2000's. It was described as the "ultimate orchestral clarinet" by Leblanc, and was designed by Tom Ridenour. Offering a polycylindrical bore of 14.61mm, an inverted taper barrel, and a high placed speaker key, the intonation was excellent, much improved on the Buffet R13 Prestige, its leading competitor. Again according to Leblanc: "Its mature rich tone possesses great evenness, directnesss and power." Like the Prestige the specification includes, aged, unstained Grenadilla wood, and auxiliary LH Ab/Eb key. The model found much favour with many of Britain's leading young players. The plating overall is very good, but there has been some slight loss to the plating on the LH little finger touchpieces, see photo 6. The instrument has had a full overhaul in finest Pisoni fish skin pads in our workshop and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pieces are original and stamped Leblanc, with 2 interchangeable barrels of 67mm and 65mm. The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren B45 in very good condition. The original Leblanc case shows some scuffs to the exterior, the interior is in fine condition.
400	BUFFET FULL BOEHM R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	A very fine condition Full Boehm Buffet R13 Bb, which was probably a special order instrument from Buffet. This instrument features all the "bells and whistles": Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# and low Eb. The German Silver key work is in pristine order throughout, with a natural shine. The wood throughout is in excellent condition with no cracks or damage. The instrument has also just been re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads in our workshop, and our full 1 year warranty applies. The serial nos. are F63357 which dates to 1960. 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, again in excellent condition. The m'piece is a used J&D Hite.
409	BUFFET, PICCOLO, Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1345
	This is an extremely fine single piece, Professional model Buffet Eb Clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It was the former property of a professional player and is in excellent condition for its age. The wood shows no cracks or damage, only minor surface marks. Please note the metal tone hole to LH 2. I have seen other Buffet Eb's of the period with the same feature, it may well be original. The instrument was recently fully overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads, and all pads are in "as new" condition. The serial number is N2, which dates to 1899. In this period of Buffet manufacture, apart from a slightly flat low E & F, intonation is generally excellent. The supplied mouthpiece is a Couesnon, Perier, Monopole in very good condition. A second "Harris" ligature with Rico cap is supplied, along with a selection of new reeds. The case is of new light weight gig bag type, with an internal zippable pouch. A superb quality Eb with outstanding intonation.
410	LEBLANC, VITO, PLATEAU Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£545
	A rare Leblanc Vito plateau mechanism Bb clarinet. This shares the same playing characteristics as the standard 7214 model but features plateau keys specifically designed for the younger player, doubler, or even arthritic player who may have difficulty with the usual open hole clarinet. The instrument is in very good condition, having been owned by an adult player, who doubled on clarinet. It has been exceptionally well cared for. The pads, whilst not new, show minimum wear, the key work and plating are in very good condition withn only slighty wear to the "pinky" keys. This resin instrument has a wood effect finish. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down". The m'piece is an upgrade to a Vandoren 11.6 which is in excellent condition, as is the original case. The matching serial nos. are 089017.
411	SELMER, PARIS, METAL Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1395
	This is an early modern logo Selmer professional metal Bb clarinet. In a Selmer Paris brochure dating from the 1920's I read with interest that 3 different types of material were used in the making of their instruments: Grenadilla wood instruments were the cheapest, followed by ebonite clarinets, whereas the most expensive, by some margin, were their metal instruments. The logo is of the modern Selmer type, yet this clarinet has matching 1728 serial numbers. I have long suspected that websites which attempt to date early Selmer serial nos. are, at best, very approximate. All of this point to a late 1920's or early 1930's instrument. This clarinet is in excellent condition for its age: All pieces are matching and original. Even the mouthpiece is an original "Henri Selmer" signature with a "B" facing. The intonation and response are excellent, exactly as stated on the barrel; "B=440". The Silver plating to the body does show some surface pitting and discolouration, as does the table of the m'piece, however this clarinet is over 80 years old. The plating on the keys is largely free from wear. The mouthpiece plays very well with a medium strength reed. The bore is large, at 15.3mm, much larger than the bore of contemporary wooden clarinets made by Selmer. This clarinet would be ideal for out door or jazz use, the tone is big and flexible. We have just completely overhauled the clarinet in Pisoni fish skin pads, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is used but in good condition. .
70	PAIR OF BUFFET CRAMPON RC CLARINETS-RESERVED	£2495
	An extremely fine pair of Buffet RC clarinets in Silver plate, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These one owner instruments were used by a music student who, since completing his degree at York University, has found little time to play the clarinet. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The plating overall is excellent with no discernible wear. The Bb S/N 485425 was bought new in 2003, the A S/N 518292 was bought new 3 years later, but as it has had less use than the Bb, as is common with pairs. The Buffet RC model was launched in 1975, and named after Robert Carree, who had had a long career with Buffet Crampon, which culminated in him being chief designer. The RC places the speaker tube higher, and features a slighter wider initial polycylindrical bore than the R13. Most players find this results in a warmer, more "spread" tone, than the R13. Both instruments have been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down" and re-pad as necessary. All pads are double bladder fish skin in good condition. The supplied mouthpieces are an upgrade to a professional model Vandoren 5RV, and an unused stock Buffet,as was originally supplied with the instruments. The case, which is of modern rucksack type, is an excellent design by "Soundwear", in extremely fine condition. The interior is well made and padded, and there as several handy exterior pouches for accessories and music. If desired the pair can be split as follows: RC A in double case with Buffet m'piece for £1295. RC Bb in new single case with 5RV m'piece for £1245.   .
57	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET	£545
	An excellent condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads by newly qualified repairman Dave Kershook [who has just joined NAMIR], and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 753059. In recent years the Buffet badged "France" Bb clarinet E11 model, which was made in the old Leblanc factory, gained an extremely poor reputation for build quality. So much so, that Buffet have deleted this model from their line up and, confusingly, renamed it the E12. Fortunately this E11, was made before the move in manufacture to the French Leblanc factory, and is, therefore a significantly better made instrument. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no wear. The wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. This instrument comes in a good condition case, with an "as new" mouthpiece.
396	SELMER SERIES 10 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£745
	An extremely fine Selmer Series 10 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct.  The Selmer Series 10 was the first of the narrow bore, heavily undercut Selmer clarinets which owed much of their design ethos to the Buffet R13. The basic 10 was to some extent the "Cinderella" of the 10 Series. Both the 10G and 10S were ultimately more successful designs for Selmer. However the Series 10 is a superbly made professional model by one of the World's most respected volume manufacturers, and the instruments represent excellent value for money. This Bb, S/N Y2446, dating to 1974, has Silver plate in pristine condition. All pieces are matching and original with Selmer 10 stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in overall very good condition, apart from a minor chip to the outer edge of the top joint tenon, see photo 3. This has no effect whatsoever on the response. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads by newly qualified repairman Dave Kershook [who has just joined NAMIR].   Ther are two supplied origanl barrels of 64.5mm and 66.5mm. The case is the original in good condition. The m'piece is a brand new wrapped stock Buffet. .
401	YAMAHA PROFESSIONAL A CLARINET, YCL72A-SOLD	£1195
	A superb condition Yamaha A clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought by a professional UK clarinettist who selected it from John Myatt's as the best professional A on offer at the price, and as a gift for his son, also a clarinettist, who went on to successfully audition for Trinity College of Music. The Yamaha 72 was manufactured as a Custom instrument, i.e. a top of the range professional model in the mid-1980's, and it will 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. 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. The pads,which are fish skin, are not new, but are all sealing well. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The serial nos. are 001137. The m'piece is a Yamaha 4C in very good condition, as is the original double case.
402	BUFFET CRAMPON FESTIVAL A CLARINET -SOLD	£1995
	This Buffet Festival A clarinet is in near mint condition, with only slight wear to the stamps and tenon corks to distinguish it from new. The instrument has been professionally owned and played, it has been extremely well cared for. The Festival is based firmly on the R13 Prestige, with the register key tube slightly higher, and adjustments to the upper and lower bore flares to compensate. This type of alteration had in fact been suggested to Buffet in the late 1960's by Moennig, Morgan, and Gigliotti: The result is improved intonation and evenness to the second register, which has meant the Festival is a firm favourite amongst professional players. The A has matching serial nos. 347796. The wood, which is unstained, hand selected Grenadilla, is in perfect condition, with no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate shows no wear, it is pristine. The clarinet has finest Pisoni fish skin pads throughout in excellent condition. There are two supplied barrels measuring 67.0mm & 66.0mm. All pieces are genuine Buffet stamped Festival. The case is the original Buffet in black leather, in excellent condition. NB. Though a B45 mouthpiece is pictured, in fact that has been replaced with a second barrel. .
403	FRITZ WURLITZER, SCHMIDT REFORM BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2495
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count the many of the World's foremost players amongst our clientele. One such is the current owner of this rare and fine Fritz Wurlitzer Schmidt Reform Boehm system clarinet . This clarinet was originally bought new from Fritz Wulitzer in the 1960's by the eminent Dutch player George Pietersen [Solo clarinettist of the Concertgebouw Orchestra] for a pupil. Fritz Wurlitzer has a reputation second to none: He is considered the pre-eminent German maker, he was succeeded by his son Herbert, and these days the firm of Schwenke and Seggelke are generally accepted as the most highly regarded clarinet makers in the World. Unlike many modern manufacturers who claim to make a Schmidt Reform Boehm, this clarinet is the genuine and superb article. The clarinet features: A booster mechanism for throat Bb. An additional vent for the D/A twelfth, working off the LH 3rd ring. An additional vent for RH middle finger B/F#, a much neater system than the B&H 1010 Acton Vent. A compensating low G/D pad. A hole in the bell to improve low E/B. RH rollers between Eb/Ab and low F/C. All of this results in a clarinet of superb evenness and unmatched security of intonation. Indeed the problem confronting the player used to the inherent shortcomings of the standard Boehm, is learning not to adjust embouchure pressure to correct the non existent faults on this instrument! This late Fritz Wurlitzer instrument features a small bore of 14.60mm, something which his son Herbert continued with in his own designs. Consequently the clarinet can be played very successfully with modern Vandoren French bore m'pieces, especially those in the "M" range. The Bb has serial no. 2097 and has Silver plate in very good condition throughout. The wood is excellent condition, without mark or blemish. The pads are white leather, used, but all sealing. The instrument is stamped " Fritz Wurlitzer, Erlbach, Made in Germany". There are 3 mouthpieces: 1. An original Fritz Wurlitzer in Coccobolo. 2. a Herbert Wurlitzer, in "smoky" acrylic, K4. 3. And the best, on a Zinner blank stamped, H93. The original case shows some stains, but is in excellent used condition for its age. .
404	MATCHED PAIR OF SELMER SERIES 9* CLARINETS-SOLD	£1795
	These Selmer Series 9* clarinets are in superb condition, and have come to us as a commission sale from a professional player in The Netherlands. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." In other words the slightly smaller bore 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore 9 at the Jazz market. The Bb clarinet has matching serial nos., V2100 which dates to 1966. The Silver plating is excellent throughout, with no discernable wear. The pads are all brand new Pisoni finest white leather. There are no cracks or repairs, only slight scuffs to the original barrels. However, the professional player who used them in a Symphony Orchestra preferred a custom made Meinel barrel, which is included. He also had the RH sliver key of the Bb, slightly shortened , see photo 7. The A clarinet, matching serial nos. V2421, is again in pristine order, with all new Pisoni white leather pads. The instrument shows NO evidence of cracks or repairs; the wood throughout is very fine. There are 3 Selmer barrels in addition to the custom made Meinel. The case is on original Selmer which is fully functional, but does show scuffs to the exterior and interior stains. The key is included.   .
405	SELMER, PARIS, 10S ENHANCED BOEHM Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1095
	This Selmer 10S enhanced Boehm clarinet is in superb condition, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the current owner is a professional player in The Netherlands. This instrument features most of the "bells and whistles" associated with a Full Boehm: Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G#, apart from low Eb. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, S/N C3563, dates to the mid 1980's and has Silver plate, throughout in excellent condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in fine order throughout. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. There are 2 supplied barrels of 64.5mm and 60.0mm. The clarinet has pads in good condition, it has been down to our workshop for a partial service, with pads replaced as necessary. The m'piece is again a Selmer D in very good condition. The case is the original Selmer, with slight stains to the interior lining, it is in very good condition. .
406	BUFFET RC A CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	An extremely fine Buffet RC clarinet in A. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and the clarinet has just been completely overhauled by a UK based repairman. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon 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. This instrument was the finest and most expensive Buffet clarinet of the period, before the introduction of the Prestige range, and was priced at approximately 15% more than the contemporary R13. The RC model did sell very well: It had a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which attracted many UK players. This A has S/N F181002, which dates to 1978, there is no damage to the wood, which is in superb condition. The Silver plate is also in excellent shape. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads by newly qualified repairman Dave Kershook [who has just joined NAMIR]. There is no joint wobble, all touch and tenon corks are good. There are 2 supplied barrels of 64 and 66mm. This clarinet plays with a dark, focused sound and excellent evenness and intonation. It was manufactured as Buffet's top professional instrument with unstained Grenadilla wood. Today one would have to spend over £3000 on an RC Prestige instrument, and choose from a large number of examples, to get anything of like quality. The case is an original Buffet which shows wear but is fully functional. .
407	BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINET in A-SOLD	£895
	A rare early Buffet A clarinet, without serial number. 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 A, with good 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. This instrument has come to us from a young player who successfully used this clarinet to audition for the Royal College of Music in London. He has now upgraded to a Buffet R13 A, and this instrument was taken in part exchange. The clarinet has just been serviced by "Dawkes" and all tan leather pads are in excellent condition. The wood surface shows somes scuffs and surface marks, but the silver plated keywork is in pristine condition, with only slight wear to the rear LH thumb ring, see photo 9. The stamps read "Buffet Brevette SGDG". All pieces are matching and original, excepting the barrel, which is of more modern Buffet type. The key regulation is excellent and there is no joint wobble. The mouthpiece is a brand new stock Buffet, which plays the instrument at A=440 Hz. The case is a used Orly in fair condition: some interior stains and scuffs to the outside, however is still zips securely and protects the instrument well.
408	BUFFET R13 PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This excellent condition Buffet R13 Prestige Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument belongs to a busy London professional who is pruning his extensive collection of clarinets. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. This Bb has matching serial nos. 335379, which dates to 1990. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine throughout. The Silver plate throughout is in perfect condition, with no wear. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our Clarinets Direct workshop and is sold with full 1 year warranty. The key regulation is very good. All pieces are matching and original. The case is the original custom Buffet in good condition. The mouthpiece is a new Buffet.
412	SELMER, PARIS, RECITAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	A fair condition Selmer Paris Recital Bb Clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Selmer Recital clarinets are undoubtedly amongst the best designed clarinets 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 instruments sold today. The original, and sole former owner of this instrument, has had Eddie Ashton superpads fitted throughout, which are sealing well. He also had Ashton remove the alternative Eb/Ab LH lever, and modify the pin linkage mechanism at the bottom of the LH F#/C# LH lever, see photo 9. All Silver plate is in good condition, and indeed the look and solid feel of this key work is far superior to contemporary Buffet manufacture. In addition to the modifications to the key work, the instrument also has repairs to the Grenadilla wood. The upper joint has been pinned several times in the past, there are 8 different points on the wood surface where filler has been applied, which would indicate 4 pins in total. In addition, there are 4 surface cracks to the upper joint: One into the first trill key hole, one midway between this and another which runs into the speaker tube, and another which runs into and through the right hand register key pillar, see photo 11. Apart from this last crack, all the others have been filled. The instrument has been down to the Clarinets Direct workshop for a thorough "check down". All crack repairs are sealing well, and the touch corks, and regualtion have been attended to as necessary. The supplied Selmer barrels measure 62.5 mm & 64.5mm. The 62.5mm barrel has also cracked and been filled. The matching serial numbers are D1134, which dates to 1984. The supplied m'piece is an ebonite Leblanc, and the case is a brand new Venus. .
413	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET, E13 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1595
	An extremely fine matched pair of E13 clarinets in Silver plate. These instruments are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct and they are both in pristine condition. The Bb has matching serial numbers K106247, which dates to 2001. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is in superb condition with no loss. The instrument has just had a re-pad in fish skin pads. The A has S/N K106874, & has plating throughout in perfect condition. All pieces are original, matching, and with Buffet logo stamps. It has just been partially overhauled in fish skin pads, all of which are either new, or in excellent condition. The case is the original Buffet in very good condition which comes with the keys, which are still wrapped. The m'piece is a brand new stock Buffet. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture. The pair can be split as follows: A in double case without m'piece for £845. Bb in new single case with m'piece for £795. .
414	SELMER, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS, LOW Eb-SOLD	£2495
	This is a very good condition Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The original and sole owner was a London professional who is now retired, he purchased it new in 1962. It has been maintained very carefully. The Nickel plate throughout is in excellent order. There is one old, repaired crack, which ocurred within the first year of use. The crack fortunately runs through the speaker tube hole, as this is metal lined, it has no effect on the response [see photo 11]. The crack has been glued and pinned, and it has been stable for over 50 years, and this with regular use with much pit, theatre and TV work. The matching serial nos. are T454. All pads are tan leather in used condition, though old they are sealing well. The key regulation throughout is also precise and even. The case is the original, in very good condition. The m'piece is a Selmer C** and there are selection of reeds. .
365	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver  key work is excellent throughout. The Grenadilla wood is in nice condition, no cracks or repairs just surface scuffs and marks, consistent with careful use. The last owner, a younger player, had the thumb rest moved lower by John Coppen, and the original screwholes have been left unfilled, see photo 10. John Coppen also re-padded the instrument with his version of superpads, which are well known for their longevity. The matching serial nos. are 47815 which dates to 1954. 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, worn, but fully functional The mouthpiece is a Selmer C85 115. .
415	NOBLET, LEBLANC, ARTIST Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	This is a very good condition Noblet Artist Eb clarinet, by Leblanc, which is an entry level professional instrument. This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the former owner was "Mick" Martin, for many years 2nd clarinet in the BBC Concert Orchestra, in which this instrument was played professionally on many occasions. The wood condition overall is pristine, there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument has excellent condition fish skin pads throughout. There is no joint wobble and the regulation is in fine order. The Nickel Silver plating is also in good condition. The m'piece is in ebonite and plays well with Vandoren No. 3 reeds. The case, whilst elderly is also in good condition. In summation this is an excellent value, well tuning Eb, with an impressive provenance.
416	SELMER, PARIS, C CLARINET-SOLD	£1595
	An extremely rare and fine Selmer Paris C Clarinet, in excellent condition. Selmer, Paris, harmony clarinets are generally considered the finest professional instruments available. This clarinet is a special order from Selmer. The matching serial nos. are L3391, the wood has no cracks or repairs, and is in very good order throughout. The German Silver keywork is also in fine condition throughout. All fish skin pads are in "as new" condition. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down": The tenon corks and touch corks have been replaced as necessary. All the key work has been regulated. This instrument tunes exceptionally well, and demonstrates a surprisingly warm and even tone for a C clarinet. The supplied m'piece is a used 5RV in good condition. The case is a modern Leblanc.
417	MATCHED PAIR OF SELMER SERIES 9* CLARINETS-SOLD	£1795
	This matched pair of Selmer Series 9* clarinets are in superb condition. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." In other words the slightly smaller bore 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore 9 at the Jazz market. The Bb clarinet has matching serial nos., Z5499 which dates to 1976. This makes this 9* pair one of the last Selmer made. The Nickel Silver plating is excellent throughout, with no discernable wear. The pads are all brand new fish skin. There are no cracks or repairs, the Grenadilla wood is in perfect condition. The A clarinet, with matching serial nos. Z6587, is again in pristine order, with all new fish skin pads. The instrument shows NO evidence of cracks or repairs; the wood throughout is very fine. There are in total 4 Selmer barrels. The case is an original Selmer which is again in excellent condition. The key is included. The invoice for the last full service on the pair is included in the sale: A complete and full overhaul was done on both instruments at a cost of £410.
418	AMATI KRASLICE, C CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is an Amati 351 C Clarinet, in very good condition. This instrument was made in Czechoslavakia and is made entirely from grenadilla wood, unlike the cheaper models in the range. The bore is 14.60mm, which is large for a C clarinet, in fact this is the same size bore as Selmer, Paris, C clarinets. The tuning is excellent with standard French bore mouthpieces, in this regard the instrument is a major advance on older Amati instruments. We have just overhauled the instrument entirely in fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Nickel silver plate is in very good order throughout, with only slight wear to a couple of the ring finger touchpieces. The matching serial nos. are 205532. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a Leblanc professional ebonite model in good used condition. The case is the original in very good condition. This clarinet would suit a player looking for a bargain priced C for occasional use, or a young beginner, with smaller hands, not quite ready for a standard Bb.
419	SELMER, USA, SIGNET Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£495
	This is an excellent condition Selmer USA Signet Eb Piccolo clarinet. The Signet is a re-badged Selmer Bundy Eb, with wood effect Resonite. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which is like new. The Nickel Silver key work is very good condition, with no discernable wear. The clarinet has fish skin pads throughout which are all in very good condition. The serial nos. are 12267. The original case is in excellent condition it latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is the original Selmer Bundy No. 3 which is "as new". This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Eb clarinet purchase.
420	LEBLANC, FRANCE, ESPRIT Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A very good condition Leblanc Esprit Bb clarinet This clarinet was Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.65mm. It was descibed by Leblanc as having a darker, and yet more flexible, sound than the slightly cheaper Sonata. It also features a separate post mounting for Ab/Eb. This model plays so well that it easily competes with a modern Buffet R13. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is in very good condition, with no wear. All pieces are original and having matching stamps. We have just completely overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, with the exception of the register key and C#/G# key which are in cork, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 80003. The supplied m'piece is a Leblanc K10M in very good condition. NB The case is not the one pictured, but a brand new example with over the shoulder carry strap. ..
57	YAMAHA YCL34-II Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£415
	This is a good quality, entry level, wooden student clarinet, by Yamaha. The model which superseded the 34, the new 450, has a controversial "Backun" tuning groove at the top of the bell, which some feel makes the low E and F too sharp. This example is in excellent shape, with no cracks or repairs to the wood. The plating, Nickel Silver, is also in very good shape.  All pads are in fine condition, and the key work is well regulated. This clarinet was originally sold re-conditioned by ourselves in 2011, it has helped 2 members of the same family progress successfuly to beyond Grade 5 Ass. Bd. standard. It is no longer needed and is sold on, as is, at a bargain price.  The serial no. is 016741A II. The case is original, in good condition, and the m'piece is a Yamaha 4C.
58	MATCHED PAIR OF ENGLISH BORE LUIS ROSSI CLARINETS	£5995
	This matched pair of Luis Rossi English bore clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. They have been used professionally in London,with most of the Capitals' major orchestras. The young player who owns these recently bought a new pair of Rossi clarinets and these are to be sold in order for him to order a Rossi clarinet in C. The Bb has serial no. E431 and has Silver plate in very good condition, the only patch of wear is to the LH E/B lever, see photo 6. The wood is also in excellent condition, though during a Philharmonia Orchestra rehearsal the Bb bell was dropped and split in two. The bell was repaired by Jon Steward, ex-Howarth & Co. Ltd, and the repair has been stable for several years. The instruments have also been regularly serviced by Howarths. All pads are in good condition. Both clarinets feature an English bore based on the pre-war 1010, but with much improved acoustics and intonation. There is a fully automatic Bb booster key, and an additional low G/D vent. The A, serial no. E430, has wood in overall excellent condition. The Silver plate throughout is in pristine condition. As with the Bb, the instrument has been regularly serviced at Howarths, and all pads are in good condition. There are 5 barrels of 64.0mm, 67.0mm, 67.0mm, 69.0mm and 70.0mm. The m'pieces is a B&H 1010 No.2, which has been relayed by Ramon Wodkowski. The case, whilst used, is in good condition.
421	HOWARTH S1 PROFESSIONAL CLARINET IN COCOBOLO-SOLD	£1395
	A very good condition Howarth S1 Bb clarinet in Cocobolo. The Cocobolo wood gives the instrument an immediate lively, and flexible response. This instrument is a one owner example, it has been used very carefully. The Cocobolo wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches. There is no joint wobble. The tan leather pads are all sealing well, and the instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down", with pads replaced as necessary. The Silver plated key work shows little wear and there is no play to the mechanism. This model features a LH Ab/Eb key on the same rod as F/C, a clever design, see photo 7. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 1376. The supplied m'piece is a professional Buffet, "C" in ebonite. There are 2 barrels, stamped 66mm & 64mm. The Paxman pouchette leather case and cover are in very good condition. The original invoice is included in the sale, when new the instrument was sold for £1750. These days a professional used Howarth clarinet is listed at Howarths for £1600+. .
422	BUFFET CONTINENTALE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	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 an ultra rare Continentale Bb clarinet serial no. F89988 dating to 1966. The Continentale design features higher placement of the speaker tube, and significantly less undercutting of the upper joint, this results in a darker, more focussed, tone than the R13, with a typical Buffet "sweetness". Buffet Crampon advertised the Continentale as ideal for Chamber Music. This instrument was manufactured, right in the middle of Buffet Crampon's so called "Golden Era", and the intonation and response are much superior to contemporary Buffet manufacture. The Silver plating is pristine. The Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition throughout: No cracks or repairs. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has had a complete overhaul & re-pad in Pisoni Premium Deluxe white leather pads. The m'piece is a brand new stock Buffet. The original case is in very good condition.
424	LEBLANC, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET -SOLD	£1395
	This is a fine condition Leblanc Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, model 400, to low Eb. This instrument sits above the Noblet Bass in the Leblanc line up, and was described by them as an entry level professional model. All the German Silver key work is in excellent condition.  The wood is in very good condition for a Bass of this age, with just one repaired, pinned, crack at the top of the lower joint running from the start of the tenon,see picture 7. Fortunately this part of this instrument is the receiver tenon for the upper joint so it does not form the bore, & consequently the crack has absolutely no effect on the response. The rest of the wood surface shows minor surface scratches and marks only.  The bell and crook are both in good used condition with no major dents, there are only slight surface dings to the bell, and light scratches.   The Bass has had full tan leather re-pad and is sold with a years' warranty. There is a floor peg to the bell, the matching serial nos. are 1958, which probably dates to the 1950's [ on line Leblanc serial number lists are unreliable]. The case is the original, which understandably shows much wear, however it still latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is a used ebonite model in good condition. .
426	BUFFET S1 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	A very good condition Buffet S1 A clarinet in Silver 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. This A has matching serial nos. F143002, which dates to 1973 an exceptionally fine period of manufacture at Buffet Crampon, commonly referred to as "The Golden Era".   There is no wear to the plating, which is pristine throughout. Indeed the plating and finish on this clarinet is of such a high standard that it contrasts sharply with more recently manufactured professional models from Buffet. The instrument features a LH Ab/Eb key and unstained hand selected wood. In other words, this is exactly the same specification as a modern Buffet Prestige instrument, but at a fraction of the price. The clarinet has just been down to our workshop and the key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  The wood is in excellent condition, but there is a carbon fibre band to the upper joint, see photos, 2, 3 5 and 11. Though this would seem to indicate a repair, we can find no evidence of a crack. This clarinet has good condition finest white leather pads throughout. The S1 clarinet plays 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 double case is in fine shape, and comes with keys. This clarinet would pair very well with any current professional Buffet Bb.   .
427	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	A very good condition Buffet R13 A clarinet in Silver plate. This A has matching serial nos. F113389, which dates to 1970 an exceptionally fine period of manufacture at Buffet Crampon, commonly referred to as "The Golden Era". In addition to the manufacturers serial no. there are additional matching nos. 19479, which were probably added as an additional security precaution by a former owner.   There is one scratch to the F#/C# LH key otherwise the Silver plating is very good throughout. Indeed the plating and finish on this clarinet is of such a high standard that it contrasts sharply with more recently manufactured professional models from Buffet. The instrument features unstained hand selected wood, which is in excellent condition throughout. Today to get this standard of manufacture from Buffet you would have to purchase a modern Buffet Prestige or R13 Vintage instrument. The clarinet has just been down to our workshop for a re-pad in fish skin, and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  This R13 A clarinet plays with a sweet sound and excellent evenness and intonation. It does not suffer from an undertone on "A" above the stave, which is a common fault on more recent R13 A examples. The m'piece is a brand new stock Buffet, and the case is a Boosey & Hawkes Bandhite.
428	MATCHED PAIR OF FRITZ WURLITZER, SCHMIDT REFORM BOEHM CLARINETS-SOLD	£5995
	Clarinets Direct is Europe's leading specialist clarinet dealer. We are fortunate indeed to be able to offer these rare and fine Fritz Wurlitzer Schmidt Reform Boehm system clarinets. For many players these instruments are the ultimate Boehm system: in tune, made with consumate craftsmanship and offering a uniquely characterful tone, which contrasts sharply with some modern mass produced instruments. Fritz Wurlitzer has a reputation second to none: He is considered the pre-eminent German maker, he was succeeded by his son Herbert, and these days the firm of Schwenke and Seggelke are generally accepted as the most highly regarded clarinet makers in the World. Unlike many modern manufacturers who claim to make a Schmidt Reform Boehm, these clarinets are the genuine and superb article. These clarinets feature: A booster mechanism for throat Bb. An additional vent for the D/A twelfth, working off the LH 3rd ring. An additional vent for RH middle finger B/F#, a much neater system than the B&H 1010 Acton Vent. A compensating low G/D pad. A hole in the bell to improve low E/B. RH rollers between Eb/Ab and low F/C. All of this results in a clarinet of superb evenness and unmatched security of intonation. Indeed the problem confronting the player used to the inherent shortcomings of the standard Boehm, is learning not to adjust embouchure pressure to correct the non existent faults on this instrument! This late Fritz Wurlitzer instrument features a small bore of 14.60mm, something which his son Herbert continued with in his own designs. Consequently the clarinet can be played very successfully with modern Vandoren French bore m'pieces, especially those in the "M" range. The Bb has serial no. 2022 and has Silver plate in very good condition throughout, with only one slight patch of wear to the register key. The wood is excellent condition, without mark or blemish. The pads are used, but all sealing. The instrument is stamped " Fritz Wurlitzer, Erlbach, Made in Germany". The A has serial no. 2123 and has Silver plate in very good condition throughout. The wood is again in excellent condition. The pads are used, but all sealing. The instrument is stamped " Fritz Wurlitzer, Erlbach, Made in Germany". There are 8 mouthpieces: 1. 5 original Fritz Wurlitzers in ebonite. 2. A Herbert Wurlitzer, marked F M3 3. And 2 which appear to be moldings,possibly copies of the original Fritz Wurlitzers. The original case shows some stains, but is in excellent used condition for its age. .
429	SELMER, PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This Selmer 10S Bb clarinet is in very good condition. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, S/N E1990, dates to the late 1980's and has Silver plate, throughout in excellent condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in fine order throughout, with only minor surface marks. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. The clarinet has leather pads in "as new" condition, it has been down to our workshop for a partial service, with touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary and full key work regulation. The m'piece is brand new Buffet. The case is also brand new, with carry strap.
430	BUFFET R13 CLARINET in A-SOLD	£1495
	An excellent Buffet R13 A clarinet. Those who have followed the Clarinets Direct website will know that we are rarely that impressed by current Buffet R13s. However, the best way to overcome the current poor standard of quality control with the base model, is to select from the largest possible number of examples. Fortunately that is the case here: This clarinet was selected direct from the Buffet factory, France, by a young professional player currently studying with Philippe Cuper [himself a Buffet Artist] at the Paris Conservatoire. It was chosen from numerous examples, and, of course, the advantage of going direct to Buffet is that you get first choice. This instrument was selected last year, and it is, as you would expect, in near mint condition: With only slight wear to the logo stamps and pads to distinguish it from new. The player had white leather pads fitted throughout, a significant and costly upgrade on the original fish skin pads, as fitted by Buffet. The supplied barrel is of 65mm length, and the Buffet pouchette leather case is in "as new" condition. The matching serial nos. are 613625. The reason for the sale is that the professional in question has decided to move on to Buffet RC Prestige clarinets.
431	BUFFET MASTER MODEL ME13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A very fine condition Buffet Master Model E13. The Nickel Silver key work is pristine throughout, with no wear. We have just entirely re-padded in double bladder fishskin pads & the clarinet is sold with our full year's Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are D28968 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 an "as new" with many zippable pouches, and the m'piece is a brand new Buffet.
432	NOBLET PARIS, BY LEBLANC, ARTIST C CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	This is a Noblet Artist C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in very good condition. This instrument is the professional Artist model 45 Noblet clarinet, with all parts made of finest unstained Grenadilla wood, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The matching serial nos. are 55152, the wood has no cracks or repairs, though a small part of the metal tenon ring to the top of the upper joint is missing, see photo 3. The Nickel plate throughout is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. We have just fully overhauled the instrument in double bladder fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The instrument tunes exceptionally well with the supplied Vandoren 5RV Lyre mouthpiece. The case is the original in very good condition, it is supplied with the keys still in the cellophane wrap. .
29	NOBLET PARIS, BY LEBLANC, ARTIST C CLARINET-RESERVED	£1195
	This is a Noblet Artist C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in very good condition. This instrument is the professional Artist model 45 Noblet clarinet, with all parts made of finest unstained Grenadilla wood, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The matching serial nos. are B71373, the wood has no cracks or repairs, it is in pristine condition throughout. The Nickel plate is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The instrument has double bladder fish skin pads, which are all sealing well, & will be good for many years to come. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The instrument tunes exceptionally well with the supplied Noblet mouthpiece, which is "as new". The case is the original in very good condition. In summation this is a fine tuning C, a professional model, which would match well with the finest French instruments currently available. .
72	PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES EMPEROR CLARINETS	£725
	An excellent condition pair of B&H Emperors which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This pair are being sold as their owner has recently purchased a Contra-alto clarinet. The Bb has matching serial nos. 383284, it has unblemished Nickel silver plating throughout. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks or damage. The pair have just been partially overhauled in the Clarinets Direct workshop. All pads are fish skin in excellent condition, as are all touch and tenon corks. This Bb comes with 2 barrels, a short of 63.5mm and a regular of 65.5mm. In addition a B&H 926 m'piece is supplied. This is a significant upgrade, as usually this m'piece was supplied with the professional model Imperial 926 clarinet, and good condition 926 m'pieces are hard to find. The A has matching serial nos. 391720, and is also supplied with a regular and short barrels. All logos are crisp and clear, the pair has seen minimal use, and has had only one careful adult owner from new. As with the Bb the wood condition is excellent, and all fish skin pads are also in very good shape. The double case is a Yamaha in good used condition, supplied with key.   .
438	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE A CLARINET -SOLD	£1995
	This early RC A Prestige clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This model was the top of the line Buffet when made, and was the first mainstream production line clarinet to feature a voicing groove in the bell. Considering the instrument was made in 1983 it proves how much Buffet Crampon have always been a design innovator and market leader. This A has matching serial numbers, F249547, which makes it one of the first RC Prestige ever manufactured. The condition of this instrument is excellent. There are no cracks or damage to the wood. The Silver plating is pristine throughout. The clarinet has "as new" Pisoni Premium Deluxe white leather pads throughout. The original supplied Buffet double case is also in good condition. .
439	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE CLARINET in Bb-SOLD	£2095
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's professional players amongst our clientele. The sole former owner of this superb instrument, is one such. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and this clarinet was hand selected and thereafter only lightly used as a "doubling" instrument. Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most desirable models, a RC Prestige. The instrument is in excellent condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. This clarinet was the first Buffet design to feature a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 528189. The pads are all fish skin, and the instrument has gone down to our workshop for a thorough check down, with pads replaced as necessary. All pieces matching and original. The m'piece is the original Buffet, unused, and still in the wrapper. The upgrade supplied BAM single case is in very good condition.
440	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	This near mint condition Buffet R13 Prestige Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument belongs to a busy London professional who works mainly in London's West End. The instrument is decribed as "near mint" only because of slight wear to the stamps and tenon corks. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. This Bb has matching serial nos. 601887, it was bought new from Howarths' 5 years ago. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine throughout. The Silver plate throughout is in perfect condition, with no wear. The instrument has recently had a complete overhaul in tan leather pads. The original owner preferred a Tom Kooiman thumb rest, and, as she kept this, we have fitted a traditional thumb rest. The key regulation is very good. All pieces are matching and original. The case is a modern light weight gig bag. The mouthpiece is a brand new Buffet.
441	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1395
	A good condition pair of B&H 1010's which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instruments have had only one careful owner, who originally purchased this pair from Bill Lewingtons of London. She has recently purchased a Rossi English bore model from Clarinets Direct. The Bb, serial no. 182899, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in good condition, with only minor wear to the left and right hand "pinky" keys. The pair have just been completely overhauled in finest Pisoni Tan leather pads, and unusually for a commission sale, they are sold with the full Clarinets Direct 1 year warranty and return policy. The A, serial no. 183532, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, and the instrument is in near mint condition. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm and 62.5mm. The supplied m'piece is a B&H 1010 Reginald Kell No. 2. The case is the original in fair condition, the interior shows some stains, and there are also some scuffs, and streaks to the exterior. It latches securely.
442	MORHANGE, PARIS, C CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A rare Morhange C clarinet. "Morhange a Paris" are not listed in "The New Langwill Index", and the make is unknown to us. It is possible that the instrument was a stencil, and it appears that the clarinet was manufactured in the 1930's, when this practice was commonplace. The German Silver key work is in excellent condition. We have just comnpletely re-padded the clarinet and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There are no cracks or repairs to the Grenadilla wood, only slight surface marks and scratches associated with normal use. The largest of these is shown, see photo No. 9. The m'piece is a Vandoren B45 spot, though the instrument will tune well with any standard French bore m'piece. The case is a modern example, in excellent condition.
425	NOBLET PARIS, BY LEBLANC, Eb CLARINET-RESERVED	£895
	This is an excellent condition Professional model Noblet Paris Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. This is not to be confused with the cheaper Model 40 Noblet Eb clarinet, which is a student instrument. The wood condition overall is very good with only minor scuffs and marks, there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument has just been completely overhauled in our workshop, in double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is no joint wobble, and the regulation is in fine order. The Nickel Silver key work is excellent throughout and there is no plating wear. The bell has been custom modified with a tuning vent for low E/B: This improves the intonation of the lowest pitches, and also the response across the break. The serial nos. are 53204. The supplied m'piece is a used Vandoren B40 which is in very good condition. The case is original, and despite some interior stains, still latches securely and protects the instrument well. This is an ideal purchase for a player looking for an inexpensive professional model Eb, with superior intonation.
433	GEORGE LEBLANC, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This is an extremely rare G Leblanc, Paris, Professional Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, model 325S. This model features a fork Ab/Eb in the RH which neatly does away with the necessity for another touchpiece for the LH little finger. It is a UK owner professional instrument, and has been extremely well cared for. The Grenadilla wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks or damage. The only marks to the wood are at the back of the lower joint, where the screw holes for an old floor peg attachment have been filled. The German Silver plated key work shows only slight "brassing", it is in very good condition throughout. The crook is in excellent condition, as is the bell, which also features the Leblanc logo, this was a feature only of top Leblanc Bass professional models. There is a floor peg attachment to the bell. All pads are finest Pisoni Tan Leather in excellent condition, and, in addition, the instrument has been down to our Clarinets Direct workshop for a thorough check down and regulation as necessary. The matching serial nos. are 678, which probably dates to the late 1950's. The supplied mouthpiece is a Selmer C in very good condition. The case is also in good used condition.
434	SELMER SERIES 9 FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's professional players amongst our clientele. The former owner of this fine & rare instrument is jazz player who only plays Full Boehm type clarinets. The 9 was the last of the wide bore Selmer models, ideal for flexible playing, and equipped with all the "bells and whistles" to aid in fast passage work: Fork Eb/Bb, articulated C#/G#, LH Ab/Eb and a range to low Eb. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." In other words the slightly smaller bore 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore 9 at the Jazz market. This Bb clarinet has matching serial nos., S9770 which dates to 1962. The Nickel Silver plating is excellent throughout, with only slight wear to the G# key, & RH low Ab and F keys. The pads are all tan leather which are "as new" throughout. There are no cracks or repairs, the Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition. All pieces are matching and original. The case is elderly but fully functional.
435	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An extremely fine E13 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate. The matching serial numbers are K65503 which dates to 1985. This E13 Bb is much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. When this model was produced it was second only to the RC and R13 profesional models in quality, and it was manufactured alongside them at the Buffet factory. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is pristine.  The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop with Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads fitted throughout. The corks have been replaced, and the key work realigned and regulated. The instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is of modern Buffet back pack type, in excellent condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture. The m'piece is a brand new stock Buffet as supplied with a new E13.
436	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET, E13 CLARINETS -SOLD	£1595
	An extremely fine matched pair of E13 clarinets in Silver plate. These instruments are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct and they are both in pristine condition. They were bought new 4 years ago at the commencement of a University Music degree specialing in performance. Their current owner has just up-graded to a pair of professional RC Buffet clarinets. The Bb has matching serial numbers K238265. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is in superb condition with no loss. The instrument fish skin pads throughout in good order, just like the A it has had a thorough "check down" in our workshop, with any faulty pads being replaced as necessary. The A has S/N K246315, & has plating throughout in perfect condition. All pieces are original, matching, and with Buffet logo stamps. It has also just been partially overhauled in fish skin pads, all of which are either new, or in excellent condition. The case is a modern Soundwear back pack example in very good condition which features many pouches for music and accessories. The m'piece is an "as new" stock Buffet. The pair can be split as follows: A in double case without m'piece for £845. Bb in new single case with m'piece for £795. .
62	SELMER  PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET	£495
	A nice condition Selmer 7 ring Bb clarinet, of the old logo dating to the mid 1920's.  The German Silver key work is in very good condition and  all pieces are stamped Selmer. The wood is in overall good condition for an instrument of this vintage, with minor surface marks and scratches, no major cracks or repairs. The clarinet has been  just completely re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather Pads & is in excellent playing order. The matching serial nos. are 5309. There are some thread repairs to the tenon corks, but all touch corks are fine  The supplied m'piece is a Selmer HS*, and the case is also in  good used condition.
437	PAIR OF E J ALBERT CLARINETS -SOLD	£2495
	This pair of E J Albert clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. They have not been used for some years as the last owner, who bought them whilst a student, is now working as a civil servant. He purchased the pair at the suggestion of the late Alan Hacker, and they are in extremely good condition for their age. E J Albert was one of the most respected makers of the early 20th Century. He was one of three sons of the founder of the firm: Eugene Albert. E J Albert was active from 1895 through to the 1920's with his workshop in Brussels. Jack Heyworth, of Liverpool and London, acted as his UK agent. The Bb has German Silver keys in very good condition. The instrument was fully restored at Howarths of London a few years ago, as the owner had the intention of taking up playing again as an adult, though this proved impractical. The clarinet was completely re-padded in tan leather pads, all of which are in excellent condition. So, since the full restoration the clarinet, it has had no use. The wood is in overall good condition, for an instrument which is probably around 100 years old. There is a small indentation to the wood at the top of the upper joint, also a surface crack to the receiver tenon at the top of the lower joint. This tenon is metal lined so this crack has absolutely no effect on the response. There are also two further cracks to the bell, the largest of which has been filled [see photo 9]. Both clarinets have a hole drilled into the tenon of the bell, and this is designed to raise the pitch of the low E. If desired the tenon can be rotated to close off this vent. All main pieces are matching and stamped. The A has matching serial nos. 11021, & has wood in overall excellent condition. The German Silver keywork throughout is in pristine condition. Unlike the Bb it does not feature metal reinforcement or lining to the middle tenon. We have just fully reconditioned this instrument in our workshop, with the key work being polished, as well as a complete re-pad in Pisoni Deluxe tan leather pads. The key work has been re-aligned and regulated. There is no play in the mechanism, and no joint wobble, the condition is superb. There are 2 barrels of 62.0mm, and 61.0mm. Albert barrels are short because the original m'pieces supplied by the firm were 2mm longer in the bore than contemporary m'pieces. The m'piece supplied is a Morgan RM06, which has been re-bored to 1010 dimensions. It tunes the pair very well indeed. The case is a brand new Leblanc of pouchette type.
443	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINETS -SOLD	£2595
	An exceptionally rare pair of superb condition early Buffet clarinets. This pair have been professionally owned and played in "The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment". 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. Both instruments have recently been entirely re-padded with cork on the upper joints and double bladder fish skin pads on the lower. The excellent quality key work is mainly of German Silver, though some of the key barrels are actually solid silver. The stamps read "Buffet Brevette SGDG". All pieces are matching and original. The key regulation is excellent and there is no joint wobble. There are 2 mouthpieces, one 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. The other is a Vandoren 5RV relayed to 0.90mm by 17mm. 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!   .
444	BUFFET, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	An extremely fine, Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate. The matching serial numbers are K54876 which dates to 1980. This E&S Bb is much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. When this model was produced it was second only to the RC and R13 profesional models in quality, and it was manufactured alongside them at the Buffet factory. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is pristine.  The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads by newly qualified repairman Dave Kershook [who has just joined NAMIR]. The case is the original which shows some stains to the interior, and wear generally, but is still fully functional. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture. The m'piece is a brand new stock Buffet as supplied with new E13's.
445	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	This is a very good condition Noblet, Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows only the lightest of wear to the ring finger touchpieces, the plating is about 95%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, with only minor surface marks and scratches. The crook, which is sleeved and adjustable, shows some wear with "brassing" to the plating, see photo 4. This aside it is in good condition, with no dents or dings. There is one tiny pin head dent to the bell, which is in excellent condition. 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. is 3330, which dates to the 1970's. The case is the original with scuffs to the exterior and some wear to the interior lining, but still fully serviceable. The m'piece is the a Selmer Bundy No. 3 in very good condition.
446	BUFFET, E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	A near mint condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, which has just had an overhaul, and is sold with our full1 year warranty. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in very good condition, with no cracks or damage. The matching serial nos. are K132338. The m'piece is the original Buffet, which is as new, the original owner up-graded his m'piece to a professional model. The original case is in excellent condition, and comes with the still wrapped keys. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
448	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. At this period of manufacture Buffet stored their wood at their factory [in the roof spaces], and it was carefully nutured and aged for at least 7 years before manufacture. Many experts attribute the gradual drop in quality of the R13 to progressively less control and care in wood maturation. Initially in the 1960s, for tax and cost saving reasons, Buffet appointed a reputable supplier to source their wood. Now they source their wood cheaply with "modern" techniques of artificial maturation, and, as a consequence, many of the models of their range suffer from cracking and wood movement. The German Silver key work is in good order throughout, with only a natural "patina" associated with the age of the clarinet. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only slight surface marks The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads by newly qualified repairman Dave Kershook [who has just joined NAMIR]. The matching serial nos. are F67939 which dates to 1961. 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. 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 supplied mouthpiece is an original Buffet C in excellent condition. The case is a modern example with carry strap, and external pouch. .
449	NOBLET, PARIS, by LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET -SOLD	£1245
	This is a very good condition Noblet, by Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This is a model 60, the entry level professional Bass made by Leblanc, which has been professionally owned and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. All the Nickel Silver key work is in good condition, apart from the usual spot wear to the ring finger touchpieces. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in excellent order throughout. The bell and crook are both in very fine condition with only light marks of use. The pads are a mixture of tan leather and fish skin, as "running repairs" have been done in order to keep this Bass in good playing order. There is a sling hook, and the former owner used a sling with this Bass, as a doubling instrument in London's West End. The matching serial nos. are 6652, which dates to the late 1970's. The case is the original Leblanc, with a good quality leather cover with integral zippable pouch. The m'piece is of ebonite & in good condition. .
450	SELMER RECITAL A CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	An excellent Selmer Recital A clarinet in Silver plate. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner is a UK professional. He recently purchased another pair of Selmer Recitals and this A is now surplus to requirements. The Selmer Recital design features a long reversed cone throughout the top joint, which results in exceptionally accurate and stable tuning. There is no damage to the main joints, which are crack and repair free, however the shorter of the two barrels has a tight surface crack, which does not run through to the bore. The pads are all as originally fitted by Selmer in good condition. The plating overall is very good with no loss.  This A has matching serial nos. E3284, which dates to 1986.  All pieces are original and stamped Selmer, with barrels of 62.5 and 64.5mm. The case is an Orly which is used, but in good condition. This instrument has been exceptionally well cared for. It would pair well with No.26 currently on our list.
451	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE C CLARINET-SOLD	£2495
	This is a near mint condition Buffet RC Prestige C Clarinet. This clarinet is a rare instrument, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come from a professional player in The Netherlands. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in very good order throughout. Prestige range instruments feature unstained hand selected wood. The Silver plate is pristine throughout, with no tarnish. The S/N is F318153 which dates to 1989. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop, in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The mouthpiece is a stock Buffet, and the instrument comes with 3 barrels, of 45.5mm, 45.0mm,and 43.5mm. The response and tuning are everything one would expect from such a top of the range instrument, and the tone is noticeably warmer than on cheaper C clarinets.
452	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 A CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	This Imperial 926 A Clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It has been professionally owned in London by a former session musician and West End, Sax, Flute and Clarinet player. Unlike his Bb Imperial it has seen little use, and it was purchased new by him from Michael White Musical Instruments formerly of Ealing. The instrument has been well maintained, and it has just had a thorough "check up" in our workshop. The Imperial 926 was manufactured as a professional quality instrument on a par with the Imperial Symphony 1010, but with a bore of 15.0mm, as opposed to the 15.25mm of the 1010. This A, serial no. 498573, dates to 1979/1980, it has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in very good shape, with only slight spot wear to the lower RH keys and tenon rings. All the fish skin pads and corks, are in fine condition, because of the recent overhaul. The supplied m'piece is a good condition 926 No. 2. The barrel is an original 926 marked short. The original case is much worn, but still functional. If desired, we can supply a new rucksack type double case for an additional £50. ..
453	YAMAHA YCL450 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	A near mint condition Yamaha 450 clarinet, which is offered for sale due to the current owner having recently purchased a professional model clarinet from Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had only one careful adult owner from new. The only reason that the instrument is not described as "mint" is that the pads are all not brand new, however these pads show only slight signs of use. The Silver plated keywork and wood are both pristine. The serial numbers are 131560. The Yamaha 450 is the top selling rival to the Buffet E11. It has a couple of major advantages over its Buffet rival: 1. The wood tends to give less trouble than the E11, which indeed, has developed such a poor reputation in this regard, that the Buffet E11 "France" is now a deleted model in the Buffet range, and has been re-badged E12. Yamaha quality control and build quality are exemplary, and these instruments are easy to live with and perfect for the advancing student. 2. The instrument has a "voicing" groove in the bell, in common with the more expensive models in the Yamaha range and also the Buffet Prestige RC. The supplied m'piece is an unused Yamaha 4C, and the original instruction manual is also included. The original case is in very good condition.
454	MATCHED PAIR OF VIENNESE BORE LUIS ROSSI CLARINETS-SOLD	£5745
	This matched pair of Luis Rossi Viennese bore clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. They were bought new in August 2003. The Viennese bore model is based on a Koktan clarinet as was played by Leopold Wlach, Principal clarinet of the Vienna Philharmonic. The sound is dark and creamy, and the intonation is modern and accurate: Exactly as required by today's discerning clarinettist. The Bb has serial no. V555 and has Silver plate in superb condition. The wood is also in excellent condition throughout, with no cracks or damage. All pads are white leather in "as new" condition. Both clarinets feature a bore of 15.2mm, and a LH Ab/Eb key. There is a fully automatic Bb booster key, and an additional bell vent. The A, serial no. V382, has wood again in excellent condition. The Silver plate throughout is in pristine condition. As with the Bb all pads are in "as new" condition. There are 4 interchangeable barrels of 57.5mm, 60.0mm, 60.5mm, and 62.0mm. The m'piece is a Vandoren M30, which has been rebored by Luis Rossi. The case, whilst used, is in very good condition.
455	NOBLET PARIS, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1545
	This is a fine condition Noblet, by Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This is an early model 60, the entry level professional Bass made by Leblanc, which has been professionally owned and played in London's West End and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. All the German Silver key work is in excellent condition, with no wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, but it does show scuffs and surface marks, mostly where old screw holes have been filled. The bell and crook are both in good condition with only very slight scratches, there are only slight marks to the bell , and one old minor solder repair to the crook, see photo 4. The Bass has just had a complete overhaul, in finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, & is sold with a full Clarinets Direct 1 years' warranty. We have fitted a new floor peg attachment to the bell with spike. There is also a sling hook. The matching serial nos. are 1531, which dates to the 1950's, at this period Noblet fitted articulated trill keys to the two highest pitches, in the manner of Selmer, later on, this superior design was simplified in order to save money with production costs. The case is now an original Leblanc, pictured in the 1st photo only, it latches well and has some repairs to the interior lining but is fully functional. The m'piece is the original Noblet in good condition. .
456	SELMER, PARIS, 10G Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	An extremely fine Selmer 10G clarinet, in Silver plate. The Selmer 10G was named for Anthony Gigliotti, onetime principal Clarinet of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Gigliotti had become frustrated with certain shortcomings in the Buffet R13 design in the late 1960's 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 D3835, dates to the late 1980's and has Silver plate in superb condition. This is the late production model, with adjustable thumb rest and a linkage to the F/C pad cup with adjusting screw, superior to the conventional "crows foot" design. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout. The instrument will have a complete in our workshop, with touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The two supplied barrels are an original Selmer 10G of 66mm, and a shorter Selmer 10S, of 64.5mm, with an interior crack, which does not go through to the exterior bore. The case is a modern brand new example with shoulder carry strap. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B45. .
457	SELMER, PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This Selmer 10S Bb clarinet is in very good condition, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the current owner being a London based professional jazz player. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, S/N E6556, dates to the late 1980's and has Silver plate, throughout in excellent condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in fine order throughout, with only minor surface marks. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. The clarinet has leather pads in good condition. The m'piece is a Selmer C* which has been shortened by Ed Pillinger. The 2 supplied barrels are of 64.5mm and 66.5mm. The case is original, it shows some wear to the interior, but still latches securely.
458	PAIR OF SELMER RECITAL CLARINETS-SOLD	£3995
	An excellent matched pair of Selmer Recital clarinets in Silver plate. These instrument are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Their former owner is a leading UK professional based in London. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Silver plating overall is very good with no loss.  Both instruments have been meticulously maintained and are ready to play straight out of the box.   The Bb has matching S/N C8527, the A matching S/N E4793, which dates to the mid 1980's.  All pieces are original and stamped Selmer, with additional barrels of 62.5 and 64.5mm. The case is a modern black leather attache case whith combination locks, which has been adapted to store the instruments very securely. The m'piece is a Selmer D, in good condition, which tunes these instruments superbly. These clarinets have been exceptionally well cared for.   .
42	AMATI KRASLICE, C CLARINET-SOLD	£345
	This is an Amati 251 C Clarinet, in very good condition. This instrument was made in Czechoslavakia and features a wooden bell and barrel, with a wood effect resin body. For a budget C clarinet it plays easily and is well made. The bore is 14.60mm, which is large for a C clarinet, in fact this is the same size bore as Selmer, Paris, C clarinets. The tuning is excellent with standard French bore mouthpieces, in this regard the instrument is a major advance on older Amati instruments. All fish skin pads are in good condition. The Silver plate is pristine throughout. The matching serial nos. are 228753. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a F3A in good used condition. The case is the original again in very good condition. This clarinet would suit a player looking for a bargain priced C for occasional use, or a young beginner, with smaller hands, not quite ready for a standard Bb. .
58	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	A vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. At this period of manufacture Buffet stored their wood at their factory [in the roof spaces], and it was carefully nutured and aged for at least 7 years before manufacture. Many experts attribute the gradual drop in quality of the R13 to progressively less control and care in wood maturation. Initially in the 1960s, for tax and cost saving reasons, Buffet appointed a reputable supplier to source their wood. Now they source their wood cheaply with "modern" techniques of artificial maturation, and, as a consequence, many of the models of their range suffer from cracking and wood movement. The Nickel Silver plated key work is in good order throughout, with only a few scratches and slight wear natural to the age of the clarinet. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only slight surface marks. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads by newly qualified repairman Dave Kershook [who has just joined NAMIR], it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The serial nos. are 106517 which dates to 1969, though, as there are no observable serial nos., on the top joint it may well be a Buffet replacement. This is one of the finest periods of R13 manufacture, and this clarinet demonstrates the classic qualities of an R13; a lovely sweet sound and excellent intonation. 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. 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 supplied mouthpiece is a new stock Buffet. The case is of modern Buffet type with slight staining to the interior, otherwise it is in excellent condition.
74	CHALUMEAU in C, by WOLF-RESERVED	£645
	An exceptionally rare reconstruction [after Liebav] of a C Soprano Chalumeau in boxwood by Guntram Wolf. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct having come to us from a Swedish period instrument player. The instrument is in excellent condition, as new, and the serial number is 124. The pitch is A=415 Hz. The case is the original again in good condition.
459	SELMER SERIES 9* A CLARINET, RIPPER COLLECTION-SOLD	£895
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's professional players amongst our clientele. The sole former owner of this superb instrument, is Peter Ripper, a onetime member of the London Sax Quartet, and well known as a Sax and Clarinet player. Pete has decided to retire from Clarinet playing, and we will be offering a selection of his instruments for sale. This clarinet was hand selected and thereafter only lightly used as a "doubling" instrument. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." In other words the slightly smaller bore 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore 9 at the Jazz market. This A clarinet has matching serial nos., X8540 which dates to 1969. The Nickel Silver plating is excellent throughout, with no discernable wear. The pads are all fish skin, and the instrument has been down to our workshop for a partial service, with pads replaced as necessary. There are no cracks or repairs, the Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition. All pieces are matching and original. The case is elderly but fully functional, the keys are included. .
460	NOBLET ARTIST, BY LEBLANC, Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a nice condition Professional model Artist Noblet Paris Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. This is not to be confused with the cheaper Model 40 Noblet Eb clarinet, which is a student instrument. The wood condition overall is good with only minor scuffs and marks, there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument has used fish skin pads throughout, all are sealing well. There is no joint wobble, and the regulation is in fine order. The Nickel Silver key work shows a patina consistent with its' age, but there is no plating wear. The serial nos. are A66360. The original Noblet m'piece tunes the instrument well. The case is also the original, and despite some scufs to the exterior still latches securely and protects the instrument well. This is an ideal purchase for a player looking for an inexpensive professional model Eb.
461	BUFFET CRAMPON, JAZZ FESTIVAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This is a rare Buffet Jazz Festival Bb clarinet in good condition. The Jazz Festival was manufactured from the late 1980's through to the 1990's and is now a deleted model, though the standard Festival has proved a big success for Buffet, and continues in production. Buffet Crampon tend to put their most experienced craftsman to finishing the newest & most expensive models in their range. For this reason early examples of a new design of clarinet tend to play well, which is the case here, as this Bb has matching serial nos. 303302, which dates to 1988. The instrument features a re-designed lighter bell for a more lively, free sound, and was usually sold with the shorter, 65mm barrel. The Festival is based firmly on the R13 Prestige, with the register key tube slightly higher, and adjustments to the upper and lower bore flares to compensate. This type of alteration had in fact been suggested to Buffet in the late 1960's by Moennig, Morgan, and Gigliotti: The result is improved intonation and evenness to the second register, which has meant the Festival is a firm favourite amongst professional players. The wood is unstained, hand selected Grenadilla. The Silver plate shows no wear, it is pristine. The clarinet has had a full overhaul and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pieces are genuine Buffet stamped Festival. The m'piece is a stock Buffet, in excellent used condition. The case is the original Buffet Prestige with combination locks in brown leather, in fair condition.
462	SELMER 9* Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This Selmer Series 9* Bb clarinet is in very good condition. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." In other words the slightly smaller bore 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore 9 at the Jazz market. The clarinet has matching serial nos., A3213 which dates to 1981. The Nickel Silver plating is excellent throughout, with only slight wear to the LH rings. The pads are cork on the upper joint and tan leather on the lower, all in excellent condition. The instrument shows NO evidence of cracks or repairs; the wood throughout is very fine. The case is fully functional, but does show scuffs to the exterior and interior stains.
463	SELMER SERIES 9 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a good condition Selmer Series 9 Bb clarinet. The 9 was the last of the wide bore Selmer models, ideal for flexible jazz playing. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." In other words the slightly smaller bore 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore 9 at the Jazz market. This Bb clarinet has matching serial nos., U7698 which dates to 1968. It is rare to find a Series 9 with Silver plating, this example is one such. The Silver plating is excellent throughout, with no discernable wear. The wood shows some surface marks and scratches, but there are no cracks or repairs. The instrument has just had a full overhaul, and is sold with our industry leading 1 year warranty. The case is in very good condition, as is the supplied Vandoren m'piece.
465	BUFFET CRAMPON RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An extremely fine Buffet RC Bb clarinet in Nickel Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Buffet RC model was launched in 1975, and named after Robert Carree, who had had a long career with Buffet Crampon, which culminated in him being chief designer. The RC places the speaker tube higher, and features a slighter wider initial polycylindrical bore than the R13. Most players find this results in a warmer, more "spread" tone, than the R13. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The plating overall is excellent, with no discernible wear, indeed at this period the quality of Buffet's plating was so fine, that this could almost be mistaken for Silver plate. The Bb has S/N F177049 which dates to 1977, at this time this was the finest professional model that Buffet manufactured, it was sold at 20% more than the cost of an R13. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down" and re-pad as necessary. All pads are double bladder fish skin in good condition. The supplied mouthpiece is an upgrade to a professional model Vandoren B45. The case is a "Protech" in excellent condition. The interior is well made and padded, and there as several handy exterior pouches for accessories and music.
466	MATCHED PAIR OF CUSTOM ORDER PETER EATON ELITE CLARINETS -SOLD	£5495
	This matched pair of Eaton Elite clarinets are in mint condition, and are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It was this pair that Colin Parr ordered from Peter Eaton, approximately 2 years ago, just before Peter stopped making clarinets. This pair are one of the last made, and according to Colin represent the culmination of Peter Eatons years of experience in making the Elite clarinet. Colin was for many years Principal Clarinet of the CBSO and can be heard on many of the finest Sir Simon Rattle CBSO EMI recordings which are justly renowned. The Bb has serial no. E980 and has Silver plate in pristine condition. The wood is also without mark or blemish. All pads are Peter Eaton superpads in "as new" condition. The A, serial no. E1009, is in perfect condition throughout. The Silver plate and wood are pristine, and, like the Bb, the pads are "as new". There are 4 barrels of 61.0mm, 62.0mm, 63.0mm, and 64.0mm. The are also no less than 4 m'pieces, all of which are Elite/1010 bore: A Morgan RM28, two Gigliottis; a P, and a No.2, and a Rick Sayre. The BAM case is also in excellent condition. .
467	MATCHED PAIR OF J A FILS BASSET CLARINETS by PLANAS-SOLD	£4495
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to be able to offer to the market these rare and completely unique instruments. Jacques Albert Fils was the last, and most successful member of the legendary Albert family of makers, considered the finest makers in the World during the inter-war years. This pair has an amazing Provenance, some of which is known to us: Owned by the late John McCaw [ Principal Clarinet of the LPO and later the Philharmonia Orchestra] as an enhanced Boehm pair of Jacques Albert Fils clarinets, they were sold to Paul Allen [English National Ballet] in the 1970's. Paul was studying with Stephen Trier [Bass Clarinet of the LPO & Professor at the RCM], who then subsequently bought this pair, and had them modified by the legendary Edward [Ted] Planas into Basset clarinets. Ted was responsible for many Basset extensions, and indeed, gifted his design of Basset extension to Selmer Paris. Stephen used the Bb for the Bb Basset obbligato in "Titus" from "Idomeneo" at Glyndebourne, and the A was used for Mozart's Quintet and Concerto. Lastly the pair have been owned by myself for the last 10 years and used for the Mozart Quintet and Concerto. The quality of work and finish of these instruments is unsurpassed. There are 3 touchpieces, in the manner of an Uebel Basset Horn, for the lowest 3 pitches, D, C#, and C, see photo 11. In addition the clarinets feature articulated C#/G#, fork Eb/Bb and LH Ab/Eb. The initials SLT have been stamped into the bottom of both lower joint extensions. The Bb has serial number 3025, and had a crack repair to the upper joint when the instrument was extended to a Basset by Ted Planas. There are several pins, and the crack, which is beneath the register key, has been completely stable for over 30 years of use. It does not go through to the bore. The pads are a mainly tan leather, though there are a couple in cork and fish skin, all are sealing well. The German Silver key work is immensely strong, and in good regulation throughout. The A has serial number 3030, and like the Bb has pads are a mainly tan leather, again there are a couple in cork and fish skin, all are sealing well. The German Silver key work is in good regulation throughout. Ted made a new bell for use with both clarinets, which has a floor peg attachment fitted. The pair can also be played with a sling, hooks are integral to the thumb rests. This new bell adds depth & resonance, there is a small tight surface crack to the bell, which I have left alone: It has absolutely no effect on the response. In addition the original Bb bell is included. The instruments tune well with all standard French bore mouthpieces. I have found a Pillinger F1 works well for me, and a mint condition example is included. I also found the tuning improved with Selmer barrels. There are no less than 4 different barrels provided, of which two are original, the lengths are 57mm, 60mm, 62.5mm and 64mm.
468	SELMER, PARIS, ENHANCED SIMPLE SYSTEM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1795
	This is an ultra rare and extremely desirable Selmer, Paris, Simple System clarinet specifically designed for the early 20th Century Jazz clarinettist. The tone, tuning and response of these models was far in advance of standard Simple System clarinets of the period, and they are now highly sought after by Jazz players keen to recapture an authentic Barney Bigard sound. The last owner of this clarinet is a professional player from the UK, who specialised in collecting unusual clarinets. This Bb has German Silver keys in very good condition. And for a simple System the key work is unique: It features a LH and RH "pinky" key arrangment as found on standard Boehm system clarinets. This clarinet may well have been a special commission from Selmer. The index finger hole at the top of the upper joint is very large which has the advantage of making the F natural cross fingering in the chalumeau a usable note with decent intonation. The clarinet has fish skin pads, which are old but sealing, it has had pads replaced as necessary in our workshop. The wood is in overall good condition, for an instrument which is probably around 90 years old. There are surface marks and scratches commensurate with use. There is an old crack repair to the bottom tenon of the lower joint, see picture 4, which will be "tidied up" in our workshop. NB The photo shows the original repair, it is likely that this joint was dropped and the segment of wood has been glued back into place. The Bb has matching serial nos. K6974. The instrument most likely dates to 1930 due to the fact that the new logo is stamped, as well as "Sterling" London, who were the UK agents for Selmer at that time. The case is the original in poor condition, it still latches, but there is no handle. We can supply a replacement case for an additional £25.00. The mouthpiece is a fine sounding Selmer E in ebonite which tunes this instrument very well.   .
469	PAIR OF HAWKES EXCELSIOR SONOROUS CLARINETS -SOLD	£1395
	A pair of Hawkes Excelsior Sonorous Class clarinets which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These are rare and early Hawkes instruments which pre-date the 1930 merger with Boosey, which created the Boosey and Hawkes Company. The pair play with a "classic" early 20th Century sound, with lots of character and projection in the tone. These instruments were professionally owned and played in The BBC Concert Orchestra by "Mick" Martin, who was second clarinet to both Michael Meyerowitz and Michael Pearce: The pair have seen much use. The instruments have just been down to our workshop for a partial overhaul, with pads replaced as necessary, touch corks replaced, and complete regulation. The Bb, serial no. 9903, has a repaired, pinned, sealed cracks to the upper part of the upper joint, running into the top trill keys, and also at the opposite side of the bore,see photo 9. All cracks have been stable for many decades of use. This Bb is stamped "Hawkes & Son Excelsior Sonorous Class, Manufactured for Whaley Royce & Co. Ltd. Toronto Canada". The German Silver keywork throughout is in good condition. All parts are correctly matching with serial nos. including the m'piece. The A, serial no. 11681, has no cracks or repairs, though like the Bb the thumb rest has been moved higher, and the screw holes left unfilled. The German Silver keywork throughout is in good shape. Again the instrument is cottectly serialnumbered on all pieces, including m'piece. The case is a Boosey and Hawkes in brown leather, which though much used, is still functional. .
470	PETER EATON, ELITE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	This Peter Eaton Elite Bb is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Elite is Peter Eaton's best regarded model and is based on the Boosey & Hawkes 1010, though it differs acoustically, in that it features a reverse taper in the upper joint for improved tuning, along with careful undercutting. The current owner is a well known UK Jazz Band leader. It has been very well maintained & is in excellent used condition. This Bb, serial no. 9013, has wood throughout in excellent condition. All tan leather pads are in very good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is 99%: The only slight wear is to RH rings, see photo 7. The 2 supplied barrels are of 64.5mm and 63.0mm. The mouthpiece is an Eaton stamped "1010 1.28 16.5 B" in very good condition. The BAM case is used, but again in good condition. As Peter Eaton no longer manufactures, this instrument is both desirable, and an excellent future investment.
471	YAMAHA SE-V CUSTOM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	An excellent condition Yamaha SE-V CUSTOM clarinet, wich is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 considerably cheaper price to the customer. So it was in the mid 1990's, when Yamaha began manufacture of the Custom CS-V and SE range. The SE-V features different tapers to the bore, both top and bottom, and the SE-V has slightly wider tonehole sizes, than the CS-V, resulting in a warmer, rounder sound with excellent resonance. In other words; this model was Yamaha's direct competitor to the RC Prestige, where as the CS-V, competed with the R13 Prestige. The tuning and voicing is improved over the regular Yamaha SE, with each tone hole being individually hand-tapered and undercut for optimum tone quality, intonation, and uniform response throughout the instrument's range. The wood was unstained matched Grenadilla, the silver plate, and key work, was of considerably better quality than Buffet. Many players found the ease with which these instruments responded completely won them over. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. This Bb has matching S/N 02659. We have just entirely re-padded in Pisoni finest double bladder fish skin pads, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Silver plated key work is very good throughout, with no discernable wear. The supplied m'pieces is a new stock Buffet. The case is an original Yamaha in good condition. This instrument represents superb value for money: For about the cost of a new student Buffet E13, one can purchase a top of the range professional instrument more consistent than most Buffet RC Prestige Bbs.
472	BUFFET,EVETTE, ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is a good condition Buffet, Evette, Alto Clarinet in Ebonite, to low Eb. This student model Alto was recently taken in part exchange by ourselves againt a professional model. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows spot wear to the ring finger touchpieces, the plating is about 90%. There are no cracks or damage to the ebonite, with only minor surface marks and scratches. For a student model this instrument has a very high spec: There is a LH, Ab/Eb lever, and also a compensating G/D vent pad. The crook shows only minor plating wear. The bell is also in good condition,though there is a solder repair to the pad cup on the bell, see photo 9. The Alto has recently had an overhaul in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads ,and all pads are in very good condition. The serial nos. are 1211. The case is the original with scuffs to the exterior and some wear to the interior lining, but still fully serviceable. The m'piece is in ebonite and is in very good condition, a sling is included.
473	SELMER BUNDY Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Eb Piccolo in Resonite, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner was a well known London professional who worked mainly in the West End doubling on Clarinet, Sax and Flute. Now, in retirement, he is selling off his collection of clarinets. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The Nickel Silver key work is very good condition, with no discernable wear. The clarinet has fish skin pads throughout, which, while not new, are in good condition. The serial nos. are 10921. The original case is in excellent condition it latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is an upgrade to a professional Selmer Paris C85 120, also in good condition with no damage to the tip or rails. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Eb clarinet purchase. .
474	BUFFET PRESTIGE R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£2045
	This near mint condition Buffet R13 Prestige A clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument belongs to an Icelandic professional. The instrument is decribed as "near mint" only because of slight wear to the stamps and tenon corks. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. This A has matching serial nos. 383159, it was bought new from Buffet Crampon, and last serviced by them 5 years ago, being re-paded in their own unique brand of white leather pads. Since then it has not been played. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine throughout. The Silver plate throughout is in very good condition, with no wear. The key regulation is very good. All pieces are matching and original, with 2 supplied barrels one of 62mm, and a Bb Prestige barrel, of 66mm, which its former owner found tuned this A well. The case is the original Buffet which has been much used; there are scuffs to the exterior, one of the combination locks has failed, and it has been replaced with a standard latch. The handle has also been replaced.
475	PETER EATON INTERNATIONAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2395
	Clarinets Direct has built up an enviable reputation in the last few years. We are the UK's foremost dealer in second hand quality clarinets and are fortunate to count many of the leading professional players in the UK as our customers and clients. This is a very good condition Eaton International Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for us. The first owner was Mark Simpson, who used this instrument throughout the early part of his successful career, including winning the BBC 2006 Young Musician of the Year competition. He had the instrument fully overhauled by Peter Eaton, and since then the clarinet has had little use. It subsequently went to an amateur player who now wishes to sell it in order to invest in a Bass clarinet. A letter of Provenance from Mark Simpson is included in the sale. This clarinet has no cracks or damage to the wood, it is in very good condition. The Silver plating does show some minor tarnishing, unusually in places which are not touchpieces, i.e. the underside of keys and the tenon rings, see photo 8. Overall the plating is about 95%. The International is Eaton's version of a medium bore clarinet. The matching serial nos. are S613. The m'piece is an Eaton stamped 1.21A with S/N 3786, in used condition. There are 2 barrels of 63 and 64mm length. The case is an Orly, with zip and carry strap. Here is a chance for someone to own a instrument with an impressive provenance at a considerable cost saving from new.
476	GEORGE LEBLANC, PARIS, LL C CLARINET -SOLD	£1495
	An extremely rare and fine G Leblanc LL C Clarinet, in excellent condition. Leon Leblanc was determined to bringing acoustical, mechanical, and musical improvements to the manufacture of 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. The serial nos. are 49144, the wood has no cracks or repairs, and is in superb order throughout. The Silver plated keywork is also in fine condition throughout. All fish skin pads and corks are in very good condition. This instrument tunes exceptionally well, and demonstrates a surprisingly warm and even tone for a C clarinet. The supplied m'piece is a very good condition Vandoren 11.6 in ebonite. The case is the original and comes with the key. .
477	LEBLANC, ESPRIT, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A near mint condition Leblanc Esprit Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This clarinet was Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.65mm. It was descibed by Leblanc as having a darker, and yet more flexible, sound than the slightly cheaper Sonata. It also features a separate post mounting for Ab/Eb. This model plays so well that it easily competes with a modern Buffet R13. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is in pristine condition. All pieces are original and having matching stamps. We have just completely overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, with the exception of the register key and C#/G# key which are in cork, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 81371. The supplied m'piece is a Leblanc K10M in very good condition. The case is the original back pack Leblanc, in good condition. NB The pictured warranty card is not included in the sale.
478	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£795
	A very good condition professional Selmer Paris Centered Tone Bb clarinet. This model, and the CT Omega, were both endorsed by Benny Goodman. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and has been professionally owned and played here in the UK. This clarinet is in good condition for its age, and the wood surface shows few scuffs and marks. The fish skin pads are all new, the clarinet has just been overhauled. There is no joint wobble, and the key work regulation and touch corks are all good. The German Silver key work is in excellent condition. All pieces are original with Selmer stamps. The matching serial nos. are R5734 which dates to 1958.  The ase is in good condition. The m'piece is a used Selmer C85 115 in good condition.   .
479	SELMER PARIS PROFESSIONAL BASS, LOW C, FARRELL COLLECTION-SOLD	£4495
	This is a very good condition Mark 1 Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C. The original and sole owner was a Julian Farrell a well known London professional, who is now retired, he selected it new in 1975 from Selmer Paris. It has been maintained very carefully, but has had much use. The Nickel plate throughout shows wear to the touchpieces, the plating is about 90%. The Bell and crook are both in excellent order. The wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks repairs or any other damage. The matching serial nos. are X9570. All pads are tan leather in used condition, though old they are sealing well. The key regulation throughout is also precise and even. The case is a BAM, in very good condition. The m'piece is a Vandoren B40 again in very good used condition.   .
79	BAROQUE CLARINET in D, by WOLF-RESERVED	£1195
	A rare reconstruction of a Baroque D in boxwood by Guntram Wolf. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct having come to us from a Swedish period instrument player. The instrument is in excellent condition, as new, and the serial number is 146. The pitch is A=415 Hz. The case is old but functional.   .
15	NOBLET PARIS, BY LEBLANC, ARTIST C CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	This is a Noblet Artist C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in very good condition. This instrument is the professional Artist model 45 Noblet clarinet, with all parts made of finest unstained Grenadilla wood, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The matching serial nos. are B19887, the wood has no cracks or repairs, it is in pristine condition throughout. The Nickel plate is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our full warranty. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The instrument tunes well with the supplied Vandoren B45 mouthpiece. The case is the original which is in fair used condition, the interior is good, but there are some scuffs to the exterior. In summation this is a fine tuning C, an entry level professional model, which would match well with the finest French instruments currently available.
480	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET, PEARCE COLLECTION-SOLD	£1795
	This is a very good condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct This Eb has an outstanding Provenance, as it was this Eb that Michael Pearce used in the Philharmonia Orchestra, as co-Principal and Eb clarinettist, from 1978-1988. This instrument is featured on many of the Philharmonia recordings of this era, when the Orchestra was justly renowned for the superb quality of the Wind Section. As Michael Pearce stated: "This Eb has played all of the standard Eb Orchestral repertoire, and more!" This instrument is in very fine condition the Silver plated key work shows no wear, it is in excellent condition throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in pristine condition. The instrument has fish skin pads which are all sealing well. The serial nos. are 510268. The mouthpiece is a B&H original. It plays comfortably with Vandoren No. 3 or 3.5 reeds. The case is again original, in good condition, it comes with the keys. In summation this Eb plays with a mellow, broad sound, and with excellent intonation.
481	BUFFET CRAMPON RC PRESTIGE BASS CLARINET -SOLD	£4245
	This is a very good condition Buffet RC Prestige Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had only one professional owner, and the instrument was bought in 2006 and used for approximately 8 years as part of a busy freelance career. As she no longer plays the Bass it is now offered to the market. All Silver plated key work is in excellent condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine. The crook is in perfect condition, and the bell has a few light scratches and a couple of tint "pin head" dings, see photo 9. This type of Buffet Bass has a double overblowing vent, and features alternative fingerings for low D. This Bass has finest Pisoni White Leather pads throughout, in good to excellent condition. The Bass has been down to Mike Huntriss, ex-Bass Clarinet with the BSO, for a partial repad and regulation, and, in addition the key work has been oiled. The playing condition is superb. There is a floor peg to the bell, and the matching serial nos. are 27852. The instrument comes in the original case, which is in good used condition, and comes with the key. .
482	BUFFET BC20 Bb CLARINET, -SOLD	£1195
	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. The great French player, Jacques Lancelot was particularly associated with the development of the BC20 model, which was launched in the 1960's. Current "blurb" on the Buffet Crampon website is inaccurate. They claim that the Buffet E13 was based on the BC20, this is false: The E13 design pre-dates the BC20 by some 30 years, the E13 [as the model name suggests] is firmly based on the R13. This is a BC 20 Bb clarinet serial no. F95694 dating to 1967, which is commonly referred to as the "Golden" era of manufacture. Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The key work is in Silver plate, which is in superb condition, indeed the quality of this plating puts contemporary Buffet standards to shame. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The m'piece is an "as new" Vandoren 5RV lyre. The case is used but again in good condition.
483	PETER EATON ELITE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2295
	This Peter Eaton Elite Bb is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Elite is Peter Eaton's best regarded model and is based on the Boosey & Hawkes 1010, though it differs acoustically, in that it features a reverse taper in the upper joint for improved tuning, along with careful undercutting. The current professional owner bought this clarinet new from Eaton, and had it serviced recently by Joanna Estall, Peter's wife. The invoice detailing the service is included, and it has not been played since this service. The clarinet has seen very little use. The Eaton m'piece has never been used by the seller. The condition is near mint, with only slight wear to the top joint logo stamp to distinguish it from new. This Bb, serial no. E737, has wood throughout in pristine condition. All Eaton style super-pads are as new, as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate is perfect throughout. The mouthpiece is a new Eaton stamped "Elite 1.20 21V ". The Orly case is used, but again in good condition.
484	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	A rare very good condition Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. This is an intermediate model Noblet, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. Unlike some of the cheaper models in the range, this clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in good condition, with only slight wear to the "ring finger" touchpieces. The wood throughout is in good condition, with no cracks or repairs, there are only minor surface scuffs and marks, associated with normal use. The clarinet has just been overhauled in Pisoni Premium De-luxe fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. . The matching serial nos. are B32163. The case is the original in fair condition, there is one slight tear to the interior lining, but it latches and protects the instrument well. The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren B45, which tunes the clarinet very well. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
485	BUFFET E11 C CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A near mint condition Buffet E11 C clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. The reason the instrument is described as "near mint" is because the pads are all not brand new, and theer is slight wear to the Buffet stamp on the barrel. Apart from this the instrument appears exactly as if it had just left the factory. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 001431. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition. The wood is without any mark or blemish. The supplied m'piece is the original Buffet, which is unused. Current Buffet E13's and E11's are giving a lot of trouble with shrinkage and wood movement, this basically started when Buffet moved the manufacture of these models from Germany back to France. Fortunately this instrument pre-dates this; it was made in Germany.   .
486	SELMER PARIS, BASSET HORN in F-SOLD	£3500
	Clarinets Direct is proud to count amongst its clients leading professional players across Europe and the UK. Once in a while a truly unique instrument is offered for sale by a top professional, and this Basset Horn is one such. This is a Selmer Basset Horn in Grenadilla wood, to low C, with an exceptional provenance: It was bought by the great conductor Sir Henry Wood, in the 1920's, for use in his "Queens Hall Orchestra". Subsequently it was owned for several decades by the Royal Academy of Music, here in London. It was then bought by the celebrated clarinettist Keith Puddy, and played in the revived, " New Queens Hall Orchestra" in the 1990's. Its last owner was the London based, New Zealand born, clarinettist: Pauline Ismay. 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. Modern Buffet and Leblanc Basset Horn designs are essentially modified Alto clarinets. This instrument tunes well with the supplied Peter Eaton Bb m'piece of 1010 bore. This is a very early Selmer Basset Horn, with serial number 480, which dates to 1927. That stated the modern Selmer Basset Horn, which retails at almost £10000, has not changed design all that radically. This example is part plateau: in the LH. This has the advantage of allowing the player to part cover the RH holes in the chalumeau, to improve intonation in soft passages. The instrument has tan leather pads on the upper joint, and old, white leather pads on the lower. It was last overhauled by Jon Steward of Howarths & Co. Ltd. at a cost of £600. It is in good regulation, though the pads on the lower joint are elderly. The low pitches, Eb, D, Db, and C are each fingered in only one way: Eb, and Db, are at the bottom of the RH "pinky" stack, just like a modern Selmer Basset Horn, low C is fingered by LH F/C, again just like the modern example. Low D, however, is fingered by the touchpiece at the back underneath the thummb rest. The original thumb rest was removed by Pauline, who also had a Leblanc floor spike attachment fitted. And the original thumb rest screw holes have been left unfilled, see photo 10. It goes without saying that Basset Horns do not get heavy use, but this instrument is almost 90 years old, and it shows marks and surface scuffs to the wood, and German Silver key work, commensurate with careful use, as do the crook and bell. However it has never cracked, or needed any major repair. We will replace the tenon corks on m'piece and crook prior to sale. This Basset Horn plays very well in tune and with a lovely sweet sound, it is ideal for Classical use, i.e. in the Mozart Serenades and Opera obbligatos, or the Mendelssohn Concert Pieces. The supplied case is robust and protects the instrument well.
487	BUFFET CRAMPON RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An extremely fine Buffet RC Bb clarinet in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Buffet RC model was launched in 1975, and named after Robert Carree, who had had a long career with Buffet Crampon, which culminated in him being chief designer. The RC places the speaker tube higher, and features a slighter wider initial polycylindrical bore than the R13. Most players find this results in a warmer, more "spread" tone, than the R13. There is no damage to the wood, which is prisitine, crack and repair free. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The plating overall is excellent, with no discernable wear, though Buffets from this period seem to have had the plating treated with an oil post-plating and this results in some discolouration to the plating over time. This Bb has S/N 571072 which dates to 2006, it was bought new by by student about to enter the RCM. He shortly began to concentrate on composing whilst at the RCM, and consequently this excellent instrument has seen little use. The instrument has mostly double bladder fish skin in good condition, whilst the more worn pads have been replaced with tan leather. The supplied mouthpiece is an upgrade to a professional model Vandoren 5RV. The case is the original in good condition, it comes with the still wrapped keys.
488	PAIR OF E J ALBERT CLARINETS-SOLD	£795
	This pair of E J Albert simple system clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. They have not been used for some years as the last owner, who is a young jazz player working here in London, inherited them from a member of his extended family. E J Albert was one of the most respected makers of the early 20th Century. He was one of three sons of the founder of the firm: Eugene Albert. E J Albert was active from 1895 through to the 1920's with his workshop in Brussels. Jack Heyworth, of Liverpool, Paris, and London, acted as his UK agent. The Bb has German Silver keys in superb condition. The instrument has just been fully restored by Clarinets Direct, with tan leather pads fitted throughout, and all keys polished. The wood is in excellent condition, for an instrument which is probably around 100 years old. All main pieces are matching and stamped, apart from the bell, which is a "Hawkes Excelsior Sonorous", which we have adapted to fit. The A has wood again in excellent condition. The German Silver keywork throughout is in pristine condition. Unlike the Bb it has not had a re-pad but it does have white leather pads throughout in excellent condition. Indeed, the condition of this pair is outstanding. There is no play in the mechanism, and no joint wobble. The original 2 barrels have smaller tenons than standard today. We could ream them out to accept modern m'piece tenon sizes, but, as the pair may be bought by a collector, we thought it best to leave that choice to the new owner. The m'piece supplied is an early T W Howarth, which, with an additional non-original barrel, tunes the pair nicely at A=440. Therefore they are perfectly usable for a modern Jazz player, looking for a superb pair of original Alberts. The case is a much worn Boosey and Hawkes.
489	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET, FARRELL COLLECTION-SOLD	£1695
	This is a good condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This Eb has a fine provenance, having been owned and played professionally in London by Julian Farrell, member of the English Chamber Orchestra for many years, and Prof. of Clarinet at the Guildhall School of Music. This instrument is in very fine condition the Silver plated key work shows only slight wear, mainly to the tenon rings, it is in good condition throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in very good condition. The instrument has fish skin pads which are all sealing well. The serial nos. are 292548. There are two original supplied barrels, one measuring 44mm, the other 42mm. The mouthpiece is a B&H original. It plays comfortably with Vandoren No. 3 or 3.5 reeds. The case is again original, in fair condition. In summation this Eb plays well, and with excellent intonation.
490	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A superb condition B&H 1010 Symphony A clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is a London based professional, who now relies solely on a Bb clarinet, consequently this excellent A is offered to the market. This A, serial no. 507427, has no cracks or repairs, the wood throughout is in pristine condition. The Silver plate throughout is "as new". The instrument has Gordon Beeson Tan leather pads, in excellent condition. The supplied m'piece is a Peter Eaton 1010, in very good condition. This particular m'piece tunes the instrument excellently & the case is also in fine used condition.   .
493	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 PRESTIGE A CLARINET-SOLD	£2095
	This excellent Buffet R13 Prestige A clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is a one owner instrument, and she is a teacher at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. . This A, serial no. 406258, was bought new in 1996, it is in excellent condition. The Silver plate throughout is in superb condition. The instrument is padded throughout in Pisoni Premium Deluxe white leather pads, in good condition. The key regulation is very good. The original barrel is of 65.0mm. All stamps are original and match on all parts. The case is the original Prestige Buffet with combination locks, in very good condition.
494	NOBLET PARIS, BY LEBLANC, ARTIST C CLARINET -SOLD	£1395
	This is a Noblet Artist C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in very good condition. Clarinets Direct is fortunate in counting leading professionals amongst our clientele. This instrument has a unique and excellent Provenance, having been owned and customised by the late John McCaw. John was a leading exponent of the "English" school of clarinet playing, notable for his exceptional tone, and expression. He started his long career as Principal Clarinet of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. He joined the London Philharmonic Orchestra and became their Principal Clarinet, before leaving to join the New Philharmonia [later the Philharmonia] as Principal Clarinet, a post he retired from in 1989. As those fortunate enough to study with him well remember, John was always concerned that a clarinet be tuned as accurately as possible. Though this instrument started life as a professional Artist model C Noblet clarinet, in fact it has been much altered: Most of the tone holes have been further undercut, particularly on the lower joint. John has made a custom barrel, bored out and re-layed a Vandoren 5RV m'piece, as well as adapting a further Buffet barrel in addition to the original Noblet barrel. A tuning ring has been added to the original barrel,as well as to the middle joint, which is why, in the photos, the instrument appears not to be fully assembled. In addition John also reamed a tuning hole in the bell, but subsequently this has been filled in with blue tack. This instrument features on many Philharmonia recordings, but it can be heard to excellent effect in the Mozartiana Suite Cadenza by Tchaikovsky, which John recorded in the late 1980's. The matching serial nos. are 37571, the wood has no cracks or repairs, it is in good condition throughout. The Nickel plate is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The instrument has just had an overhaul in our workshop in double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our full warranty. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The instrument tunes exceptionally well, and also demontrates a much more even and homogenous tone than the standard production model. It would suit a professional player.   .
495	SELMER PARIS PROFESSIONAL BASS to LOW C -SOLD	£5245
	This is a very good condition Mark 2 Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C. The original and sole owner bought this instrument new in 1989, he has sadly now given up playing, and this instrument is now offered for resale. It has been maintained carefully, but it does show minor surface marks and scratches, particularly to the bell, which also has a few small pin head dings. The Silver plate throughout shows only slight wear to the touchpieces, the plating is about 98%. The crook is in excellent order. The wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks, repairs, or any other damage. The matching serial nos. are E3564. All pads are tan leather in used condition, though old they are sealing well. The key regulation throughout is also precise and even. The case is the original in good condition, and it comes with the still wrapped keys. The m'piece is a Selmer C again in good used condition. .
496	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A superb condition B&H 1010 Symphony A clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is a retired professional, ex-RAF band, who now plays a different make of clarinet, consequently this excellent A is offered to the market. This A, serial no. 507433, has no cracks or repairs, the wood throughout is in pristine condition. The Silver plate throughout is "as new". The instrument has Gordon Beeson Tan leather pads, in excellent condition. The supplied m'piece is a B&H 1010 No. 2, in good condition. The original case is also in excellent condition.
497	GEORGE LEBLANC, PARIS, LL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	An extremely rare and fine G Leblanc LL Eb Clarinet, in excellent condition. Leon Leblanc was determined to bringing acoustical, mechanical, and musical improvements to the manufacture of 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. The serial nos. are 59569, the wood has no cracks or repairs, and is in superb order throughout. The Silver plated keywork is also in fine condition throughout. We have just entirely overhauled this instrument, and it is sold with our industry leading 1 year warranty. This instrument tunes exceptionally well, and demonstrates a surprisingly warm and even tone for an Eb clarinet. The supplied m'piece is a very good condition Vandoren B44 in ebonite. The case is the original, again in excellent condition.
498	MATCHED PAIR OF LOUIS LONDON CLARINETS, CHARLES DRAPER APPROVED-SOLD	£1995
	These are an exceptionally rare and fine pair of Louis of London English clarinets, which are a commission sale. The firm was strongly associated with possibly the finest ever French makers: Martel Freres. Each Louis instrument was completely hand made and undercut in their London premises, 2 Burnsall Street, Chelsea W3. The finishing alone took 2-3 days. Charles Draper personally endorsed these particular clarinets. The 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. These instruments are in excellent condition, for clarinets made in the 1920's. The pads are tan leather throughout in perfect condition. There is a small crack to the top of the lower joint of the A, which runs from the tenon ring down to the first tone hole, however it does not go through to the tone hole, or the bore it runs only into the tenon. The crack therefore does not affect the bore in anyway and has no effect whatsoever on the response, see photo 8. This apart, the Grenadilla wood is in very good condition, with only scuffs and marks associated with careful professional use. There is no joint wobble. The hand burnished German Silver key work shows absolutely no wear or play to the mechanism. The instruments have been very carefully maintained and were last overhauled by John Coppen, all pads are in excellent condition, the majority in tan leather, some are in cork. All pieces are matching and original. The Bb has matching serial nos. 201, and the A has matching serial nos. 218 The supplied m'pieces is a new Pillinger F3 SD Dov 121, which actually is based on a Louis blank, the tuning is excellent. The case is the original, which despite the dust cover shows much wear, a good condition modern double case is also included in the sale, see photo 12.
58	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET -RESERVED	£895
	A near mint condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, which has just had an overhaul, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in very good condition, with no cracks or damage. The matching serial nos. are K171052. The m'piece is the original Buffet, which is as new, the original owner up-graded his m'piece to a professional model. The original case is in excellent condition, and comes with two still wrapped reeds. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
19	VANDOREN BD5 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£80
	A near mint condition, Vandoren BD5 clarinet mouthpiece. The only blemish is slight ligature scratch at the back. The m'piece was bought new but hardly used. The m'piece has a medium tip opening, 1.13 mm and medium lay. It is compatible with all good quality clarinets.
18	ANDREWS 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£75
	A mint condition, Andrews 12 128 1010 bore Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece was bought new for a B&H 1010 clarinet but never used. The m'piece has an open tip opening, and medium long lay. It is compatible with only wide bore English clarinets, B&H 1010, Rossi English bore & Elite.
17	PILLINGER F2 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£75
	A mint condition, Pillinger F2 1010 bore Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece was bought new for a B&H 1010 clarinet but never used. The m'piece has an open tip opening, and medium lay. It is compatible with only wide bore English clarinets, B&H 1010, Rossi English bore & Elite.
62	PAIR OF NOBLET ARTIST CLARINETS	£1095
	THE A IS RESERVED. THE Bb STILL FOR SALE AT £545 This pair of Noblet Artist Clarinets are in good condition, and are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Noblet Artist was the top of the range Noblet model, with a cylindrical bore of 14.85mm, these are entry level professional clarinets. The Bb has serial no. 62025 and has Nickel plate in good condition, there is no wear to the plating, though there is some slight "cloudiness" to the lower pad cup plating. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. The instrument was recently completely re-padded by Howarth & Co. at great expense! All pads are "as new" finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe white leather. The barrel is a Boosey and Hawkes in ebonite, which tunes and suits this Bb well. The A, serial no. B47679, has no cracks or repairs. The Nickel plate throughout is in excellent shape. All pads are fish skin in good used condition. The instruments are made from Grenadilla wood, though the barrels are both in ebonite. The supplied m'piece is a professional Selmer Paris D in good condition. The case is a modern rucksack style "Soundwear" double, with many additional pockets and pouches, in excellent condition. The pair can be split as follows: A in double case, without m'piece, for £595. Bb in single case, with m'piece, for £545. .
491	SELMER BUNDY ALTO CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£545
	This is a very good condition Selmer Bundy Alto Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. This instrument is unusual in that it has had only one careful adult owner, unlike most secondhand Bundy Alto's which have been owned by institutions. Consequently it is in better condition than many we have seen. This instrument was part of a collection which included a Selmer Paris Bass and Basset Horn. There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook is in excellent condition with no dings or scratches. The bell is also in good condition, but it has a patch of wear to the plating, see photo 8. There is only slight plating loss to some of the Nickel Silver ring finger touchpieces; the plating is around 95%. The Alto has fish skin pads throughout in good order. The serial nos. are 11282. The instrument comes with a sling, and also there is a floor peg attachment to the bell. Usually Alto's are played with a sling, if, however, the new owner wishes to have a floor peg, we can supply one to the purchasers' requirements for an additional, £30.00 The case is used, but with a good interior and exterior, and unusually, a dust cover. All latches function well. The m'piece is a Noblet in ebonite in good condition. A selection of reeds is also supplied. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Alto clarinet purchase.
492	MATCHED PAIR OF PRE-WAR, BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINETS -SOLD	£1495
	An extremely rare and fine pair of Boosey & Hawkes 1010's which, though of pre-war pattern, were actually made during WW2. This pair have recently been owned and played professionally here in major London Orchestra's: The BBCSO and LPO. Formerly they were owned by Charles Healey. The Bb has silver plated key work in good condition, with only slight patches of wear, mainly to the throat "A" key and register key. The instrument, though much used, has wood in overall excellent condition. The matching serial nos. on all main pieces, apart from the barrel, are 35108, which dates to 1944. This was a year in which only a handful of such clarinets were produced, and it is apparent from the key work design that this instrument used parts which were prevalent in manufacture a decade earlier. For instance, there is only a single pillar mount for LH E/B F/C levers and there is no Bb bis key. In addition the older style "crowsfoot" is used for RH F#/C# E/B. The barrel is not original, it is a later example, and has a repaired crack, however it has been reamed by Jon Steward to accurately tune a pre-war Bb. All pads are used tan leather in good condition. There is no joint wobble or play in the mechanism, the instrument will play straight out of the box. The A, serial nos. 34468, which dates to 1943, has a repaired, pinned crack to the upper part of the top joint but the crack does not run through to the bore. This one pinned repair is very old and stable. I understand that the original purchaser of this A clarinet, was Albert Cooper, famous for "Cooper" flutes. All pieces are matching and serial numbered, apart from the barrel. Though stamped with an earlier serial number than the Bb, this A is actually of later design: It has a double pillar mounting for the LH levers, a "bis key" and the later design of arm for the F/C pad rather than the "crows foot". The silver plate key work throughout is very good. All pads are Beeson tan leather in very good used condition. The m'piece is another pre-war example S/N 31214, which has been re-layed by Peter Eaton. The case is the original which has been much used, but is still functional. If desired, a good condition Selmer double case can be supplied for an additional £75.00 .
499	NOBLET ARTIST, BY LEBLANC, Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	This is a nice condition Professional model Artist Noblet Paris Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. This is not to be confused with the cheaper Model 40 Noblet Eb clarinet, which is a student instrument. The wood condition overall is good but there are minor scuffs and marks, [ the worst of which is around the top trill key, see photos 5 & 6] there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument has excellent condition finest Pisoni white leather pads throughout. There is no joint wobble and the regulation is in fine order. The instrument has serial number 18139. The German silver key work shows a patina consistent with its' age, and what little plating wear there is, is mainly to the pillars. The supplied m'piece tunes the instrument exceptionally well, and the case is a modern replacement in good condition.   .
500	ROBERT MALERNE, PARIS, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£625
	A rare, very good condition Malerne, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. This is an intermediate model Grenadilla wood clarinet, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. Robert Malerne, was a second rank manufacturer active in Paris from 1932-50. Some authorities credit his company with manufacturing the Selmer Sterling student range of instruments. This clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood, with all pieces original, matching, and stamped. All the key work, which is German Silver, is in excellent condition. The wood throughout is in good condition, with no cracks or repairs, there are only minor surface scuffs and marks, associated with normal use. The clarinet has just been overhauled in Finest Pisoni Premium De-luxe white leather pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. . The case is brand new, with shoulder carry strap. The mouthpiece is a used stock Buffet, which tunes the clarinet very well. This plateau clarinet i.e. "covered hole" is designed for the younger player, doubler, or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole.
501	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£645
	This Imperial 926 Bb Clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has been professionally owned and played in the Netherlands. The Imperial 926 was manufactured as a superior quality professional instrument on a par with the Imperial Symphony 1010, but with a bore of 15.0mm, as opposed to the 15.25mm of the 1010. This Bb, serial no. 476993, has matching Grenadilla wood with no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape. We have just overhauled the intrument in Pisoni finest double bladder fish skin pads in the "Clarinets Direct" workshop, and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The supplied m'piece is an original Reginald Kell 926 No. 1. The case is a modern Buffet, in good condition.
502	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 Bb CLARINET, PEARCE COLLECTION-SOLD	£845
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest professional players amongst our clientele. The former owner of this fine 1010 Bb clarinet, is one such; Michael Pearce. Michael left the RCM, before completing his studies, taking up the position of Principal Clarinet with Welsh National Opera. After a short time he joined the Philharmonia, as co-Principal clarinet and Eb. He finished his long and successful career as Principal Clarinet of the BBC Concert Orchestra, a post from which he recently retired. We are indeed fortunate to be able to offer his large collection of instruments to discerning clarinettists. This is a Symphony 1010 Bb in good condition, featuring the later Acton Patent Vent. The matching serial numbers are 536551, which dates to 1982, making this a very late example. The clarinet has tan leather pads throughout which are all in good condition. The key work has been oiled and regulated in our workshop, touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary, and all spring tensions adjusted for optimum feel. The Silver plate key work overall is good, with only slight wear to the throat A key. This instrument was Mike's preferred Bb of recent years. The wood overall is also in good condition, but there is a repaired pinned crack to the upper joint. The repair is old and stable, the clarinet having seen much use, see photo 4. The m'piece is a Vandoren 1010 model 5RV in mint condition. The supplied barrel is of 63mm, it has been custom re-lined and sleeved in ebonite for more accurate tuning. The tuning and overall response of this clarinet are excellent. The case is a brand new example of carry strap type.   .
503	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	An unusual Buffet R13, which is without serial numbers or makers stamp on the main pieces. The wood on this instrument is unstained which suggests a date of manufacture in the early 1980's, in all respects; keywork, tone hole position and interior bore this is an instrument of R13 type. The workmanship and build quality are too fine for it to be a copy, and indeed when it was serviced through our workshop the original pads and touch corks were all Buffet Crampon originals. It is, of course, possible that the instrument is made from two replacement joints, as Buffet do not stamp replacement joints with serial numbers. The Silver plated key work is in pristine order throughout, with only a few scratches and slight wear natural to the age of the clarinet. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only slight surface marks. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. This clarinet demonstrates the classic qualities of an R13; a lovely sweet sound and excellent intonation, and is made with unstained, matched Grenadilla wood. The supplied mouthpiece is a stock Buffet in good condition. The case is of 1980's Buffet type with slight staining to the interior, otherwise it is in excellent condition.   .
504	LEBLANC,PARIS, BBb CONTRABASS CLARINET-SOLD	£3745
	This is a Leblanc, Paris, BBb straight Contrabass clarinet, in metal, Model 342, range to low Eb. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and it has come from a careful and fastidious owner, and is in superb condition throughout. Indeed it is hard to believe that this instrument dates to 1968. The instrument is in excellent condition, with only slight surface marks to distinguish it from new. There are no dents or damage, and the plating is pristine throughout. The pads, which are tan leather, are all in very good condition. The springs are gold plated to preserve from rust. The serial nos., matching on all 3 pieces are 561. Having been completely "checked down" in our workshop this Contra will play perfectly out of the box. The corks and regulation are all in good working order. The case is also in extremely good condition. The mouthpiece is a used Precision, a student model, in very good condition. There are reeds and a ligature supplied, and a mouthpiece cap made from PVC tube.
505	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£895
	This is a very good condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The crook and the bell are both in fine condition, with only minor marks & dings, no dents. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is only slight wear to the Nickel Silver key work, the finger touchpieces show the usual spot wear: Overall the plating is 90%. The Bass has Tan Leather pads throughout in excellent condition. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 14965. The original case has some scuffs and stains to the interior, but it is fully functional. It latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is an original Selmer Bundy No.4 in good condition. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
506	BUFFET CRAMPON PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET, RIPPER COLLECTION-SOLD	£2495
	This is a superb condition Buffet Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This Bass has been professionally owned and played in London from new by a leading London professional, and it is an outstanding example of a low Eb Bass. It has identical specification to the current Buffet Prestige model; double overblowing vent, articulated C#/G#, and LH alternative Ab/Eb. All German Silver key work is in excellent condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine. The bell and crook are both in excellent condition with no dents, just light surface scratches. The instrument is padded throughout in white and tan leather pads of the finest quality, all are in excellent condition. This Bass has just had a thorough check over in our workshop. The matching serial nos. are 20145 which dates to 1967. At that period, "Dallas" were the sole London agents for Buffet, and their stamp is also on the instrument. The original case shows some wear: The lining is worn, but still protects the instrument well, and the latches are secure. The m'piece is a professional ebonite model in good condition. A Yamaha floor peg attachment has been fitted to the bell, but the instrument has double sling hooks, so, if required, it could be played with a sling.
507	SELMER, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood.  Selmer Paris Eb clarinets are considered Worldwide the finest professional instruments available due to their superb intonation and ergonomics. This instrument is of exceptional quality, with very fine intonation and response. The wood condition overall is pristine: There are NO cracks or repairs.  This Eb has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct, in Pisoni fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All Silver keywork is in good condition with no wear, though some of the pillars show tarnish commensurate with the instruments' age. The serial nos. are C3516 which dates to 1984.   The clarinet comes with the 2 original barrels of 44.5mm and 46.5mm. The case is the original in very good condition, even the keys are supplied still wrapped. The m'piece is a  Selmer C** in excellent condition.
508	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET -SOLD	£1195
	This is a good condition Noblet, Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows wear to the ring finger touchpieces, the plating is about 90%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, with only minor surface marks and scratches. In the past the instrument was linked together as a one piece Alto with two plates on both joints, and the screw holes from these plates have been filled. The crook, which is sleeved and adjustable, shows some wear and has an old solder repair, see photo 4. The bell is a replacement from a Leblanc Vito,and this shows much signs of use, with many small dings and scratches. The Alto has Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads in good condition throughout, they are all sealing well. The matching serial nos. are 4546, which dates to the 1970's. The case is the original with scuffs to the exterior and some wear to the interior lining, but still fully serviceable, both the latches and handle have been replaced. The m'piece is an upgrade to Selmer C* in very good condition, which plays very easily. .
509	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1425
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 A clarinet in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This A has matching serial nos. 252389, which dates to 1984. This was just at the point where Boosey & Hawkes had taken over Buffet, and were about to insist on a large increase in production, and consequent loss of quality. The Silver plating is very good throughout, without any wear or tarnish. Indeed the quality of this plating contrasts sharply with contemporary standards of Buffet plating. The clarinet has just been re-padded in tan leather, all pads are new. The key regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  This R13 A clarinet plays with a sweet sound and excellent evenness and intonation. The m'piece is a used Selmer C85 115, and the case is a brand new BAM. .
510	SELMER BUNDY ALTO CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£575
	This is a very good condition Selmer Bundy Alto Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct There are no cracks or damage to the body; minor surface scratches and marks only. The crook and bell are in excellent condition with no dings or dents, only light scratches. There is only slight plating loss to some of the Nickel Silver ring finger touchpieces; the plating is around 98%. The Alto has fish skin pads throughout in good order. The serial nos. are 24033. The instrument comes with a double hook sling. The case is used, but with a good interior and exterior. All latches function well. The m'piece is an upgrade to a Vandoren 5RV in ebonite in excellent condition. This is an expensive addition, as a new Vandoren Alto m'piece retails for over £120. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Alto clarinet purchase. .
49	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	An immaculate condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, which has had only one former adult owner! It was bought new several years ago, and after many years of not being used, the current owner has just had it completely overhauled prior to sale. A copy of the invoice is included. The instrument is a commission sale. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Nickel Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is perfect, with no cracks or damage. The matching serial nos. are K71631, which dates to 1988. The m'piece is an up-grade to a Vandoren 5RV professional model, which is in pristine condition. The original case is in very good condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
8	LELANDAIS No. 8 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-RESERVED	£45
	A good condition A Lelandais "Steel Ebonite" Bb clarinet mouthpiece. It features a No. 8 tip opening, medium open and long. This example is compatible with all main stream French bore clarinets: Buffet, Selmer Yamaha etc. NOT Boosey & Hawkes clarinets.
23	GEORGES LEBLANC, PARIS, LL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	An extremely rare and fine G Leblanc LL Eb piccolo Clarinet, in excellent condition. Leon Leblanc was determined to bringing acoustical, mechanical, and musical improvements to the manufacture of 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. The serial nos. are 38090, the wood has no cracks or repairs, and is in superb order throughout. The Nickel Silver plated keywork is also in fine condition throughout. We have just entirely overhauled this instrument, and it is sold with our industry leading 1 year warranty. This instrument tunes exceptionally well, and demonstrates a surprisingly warm and even tone for an Eb clarinet. The supplied m'piece is an excellent condition Peter Eaton in ebonite, S/N 10935, which was designed to play this Eb at A=440. The case is the original, again in good used condition. .
513	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET CRAMPON R13 CLARINETS -RESERVED	£2995
	An extremely fine pair of Buffet R13 clarinets in Silver plate, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These one owner instruments have been extremely well cared for and maintained. Their current owner has just purchased a new pair of Peter Eaton clarinets. The pair was bought new some 10 years ago, and have just been completely re-padded in tan leather, a copy of the repair invoice is to follow and will be included in the sale. The Bb has matching serial nos. 581620. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The Silver plating overall is in excellent condition, with no wear. This Bb is in pristine condition, with no damage or repairs to the Grenadilla wood. The pads are all tan leather apart from the speaker key and lower trill keys which are in cork. The A S/N 584628 is also in excellent condition, with only slight wear to the logo stamps to distinguish it from a new instrument. The supplied original Buffet black leather case is in excellent condition externally, and the interior lining shows little wear. There is also an Altieri case cover supplied, with carry pouches and shoulder straps. The m'piece is the original Buffet still wrapped. .
514	NOBLET ARTIST, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU A CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	An extremely rare, very good condition, Noblet Artist, Paris France, Plateau A clarinet. Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's foremost professional players amongst our clientele. One such is Pete Ripper, for many years a leading London Sax and clarinet player, and member of the London Saxophone Quartet. This is one of several of his instruments that we will be listing over the next few weeks. This is an entry level professional model Noblet, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The wood throughout is in good condition, with no cracks or repairs, there are minor surface scuffs and marks, associated with normal use. We have just overhauled the instrument in Pisoni Premium De-luxe fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. . The matching serial nos. are B47800. The double case is "as new". This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
515	LEBLANC, ESPRIT, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A mint condition Leblanc Esprit Bb clarinet. This clarinet was Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.65mm. It was descibed by Leblanc as having a darker, and yet more flexible, sound than the slightly cheaper Sonata. It also features a separate post mounting for Ab/Eb. This model plays so well that it easily competes with a modern Buffet R13. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is pristine, with no wear. All pieces are original and having matching stamps. We have just completely overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, with the exception of the register key and C#/G# key which are in cork, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 81386, and the original, unused, Leblanc Warranty/Guarantee card is included. The supplied m'piece is a Selmer HS* in very good condition. The case is the Leblanc original, with over the shoulder carry strap, again in excellent condition.
513	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET CRAMPON R13 CLARINETS -RESERVED	£2995
	An extremely fine pair of Buffet R13 clarinets in Silver plate, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These one owner instruments have been extremely well cared for and maintained. Their current owner has just purchased a new pair of Peter Eaton clarinets. The pair was bought new some 10 years ago, and have just been completely re-padded in tan leather, a copy of the repair invoice is to follow and will be included in the sale. The Bb has matching serial nos. 581620. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The Silver plating overall is in excellent condition, with no wear. This Bb is in pristine condition, with no damage or repairs to the Grenadilla wood. The pads are all tan leather apart from the speaker key and lower trill keys which are in cork. The A S/N 584628 is also in excellent condition, with only slight wear to the logo stamps to distinguish it from a new instrument. The supplied original Buffet black leather case is in excellent condition externally, and the interior lining shows little wear. There is also an Altieri case cover supplied, with carry pouches and shoulder straps. The m'piece is the original Buffet still wrapped. .
27	SELMER SERIES 10 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	An extremely fine Selmer Series 10 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct.  The Selmer Series 10 was the first of the narrow bore, heavily undercut Selmer clarinets which owed much of their design ethos to the Buffet R13. The basic 10 was to some extent the "Cinderella" of the 10 Series. Both the 10G and 10S were ultimately more successful designs for Selmer. However the Series 10 is a superbly made professional model by one of the World's most respected volume manufacturers, and the instruments represent excellent value for money. This Bb, S/N Z4978, dating to 1976, has wood and Nickel Silver plate in very good condition. It tunes very well, and on playing it, it is hard to see why this design was not more successful for Selmer. All pieces are matching and original with Selmer 10 stamps. The clarinet has recently had a full re-pad in fish skin pads and is in fine regulation.  The case is an older hardshell example in good condition. The m'piece is an Malerne Paris in ebonite. .
42	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE CLARINET in Bb-SOLD	£1845
	A fine Buffet RC Prestige Bb clarinet The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and this clarinet was chosen new from many examples and used as a "doubling" instrument in London's West End. Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most desirable models, a RC Prestige. The instrument is in very good condition. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. The Silver plating is also in excellent order throughout. This clarinet was the first Buffet design to feature a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are F445162. The pads are mainly superpads, as fitted by John Coppen, and the instrument has gone down to our workshop for a thorough check down, with pads replaced as necessary. All pieces matching and original. The m'piece is an original Buffet, unused, and still in the wrapper. The supplied single case is in an Orly in used condition.
25	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	A rare, very good condition Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. This is an entry level professional model Noblet, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. Unlike some of the cheaper models in the range, this clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in excellent condition, with no wear to the touchpieces. The wood throughout is in good condition, with no cracks or repairs, there are only minor surface scuffs and marks, associated with normal use. The clarinet has just been overhauled in cork on the upper joint, and Pisoni Premium De-luxe white leather pads, on the lower joint. This is commonly known as an "Artist Quality" set-up, and this combination of pads should be good for 5 years. The instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. . The matching serial nos. are B6702. The case is the original in fair condition, there are slight stains to the interior lining, but it latches and protects the instrument well. The mouthpiece is a used Selmer C* which has been re-layed to B45 dimensions, and shortened by Dr. Edward Pillinger. The clarinet was formerly owned by a professional player here in the UK and this m'piece, which sits slightly proud of the top tenon, tunes the clarinet very well. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".   .
511	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 A clarinet. This instrument was bought new by a London professional who, as a doubling player, now works mainly in the West End, and finds that her Bb clarinet is sufficient for her show work. This instrument has had minimal use, the Silver plated key work is pristine throughout. The wood is in very good condition, without cracks or damage. The instrument has had a thorough "check down" in our workshop, with all pads replaced as necessary, as well as touch corks. The key work has been re-aligned and regulated. All pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The matching serial nos. are 463819 which dates to 2000. The mouthpiece is a brand new stock Buffet. The Orly double case shows some scuffs to the exterior and slight stains to the interior, but zips securely,and protects the clarinet well.
512	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	A very fine Buffet R13 A clarinet. This instrument has an interesting provenance. It was bought new by Julian Farrell, and carefully selected from many examples. Julian was for many years a member of the English Chamber Orchestra and Clarinet Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. This instrument was lent out by Julian Farrell to a student of his at the GSMD. As a "thank you" to him for the loan, she has just had it fully overhauled on returning it. This instrument has had extremely careful use, the Silver plated key work is very good order throughout, with only minor wear to the ring fingers, mainly in the RH. The wood is in excellent condition, without cracks or damage. The instrument has just been padded in fish skin pads. The clarinet will be maintenance free for many months to come. All pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The supplied barrel is a R13 A Buffet of 65mm. The matching serial nos. are 283356 which dates to 1986. The supplied double case is an Orly in used condition, there are some interior stains, but it still zips up securely.
514	NOBLET ARTIST, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU A CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	An extremely rare, very good condition, Noblet Artist, Paris France, Plateau A clarinet. Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's foremost professional players amongst our clientele. One such is Pete Ripper, for many years a leading London Sax and clarinet player, and member of the London Saxophone Quartet. This is one of several of his instruments that we will be listing over the next few weeks. This is an entry level professional model Noblet, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The wood throughout is in good condition, with no cracks or repairs, there are minor surface scuffs and marks, associated with normal use. We have just overhauled the instrument in Pisoni Premium De-luxe fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. . The matching serial nos. are B47800. The double case is "as new". This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".
515	LEBLANC, ESPRIT, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A mint condition Leblanc Esprit Bb clarinet. This clarinet was Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.65mm. It was descibed by Leblanc as having a darker, and yet more flexible, sound than the slightly cheaper Sonata. It also features a separate post mounting for Ab/Eb. This model plays so well that it easily competes with a modern Buffet R13. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is pristine, with no wear. All pieces are original and having matching stamps. We have just completely overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, with the exception of the register key and C#/G# key which are in cork, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 81386, and the original, unused, Leblanc Warranty/Guarantee card is included. The supplied m'piece is a Selmer HS* in very good condition. The case is the Leblanc original, with over the shoulder carry strap, again in excellent condition.
516	BUFFET CRAMPON RC FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1395
	An excellent condition Buffet RC Full Boehm, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrumnet features; 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, with only one tiny patch of wear to the register key, see photo 11. The instrument has recently been overhauled in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin pads and all are in excellent condition.  The matching serial nos. are F279670 which dates to 1986. This was just about the time of the introduction of the Prestige range. Thus this clarinet was amongst the finest instruments Buffet then made; a special order clarinet. The barrel is a Prestige Bb 65.0mm, which is of the right quality for this instrument and tunes it well with the supplied "as new" stock Buffet m'piece. The original case is well used, with stains and scuffs to the interior but still fully functional. .
517	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	An excellent condition professional Selmer Paris Centered Tone Bb clarinet. This model, and the CT Omega, were both endorsed by Benny Goodman. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This clarinet is in superb condition for its age, and the wood surface shows few scuffs and marks. The instrument has just been through our workshop for a complete restoration, with new fish skin pads fitted throughout. The wood has been oiled. There is no joint wobble, and the key work regulation and touch corks are all good. It is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The German Silver key work is in excellent condition. All pieces are original with Selmer stamps. The matching serial nos. are R6488 which dates to 1958.  The supplied case is brand new. The m'piece is a used Riffault N4. in good condition.
518	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET, FARRELL COLLECTION-SOLD	£995
	A Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner is Julian Farrell, who was for many years a leading London Professional: A member of the English Chamber Orchestra, and Prof. of clarinet at the Guildhall School of Music. The Silver plate key work is in good order throughout, with wear on the ring fingers commensurate with the use and age of the clarinet. The upper joint has a repaired surface crack through the top trill key hole, but it does not go through to the bore, see photo 6. This crack has been stable for many decades as this Bb was Julian's main instrument. The barrel also has repaired sealed cracks. The instrument has used fish skin pads throughout, all of which are sealing well. The clarinet has been down to our workshop for regualtion and to check for seal. The matching serial nos. are 261635 which dates to 1985. The supplied mouthpiece is a new stock Buffet. The case is of aluminium and in good condition.
519	BUESCHER BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb -SOLD	£845
	This is an excellent condition Buescher Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. The Buescher is a re-badged Selmer Bundy, made in the USA. This instrument was bought by a private individual in the USA, and has had very careful use, it is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which is in fine order throughout. The crook and the bell are both in very good condition, with only very light scratches commensurate with little use. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is no wear to the Nickel Silver key work, which is most rare with these Bass clarinets, the plating shows only slight cloudiness, again commensurate with very light use. The Bass has Tan Leather pads throughout in good condition. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box, and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 83309. The original case is again in very good used condition. The m'piece is an upgrade to a Yamaha 4C in excellent condition. The instrument comes with pull through, reeds and a sling. This is a fine example of an entry level Bass; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
520	YAMAHA YCL650 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	An excellent condition Yamaha 650 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new by a customer of Clarinets Direct, some 2 years ago. As an adult amateur player she finds this clarinet, though excellent, not to her taste. The clarinet has been played only on a couple of occasions. The Yamaha 650 is the top selling rival to the Buffet E13. It tends to give less trouble than the E13, because, unlike the current Buffet, the Grenadilla wood moves less, causing fewer problems with sticking joints. Yamaha quality control and build quality are exemplary, and these instruments are easy to live with and perfect for the advancing student. The instrument features an adjustable thumbrest, tapered and undercut tone holes, Silver plated keywork, and a voicing groove to the neck of the bell. The clarinet has just been re-padded in fish skin pads throughout, and is sold with our full Clarinets Direct warranty. The supplied m'piece is an unused Yamaha 4C. The case is in good condition, though there are a few exterior marks. .
521	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 A CLARINET -SOLD	£1295
	An extremely rare and fine Buffet R13 A, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been most recently owned by a Music Graduate of Oxford, who has just completed a further year of study at the Royal Academy of Music. The instrument has 7 rings, which enables a fork Eb/Bb fingering in the left hand. The matching serial nos. are F56339 which dates to 1957. At this time the sole UK importers for Buffet clarinets were "Dallas", a London dealer, and their stamp is on the bell, see photo 10. This period is commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. 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. Certainly 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. In fact, this A plays so much better than contemporary R13 A clarinets, which often feel very "stiff": the response is lively, and it is much closer to the feel of a Bb clarinet. The leather pads are all sealing well, though mostly they are not new. I understand from the vendor that this instrument was last overhauled very recently, and any necessary pads replaced. The wood is crack and repair free, indeed in excellent condition throughout. The German Silver key work shows no wear, only a "patina" commensurate with its age. There is one old solder repair to the register key, see photo 11. The Pro Tech double case in black shows some scuffs to the exterior corners, and wear to the interior, but it is fully serviceable. .
522	BUFFET, BASSET HORN in F-SOLD	£5595
	This is a second generation Rene Hagmann designed, Basset Horn manufactured by Buffet, which has become the preferred choice of Basset Horn players Worldwide. Hagmann's initial design was eventually deemed to be too costly by Buffet, and this model retains much of the excellence of the original prodution design, with some simplification of key work and mechanism. Hagmann was employed as a consultant by Buffet Crampon in the late 1990's, his work is generally acknowledged to be both innovative and exemplary. Buffet and Leblanc Basset Horns are wide bore designs, essentially based on Alto clarinets, whereas Selmer, Uebel, and older Buffet designs are narrower bore, designed to play with Bb clarinet m'pieces or similar. This Basset Horn was purchased new 18 months ago and has seen minimal use, it is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is in near mint condition: NO cracks, or damage, with pristine Silver plated key work throughout. The only reason it is not described as mint, is the fact that there are normal signs of use to the tenon corks, and the rear of the m'piece has light ligature scratches. All white leather pads are "as new". The instrument features double fingering alternatives for low Eb and D, with single fingering options, off the rear thumb plates, for low C# and C. The crook is sleeved and adjustable, the matching serial nos. are H47832. The m'piece is an excellent condition Vandoren B44. This instrument will play perfectly out of the box. A comparable Buffet retails today new for £6715. The original case is in excellent condition.   .
523	BUFFET E13L Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A rare Buffet E13L Bb clarinet, which features a LH Ab/Eb key and is a special order from Buffet Crampon. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The Silver plate key work is in very good condition with no wear. All pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is in very good condition, with no cracks or damage. The instrument has fish skin pads throughout in excellent condition, it was recently completely overhauled. The matching serial nos. are K109995. The m'piece is an up-grade to a professional Vandoren B40. The Orly case shows some staining to the interior but it zips securely and protects the instrument well. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.   .
525	NOBLET ARTIST, BY LEBLANC, Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	This is an excellent condition Professional model Artist, Noblet Paris, Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. This is not to be confused with the cheaper Model 40 Noblet Eb clarinet, which is a student instrument. Unusually this instrument is in Silver plate, with gold plated springs. Normally the Noblet Artist was supplied in Nickel plate, and the condition of the plating on this example is very good: There is no wear, only a slight area of tarnish to the trill keys, see photo 5. The wood condition overall is pristine, there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument has had a re-pad in fish skin pads in our workshop. There is no joint wobble, and the regulation is in fine order. The serial nos. are A37831. The m'piece is an up-grade to a new Vandoren B44. The case is also the original, and is in very good condition, it comes with the keys. This is an ideal purchase for a player looking for an inexpensive professional model Eb.
43	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A very fine Buffet R13 A clarinet. This instrument has an interesting provenance. It was bought new by Julian Farrell, and carefully selected from many examples. Julian was for many years a member of the English Chamber Orchestra and Clarinet Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. This instrument has Silver plated key work is very good order throughout, with no discernable wear. The wood is in good condition, but there are two old parallel cracks to the upper joint, running into the top and second highest trill key tone holes, see photo 5. The cracks were pinned many years ago, and have been stable for several decades. The instrument has tan leather pads, which are used, but still sealing well. All pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The supplied barrel is a R13 A Buffet of 64.5mm. The matching serial nos. are 204779 which dates to 1980, at this stage, prior to the introduction of the Prestige range, this A was manufactured as Buffet's top of the range model, second only to the RC A in cost. The supplied double case is an Orly in used condition, there are some interior stains, but it still zips up securely.
49	NOBLET ARTIST, BY LEBLANC, Eb CLARINET-RESERVED	£845
	This is a very good condition Professional model Artist, Noblet Paris, Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. This is not to be confused with the cheaper Model 40 Noblet Eb clarinet, which is a student instrument. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and the current owner has spared no expense in maintaining and servicing this Eb. The instrument has had a full re-pad by Eddie Ashton in superpads, and the warranty card for this work is included in the sale. Normally the Noblet Artist was supplied in Nickel plate, and the condition of the plating of this example is good: There is no wear, only a "patina" of cloudiness to the keys, associated with normal use. The wood condition overall is very good, there are NO cracks or repairs. There is no joint wobble, and the regulation is in fine order. The serial nos. are A2827. The m'piece is an up-grade to a Vandoren B44, and the original Noblet m'piece is included as well. Several brand new, un-wrapped, Vandoren reeds are sold with this Eb. The case is also the original, and is in very good condition. This is an ideal purchase for a player looking for an inexpensive professional model Eb.
36	MATCHED PAIR OF SELMER SERIES 9* CLARINETS-SOLD	£1795
	This matched pair of Selmer Series 9* clarinets are in very good condition. They have been professionally owned and played in The Netherlands and are 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." In other words the slightly smaller bore 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore 9 at the Jazz market. The Bb clarinet has matching serial nos., U8833 which dates to 1966. The Nickel Silver plating is good throughout, with slight wear mainly to the ring finger touchpieces. There are no cracks or repairs, the Grenadilla wood is in perfect condition. The instruments are padded in tan leather, and both have gone through our workshop, with pads replaced as necessary. Tenon corks and touch corks have also been replaced where worn. The A clarinet, with matching serial nos. U8668, is again in very good order. The instrument shows NO evidence of cracks or repairs; the wood throughout is very fine. All pieces are matching and stamped, including the barrels. The case is an original Selmer which is again in excellent condition. The supplied m'piece is a Vandoren B45.
28	LAFLEUR ARTIST, LONDON & PARIS A CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is a Lafleur, Artist, London & Paris A clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was made for Lafleur back in the 1930's before Lafleur were bought by B&H. Then they were a fine instrument maker/importer, and this instrument is a superb condition professional model. The original owner was the late Steve Morris: Steve was one of Manchesters finest jazz musicians, well known for his celebrated "Band on the Wall" and the eponymous pub, which he owned and which became one of the North Wests premiere live music venues. 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 are in excellent condition. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The matching serial nos. are 10095. The m'piece is a Selmer B* in very good condition. There is also a Cordier reed cutter. The double case is a Buffet in black leather, which is in very good condition.   .
41	LEBLANC LL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	Leon Leblanc, along with Charles Houvenaghel, the great Belgian acoustician, took the use of scientific principles in clarinet manufacturing even further: Leblanc were the first major maker to set up an acoustic laboratory. Leon was a gifted clarinettist, who though he took the top performing prize at the Paris Conservatoire as a young man, chose to stay with the family business, and apply himself to instrument manufacture. He was determined 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. This Leblanc LL Bb clarinet is in superb condition,and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us via a professional player in The Netherlands. The intonation and response is the equal of the most expensive French instruments sold today. The clarinet has upper joint serial nos. 60074, and lower, 62946, though obviously made at different times the numbers are a close match, and the instrument plays very well. The Silver plate is in excellent condition, with no discernable wear. The wood is in overall fine condition, with no cracks or repairs, though there are some minor surface scratches to the wood, all normal signs of use. We have just entirely overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni double bladder fishskin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pieces are matching and original with Leblanc stamps. The case is in good condition. The mouthpiece is an original Leblanc L3, in excellent condition.
27	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1175
	A Buffet R13, which dates to 1985, which has the original design placement of the speaker key, which is often much preferred by professional players. The Silver plated key work is in good order throughout, with slight wear mainly to the ring finger touchpieces, and tarnish commensurate with the age of the clarinet. Most opf the plating wear is actually to the tenon rings, see photos 4 and 9. The wood is in good condition with no cracks or damage, only slight surface marks. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe tan leather pads and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. This clarinet demonstrates the classic qualities of an R13; a lovely sweet sound and excellent intonation, and is made with unstained, matched Grenadilla wood. The serial number on the instrument is 268082, which dates to 1985. There is no serial number on the upper joint, as Buffet do not stamp replacement joints with serial numbers. The supplied mouthpiece is an upgrade to a Selmer in good condition. The case is a Buffet brown leather pouchette type with key, it is in good condition.   .
70	SELMER BUNDY Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	This is a good condition Selmer Bundy Eb Piccolo in Resonite. The Selmer Bundy range of instruments were manufactured in the USA as student intruments, and are sturdily built, with good ergonomics and decent tuning. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The Nickel Silver key work is very good condition, with no discernable wear. The clarinet has just been re-padded in fish skin pads throughout, and is sold with our full Clarinets Direct warranty. The serial nos. are 8439. The original case is in very good condition it latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is the original Bundy No. 3, also in good condition with no damage to the tip or rails. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Eb clarinet purchase.   .
73	PAIR OF SELMER PROLOGUE CLARINETS-SOLD	£1695
	An extremely fine pair of Selmer Prologue clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These instruments were formerly owned by a young musician, who having studied at Trinity College of Music, has now embarked on a singing career.  The Selmer Prologue was a top of the range student model, but of extremely advanced acoustic design, in that it shares with the more expensive Selmer designs, Recital, Privilege, etc. a reducing taper bore throughout the upper joint. This does result is exceptionally fine and stable tuning. The most recent version of the Prologue is now badged "SeleS by Selmer".  The Bb, S/N F7304, has wood and Silver plate in pristine condition. There are no cracks or repairs, the wood is in perfect condition throughout. The pads, the majority of which are tan leather, are also in good condition. The instrument has gone through our workshop, with any pads replaced as necessary. The A S/N M1239, is in excellent order throughout with wood showing no cracks or damage. Again all fish skin pads are in very good condition. The double case is an "Orly" in good  used condition , the m'pieces are a used Selmer C85 120 amd Vandoren M13. In addition the following accessories are provided: A Vandoren Optimum Ligature with 3 interchangeable plates, 2 clarinet stands, and also a sling with two thumb rest attachments.
80	SELMER, PARIS, SA 80 II BARITONE SAX-RESERVED	£4995
	This is a very good condition Selmer Super Action 80 Series 2 Baritone Sax, to low A, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Selmer Paris Baritone is considered the finest in the World due to its excellent ergonomics. The professional who currently owns this SA 80 II swapped it for his Selmer Mark V1 Baritone because he found it both more even in tone, and more in tune, than the earlier model. At that point in time he regularly played in "Cats" in London's West End, and this instrument has been professionally played here in London for many years. The current owner, now retired, finds this Bari too heavy, and is contemplating purchasing a Yanagisawa. This Selmer Baritone has serial nos 442740, and the original lacquer is in very good condition with only slight wear, as seen in the photographs. There are no dents. The key work is in excellent condition. There is a very fine peg attachment to the rear, which supports the weight very cleverly, and, also, an extension to the thumb rest is provided to facilitate fingering in the RH. This instrument has tan leather pads throughout, which, whilst used, are sealing well. The regulation is good. The case is in good used condition. The m'piece is a used Link "Super" Tone Master 6* in excellent condition.
4	BUFFET B CROWN Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£35
	A good condition Buffet B Crown ebonite Bb clarinet mouthpiece as sold with all Buffet professional model clarinets in the 1960's and 1970's. It measures 1.10mm tip by 16.50mm length. This example is compatible with all main stream French bore clarinets: Buffet, Selmer Yamaha etc. NOT Boosey & Hawkes clarinets.
7	EATON INTERNATIONAL Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£105
	A very good condition Eaton International Bb clarinet mouthpiece. This came from Young Musician of the Year, Mark Simpson's International Eaton clarinet, which we recently sold on commission. The new owner had a m'piece they preferred so this was surplus to requirements. The m'piece is of small bore type and will play Buffet, Leblanc and Yamaha mainstream clarinets, though it may be necessary to play a slightly shorter barrel. The m'piece has a moderately wide tip opening, and long lay. It is stamped: 1.21 A. The S/N is 3786, and it shows only slight wear.
10	RIFFAULT N4 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£25
	A good condition Riffault N4 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece has a moderately wide tip opening. This example is compatible with all main stream French bore clarinets: Buffet, Selmer Yamaha etc. NOT Boosey & Hawkes clarinets.
12	VANDOREN 11.6 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£55
	A mint condition, Vandoren 11.6 clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece was bought new with a pair of Howarth clarinets but never used. The m'piece has a medium tip opening, 1.16 mm and medium lay. It is compatible with all good quality clarinets.
21	VANDOREN B40 LYRE 88 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£80
	A mint condition, Vandoren B40 Lyre Profile 88 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece was bought new but not used. The m'piece has a medium open tip opening, 1.175 mm and long lay. It is compatible with all good quality Bb clarinets.
22	VANDOREN A2 CRYSTAL Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£105
	A good condition, Vandoren A2 Crystal Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece was bought new but hardly used. The m'piece has a medium tip opening, 1.14 mm and medium lay. It is compatible with all good quality Bb clarinets.
32	PILLINGER F2 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£75
	A very good condition condition Pillinger F2 1010 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. This mouthpiece is a commission sale having come to us from a London based professional clarinettist. The m'piece is of large bore type and will play Eaton Elite, Rossi English/Viennese bore clarinets and B&H 1010 clarinets. The m'piece has been re-faced by John McCaw with a medium wide tip opening, and long lay.
33	RIFFAULT 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£105
	A very good condition condition Riffault 1010 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. This mouthpiece is a commission sale having come to us from a London based professional clarinettist. The m'piece is of large bore type and will play Eaton Elite, Rossi English/Viennese bore clarinets and B&H 1010 clarinets. The m'piece has been re-faced by Ramon Wodkowski with a medium wide tip opening, and long lay.
34	PORTNOY 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£85
	A good condition condition Portnoy 1010 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. This mouthpiece is a commission sale having come to us from a London based professional clarinettist. The m'piece is of large bore type and will play Eaton Elite, Rossi English/Viennese bore clarinets and B&H 1010 clarinets. The m'piece has been re-faced by Ramon Wodkowski with a medium wide tip opening, and long lay.
15	VANDOREN 3V BASS CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£80
	A good condition, Vandoren 3V Bass clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece shows only light signs of use, including ligature scratches and slight marks to the table and tip and side rails. It plays very well with softer reeds. The m'piece has a wide tip opening, and medium lay, similar to a current B45. It is compatible with all good quality Bass clarinets.
23	SELMER C* Eb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£60
	An excellent condition, Selmer C* Eb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece was bought new but hardly used. The m'piece has a medium tip opening, and medium lay. It is compatible with all good quality Eb clarinets.
82	BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINET in A-SOLD	£495
	A rare, early single piece, near Full Boehm, Buffet A clarinet. These instruments have a larger bore of 15.0mm, and larger tone holes than the contemporary Buffet's. The result is a free and easy playing A, with good 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. This instrument is almost a Full Boehm, lacking only a 3rd ring finger for the LH. This instrument has come to us from an adult player and is a commission sale. However the clarinet has just had a complete re-pad in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The stamps read "Buffet LP". In addition the bell is stamped "Carl Fischer New York", Fischer were the agents for Buffet prior to WW1 and with serial number 94J1 this instrument dates to 1914. There are several repaired cracks: The first is an old pinned repair to the upper joint, there is a second surface crack running up from the pillar of the register key. In addition both the bell and barrel have cracks which we have sealed. These repairs are also covered by our warranty, see photos 5 & 10. The German Silver key work is excellent, with a lovely shine, and there is no joint wobble. The instrument tunes at A=440 Hz with all standard French bore modern mouthpieces. The case is a used leather gig bag, in good condition.   .
83	PRE-WAR, LONDON & PARIS, BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	A rare Boosey & Hawkes, London & Paris, pre-war 1010 clarinet in good condition. The current owner is a young London professional, and this instrument has been played in many of the Capitals' finest orchestras. The London & Paris 1010 model, as the name suggests, was made for B&H in France. The clarinet has matching serial nos. throughout of 1103. This Bb has key work in pristine condition. The instrument is in wood, which is in overall good condition. However there is one old crack which runs down from the top of the to joint to the speaker key tube, see photo 4. The repair is old and stable, and we have checked it thoroughly in our workshop. The instrument has just been completely overhauled in finest Pisoni Tan Leather pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 years warranty. The case is in fair condition, and the mouthpiece, though not original is of 1010 bore and tunes the clarinet well.
84	PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-RESERVED	£1195
	A fair condition pair of B&H Imperial Symphony 1010's which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This pair have just undergone a copmplete restoration/overhaul at a cost of £492.75, the invoice for which is included with the sale. This includes a comprehensive description of the restoration of the pair, and the work was done by Gary Holdsworth. The pair have seen much use. The Bb, serial nos. 120989, has brand new tan leather pads throughout. The Silver plate shows wear, it is about 75% remaining. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood. The thumb rest has been re-positioned higher, and the original screw holes have been filled. The A, serial no. 150188, has no cracks or repairs, though like the Bb the thumb rest has been moved higher, and the screw holes filled. The Silver plate throughout is in better shape than the Bb, with about 85% remaining. Again it has had brand new pads, corks and regulation throughout. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm and 61.5mm. The supplied m'pieces are original B&H 1010 No. BM2, and BM3, both are in good used condition. The case is a brand new BAM Classic.
527	LEBLANC, PARIS, INFINITE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A near mint condition Leblanc Infinite Bb clarinet. The Leblanc Infinite is virtually identical in specification and design to the Leblanc Concerto: Whereas the Concerto was designed to play firmly down to pitch throughout all registers [aimed primarily at the USA market] the Infinite was designed to play slightly sharper in the altissimo register; perhaps a more traditional European model! This instrument is one of Leblanc's top professional wooden models, it features the same polycylindrical bore design, of 14.61mm, as the Opus and Concerto. It was made with all of Leblanc's usual engineering excellence; with gold plated needle springs, separate pillar mounted Ab/Eb, and aged Grenadilla wood. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is pristine. All pieces are original & all have matching stamps. The only reason the instrument is described as "near mint" is that the fish skin pads are not new, however, they are all sealing perfectly. The matching serial nos. are 74285. The supplied m'piece is a professional Vandoren B45 13 Profile 88 in ebonite, in new condition. The case is the original, in excellent condition.
528	LEBLANC, PARIS, LL Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£795
	A fine example of a Leblanc LL  clarinet with 7 rings, i.e. enhanced Boehm system. Leon was a gifted clarinettist, who though he took the top performing prize at the Paris Conservatoire as a young man, chose to stay with the family business, and apply himself to instrument manufacture. He was determined 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. This Bb is in good condition and has just had an overhaul prior to sale, it has matching serial nos. 33870. The 7 ring mechanism allows for a fork Eb/Bb in the LH. It is in Nickel Silver plate, and there is slight wear to the throat G# key, A key, and the low RH "pinky" keys. The plating is about 95%. The pads are finest tan leather throughout in excellent condition, as are all touch and tenon corks. There are 2 supplied barrels; the original Leblanc, of 66mm and a shorter barrel of 59mm. The case is a new Champion, and the supplied used Vandoren 5RV m'piece is in excellent condition.   .
529	BUFFET E13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A very good condition Buffet E13 A clarinet, which would pair well with any of the more expensive Bb's in the Buffet range. This instrumemnt is a commission sale for us, as the current owner, a student at The Royal Northern College of Music, has just up-graded to a Buffet R13 A. 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 a Buffet stamp. The instrument has been very carefully owned. The Silver plated key work is in excellent condition, with only light scratches, signs of normal use. This clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pads have been replaced, with touch corks, and tenon corks replaced as necessary. NB The instrument was photographed prior to going through the workshop. The matching serial nos. are K119500. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture. The supplied case is an Orly, which has seen heavy use, but is still fully functional.
530	EARLY BOXWOOD C CLARINET -SOLD	£295
	A very good condition early boxwood C clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. I am extremely grateful to Thomas Carroll, a period clarinet player visiting from the USA, for his assistance with the description below. This clarinet has been much worked over the the last 2 centuries. It is likely that it was of fine German manufacture, probably made around 1810. Originally it would have played about A=435, but subsequently it was shortened, rather crudely, at the top of the upper joint; the file marks can be seen. This was probably an attempt to bring it up to A=440 Hz pitch or even higher. It now plays at approximately that pitch, with a modern Eb clarinet m'piece which sits, however, 2 mm out of the top tenon of the original barrel. The makers stamp is so worn as to be almost indecipherable, but possibly a "Hapsburg" Eagle can be made out in very strong light. There are in total three surface cracks: One to the top of the top joint, above the speaker key, see photos 5 & 11. One to the barrel, see photo 4, and the last to the bell, see photo 10. There are 5 brass keys, and the clarinet is made of boxwood and animal horn. It appears to be in the style of a Grenser instrument. The m'piece, which I believe to be original, is included, but it is so worn as to be unplayable. As mentioned above a Bundy No. 3 Eb m'piece is also included which plays well. The supplied case is worn but functional. .
531	LEBLANC, SPIRIT, C CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition Leblanc Spirit Bb clarinet. Leblanc were bought by Buffet in 2009, this is one of the last Spirit C manufactured. This clarinet is Leblanc's intermediate wooden model, which features a cylindrical bore design, it was descibed by Leblanc as being very responsive & having a full-bodied sound. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, apart from the bell, which has a repaired, glued, crack to the bell, this is also covered by our 1 year warranty . The Nickel Silver plate key work is in very good condition. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. We have just overhauled the instrument in Pisoni fish skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are D61383. The supplied m'piece is a stock Buffet in excellent condition. The case is the original in good condition.
532	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£845
	This is a very good condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The crook and the bell are both in fine condition, with only minor marks & dings, no dents. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is only slight wear to the Nickel Silver key work, the finger touchpieces show the usual spot wear: Overall the plating is 95%. The Bass has Tan Leather pads throughout in good used condition. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 55472. The original case has some scuffs and stains to the interior, but it is fully functional. It latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is an original Selmer Bundy No.3 in fair condition. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
533	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	An extremely fine E13 clarinet in Silver plate. The matching serial numbers are K110090 and all pieces are original with Buffet stamps, apart from the m'piece. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is pristine.  The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads by Dave Kershook, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is the original which is in very good condition, and comes with the keys. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
534	BUFFET BC20 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1445
	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. The great French player, Jacques Lancelot was particularly associated with the development of the BC20 model, which was launched in the 1960's. This is a very rare instrument, as BC20 A clarinets are scarce. The tone of this instrument is large and even, it is an excellent design, with stable intonation throughout the range: It is a great pity that Buffet no longer make this model. This BC 20 A clarinet has matching serial nos. F105011 dating to 1969, which is commonly referred to as the "Golden" era of manufacture. Buffet Crampon described this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The key work is in Silver plate, which is in good condition, indeed the quality of this plating puts contemporary Buffet standards to shame. NB. The clarinet has been photographed prior to going through the workshop, the key work will be polished. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs. The key regulation is tight and there is no joint wobble. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There are 2 barrels of 62.5mm and 64.5mm The case is a used Yamaha in good condition.
38	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition enhanced Boehm Buffet R13 Bb clarinet, which features a 7th ring, which allows a fork Eb/Bb in the LH. The matching serial nos. are F88649 which dates to 1967. This period is commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. 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. Certainly 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 instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop, in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Grenadilla wood is crack and repair free, indeed in excellent condition throughout. The Silver plated key work shows hardly any wear, which is testament to the quality of older Buffet plating. All pieces are original with matching Buffet stamps. The m'piece is a modern stock Buffet in good condition. The original case shows some stains to the interior, but still latches and protects the instrument well.
535	MATCHED PAIR OF KOHLERT CLARINETS-SOLD	£1595
	An exceptionally rare and fine pair of Kohlert Boehm System Clarinets. The firm of Kohlert was established in Graslitz in 1840, and during the interwar years was flourishing as one of the largest makers of fine woodwinds in Bohemia, becoming famous for the quality of their bassoons and contra-bassoons. After the end of the 2nd World War the firm Kohlert split into two, a small subsiduary which manufactured in Winnenden, whilst the main body of the firm relocated behind the Iron Curtain, manufacturing in Czechoslavakia. These superior quality instruments were made by the "German" Kohlert and the bells are stamped "Winnenden". The instruments have been professionally owned in the UK by a player, who initially had ambitions to join a German orchestra, though subsequently her career took a different path. These clarinets feature a German type bore with little flare at the bottom of the lower joint. The result is the dark homogenous sound associated with classic German style of clarinet playing. The Bb has serial number 101735. All pads are used White Leather in good used condition. The silver plate is in excellent condition throughout, though the pairs' owner had the RH F/C key lengthened to aid her small fingers. All key work and corks are in exemplary condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in pristine order throughout. The A has serial nos. 101937, again the condition of this instrument is near mint. Only the fact that the white leather pads are not new, means that the clarint cannot be described as mint condition. In addition to the original barrel, a modified Evette & Schaeffer barrel is supplied with tuning ring, which actually tunes this A clarinet more successfully than the original. Both instruments plays very well in tune at A=440, with the supplied Zinner m'piece, which measures 1.03mm at the tip by 17mm. The original case is also in excellent condition.   .
537	MATCHED PAIR OF LEBLANC OPUS CLARINETS-SOLD	£3895
	This exceptional pair of clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Their sole and former owner, is one of Britain's leading professionals, this pair were his main instruments for over a decade as co-Principal clarinet of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. These instruments were the finest in the modern Leblanc range and were manufactured until the sale of the Leblanc Paris factory to Buffet, in 2009. They are of polycylindrical bore design at 14.61mm and were designed to be better in tune and more stable than their direct competitor; the Buffet Prestige R13. Leblanc engineering has always been of a high standard and these clarinets feature integral raised and tapered tone holes; Inverted taper bore barrels of the Moennig pattern; 18 keys, i.e. LH Ab/Eb, and unstained hand selected Grenadilla wood. All in all a thoroughly modern design with many novel features. Quite rightly the Opus quickly gained a large following amongst top professional players. This particular pair were hand selected from the distributor, Arbiter, here in London from an entire batch before distribution to UK dealers, they are truly outstanding examples: Demonstrating a near perfectly even scale and exemplary intonation throughout the entire compass. The Bb has matching serial numbers 71563. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is excellent with no discernable loss to the keys or ring fingers, however there has been some slight loss to the plating on the tenon rings, see photo 6. Both instruments have had a full check by Michael Huntriss prior to sale, with pads and tenon corks replaced as necessary, and all key work regulated. All pads are either Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather, or original Leblanc with reflectors. The A, matching serial numbers 71653, again has no plating loss, but some tarnishing to the tenon rings. All pieces are original and stamped Leblanc, with 4 interchangeable barrels [ the bores of the Bb and A are identical] of 65.2mm 67.5mm, 63.0mm, and 66.0mm. The mouthpiece is a used Buffet m'piece provided for play testing. The case is the original, which has seen much use, but is in good condition.
538	BUFFET C12 CONSERVATOIRE FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	A rare Full Boehm Buffet C12 Conservatoire Bb clarinet. This instrument was bought new from Dawkes by a UK professional Jazz clarinettist, who now prefers a Selmer wide bore Full Boehm model. The instrument cracked within a short time of purchase, but was professionally repaired by Dawkes, the supplying dealer, under warranty. The cracks are at the top of the upper joint, see photo 6. This clarinet was originally manufactured as Buffet's entry level professional wooden model, and though there has been some confusion from Buffet [as marketing men at Buffet felt that this model represented too good value for money] it sits well above the E13 in terms of quality. These days the Buffet website describes the instrument as suitable for the young advancing professional, about to enter Music Conservatoire. The Silver plated key work is in very good condition with only slight patches of plating wear, mostly on the throat A key and register key, see photos 7, and 11. The fish skin pads are in good order throughout, though not new, they are sealing well. The matching serial nos. are F365551 which dates to 1992. The supplied m'piece is a Selmer HS* and the case is also by Selmer in good used condition. .
539	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	A very fine Buffet R13 Bb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been most recently owned by a young musician, who having studied at the Guildhall Scool of Music has just entered the Royal College of Music. It was with this clarinet that she successfully passed her Diploma and auditioned for the London Conservatoires. The matching serial nos. are 59253 which dates to 1959. This period is commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. 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. Certainly 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 super pads are all sealing well, and they are in excellent condition. I understand from the seller that this instrument was fully overhauled by Eddie Ashton in 2013, the pads should be good for another 7 years or so. The wood shows a surface crack to the upper joint, which has been glued in the past; the repair is old and stable, see photo 6. It has given the last owner of this instrumnent no trouble whatsoever, throughout the last 6 years of heavy use. In addition the instrument as been down to our workshop for a thorough check down,and minor regulation. The German Silver key work shows no wear, only a "patina" commensurate with its age. The Buffet back pack case in black shows some scuffs to the exterior, and wear to the interior, but it is fully serviceable. The m'piece is an "as new" stock Buffet.
541	LEBLANC, SONATA, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A very good condition Leblanc Sonata  Bb clarinet, which we have just taken in part exchange. This instrument is Leblanc's entry level professional model, which, like the Buffet R13, features a polycylindrical bore in the upper joint. It was described by Leblanc as having " a classic balance of playing efficiency and tonal beauty and flexibilty that make it one of the world's finest clarinets". 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 Rico A5 in good condition. The case is the original, in good condition, with some stains to the interior and slight scuffs to the exterior.
542	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	A near mint condition Buffet S1 Bb clarinet in Nickel Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instruments' one former owner was a London based professional who has taken exemplary care of this clarinet. 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. This Bb has matching serial nos. 138073, which dates to 1973. It cannot be stressed enough how fine this period of manufacture was at Buffet Crampon, it is commonly referred to as "The Golden Era". To take one aspect: The quality of the Nickel Silver plating is so fine, that, to the untutored eye, it could be Silver plate.   Indeed the plating and finish on this clarinet is of such a high standard that it contrasts sharply with more recently manufactured professional models from Buffet. The clarinet has just been through our workshop for a comprehensive overhaul in fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  The wood is in pristine condition, there are no cracks or repairs. The S1 clarinet plays 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 original Buffet case is in fine shape, with only slight stains to the interior, the key is included, and the mouthpiece is a used Vandoren 3UD.
543	MARTIN FRERES C CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	An excellent condition Martin Freres C clarinet, in Grenadilla wood, made in France. Martin Freres are a long established French manufacturer, who can trace the origin of the company back to Jean Baptiste Martin, who was active as a luthier in "La Couture" as far back as 1796. This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us from an amateur player. It is stamped on all main pieces, "Martin Freres Paris 1740". This trade mark appeared on clarinets sold in the USA by Martin Freres Woodwinds from 1960 onwards. This instrument has matching serial nos. S6011N 870. The pads are fish skin on the upper joint, and tan leather on the lower, all are in excellent condition. The Nickel Silver plated key work is in very good condition. The wood is without any mark or blemish. The supplied m'piece is a brand new stock Buffet, the case is also by Buffet. This is a bargain priced French made C, in excellent condition throughout. .
544	HOWARTH S2 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1445
	A near mint condition Howarth S2 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has been used extremely lightly. This was bought by an amateur in addition to his existing S2 pair, but preferring the Bb of his pair, he has decided to sell this clarinet. Whilst the original Howarth professional clainet, commonly known as the S1, featured a medium bore, the S2 has a small bore at 14.65mm, which is similar to the Buffet Crampon range of clarinets. However the Howarth, features careful precise undercutting, and a redesigned key work layout. This results in an even scale, with excellent intonation, and less maintenance, as adjusting screws are sited to allow for usual touch cork wear. In common with the Prestige range of Buffet, with which it easily competes, it features; hand selected unstained Grenadilla wood, and a LH Ab/Eb key. The wood is in pristine condition, with no marks, consistent with careful use. There is no joint wobble. All the tan leather pads are sealing well, the only reason the clarinet can not be descibed as "mint" is that the pads are not new. The key work shows no wear or play to the mechanism. The Silver plating throughout is excellent. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 2280 . The supplied m'piece is a used Noblet in ebonite. The tuning is excellent with this, and all standard French bore m'pieces. The case is a Buffet. .
545	BUISSON BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£1375
	This is a very good condition Buisson Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood to low Eb, stamped " Made in France" which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has been professionally owned and used for West End shows. Buisson was a trade name, and it is likely that this Bass clarinet was made either by Malerne, with which it shares identical pad cup sizes, or possibly by Thibouville-Lamy. At any rate these instruments were imported by "Dallas", the same London company which had the Buffet Franchise in the UK during the 1950's and 1960's. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The crook and the bell are both in fine condition, with only minor marks & dings, no dents. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is only slight wear to the German Silver key work, the key work is in fine order throughout. The Bass has Tan Leather pads throughout in good used condition. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition. The case is a modern Protech replacement in excellent condition. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B44 in fair condition. This is an excellent early wooden Bass clarinet, with a fine tone. It would be ideal for a professional player on a budget.
546	COUTURE A1, PLATEAU A CLARINET -SOLD	£895
	An extremely rare, good condition, Couture, Paris France, Plateau A clarinet. La Couture is the small town near Paris in which the major French clarinet makers have their factories. This is a make that Clarinets Direct have never come across before: Because the instrument is stamped "A LP" & also features an ebonite bell, it way well date from the 1920's or 1930's. Certainly the instrument is well made and tunes very well with the supplied Alan Segal custom barrel, which was actually made for a Buffet 1930's A clarinet. The Grenadilla wood is in fair condition, with surface scratches and scuffs, though there are no cracks or repairs. The silver plating also shows some wear, and in the past, some rather crude solder repairs have been made, most noticeably to the speaker key, see photo 10. We have just entirely overhauled this instrument, and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is a single A case, one of the latches is missing, but it still functions well. The m'piece is a standard French bore model, and the instrument works well with a standard Vandoren m'piece. This clarinet will pair successfully with any Bb plateau of French origin, Buffet, Leblanc etc. Plateau models are "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole".   .
547	BUFFET E13S Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£925
	A mint condition Buffet, E13 S [for small] clarinet. This is an extremely rare model, made by Buffet as a custom order for players with small hands, sadly this model is now deleted from the Buffet model line up. The revisions include re-positioning all of the tone holes closer together in the right hand. And, in addition, an adjustable thumb rest is fitted, which was not standard manufacturing practice at that time. This instrument will make learning much easier for some lucky young clarinettist! This instrument is in perfect condition throughout: The Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches, pristine. All logo stamps are matching and bright. There is no joint wobble. The pads are fish skin in excellent condition. The Nickel Silver plating throughout is "as new", with no wear. Indeed the quality of this plating is much superior to that found on current Buffet E13s. The serial nos. are K95115, which dates to the early 1990's. Contemporary E13s are treated with a chemical compound designed to prevent cracking. Unfortunately this appears to leach out of the wood after a few weeks of playing, causing many problems with joints sticking or refusing to go together. Thankfully when this instrument was manufactured, Buffet Crampon were still ageing the wood naturally. The supplied Buffet m'piece is "as new". The clarinet comes in a bespoke Buffet case with fleece lined Buffet cover, with space for music and over the shoulder carry straps.   .
548	LEBLANC, VITO, Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£495
	This is a near mint condition Leblanc Vito Eb Piccolo in wood effect Resonite. The only reason that the instrument is described as "near mint" is that the fish skin pads are not brand new, however they all show only extremely light use, and should be good for many months to come. The Nickel Silver key work is in pristine condition, with no discernable wear. The serial nos. are 01078. The original case is in excellent condition it latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is an upgrade to a Vito "France" model, 2V in ebonite, which is again in very good condition. This is a fine example of the proven Leblanc design; it is an ideal first Eb clarinet purchase.
549	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 A clarinet. The matching serial nos. are F75558 which dates to 1963. This period is commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. 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. Certainly 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. In fact, this A plays so much better than contemporary R13 A clarinets, which often feel very "stiff": the response is lively, and it is much closer to the feel of a Bb clarinet. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop, in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Grenadilla wood is crack and repair free, indeed in excellent condition throughout. The Nickel Silver key work shows hardly any wear, which is testament to the quality of older Buffet plating, what slight wear there is, is only to a couple of the pillars. In addition to the original Buffet barrel of 66mm, there is also a modern "Fatboy barrel" of 65mm. The Yamaha double case shows some slight stains to the interior, but it is in very good condition.
550	SELMER, PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	An extremely fine Selmer 10S clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This clarinet has come to us from a professional player in The Netherlands. The Selmer 10S was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, S/N B9979, dates to 1982 and has Silver plate in superb condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. There are 2 supplied barrels, of 64.5mm and 66.5mm. The clarinet has just had an overhaul in double bladder fish skin pads at our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty; unusual for a commission sale. The m'piece is an "as new" stock Buffet. The case has some scuffs to the interior lining and exterior, but it still latches well.
551	BUFFET C12 CONSERVATOIRE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A pristine condition Buffet C12 Bb clarinet. This instrument was originally manufactured as Buffet's entry level professional wooden model, and though there has been some confusion from Buffet, as marketing men at Buffet felt that this model represented too good value for money, it sits well above the E13 in terms of quality. These days the Buffet website describes the instrument as suitable for the young advancing professsional, about to enter Music Conservatoire. The Silver plated key work is in superb condition with no plating wear. We have just completely repadded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads & the clarinet is sold with our "Clarinets Direct" 1 year warranty. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is excellent throughout, all pieces including barrel and bell, are matching and stamped. The matching serial nos. are 458218 which dates to 2000. The supplied m'piece is a stock Buffet in "as new" condition. The instrument has been very well looked after, and the original brown leather case is also in good condition. .
552	MATCHED PAIR OF, LONDON & PARIS, BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINETS -SOLD	£1495
	A rare matched pair of Boosey & Hawkes, London & Paris, pre-war 1010 clarinets in good condition. Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's leading clarinettists amongst our Clientele, one such is Gary Holdsworth, who has owned and played this pair for the last several years. Gary was Principal Clarinet for Moscow City Ballet, and his father, Frank, was also a famous 1010 clarinet player, and Principal Clarinet of the Bournemouth Sinfonietta. The London & Paris 1010 model, as the name suggests, was made for B&H in France. The clarinets have two matching serial nos. one stamped by the manufacturer, and the other by Boosey & Hawkes. The Bb has serial nos. 2159/1377. The instrument is in wood, which is in overall good condition, apart from the bell which is in ebonite. All pieces are matching and serial numbered apart from the barrel. The key work has been plated in Chrome at some point in the past, and apart from some minor signs of wear to the RH "pinky" keys the plating is good throughout. The instrument has tan leather pads throughout in very good condition. The A has serial nos. 2266/1432. The instrument is in wood, which is in overall good condition, apart from the barrel which is in ebonite. All pieces are matching and serial numbered apart from the bell, which though of the correct type, and stamped Boosey & Hawkes, is of later manufacture. The key work is also Chrome plated and is very good throughout. The instrument has tan leather pads throughout in very good condition. The case is a Protech in good condition, and the mouthpiece, though not original is a B&H No. 2 1010 bore and tunes the pair well. .
1	BUFFET PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET CASE-RESERVED	£155
	A brand new, unused, Buffet Prestige Bb clarinet case, with combination locks. This was supplied with a new Buffet Festival Bb clarinet last month, but the professional purchaser prefers his old case for touring. A massive saving on the new price.
3	BOOSEY & HAWKES, CALTEAU Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£30
	A good condition Boosey & Hawkes Calteau No. 2 clarinet mouthpiece as sold with all B&H student clarinets, Edgeware, Regent and Emperor. This example is compatible with all Boosey & Hawkes clarinets, apart from the 1010 bore.
8	BAM HIGH-TECH BASS CLARINET & DOUBLE CLARINET CASE-RESERVED	£360
	A very good condition BAM High-Tech case for Bass clarinet to low C, and Bb and A clarinets. This was bought new but the young professional purchaser then subsequently bought a Bass clarinet which came in exactly the same case. The case is extremely light weight, yet strong, probably the best Bass and double clarinet case on the market today. It comes with pouches inside the Bass case for securing accessories, combination locks, a removable double case for Bb and A clarinets, and a back cushion for comfort when carrying as a rucksack. Ideal for the professional player. A large saving on the new price. Apart from surface scuffs to the hard shell area around the BAM logo, it is "as new". The double clarinet case has never been used.
19	LEBLANC, ESPRIT Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A mint condition special edition Leblanc Esprit Bb clarinet, made in Paris, France. Rather than the usual stamps, this instrument features a more ornate logo badge, as well as matching stamped ligature and cap, along with a rucksack, which has the clarinet case as part of an integral base. This clarinet was Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model, which features a polycylindrical bore design of 14.65mm. It was descibed by Leblanc as having a darker, and yet more flexible, sound than the slightly cheaper Sonata. It also features a separate post mounting for Ab/Eb. This model plays so well that it easily competes with a modern Buffet R13. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Silver plate key work is pristine, with no wear. All pieces are original and having matching stamps. We have just overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 68692. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a Buffet C, in ebonite in very good condition.
44	NOBLET, PARIS, BY LEBLANC, ARTIST C CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is a Noblet Artist C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in excellent condition. This instrument is the professional Artist model 45 Noblet clarinet, with all parts made of finest unstained Grenadilla wood, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. Unusually, this example is also in pristine Silver plate rather than Nickel. The matching serial nos. are 58126, the wood has no cracks or repairs, it is in "as new" condition throughout. The instrument has just had an overhaul, in our Clarinets Direct workshop, in double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The instrument tunes well with the supplied original Noblet mouthpiece [which is like new], though this instrument is compatible with all French bore m'pieces, which means that usually the player can use the same m'piece they play on their Bb. The case is the original, which is in excellent used condition. In summation, this is a C with excellent intonation, an entry level professional model, which would match well with the finest French instruments currently available.
573	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1245
	A very fine condition Buffet S1 Bb clarinet in Silver 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 on the upper joint. Basically the polycylindrical bore design of the S1 differs only slightly from that of the R13. This Bb has matching serial nos. F249900, which dates to 1983. At this point in time Buffet Crampon had only just been taken over by Boosey & Hawkes, and had not yet been forced to overproduce to meet the shortfall in supply left by the cessation of Boosey's own clarinet manufacture at the Edgeware factory in London. The plating and finish on this clarinet is of such a high standard that it contrasts sharply with more recently manufactured professional models from Buffet. The clarinet has just had a complete overhaul in fish skin pads in our workshop, with all tenon and touch corks replaced. It is "as new" and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  The wood is in good condition, with only minor surface marks, there are no cracks or repairs. The S1 clarinet plays 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 original Buffet case in brown leather is functional, but has stains to the interior, as well as exterior scuffs. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B44 in good condition.
46	BUFFET CRAMPON, MASTER MODEL, E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	A superb condition vintage Buffet Master Model E13. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free, in very good condition.  The Nickel Silver  key work is excellent throughout, with no wear at all. We have just re-padded in double bladder fishskin &. the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are D21671 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 the professional model R13, 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. The case is the original but in very good condition. The m'piece is an original ebonite Buffet C, which is much superior to the plastic m'pieces which Buffet supply with current E13s.
8	BUFFET TOSCA Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£2995
	Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most expensive models, a Tosca. The Tosca is the latest incarnation of the legendary R13 model. The instrument is in excellent condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. The instrument features a corrective low F key and vent, & LH Ab/Eb key. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 553194, which dates to the late 2000's. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The barrel is the original Buffet of 65mm. The supplied mouthpiece is a custom F2 Pillinger with a DOV 121 facing, in mint condition. The condition of the Buffet Tosca case is also good.
24	CONN PAN-AM IN COCOBOLO, Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£695
	A very good condition Conn Pan -American Clarinet in Cocobolo wood which is has just had full overhaul in Pisoni double bladder fishskin pads, and is sold with our full Clarinets Direct 1 year warranty. This instrument was an ingenious solution by Conn to the scarcity of Grenadilla wood during, and just after, the Second World War. A similar 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. Whilst Benny Goodman endorsed Selmer clarinets, Artie Shaw endorsed wide bore Conn instruments. The main body of the wood is in fine shape for it's age with no cracks or damage. The keywork is in good condition, with only tiny spot plating wear . The  serial no. is 148909.  The m'piece is a Selmer HS* in good used condition. The case is a brand new Jakob Winter, with keys.
32	SELMER SERIES 9 FULL BOEHM, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This is a good condition Selmer Series 9 Bb clarinet. The 9 was the last of the wide bore Selmer models, ideal for flexible jazz playing. This instrument features all the "bells and whistles": Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# and low Eb. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." In other words the slightly smaller bore 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore 9 at the Jazz market. This Bb clarinet has matching serial nos., S3603, which dates to 1961. It is rare to find a Series 9 with Silver plating, this example is one such. The Silver plating is good throughout, but there is wear, mainly to the ring fingers. The wood shows some surface marks and scratches, but there are no cracks or repairs. All pieces are matching and original. The instrument has just had a full overhaul, in fish skin pads, and is sold with our industry leading 1 year warranty. The case is in very good condition, as is the supplied Selmer C85 120 m'piece.   .
46	BUFFET CRAMPON, R13 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1245
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 Bb clarinet. This instrument is an enhanced Boehm model with 7 rings, which usefully allows for a forked Eb/Bb in the Left Hand. The matching serial numbers are F103390 which date to 1968, this period is commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. Total manufacture of all professional models averaged 2000-3000 per year, which contasts sharply with the current 80,000 a year. 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. Certainly 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 instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop, in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Grenadilla wood is crack and repair free, indeed in excellent condition throughout. The Silver plated key work is pristine, which is testament to the quality of older Buffet plating. All pieces are original with matching Buffet stamps. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 in ebonite in good condition. The case is a modern Buffet of rucksack type in very good condition.
32	GALLIA-TON, PARIS, PLATEAU Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	An extremely fine, and rare, Gallia-Ton, Paris covered hole clarinet. It may be that "Gallia-Ton" is just a trade name, and this instrument was made for a particular dealer or music shop, and then stencilled. The instrument is made from Grenadilla wood, and, from the style of the key work, would seem to have been made in the 1930's. There is no damage to the main pieces, which are crack and repair free, however the original barrel has cracked. A Boosey & Hawkes "short" Emperor barrel is provided as a replacement, and this, in fact tunes the instrument very well. The original German Silver key work is in lovely condition, without any wear. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is in very good condition,as is the supplied mouthpiece. The instrument tunes well at A=440 Hz, and is excellent value for a "plateau" wooden clarinet. It would suit a sax/flute doubler or a player suffering from arthritis.   .
35	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£525
	A good condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The owner has just traded up top a Buffet Prestige R13 Bb here at Clarinets Direct, and this clarinet is now offered for sale. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 510188. In recent years the Buffet badged "France" Bb clarinet E11 model, which was made in the old Leblanc factory, gained an extremely poor reputation for build quality. So much so, that Buffet have deleted this model from their line up and, confusingly, renamed it the E12. Fortunately this E11 was made in Germany, before the move in manufacture to the French Leblanc factory and is, therefore, a significantly better made instrument. The Silver plated key work is in very good condition, with no wear. The pads are double bladder fish skin throughout, and, whilst not new, are sealing well, and will be good for some time to come. The wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. This instrument comes in the original case in good condition, with a brand new, still wrapped, Buffet mouthpiece.
553	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET, MITCHELL COLLECTION-SOLD	£1845
	This is a very good condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This Eb has a fine provenance, having been owned and played professionally in London by Douglas Mitchell, second clarinet of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for many years, and faculty member of the Royal College of Music & Birmingham Conservatoire. The Silver plated key work shows only slight wear, it is in good condition throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in very good condition. The instrument has just been overhauled in fish skin pads and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The serial nos. are 439232. The clarinet as undergone much after market improvement: Both sliver keys have been shortened to avoid accidental contact in fast passage work. The wood underneath the speaker key has been hollowed out slightly for improved venting and LH thumb position. Tuning work has been undertaken to improve the intonation. The mouthpiece is a B&H original. It plays comfortably with Vandoren No. 3 or 3.5 reeds. The case is again original, in good condition. In summation this Eb plays well, and with excellent intonation.
554	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET, CHARLES COLLECTION-SOLD	£795
	A very good condition Symphony B&H 1010 Bb clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been professionally owned and played by a well known London Jazz player. Unfortunately this player now faces a large inheritance tax bill, and a large part of his excellent selection of clarinets, and saxophones, must be sold. The Bb, serial no. 562247, has no cracks or repairs. This makes the clarinet one of the very last examples made, featuring the 2nd generation design of Acton patent vent. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent condition. The pads are mainly all "Gordon Beeson" Tan leather pads, in very good condition. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm and 59.5mm. The shorter barrel has a repaired crack. The supplied m'piece is a B&H 1010 No. 2, which is, again, in good used condition. The case is the original in fair condition..
555	PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1245
	An excellent condition pair of B&H Imperial 926 clarinets which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The 926 Imperial was B & H's top professional model, alongside the larger bore 1010. This pair are being sold as their owner has purchased another pair of clarinets. The Bb has matching serial nos. 486253, it has unblemished Silver plating throughout. The wood is in fine condition with no cracks or damage. All pads are fish skin in excellent condition, as are all touch and tenon corks. A very good condition B&H 926 m'piece is also supplied. The A has matching serial nos. 179366A. As with the Bb the wood condition is excellent, and all fish skin pads are also in very good shape. The double case is a Rudall Carte in good used condition.
556	NOBLET PARIS, BY LEBLANC, ARTIST C CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is a Noblet Artist C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in extremely good condition, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is the professional Artist model 45 Noblet clarinet, with all parts made of finest unstained Grenadilla wood, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The matching serial nos. are B56201, the wood has no cracks or repairs, it is in pristine condition throughout. The Nickel plate is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The springs are gold plated throughout, like other professional Leblanc models, this to prolong their life, and minimise the risk of breaking. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our full warranty. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The instrument tunes well with the supplied original Noblet mouthpiece, though this instrument is compatible with all French bore m'pieces which means that usually the player can use the same m'piece they have on their Bb. The case is the original which is in fair used condition, the interior is good, but there are some scuffs to the exterior. In summation this is a fine tuning C, an entry level professional model, which would match well with the finest French instruments currently available.
557	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET, TONY LAMB COLLECTION-SOLD	£795
	This Bb B&H 1010 clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele. One such is Tony Lamb: ex-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 ex-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. This Bb, with matching serial nos. 469716, has wood throughout in very good condition, apart from the bell rim, which shows some scuffs and dings. All tan leather pads are "as new", as are the touch and tenon corks. The Silver plate shows some slight wear mainly to the ring fingers, and the throat G#, A & register keys. For the last several years this instrumnet has been Tony's main Bb and the wear is commensurate with careful use. This clarinet features the late version of the Acton patent vent, for improved tuning in the RH. The thumb rest has been re-positioned slightly higher and the ols screw holes filled. There are 2 m'pieces; an original Boosey & Hawkes No. 2 in good condition, and a Vandoren B40 which has been bored out, and stamped by, T W Howarth, to 1010 dimensions. The case is in very good used condition.
558	BIEBER STUSLINGEN C CLARINET-SOLD	£295
	A very good condition early boxwood C clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. I am extremely grateful to Thomas Carroll, a period clarinet player visiting from the USA, for his assistance with the description below. This clarinet is of fine Swiss manufacture, probably made around 1820. It is stamped, on all pieces excepting the mouthpiece, "Bieber C Stuslingen". Originally it would have played about A=415, but subsequently a rather crude attempt was made, at the top of the upper joint, to shorten it; the file marks can be seen, photo 4. However this attempt was abondoned and it still at approximately that pitch, with a modern Eb clarinet m'piece. Apart from the afore mentioned damage the clarinet is in excellent condition. The instrument has been re-stored and re-padded, it plays very well. There are 5 brass keys, and the clarinet is made of boxwood. It appears to be in the style of a Grenser instrument. The supplied case is worn but functional. .
559	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This excellent condition condition Buffet R13 Prestige Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument was formerly owned by a London based professional. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. This Bb has matching serial nos. 287073, which dates to 1987. Back then this was the finest model in the Buffet Crampon line up, and consequently, only the most senior and experienced craftsmen were entrusted with hand finishing these clarinets. This really shows in both the response, tone quality, and intonation. This is an exceptionally fine example of an R13 Prestige. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in fine order throughout. The Silver plate throughout is in very good condition, with no wear. The key regulation is very good. The instrument has just been completely overhauled in Pisoni Premium de-luxe fish skin pads, and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The supplied m'piece is an "as new" Vandoren B45, & case is a brand new Buffet, which comes with still wrapped keys.
560	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A very fine condition Buffet S1 Bb clarinet in Silver 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 on the upper joint. Basically the polycylindrical bore design of the S1 differs only slightly from that of the R13. This Bb has matching serial nos. F249968, which dates to 1983. At this point in time Buffet Crampon had only just been taken over by Boosey & Hawkes, and had not yet been forced to overproduce to meet the shortfall in supply left by the cessation of Boosey's own clarinet manufacture at the Edgeware factory in London. The plating and finish on this clarinet is of such a high standard that it contrasts sharply with more recently manufactured professional models from Buffet. The clarinet has recently had a complete overhaul in fish skin pads and all pads are in excellent condition. The regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  The wood is in pristine condition, there are no cracks or repairs. The S1 clarinet plays 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 original Buffet case in black leather is functional, but has stains to the interior, as well as exterior scuffs. The m'piece is a modern stock Buffet.
561	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 A CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	An excellent condition B&H 1010 Symphony A clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner has just traded up to a newer 1010 A and consequently this excellent A is offered to the market. This A, serial no. 183532, has no cracks or repairs, the wood throughout is in very good condition. The Silver plate is also excellent throughout. The instrument has "as new" Tan leather pads. The supplied m'piece is a Peter Eaton "Kingston" 1010, in good condition. This particular m'piece tunes the instrument excellently & the single case is also in fine used condition.
562	BUFFET, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, PLATEAU Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1095
	An extremely fine, and unique, Evette & Schaeffer, E13 covered hole clarinet, which is a commission sale for ourselves. Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's foremost professional players amongst our clientele. One such is Tony Coe, perhaps Britain's most famous Jazz clarinettist. This instrument was a custom build for Tony, and the work was undertaken by the late Bill Wrathel. Bill was for many years the chief repairer at Michael White's Musical Instruments, Ealing, and he was well liked and respected by many of London's foremost clarinet and sax players. The matching serial numbers are K275 which makes this an early Evette & Schaeffer, manufactured originally as an open hole instrument in the 1930's. There is no damage to the Grenadilla wood, which is crack and repair free, but there are surface scuffs and scratches. The original German Silver rings have been cleverly adapted by Bill Wrathel, with custom touch plates soldered on and then filed. The plateau mechanism itself, has been intelligently designed, oweing much to the flute plateau mechanism, key barrels have been cut and adapted with tiny screws to allow individual pad cups to cover: This is very neat work. Note that the index finger of the LH does not have a pad cup, and this is to facilitate half holing in the Altissimo register. The instrument has recently had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe white leather pads and all pads are "as new". A modern adjustable thumb rest has been fitted, and the original thumb rest screw holes left unfilled. The case is the original which shows some stains to the interior, and wear generally, but is still fully functional. The barrel is actually a Buffet measuring 66.5mm. The supplied m'piece is a stock Buffet. This instrument is a one off example which actually plays much better than other mainstream manufacturers standard models. Tony is only selling it because he has been fortunate enough to find a matched pair of Triebert plateau clarinets.
563	SELMER PARIS, RECITAL Bb CLARINET, CHARLES COLLECTION-SOLD	£1745
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Paris Recital Bb Clarinet. This instrument has been professionally owned and played by a well known London Jazz player, who selected this instrument from several examples at the Selmer factory some years ago, whilst on a tour of France with the Glenn Miller tribute band. Unfortunately this player now faces a large inheritance tax bill, and a large part of his excellent selection of clarinets, and saxophones, must be sold. 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 also in very good condition. The pads, whilst used, are all sealing well, and will be good for many months to come. The look and solid feel of this key work is far superior to most contemporary Buffet manufacture. The supplied barrels measure 62.5 mm & 64.5mm the matching serial numbers are M8529. The instrument is stamped 442 i.e. A=442. Whilst this the clarinet does play comfortably at A=442 with the shorter barrel [62.5mm], and Selmer m'pieces, the original owner played a Hite American m'piece, with the longer, 64.5mm barrel and the pitch falls to A=440. The case is an original Selmer in fair condition.
564	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	THE A IS SOLD. THE Bb STILL AVAILABLE IN SINGLE CASE WITH ORIGINAL 926 M'PIECE FOR £545. A superb condition pair of B&H Imperial 926 clarinets which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The 926 Imperial was B & H's top professional model, alongside the larger bore 1010. This pair have been exceptionally well cared for, and come in a new Protech case. The Bb has matching serial nos. 226659, it has unblemished Silver plating throughout. The wood is in fine condition with no cracks or damage. All pads are Gordon Beeson tan leather in excellent condition, as are all touch and tenon corks. A very good condition B&H 926 m'piece is also supplied. The A has matching serial nos. 226712. As with the Bb the wood condition is excellent, and all leather pads are also in very good shape. This pair has the advantage of being supplied not only with an original Boosey & Hawkes 926 m'piece, but also a brand new Pillinger 926 F2 DOV 121.
565	PAIR OF SELMER SIGNATURE CLARINETS-SOLD	£4245
	An excellent matched pair of Selmer Signature clarinets in Silver plate. The Selmer Signature was introduced in the 2000's based on the bore design of the Recital, i.e. it features a long reverse taper through the upper joint, for good, stable tuning. There is minimal undercutting, and the wood thickness is not so much as seen in the Recital. Also the instrument cleverly features raised tone hole chimneys above the surface of the clarinet bore. This allows for a better pad seal, reduced water problems and contributes to a uniquely dark and yet projected tone. These instrument are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Their former owner is a UK professional. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Silver plating overall is very good with no loss.  Both instruments have been meticulously maintained and are ready to play straight out of the box. The Bb has superpads throughout apart from 3 at the bottom of the lower joint which are in white leather. The A has superpads throughout, all are in excellent condition.   The Bb has matching S/N M8018, the A matching S/N M6654.  All pieces are original and stamped Selmer, with additional barrels of 62.5 and 64.5mm. The case is a Buffet in brown leather. The m'piece is a Selmer Concept, in excellent condition, which tunes these instruments superbly. These clarinets have been exceptionally well cared for.
566	BUFFET MASTER MODEL ME13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A very fine condition Buffet Master Model E13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Nickel Silver key work is in excellent condition, with no discernable wear. We have just 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 D37561 which dates to the late 1970's, and makes this one of the last Master Models ever produced. Back then the E13 range was tested at the Buffet factory, by Pierre Lefebvre, first clarinet of the Guarde Republicaine Band, and later Clarinette Solo de L'Opera-Comique, with the finest instruments then undergoing further hand tuning and undercutting to improve the response. Therefore the customer had an instrument which was almost as good as an R13 but at less cost. The Grenadilla wood is in very good condition with only slight surface marks, commensurate with careful use. 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 an original Buffet of pouchette type, NB not pictured. The m'piece is a used Windcraft in good used condition.
567	SELMER, PARIS, 10S FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	A superb condition Selmer 10S full Boehm clarinet,with all the "bells and whistles" : Fork Eb/Bb, alternative LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# and low Eb. The clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us via a UK professional player. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, S/N D2499, dates to the mid 1980's and has Nickel Silver plate, which is in pristine condition throughout, there is no wear at all. Indeed it would appear from the stamps and general condition, that the instrument has just left the factory. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in very good condition. The instrument has recently been re-padded in finest Pisoni tan leather pads. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. The m'piece is a Selmer B* in very good condition. The case has a tape repair to the handle, but it still latches well, and protects the instrument securely.
568	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 A CLARINET -SOLD	£595
	This Imperial 926 A Clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has been very well maintained, with the last service by Eddie Ashton in his superpads, which should be maintenance free for 10 years. The Imperial 926 was manufactured as a professional quality instrument on a par with the Imperial Symphony 1010, but with a bore of 15.0mm, as opposed to the 15.25mm of the 1010. According to O. Lee. Gibson in his book "Clarinet Acoustics", publ. Indiana University Press, the Imperial 926 A demonstrated the best intonation of any professional model manufactured by Boosey & Hawkes, provided it was played with the supplied m'piece; a B&H 926, which is the case here. The A, serial no. 225254, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in good shape, with only slight wear to one tenon ring. All the pads and corks, are in fine condition, because of the recent overhaul. The supplied m'piece is a good condition B&H 926 No. 2. The case is good condition, and is comes with the keys.
569	F ARTHUR UEBEL Eb PICCOLO CLARINET, -SOLD	£995
	This is a rare Eb Piccolo clarinet by F A Uebel which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It has been owned and professionally played here in the West Country. This instrumemnt demonstrates a low G/D vent for improved sonority and intonation. This vent is especially useful in the Altissimo register for the Eb clarinettist, as it tends to make this register sharper. F A Uebel was acknowledged as one of the finest harmony clarinet makers in the world, and, in fact, supplied Basset Horns to the clarinettists of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The stamp reads " F Arthur Uebel, Marknuekirchen". This instrument is in very good condition: NO cracks, or damage, to the Grenadilla wood. The silver plated key work is very good throughout. There are a few slight marks to the wood surface, apart from this the wood condition is perfect. The key work design is beautifully angled and of generous proportions, ideal for the player used to the Bb clarinet "feel". The mechanism features a grub screw into most pillars to stop lateral movement and poor regulation, the build quality and workmanship are much superior to contemporary mass manufacture, as this is of high quality, handmade, German manufacture. The Eb has white leather pads which though elderly are all sealing well. The instrument has been through our workshop for regulation, and a thorough check down. The instrument is stamped "Made in GDR". The serial nos. are 811-791067, this may indicate a manufacturing date of 1967. This Eb plays with excellent intonation, and a smooth dark sound. For a player seeking to blend well with other clarinets and avoid the "shrill" sound sometimes found in other Eb clarinets, it would make an excellent purchase. The original m'piece and case are in very good condition.
570	PAIR OF FRENCH BORE LUIS ROSSI CLARINETS IN HONDURAN ROSEWOOD-SOLD	£5495
	This pair of Luis Rossi French bore clarinets, in Honduran Rosewood, are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's foremost professional players amongst our clientele. These instruments have come to us fom Joe Pacewicz, currently acting Principal Clarinet of the "Royal Scottish National Orchestra" and are in excellent condition. The Bb has Silver plate in excellent condition. The instruments have been regularly serviced and have finest Pisoni tan leather pads throughout. Both clarinets feature an French bore based on the Buffet R13, but with much improved acoustics and intonation. Both are in Honduran Rosewood, with no cracks or damage, indeed the wood throughout is in excellent condition. Both have had Yamaha adjustable thumb rests fitted in a higher position than the original Rossi thumb rests, which are included in the sale. The A has Silver plate which is in pristine condition. As with the Bb, the instrument has tan leather pads. Both instruments have been through our workshop, for acheck up, and minor key work regulation. There are 4 barrels of 67.0mm, 68.0mm, 69.5mm and 70.5mm. There is no supplied mnouthpiece, but these clarinets have been designed to tune with Vandoren m'pieces, or indeed any standard French bore m'piece. The pair play with a smooth yet dark sound, with remarkable reponse and tuning. The case, whilst used, is in good condition.
571	SELMER, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS, LOW C -SOLD	£4495
	This is an excellent condition Mark 1 Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C, the first model Selmer 33 Bass. The original and sole owners were a Music Society. It has been maintained very carefully, and has had little use. The Nickel Silver plate throughout shows only slight surface marks, it is in excellent condition. Likewise the wood throughout is in pristine condition, with no cracks, repairs, or any other damage. The bell and crook, show no dings or dents, again in fine condition. We have just fitted a Selmer floor peg attachment. The Bass has just had a full and complete Pisoni Tan leather re-pad, in our workshop, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. All touch corks have been replaced, the key work and regulation, are precise and even, this Bass will play perfectly out of the box. The matching serial nos. are A3167, which dates to 1979. There are two cases; a brand new modern rucksack type, which is light weight, and the original, which is worn and scuffed but fully functional. If only the original case is required, then the price will drop to £4295. The m'piece is a Vandoren B45, again in very good used condition.
572	SELMER PARIS, RECITAL Bb CLARINET, CHARLES COLLECTION-SOLD	£1695
	This is a very good condition Selmer Paris Recital Bb Clarinet. The instrument has been professionally owned and played by a well known London Jazz player, who bought it from Leslie Craven, Principal Clarinet of WNO. Les has not only personally tuned this clarinet, but also re-layed the supplied J & D Hite m'piece. Unfortunately the owner now faces a large inheritance tax bill, and a large part of his excellent selection of clarinets, and saxophones, must be sold. 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 is in very good condition, apart from a small chip to the exterior edge of the top tenon, see photo 4. This has no effect on the response. All the Silver plate key work is also in very good condition. The pads, whilst used, are all sealing well, and will be good for many months to come. The look and solid feel of this key work is far superior to most contemporary Buffet manufacture. The supplied barrel is of 62.5 mm & the matching serial numbers are D1448. The case is in fair condition.   .
574	YAMAHA CSG CUSTOM, CLARINET-SOLD	£1545
	A mint condition Yamaha CSG CUSTOM clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner is a top UK professional, who is also an endorser for Yamaha. He was given this instrument brand new, and never used it, subsequently using the later CSG III. Yamaha made great claims for the CSG range; a new bore design is supposed to provide great tonal richness, as found in older instruments made from properly aged Grenadilla. Certainly the design has found much favour with many fine players, including Michael Collins, Nicholas Carpenter and Nicholas Cox. The instrument is pristine, "as new", with perfect condition key work. The wood is finest unstained Grenadilla. The original Yamaha Custom m'piece, and cap with ligature, are still wrapped. The matching serial nos. are 03497. The case and leather cover are also new.
47	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1245
	A good condition vintage Buffet R13 Bb clarinet. It is a one owner instrument, having been professionally owned and played by a London based Jazz musician, who is primarily a Baritone Sax player. This instrument is an early R13 with matching serial numbers 49989, dating to 1955. Total manufacture of all professional models averaged 2000-3000 per year, which contasts sharply with the current 80,000 a year. 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. Certainly 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 instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop, in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Grenadilla wood is crack and repair free, indeed in excellent condition throughout. The German Silver key work shows hardly any wear, which contrasts strongly with the quality of contemporary Buffet plating. All pieces are original with matching Buffet stamps, apart from the barrel which is an up-grade to a Hite model. The tuning of this early instrument is remarkably good, aided by this special custom barrel. The m'piece is a used B45 in good condition. The original case shows much interior and exterior wear, but still latches and protects the instrument well. .
17	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is a very good condition Noblet, Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct The Nickel Silver plated key work shows only slight wear, mainly to the LH ring finger touchpieces, the plating is about 97%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in excellent condition throughout. The bell and crook, which is sleeved and adjustable, are both in good condition with no dents or dings, there are only a couple of tiny marks to the plating on the bell. The Alto has recently been overhauled by Clarinets Direct in Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads and all pads are like new. The matching serial nos. are 5892 , which dates to the 1970's. The case is the original, which is in good condition. The m'piece is an up-grade to a professional model J&D Hite, this tunes this particular model of Alto clarinet admirably. Leblanc made Alto clarinets tend to play sharp, and this issue can be tackled by playing an American sourced m'piece aimed more firmly at A=440 Hz. NB The pictured sling is not included in the sale.
63	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£575
	This Imperial 926 Bb Clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner, as student at the RAM Jun. Dept. has just purchased an Eaton clarinet. The instrument has been well maintained, and has just gone through our workshop for a thorough check up, with pads, touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The Imperial 926 was manufactured as a professional quality instrument on a par with the Imperial Symphony 1010, but with a bore of 15.0mm, as opposed to the 15.25mm of the 1010. This Bb, serial no. 387825, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in pristine condition with no wear. All the tan leather pads and corks, are in fine condition, because of the recent overhaul. The supplied m'piece is a Brian Ackerman copy of a 926 in excellent condition. The original thumb rest is a B&H, though a Ton Kooiman is also supplied. The case is also in good used condition and is supplied with the keys.
60	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1045
	A Buffet R13 Bb clarinet in Nickel Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been professionally owned and played here in the UK, by a musician in the RAF band. This clarinet has an "artist quality" set up with cork pads throughout on teh upper joint , and white leather on the lower. The Bb has matching serial nos. 402902, which dates to 1995. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet", with the barrel an upgrade to a "Moennig" 64mm. The Nickel Silver plating overall is in excellent condition, with no wear. There are 2 repaired cracks to teh upper joint, see photos, 5 & 6. Both are surface cracks: The first to the LH side of the logo stamp, has been glued. The second, which runs from the top tenon down into the speaker tube, has been glued, pinned and filled. Neither crack enters the bore, and, as the speaker tube is metal lined, neither has any effect whatsoever on the response. The supplied original Buffet leather case is in excellent condition, and comes with the keys. The m'piece is a brand new, still wrapped, stock Buffet.
62	NOBLET ARTIST Bb CLARINET -RESERVED	£545
	This Noblet Artist Bb Clarinet is in good condition, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Noblet Artist was the top of the range Noblet model, with a cylindrical bore of 14.85mm, these are entry level professional clarinets. The Bb has serial no. 62025 and has Nickel plate in good condition, there is no wear to the plating, though there is some slight "cloudiness" to the lower pad cup plating. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. The instrument was recently completely re-padded by Howarth & Co. at great expense! All pads are "as new" finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe white leather. The barrel is a Boosey and Hawkes in ebonite, which tunes and suits this Bb well. The supplied m'piece is a professional Selmer Paris D in good condition. The case is a Buffet. .
575	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£525
	An excellent condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 697276. In recent years the Buffet badged "France" Bb clarinet E11 model, which was made in the old Leblanc factory, gained an extremely poor reputation for build quality. So much so, that Buffet have deleted this model from their line up and, confusingly, renamed it the E12. Fortunately this E11 was made in Germany, before the move in manufacture to the French Leblanc factory and is, therefore, a significantly better made instrument. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no wear. The pads are double bladder fish skin throughout, and, whilst not new, are sealing well, and will be good for some time to come. The wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. This instrument comes in the original case in good condition, with a fine quality student mouthpiece.
576	BUFFET E11 Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	This is a mint condition Buffet E11 Eb clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. This clarinet was bought in error 4 years ago by an adult beginner, who went back to the supplying dealer asking them to take it back or exchange it for a Bb clarinet, which they refused to do. Consequently it has sat unused and now the seller wishes to sell it in order to finance the purchase of a regular Bb clarinet. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 102772. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition. The wood is without any mark or blemish. The supplied m'piece is the original in excellent condition. The original unmarked case comes with the still wrapped keys. Current Buffet E13's and E11's are giving a lot of trouble with shrinkage and wood movement, this basically started when Buffet moved the manufacture of these models from Germany back to France. Fortunately this instrument pre-dates this; it was made in Germany.
577	BUFFET R13 Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1895
	This is a pristine condition, 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 as he now concentrates on Bb clarinet. Sadly some modern Buffet R13 Eb clarinets are now made in two pieces as a cost saving exercise, shorter wood billets are cheaper! This single piece instrument was carefully selected new from Howarth & Co. some 4 years ago, but it has had hardly any use. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in perfect condition throughout. The Silver plate is in excellent order with no wear. The S/N is 603431. The instrument has the original fish skin pads, which only show slight signs of use. A BG ligature is supplied and matching plastic cap, which has a couple of cracks, see photos 2 & 3. The m'piece is an up-grade to a Vandoren B40, which like the Buffet case, is in pristine condition.
578	LEBLANC,PARIS, BBb CONTRABASS CLARINET-SOLD	£3745
	This is an early model 340 G. Leblanc, Paris, BBb Contrabass clarinet, in metal, range to low D, [commonly known as the Paperclip]. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the former owner now has a similar model, but with the range to low C, and this Contra is offered to the market. This instrument was designed by Charles Houvenaghel, Leblanc's chief designer from the 1950's. Initial models had 2 speaker key touchpieces, later models had a fully automatic single register key touchpiece which operated 2 different over blowing vents. This clarinet features 2 register keys, one for the lower notes in the clarion, and the other for E upwards. The body is Nickel Silver, and shows wear, there is some verdigris and also a few dings and dents, most significantly to the rim of the bell, and also the crook. There is some masking tape applied to the bell joint to stop wobble. The Nickel plated keywork also shows spot wear. However these cosmetic blemishes must be set against the excellent care that the last owner of this instruments has lavished on it: The instrument has been entirely re-padded by Eddie Ashton in super pads, and responds excellently throughout the entire compass. Since this work the current owner has not played this example, as he purchased the Contra referred to above. All these pads are in "new" condition. A superb modern light weight rucksack type case was also purchased by this owner, which makes this usually cumbersome instrument easy to transport. The matching serial nos. on all pieces are 333, which probably dates to the early 1960's, Leblanc serial number lists found on line are unreliable. The mouthpiece is the original in fair condition, it does respond very well. In summation, despite cosmetic blemishes, this is a responsive BBb, which is remarkably easy to play.
579	LEBLANC LL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	A fine example of a Leblanc LL  clarinet. Leon was a gifted clarinettist, who though he took the top performing prize at the Paris Conservatoire as a young man, chose to stay with the family business, and apply himself to instrument manufacture. He was determined 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 fine quality, ease of playability, and mechanical innovation, throughout its history. The LL model, named for Leon, was, some feel, the pinnacle of this achievement. This Bb is in excellent condition and has just had a full overhaul in fish skin pads in our workshop, & is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is no damage or repairs to the Grenadilla wood, which is in fine order throughout. The clarinet has matching serial nos. 41586. The keywork is in Nickel Silver plate, which is in excellent order throughout. The case is the original, in fair condition: There are some scuffs to the exterior, but it latches securely, and protects the instrument well. The supplied used Vandoren 5RV Lyre m'piece is in excellent condition.   .
580	BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINET in Bb-SOLD	£595
	A Professional model Buffet Bb clarinet, of pre R13 design. 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 instrument with good intonation, and none of the third register problems inherent in the polycylindrical design. It is distressing to see a number of ill informed, or unscrupulous, eBay dealers attempting to sell these pre-WW2 instruments as R13s of later polycylindrical design. This instrument has come to us from a retired professional, and is in excellent condition. The German Silver key work is in pristine order throughout, with no tarnish or wear. We have just completely overhauled the clarinet in fines Pisoni double bladder fish skin pads, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There are no cracks or damage to the "French polished" Grenadilla wood, just scratches to the polish commensurate with age of the instrument and careful use. The serial numbers 1P335 date to 1923. The m'piece is an "as new" Selmer C85 120. The case is in excellent condition, protected as it is by a dust cover.
581	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 Bb clarinet. This instrument has lower joint serial F64506, and upper joint F64507. Either an error was made at the point the instrument was stamped, or the joints were made consecutively! The serial numbers date to 1960, this period is commonly referred to as the "Golden Era" of R13 manufacture. Total manufacture of all professional models averaged 2000-3000 per year, which contasts sharply with the current 80,000 a year. 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. Certainly 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 instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop, in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Grenadilla wood is crack and repair free, indeed in excellent condition throughout. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows hardly any wear, which is testament to the quality of older Buffet plating. All pieces are original with matching Buffet stamps. The m'piece is an original Buffet C in ebonite in good condition. The original case shows some stains to the interior, but still latches and protects the instrument well.
582	NOBLET, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET -SOLD	£1445
	This is a fine condition Noblet, by Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This is a model 60, the entry level professional Bass made by Leblanc. All the Nickel Silver key work is in very good condition, with only slight spot wear. There are no cracks to the wood, but it does show scuffs and surface gouges, where, in the past, the thumb rest and original spike attachment, have been removed [see photos 3 & 9]. The crook is in good condition with only very slight scratches, but the bell has been used to support the instrument, and this has reulted in flattening to the bottom, see photo 8. We have just fitted a new floor peg attachment to the bell to stop this. The Bass has just had a complete overhaul, in finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, & is sold with our full Clarinets Direct 1 years' warranty. The matching serial nos. are 5164, which dates to the 1960's. The case is a Selmer in very good used condition. The m'piece is a brand new Michael White. This Bass plays easily with a fine tone and good intonation; despite its cosmetic flaws. It would suit a professional looking for a reasonably priced entry level Bass. A comparable model Amati Bass now retails new for £4220.
583	BOOSEY AND HAWKES PRE-WAR 1010 A CLARINET -SOLD	£745
	An excellent condition B&H 1010 A clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument formerly belonged to the well known Keith Bird. Keith was one of the UK's foremost Dance Band clarinet and sax soloists. Taught initially from the age of 16 by his father, Chaz Bird a freelance Band leader, Keith joined the RAF, and quickly rose to promenance, leading the Desert Air Force Dance Band. After the end of WW2 he joined Geraldo, until a dislike of the heavy touring schedule led him to join the BBC Show Band. By 1958 he had become so well known that he could "pick and choose" as a freelancer: He worked [as a soloist] with all the British Greats: Ted Heath, Robert Farnon etc. This A, serial no. 30001, dating to 1934, has no cracks or repairs, indeed the Grenadilla wood is in fine order throughout. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent condition, with only slight signs of wear. The pads are all brand new Tan leather, the instrument has just undergone a complete restoration by Alan Andrews. All pieces are matching and original, apart from the barrel, which is a close match with serial number 30175. The supplied m'piece is a modern B&H 1010 No. 2, which is, again, in good used condition. The case is the original in fair condition, it still latches and locks. .
584	MATCHED PAIR OF J HAMMERSCHMIDT CLARINETS-RESERVED	£2545
	These are a rare and unique pair of J Hammerschmidt & Sohne clarinets. These instruments have an excellent Provenance, having been owned and customised by the late John [Jack] McCaw. John was a leading exponent of the "English" school of clarinet playing, notable for his exceptional tone, and expression. He started his long career as Principal Clarinet of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. He joined the London Philharmonic Orchestra and became their Principal Clarinet, before leaving to join the New Philharmonia [later the Philharmonia] as Principal Clarinet, a post he retired from in 1989. As those fortunate enough to study with him well remember, John was always concerned that a clarinet be tuned as accurately as possible. These instruments have been much customised. What follows is an accurate a description as can be managed without actually having a detailed schedule of work from Jack. Nearly every tone hole has been partly filled with shellac, and, in most cases, further undercutting has been done. The bore has been reduced in the area of the bottom of the lower upper joint, in order to correct the tuning of C#/G#. In addition the C#/G# hole on the A has been metal sleeved, to stop water collecting in this hole. The flare at the bottom of the lower joint has also been reduced to aid in tuning the lowest pitches. The length of the lower joint of the A clarinet has been increased by some 3mm by means of a wooden insert and lengthened tenon ring, see photo 7. The Bb has matching serial nos. 1201. The wood is in good condition throughout, for an instrument which dates to the late 1930's, and has seen such heavy use. However there is a tight hairline crack to the top of the lower joint, it does not go through to the bore or near a tone hole. The bell has also cracked, which we have repaired and sealed, it is not original but is stamped, "Hoehring Leipzig". In addition to the makers stamp the instruments are stamped "Pro Arte Musica", which could be the stamp of the original New Zealand dealer or importer. The German Silver key work is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The instrument has just had an overhaul in our workshop in Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads, and is sold with our full warranty. The A has matching serial nos. 1202. The wood is in good condition throughout, with no cracks or damage. The German Silver key work is in very good condition. The instrument has just had an overhaul in our workshop in Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads, and is sold with our full warranty. The supplied m'piecec is a used B&H 926 No.2 which of similar type to the m'piece John McCaw used with the pair. The case is a modern Yamaha in good used condition. These instruments were used by John in his exemplary recording of the Holbrooke Quintet with the Delme String Quartet, issued by Blenheim records.
585	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET -SOLD	£1495
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 A, which is a commission sale. Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest players amongst our clientele: One such is Joe Pacewicz, long time member of the RSNO, by whom this instrument has been professionally owned and played. The matching serial nos. are 267338 which dates to 1985, an excellent period of manufacture. And, importantly, this was prior to Buffet's late 1990 design repositioning the speaker tube higher, an adjustment which many players feel detracted noticeably from the R13's response, flexibilty, and projection. The fish skin pads are all sealing well, and mostly they are new or in "nearly new" condition. The instrument has just had a service by Mike Huntriss, ex-Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. The wood is crack and repair free, indeed in excellent condition throughout. The Silver plated key work shows no wear, it is in pristine condition throughout. The original Buffet double case in shows some scuffs to the exterior, and wear to the interior, but it is fully serviceable, and comes with the key.
586	BUFFET CRAMPON FESTIVAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2095
	This Buffet Festival Bb clarinet is in excellent condition, with only slight wear to the stamps and tenon corks to distinguish it from new. The instrument was bought new in 2007 by a student for his University performance degree, it has been extremely well cared for. He now works as an administrator for the London Symphony Orchestra. The Festival is based firmly on the R13 Prestige, with the register key tube slightly higher, and adjustments to the upper and lower bore flares to compensate. This type of alteration had in fact been suggested to Buffet in the late 1960's by Moennig, Morgan, and Gigliotti: The result is improved intonation and evenness to the second register, which has meant the Festival is a firm favourite amongst professional players. The Bb has matching serial nos. 567109. The wood, which is unstained, hand selected Grenadilla, is in perfect condition, with no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate shows no wear, it is pristine. The clarinet has finest Pisoni white leather pads throughout in excellent condition. There are 2 supplied barrels of 65.0mm, and 66.0mm. All pieces are genuine Buffet stamped Festival. The m'piece is a Weinberg D3, in excellent used condition. The case is the original Buffet in black leather, in very good condition.   .
587	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	An extremely fine, Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinet in Silver plate. The matching serial numbers are K62908 which dates to 1983, making this one of the last manufactured. This E&S Bb is much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. When this model was produced it was second only to the RC and R13 profesional models in quality, and it was manufactured alongside them at the Buffet factory. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is pristine.  The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads in our workshop and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is the original which shows some stains to the interior, but is in very good used condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture. The m'piece is a brand new stock Buffet as supplied with new E13's.
588	BUFFET CRAMPON FESTIVAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1895
	This Buffet Festival Bb clarinet is in very good condition, with only slight wear to the stamps and tenon corks to distinguish it from new. The instrument has been professionally owned and played, here in London's West End, it has been extremely well cared for. He bought this instrument new from Howarths, 4 years ago, it subsequently cracked in the upper joint,see photo 6. Howarth's then pinned and repaired the crack, and also bushed the throat A hole. He used it for a further 2 years before trading up to a Rossi American bore clarinet. The Festival is based firmly on the R13 Prestige, with the register key tube slightly higher, and adjustments to the upper and lower bore flares to compensate. This type of alteration had in fact been suggested to Buffet in the late 1960's by Moennig, Morgan, and Gigliotti: The result is improved intonation and evenness to the second register, which has meant the Festival is a firm favourite amongst professional players. This Bb has matching serial nos. 641395. The Silver plate shows no wear, it is in excellent condition. The clarinet has finest white leather pads throughout in good used condition. The supplied barrel measures 66.0mm. All pieces are genuine Buffet stamped Festival. The case is the original Buffet in black leather, in excellent condition. The supplied mouthpiece is a Selmer C85 120 in good used condition.
589	J R LAFLEUR, LONDON & PARIS, ARTIST Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	This is an extremely rare Lafleur, London & Paris, Eb clarinet, in good condition. Just as early Boosey and Hawkes pre-war 1010's were stamped London and Paris, I have seen professional Lafleur clarinets similarly stamped. Boosey & Co. bought Lafleur in 1917, and, at least initially, used the Lafleur stamp for top quality French made instruments. This instrument is stamped "made in Paris France" on the reverse above the speaker key. After WW2 the Lafleur stamp seems to have been used on only poorer student models made by Boosey & Hawkes. The wood condition overall is very fine, with only minor surface marks. The instrument is made from finest Grenadilla wood with the exception of the bell, which is made from ebonite: Again this was common practice with Boosey and Hawkes London & Paris clarinets, which were often supplied with ebonite barrels and bells. It is possible, therefore, that this instrument was made by the same French manufacturer as the B&H London & Paris range. There are NO cracks or repairs. The German Silver key work is in good condition, with no discernable wear. 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, stamped M, and playes nicely with 2.5-3.5 strength reeds. The intonation is extremely stable at A=440 Hz, and this instrument represents excellent value for money. The case is in fair condition, it latches well, but there is some wear to the original lining.
590	ARNO WURLITZER, OEHLER SYSTEM Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count the UK's foremost players amongst our clientele. One such is the current owner of this rare and fine Arno Wurlitzer full Oehler system clarinet which was originally part of the Joseph collection. Though less well known that Fritz or Herbert Wurlitzer, like them, Arno had a workshop in Erlbach. The Bb has serial no. 2130 and has Silver plate in very good condition throughout. The wood is excellent condition, without mark or blemish. The pads are white leather, used, but all sealing. The instrument features a full Oehler system, and is stamped " Arno Wurlitzer, Erlbach, Made in GDR". The matching serial numbers are 2130. The mouthpiece is stamped "Lebu", and like the case is in very good used condition. .
591	PETER EATON, ELITE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£2195
	This Peter Eaton Elite Bb is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It was formerly owned by Chris Gradwell, a well known professional, and has been played in many of London's finest Orchestras. The Elite is Peter Eaton's best regarded model and is based on the Boosey & Hawkes 1010, though it differs acoustically, in that it features a reverse taper in the upper joint for improved tuning, along with careful undercutting. The instrument cracked early on and was pinned and repaired by Eaton, there are 3 pins at the top of the upper joint, see photos, 5,6 & 11. This Bb has serial no. E61, and has used tan leather pads throughout, which are sealing well. The Silver plating is in good condition. The mouthpiece is an Eaton stamped "1010 1.29 21.5 " S/N 2024, which was Chris' preferred Eaton m'piece of many. There are 2 supplied barrels of 63mm and 65mm. The original Paxman case is used, but again in good condition.
592	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£875
	An immaculate condition Buffet E13 Bb clarinet, which is a credit to its adult owner. He has just up-graded to an R13 and this instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This clarinet is Buffet's top student wooden model. The only reason it cannot be described as mint is that the pads are not brand new, in all other respects the clarinet is just as it left the factory. The key work Silver plate key work is pristine, all pieces are original & have matching Buffet stamps. The Grenadilla wood is perfect, with no cracks or damage. The matching serial nos. are K167300. The m'piece is an up-grade to a Vandoren B40 professional model, [NB not pictured] which is in good condition. The original case is in excellent condition, and comes with the still wrapped keys, a warranty card, fingering chart, reed case, cork grease and even the Buffet "clarinet" pencil: All exactly as supplied new. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instrument was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
593	MATCHED PAIR OF PRE-WAR, BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1795
	This is a matched pair of rare Boosey & Hawkes, pre-war 1010 clarinets, in mint condition. Their current owner is the son of the celebrated pianist Michael Roll, the first winner of the Leeds Piano Competition. Michael's son is now making a career for himself as an actor. The Bb has silver plated key work in pristine condition. The instrument is in wood throughout, which is in superb condition. The matching serial nos. on all main pieces, including the m'piece, are 34500, which dates to 1939. There is absolutely no wear to this instrument at all; it is as if it had just left the factory. All pads are tan leather Pisoni, in very good condition. There is no joint wobble or play in the mechanism. The A, serial nos. 34564, also dates to 1939. Again every single piece is matching and serial numbered. The wood is in superb condition, without even surface marks. Even the tone hole edges are still sharp, as if the instrument has been hardly played. The key work throughout is "as new". All pads are good condition finest Pisoni tan leather. The case is the original, and is still functional, there is a tape repair to the handle. In summation: This is probably the latest & finest pair of Boosey & Hawkes pre-War 1010's available. I understand that the original owner was a Doctor from Halifax, who gave the pair to Michael Roll for his son to learn on.
594	HAWKES & SON, C CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This is a very rare Hawkes & Son 1st Class Ebonite C Clarinet, in extremely good condition. This instrument was professionally owned, the current owner is selling off the vast majority of his instruments, apart from plateau models, as he is elderly and now semi-retired. Hawkes and Son, advertised this model, in their 1924 brochure, at £25, 11 shillings, and sixpence, it was therefore, an extremely expensive instrument of the period, costing more than the equivalent wooden clarinet. The matching serial nos., on all pieces, are 11135, the ebonite has no cracks or repairs, it is in very good condition throughout. The Nickel Silver keys are in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The instrument has used fish skin pads which are all sealing well. The clarinet has been through our workshop for a thorough "check down" and regulation, as necessary. The instrument tunes well with a modern Zinner mouthpiece, which is supplied, along with the original Hawkes m'piece, which is obviously showing signs of wear. The clarinet is compatible with all French bore m'pieces, which means that usually the player can use the same m'piece they have on their Bb. It gives best results with a Vandoren "M" type m'piece, or a m'piece sourced from the USA, as so many of these are based on Zinner blanks. The case is amodern light weight Kinsman in very good condition.
595	HAMMERSCHMIDT SCHMIDT REFORM BOEHM C CLARINET, in COCOBOLO-SOLD	£1995
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count the UK's foremost players amongst our clientele. One such is Tony Coe, the current owner of this rare unique and fine Hammerschmidt, Cocobolo wood, Schmidt Reform Boehm system clarinet. This instrument was a custom order from Hammerschmidt, and to order one today would cost in the region of 4000 Euros. The instrument features the usual Schmidt Reform Boehm improvements: Separate dedicated speaker key and throat Bb, vent for RH B natural & F sharp, Low A/E vent, low G/D vent, low E vent, actuated by the rear touchpiece, and a full time hole in the bell to raise bell E/B. This last was a later custom addition by Jon Steward, master clarinet designer for T W Howarth & Co. Fitting an adjustable thumb rest was another after market improvement. There are no cracks or damage to the Cocobolo wood, which is excellent throughout, with only light surface marks. The leather pads, whilst not new, are all in good condition, the instrument has been down to our workshop for a partial re-pad and full regulation. The intonation and scale are a massive improvement on the C clarinets of standard Boehm type. The clarinet plays well with a Vandoren M13 range m'piece, or a m'piece of similar American bore. the sound manages to achieve that rare combination of smooth Viennese depth, and yet, possibly because of the Cocobolo wood body, project well. NB The pictured case will be replaced by a new light weight modern example.
596	MATCHED PAIR OF PRE-WAR, BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£945
	This matched pair of rare Boosey & Hawkes, pre-war 1010 clarinets are in very good condition. Their current owner is a professional based in Wales, and these instruments have just been completely refurbished by Clarinets Direct and are sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Bb has silver plated key work in pristine condition. The instrument is in wood throughout, which is in overall excellent condition. The matching serial nos. on all main pieces, apart from the bell, are 31158, which dates to 1934. The bell may be original, however the logo stamp is very worn; the tenon ring, and general appearance are all a good match. All pads are brand new finest tan leather Pisoni. There is no joint wobble or play in the mechanism, the instrument is near mint. The A, serial nos. 31552, which dates to 1935, has a repaired, pinned crack to the upper part of the top joint [see photo 6]. The crack runs down from the top tenon to the first trill key hole. This one pinned repair is very old and stable. There is also a tight surface crack to the barrel. All pieces are matching and serial numbered, including the m'piece. The key work throughout is "as new". All pads are brand new finest Pisoni tan leather. Both original m'pieces are in very good used condition. The case is the original which has been much used, but is still functional. ..
597	MATCHED PAIR OF NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, ARTIST CLARINETS-SOLD	£1195
	This pair of Noblet Artist Paris Clarinets are in very good condition, and have just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct. They are sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Noblet Artist was the top of the range Noblet model, with a cylindrical bore of 14.85mm, these are entry level professional clarinets. The Bb has serial no. A60945 and has Nickel plate in excellent condition, there is no wear to the plating. The instrument features gold plated springs for reliable durability. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. All pads are brand new Pisoni premium Deluxe fish skin. The A, serial no. A55581, has no cracks or repairs. The Nickel plate throughout is in very good shape. Again all pads are new. The instruments are made entirely from Grenadilla wood, apart from the barrels which are in plastic. This A will pair well with any other major manufacturers Bb clarinets, i.e. Buffet, Selmer and Yamaha. The supplied m'piece is an original Noblet in good condition. The BAM case is in good used condition, though one of the zips to the lower music pouch has failed. It does come with rucksack carry straps, and the zips for the main clarinet storage area, and upper music pouch are good. The pair can be split as follows: A in BAM double case for £695. Bb with m'piece and single case for £545. .
598	BUFFET CRAMPON RC PRESTIGE BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£4745
	This is a very good condition Buffet RC Prestige Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C. The instrument has had only one professional owner. It was bought in in the early 2000's and used for approximately 8 years as part of a busy freelance career. The owner is now a full time School Music Teacher and, as he no longer plays the Bass, it is now offered to the market. The Buffet RC Prestige is a very different design to the R13 Prestige Bass: it features different size tone holes, and a more robust warm sound than the R13 model, a pity it is no longer in production. All Silver plated key work is in very good condition, with only minor discolouration, no wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine. The crook is in good condition, and the bell has no dents or damage, again just minor patches of plating discolouration. This type of Buffet Bass has a double overblowing vent, and features alternative fingerings for low D. This Bass has finest Pisoni White Leather pads throughout, in good to excellent condition. The playing condition is superb, as the Bass has been well, and regularly, maintained by its former owner. There is the original floor peg to the bell, and also a long custom made peg for playing standing up, which was occasionally required of the instruments' first owner as a performing Bass Clarinet specialist at Conservatoire of Music. The matching serial nos. are 27942. The instrument comes in an up-graded BAM case, which is in good used condition, and with a used Vandoren B40 m'piece.
599	MATCHED PAIR OF YAMAHA, SCHMIDT REFORM BOEHM CLARINETS-SOLD	£4995
	Clarinets Direct is Europe's leading specialist clarinet dealer. We are fortunate indeed to be able to offer these rare and fine Yamaha Schmidt Reform Boehm system clarinets. This pair are a commission sale, having come to us from a Swedish professional player, who is now concentrating on period instrument performance. These clarinets feature: A booster mechanism for throat Bb. An additional vent for RH middle finger B/F#, like the Acton Vent found on the B&H 1010. A compensating low G/D pad. A hole in the bell to improve low E/B. All of this results in a clarinet of improved evenness and intonation. These instruments are essentially copies of late Fritz Wurlitzer Schmidt Reform Boehm clarinets, and feature a small bore of 14.65mm, Bb, and 14.80mm, A, something which his son Herbert continued with in his own designs. Consequently the clarinet can be played very successfully with modern Vandoren French bore m'pieces. The Bb has serial no. 01129 and has Silver plate in very good condition throughout. The wood is excellent condition, without mark or blemish. The pads are a mixture of white leather, with cork on most of the upper joint, though used they are in excellent order throughout. The instrument is stamped "856". The A has serial no. 01028 and has Silver plate in very good condition throughout. The wood is again in excellent condition. The cork and white leather pads will be good for many years to come. The instrument is stamped " Custom". There are 2 barrels for the Bb, of 56mm and 57mm, and one for the A of 57mm. There are 2 mouthpieces: 1. A Howarth with a taper from 14.4mm out to an exit bore of 14.7mm. 2. Leblanc L4. The Howarth is old and will probably require re-laying to suit the new owner, however it is provided beacause it tunes the pair well. The original case is in excellent used condition, and comes with a leather cover.
600	BUFFET E11 Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£895
	This is a near mint condition Buffet E11 Eb clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. The reason it is described as "near mint" is because the pads & corks are not all brand new, in all other respects it is "as new". This clarinet has had only one careful adult owner, who has just up-graded to a professional model Buffet Eb. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 101152. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition. The wood is without any mark or blemish. The supplied m'piece is an up-grade to a Vandoren B44 in good used condition. The original case is in excellent condition. Current Buffet E13's and E11's are giving a lot of trouble with shrinkage and wood movement, this basically started when Buffet moved the manufacture of these models from Germany back to France. Fortunately this instrument pre-dates this; it was made in Germany.
601	SELMER RECITAL A CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	A near mint condition Selmer Recital A clarinet in Silver plate. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Selmer Recital design features a long reversed cone throughout the top joint, which results in exceptionally accurate and stable tuning. There are no cracks or damage, the instrument is pristine. The pads are all white leather in very good condition.   This A has matching serial nos. PO 4706.  All pieces are original and stamped Selmer, with barrels of 64.5 and 65.5mm & 66.5mm. The case is the original, again in excellent condition. This instrument has been exceptionally well cared for.
602	YAMAHA YCL450 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	A good condition Yamaha 450 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner has just traded up to a Yamaha CSG Custom model, and this instrument has taken him up to Grade 8 Ass Bd. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough check up, and re-pad as necessary. Those pads that were most used have been replaced, the clarinet shouldl be maintenance free for at least 6 months. The Silver plated keywork shows some slight tarnishing, mainly to the long barrels, but there is no wear. The wood throughout is in excellent condition. The Yamaha 450 is the top selling rival to the Buffet E11. It has a couple of major advantages over its Buffet rival: 1. The wood tends to give less trouble than the E11, which indeed, has developed such a poor reputation in this regard, that the Buffet E11 "France" is now a deleted model in the Buffet range, and has been re-badged E12. Yamaha quality control and build quality are exemplary, and these instruments are easy to live with and perfect for the advancing student. 2. The instrument has a "voicing" groove in the bell, in common with the more expensive models in the Yamaha range and also the Buffet Prestige RC. The serial nos. are 134493. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a new Yamaha Custom 5M. The original case is in very good condition.
603	BUFFET R13 PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1795
	This excellent condition Buffet R13 Prestige Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had only one former owner. After the 1981 take over by Boosey and Hawkes, the Prestige range represented an attempt by Buffet to recapture former high manufacturing and quality control standards. To that end the Prestige clarinet went back to the earlier specification: Unstained, hand selected Grenadilla wood was used, and more time was spent on hand finishing the instrument. In addition an additional Eb/Ab lever for the LH was fitted. This Bb has matching serial nos. 537590, which dates to the late 2000's. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in fine order throughout. All pieces are matching, original, and with correct stamps. The Silver plate throughout is in very good condition, with no wear. The key regulation is very good. The instrument has white leather pads which are in fine order throughout. The supplied m'piece is a good condition Selmer C85 115, though the ligature cap has cracked. The case is the original in good condition with combination locks.
604	NOBLET PARIS, BY LEBLANC, Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	This is an excellent condition model 40 Noblet Paris Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The wood condition overall is very good with only minor scuffs and marks, there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument has just been completely overhauled in our workshop, in double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is no joint wobble, and the regulation is in fine order. The Nickel Silver key work is excellent throughout and there is no plating wear, excepting a tiny patch to the rear thumb bush, see photo 10. The serial nos. are 74446. The supplied m'piece is an original Noblet is in very good condition. The case is original, and despite some slight interior stains, still latches securely and protects the instrument well. This is an ideal purchase for a player looking for an inexpensive wooden Eb, with superior intonation.   .
605	HOWARTH S1 PROFESSIONAL CLARINET IN COCOBOLO-SOLD	£1495
	An excellent condition Howarth S1 Bb clarinet in Cocobolo wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Cocobolo wood gives the instrument an immediate, lively, and flexible response. This instrument has been exceptionally well cared for, and is in showroom condition. Unfortunately Howarth have now ceased manufacturing clarinets, and handmade Cocobolo models of this type are very rare. The Cocobolo wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches. There is no joint wobble. The tan leather pads are all in excellent condition. The Silver plated key work shows no wear and there is no play to the mechanism. This model features a LH Ab/Eb key on the same rod as F/C, a clever design, see photo 7. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 1376. The supplied m'piece is a Leblanc K10 M. There are 2 barrels, stamped 66mm & 64mm. The pouchette leather case and cover are in very good condition. .
606	BUFFET C12 CONSERVATOIRE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A very good condition Buffet C12 Bb clarinet. This instrument was originally manufactured as Buffet's entry level professional wooden model, and though there has been some confusion from Buffet, as marketing men at Buffet felt that this model represented too good value for money, it sits well above the E13 in terms of quality. These days the Buffet website describes the instrument as suitable for the young advancing professsional, about to enter Music Conservatoire. The Silver plated key work is in fine condition with no plating wear. We have just completely repadded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads & the clarinet is sold with our "Clarinets Direct" 1 year warranty. There are no cracks or damage to the wood of the main pieces, but the barrel has a tight exterior hair line crack, all pieces including barrel and bell, are matching and stamped. An additional Buffet barrel, which is crack free, is also supplied, NB not pictured. The matching serial nos. are F417936, which dates to 1996. The supplied m'piece is a good condition Selmer HS**, and the case is again a Selmer in fair condition. NB Not pictured.
607	YAMAHA YCL650 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	An excellent condition Yamaha 650 clarinet, which has just been taken in part exchange by Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new some 4 years ago, and it has seen its original owner up to Ass. Bd. Grade 7 and achieve a Music Scholarship to a prestigious school. The Yamaha 650 is the top selling rival to the Buffet E13. It tends to give less trouble than the E13, because, unlike the current Buffet, the Grenadilla wood moves less, causing fewer problems with sticking joints. Yamaha quality control and build quality are exemplary, and these instruments are easy to live with and perfect for the advancing student. The serial numbers are 125891. The instrument features tapered and undercut tone holes, Silver plated keywork, and a voicing groove to the neck of the bell. The clarinet has just been re-padded in fish skin pads throughout, and is sold with our full Clarinets Direct warranty. The supplied m'piece is an used Yamaha 4C, with a Gigliotti ligature and cap. The case is in good condition, though there are a few interior marks.
608	PAIR OF HOWARTH S1 CLARINETS-SOLD	£2995
	A near mint condition pair of Howarth S1 clarinets. These instruments are sadly no longer made, and were hand finished and tuned to an extraordinarily high standard. They are equivalent, or superior to, a Buffet Prestige instrument. This pair are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and have come to us from a fastidious collector. The unstained Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no scuffs or scratches, pristine. There is no joint wobble. The tan leather pads are all sealing well, both instruments have had recent overhauls by Clarinets Direct. The key work shows absolutely no wear or play to the mechanism. The Silver plating throughout is excellent. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 1333. The A, matching serial nos. 1399. Unlike the Bb the A has a LH Ab/Eb key. The supplied m'piece is a Buffet C in ebonite in good condition.. The tuning is excellent with standard French bore m'pieces. There are 4 barrels: 2 for the Bb of 64.5mm and 65mm, and 2 for the A at 64.5mm & 65mm. The original case is in good condition, as is the Altieri case cover.   .
609	YAMAHA CSG CUSTOM, A CLARINET -SOLD	£1495
	A pristine condition Yamaha CSG CUSTOM A clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner has just completed a clarinet degree at the The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, for which he used this instrument. It was purchased new some 4 years ago. Yamaha made great claims for the CSG range; a new bore design is supposed to provide great tonal richness, as found in older instruments made from properly aged Grenadilla. Certainly the design has found much favour with many fine players, including Michael Collins, Nicholas Carpenter and Nicholas Cox. The wood is finest unstained Grenadilla, without cracks, damage or blemish of any kind. We have partially re-padded the instrument, mainly on the upper joint, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The original "reflector" Yamaha pads were still good on the lower joint, and these we have left in situ. The matching serial nos. are 02519. The Protech double case is also in very good used condition. .
610	NOBLET, PARIS, BY LEBLANC, 50S ARTIST C CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is a Noblet Artist C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, in excellent condition. This instrument is the professional Artist model 50S Noblet clarinet, with all parts made of finest unstained Grenadilla wood, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range, and also in pristine Silver plate rather than Nickel. The matching serial nos. are B30805, the wood has no cracks or repairs, it is in "as new" condition throughout. The instrument has just had an overhaul, in our Clarinets Direct workshop, in double bladder fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The bore, in common with all other Leblanc made C clarinets, is 14.50mm. The instrument tunes well with the supplied original Noblet mouthpiece [which is like new], though this instrument is compatible with all French bore m'pieces, which means that usually the player can use the same m'piece they play on their Bb. The case is the original, which is in excellent used condition, and comes with the key. In summation, this is a C with excellent intonation, an entry level professional model, which would match well with the finest French instruments currently available.
611	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A very fine condition Buffet S1 Bb clarinet in Silver 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 on the upper joint. Basically the polycylindrical bore design of the S1 differs only slightly from that of the R13. This Bb has matching serial nos. F206102, which dates to 1980. At this point in time Buffet Crampon had not been taken over by Boosey & Hawkes, and had not been forced to overproduce to meet the shortfall in supply left by the cessation of Boosey's own clarinet manufacture at the Edgeware factory in London. The plating and finish on this clarinet is of such a high standard that it contrasts sharply with more recently manufactured professional models from Buffet. The clarinet has just had a complete overhaul in fish skin pads in our workshop, with all tenon and touch corks replaced. It is "as new" and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  The wood is in good condition, with only minor surface marks, there are no cracks or repairs, excepting the bell which has a repair to the bell bottom, see photo 9. This is an old stable repair which has no affect on the bore or response. The S1 clarinet plays 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 original Buffet case in black leather is functional, but has slight stains to the interior, as well as exterior scuffs. The m'piece is a used Buffet C in ebonite in good condition.
612	EATON ELITE A CLARINET-SOLD	£2495
	This excellent condition Eaton Elite A clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It has been carefully owned by UK based professional, as part of a pair. He has decided that this model is not for him, and it has been played only occasionally since purchase. The Elite is Eaton's wide bore model based on the B&H 1010, but unlike the parallel bore 1010, the Eaton features a "reverse taper" bore at the top of the upper joint to improve tuning, and, in general, more undercutting. This A has serial no. E253 and has Silver plate in perfect condition, as are all the logo stamps. The wood throughout is in pristine condition, with no cracks or repairs. All pads are Pisoni Tan Leather in excellent condition. There are 2 barrels of 63.0mm & 64.0mm. The m'piece is a good condition Eaton Elite "1.25 21.5 B", S/N 2153. The double case is a mint condition BAM, as supplied by Peter Eaton with new intruments.
613	YAMAHA CS-V CUSTOM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1345
	An excellent condition Yamaha CS-V CUSTOM clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner has just completed a clarinet degree at the The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, for which he used this instrument. It was purchased new some 5 years ago. 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 considerably cheaper price to the customer. So it was in the mid 1990's, when Yamaha began manufacture of the Custom CS-V and SE range. The CS-V features different tapers to the bore, both top and bottom, and the CS-V has slightly smaller tonehole sizes, than the SEV, resulting in a clearer, more focused sound with excellent projection. In other words; this model was Yamaha's direct competitor to the R13 Prestige, where as the SEV, competed with the RC Prestige. The tuning and voicing is improved over the regular Yamaha CS, with each tone hole being individually hand-tapered and undercut for optimum tone quality, intonation, and uniform response throughout the instrument's range. The wood was unstained matched Grenadilla, the silver plate, and key work, was of considerably better quality than Buffet. Many players found the ease with which these instruments responded completely won them over. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. This Bb has matching S/N 05008. The instrument is padded in Pisoni finest white leather pads, which are all in very good condition. The Silver plated key work is very good throughout, with no discernable wear. The supplied m'piece is a used Selmer C85 120. The case is the original Yamaha in pristine condition. This instrument represents superb value for money: For less than the cost of a new Buffet E13, one can purchase an instrument more consistent than most Buffet R13 Prestige Bbs.
55	BUFFET TOSCA CLARINET in A-SOLD	£3295
	Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most expensive models, a Tosca. The Tosca is the latest incarnation of the legendary R13 model. The instrument is in near mint condition. The plating is pristine. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. It was hand selected by a professional player from Howarths some 5 years ago. The instrument features a corrective low F key and vent. The intonation and response are outstanding. The matching serial numbers are 562743. The pads are finest Pisoni white leather in good condition. This clarinet is almost "as new", with only slight wear to the pads, corks and stamps, to distinguish it from new. There are 2 supplied barrels, an original Buffet of 65mm and a Backun of 64mm. The condition of the Buffet double Tosca case is also very good.
71	SELMER SERIES 9* Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is an extremely good condition Selmer 9* Bb clarinet,which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner is a UK based professional. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." In other words the slightly smaller bore 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore 9 at the Jazz market. This Bb clarinet has matching serial nos., X5987 which dates to 1969. The Nickel Silver plating is excellent throughout, with no discernable wear. The pads are all fish skin, and the instrument has recently had a partial service, with pads replaced as necessary. There are no cracks or repairs, the Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition. All pieces are matching and original. There are 2 supplied barrels of 66.5mm and 64.5mm. The case is the original, in good conditon, as is the m'piece which is a Selmer C85 115.
78	SELMER, PARIS, PRE-CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a Selmer Pre-CT clarinet, which has been professionally owned and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is an enhanced Boehm with fork Eb/Bb and articulated C#/G#. The former owner was a saxophone player primarily, and the articulated C#/G# matches the similar mechansim on the Sax. The Nickel Silver plated key work is in good condition throughout, and exhibits a nice shine. The instrument has just had an overhaul in tan leather pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All springs have been checked over, and replaced if necessary. All touch corks have been replaced, the wood has been oiled, and all key work regulated. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, just minor surface scratches and marks. There is no joint wobble. The matching serial nos. are P1158, which dates to 1951. The m'piece is a Selmer HS** which is an open jazz lay. The case, is well used, but latches securely.   .
58	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1095
	A Buffet R13 Bb clarinet in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been professionally owned and played here in the UK, in the orchestra of ENON. This clarinet has an super pads by Eddie Ashton throughout in excellent condition. The Bb has matching serial nos. 535796, which dates to the early 2000's. All pieces are matching and original, and stamped "Buffet". The Silver plating overall is in good condition, with some slight wear mainly to the finger rings, and rear thumb bush. There is a repaired crack to the upper joint, see photo, 4. This runs down towards the speaker tube, and the crack has been filled and glued. It has been stable through many years of professional use, and, as the speaker tube is metal lined, this has no effect whatsoever on the response. The supplied Buffet case is in good condition. The m'piece is a used Lomax, with S/N 4999.
73	SELMER, PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A good condition Selmer 10S clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been professionally owned and played by a London Jazz player. The Selmer 10S was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, with matching serial nos. A6982, dates to 1981 and has Nickel Silver plate in good condition. There is slight wear to the plating, mainly on the ring fingers; overall the plating is about 95%. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in good order throughout, apart from a small nick to the outer rim of the upper joint tenon, see photo 2. The pads are all double bladder fishskin which are used, but sealing. The instrument has been through our workshop for a thorough "check down" prior to sale. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. There are 2 supplied barrels, of 64.5mm and 66.5mm. The mouthpiece is a new stock Buffet. The original case is much used but still fully serviceable.
614	MATCHED PAIR OF TRIEBERT PLATEAU CLARINETS-SOLD	£2495
	These superb and ultra rare plateau Boehm system clarinets were made by Triebert, and are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This pair have a truly remarkable provenance: The instruments have been owned and played professionally by both Paul Harvey and Tony Coe. At one time Triebert were considered to make the Worlds' finest oboes, but they also had a long and distinguished history of clarinet manufacture. In 1849 they patented a "clarinette multiphonique" which was a combination clarinet in the keys of A/Bb/C. By the end of the 19th Century they had been taken over by Couesnon. The design of both instruments is superb. The tone holes have been enlarged, so that there is none of the "stuffiness" which can be found on some other plateau makes. The large tone hole size is very reminiscent of a Selmer plateau C which was sold by ourselves some years ago: That was a similarly free blowing instrument. The Bb, S/N 2057, has some wear to the plating principally on the RH "pinky" keys. Like the A, this clarinet features "mother of pearl" touchpieces on the ring keys, and these are all in excellent condition. The pads throughout are finest Pisoni Tan Leather, again in "as new" condition. There is one old, repaired, pinned crack to the top of the upper joint, it is stable, and it has had absolutley no effect on the useability and response of this instrument. There is also an old solder repair to the register key barrel, see photo 11. Additionally Tony Coe has had a Kooiman thumb rest fitted to the Bb, and both instruments have recently been serviced at Howarth & Co. of London. The A, S/N 2063, has had significantly less use than the Bb and is in exemplary condition for its age. There is virtually no wear to the plating, and the Grenadilla wood is in overall excellent shape. There is however, a repair to the top tenon of the barrel, which has been filled with a hardener, but the bore of the barrel has not been affected in anyway. From the look and style of key work, and the fact that both are stamped LP,i.e. A=440, these clarinets were probably made in the late 1920's or early 1930's. The Orly case is in good used condition, and there is no supplied m'piece.
616	LEBLANC INFINITE A CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A very good condition Leblanc Infinite A clarinet. The Leblanc Infinite is virtually identical in specification and design to the Leblanc Concerto: Whereas the Concerto was designed to play firmly down to pitch throughout all registers [aimed primarily at the USA market] the Infinite was designed to play slightly sharper in the altissimo register; perhaps a more traditional European model! This instrument is one of Leblanc's top professional wooden models, it features the same polycylindrical bore design, of 14.61mm, as the Opus and Concerto. It was made with all of Leblanc's usual engineering excellence; with gold plated needle springs, separate pillar mounted Ab/Eb, and aged Grenadilla wood. This example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition. The Nickel Silver plate key work is in good condition, with no wear. All pieces are original & all have matching stamps. An additional Buffet R13 A barrel of 65mm is supplied, as well as the original Leblanc barrel, for tuning purposes. The fish skin pads are not new but they are all sealing perfectly, and will be good for several months to come. The matching serial nos. are 66725. The supplied double case is a leather BAM treking, in very good condition. This instrument is of modern polycylindrical design, it will therefore pair well with Buffet R13 or RC clarinets, ideal for a player seeking a professional A on a budget. ..
617	HOWARTH S1 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1395
	A very fine condition Howarth S1 Bb clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Unfortunately Howarth have now ceased manufacturing clarinets. This S1 model was designed by the late Jon Steward, at 14.85mm bore it is free blowing, and very well in tune. The Grenadilla wood is in superb condition, with no cracks or damage. There is no joint wobble. The tan leather pads are all in excellent condition. The Silver plated key work shows no wear. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 1401. The supplied m'piece is a Selmer C**. The original pouchette leather case is also in very good condition. .
618	PAIR OF ENGLISH BORE LUIS ROSSI CLARINETS -SOLD	£4745
	This pair of Luis Rossi English bore clarinets are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. They have been used professionally in The Netherlands, and are in excellent condition. The Bb has Silver plate in very good condition,there is only one slight patch of wear to the register key. The wood is also in good condition, there is, however, a tight hairline crack to the upper joint which runs from the second highest trill tone hole down towards the throat G# hole. This has been stable throughout over 2 decades of use. The instruments have just been regularly serviced and have finest Pisoni white leather pads throughout. Both clarinets feature an English bore based on the pre-war 1010, but with much improved acoustics and intonation. There is a fully automatic Bb booster key. The A features a left hand Ab/Eb key which the Bb does not have. The A has an old pinned crack to the upper part of the top joint, it has been stable for many years of professional use. The crack does not go through to the bore or into a tone hole. The Silver plate throughout is in pristine condition. As with the Bb, the instrument has just been serviced. The original thumb rests have been replaced with a traditional design, but both of Rossi's originals are included in the sale. There are 5 barrels of 66.0mm, 67.0mm, 68.0mm, 69.5mm and 71.5mm. The m'pieces are a B&H 1010 No.2, and a Pillinger F2 both of which have been relayed by Meinel. The case, whilst used, is in good condition. .
619	BUFFET CRAMPON RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1645
	A mint condition Buffet RC Bb clarinet in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Buffet RC model was launched in 1975, and named after Robert Carree, who had had a long career with Buffet Crampon, which culminated in him being chief designer. The RC places the speaker tube higher, and features a slighter wider initial polycylindrical bore than the R13. Most players find this results in a warmer, more "spread" tone, than the R13. This is the latest incarnation of the RC which features a re-designed bell, a Prestige type disc stamped "RC", and also a tiny but useful modification to the F#/C# key: A small adjusting screw is added to stop the lever going out of regulation. There is no damage to the wood, which is prisitine, crack and repair free. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The plating overall is excellent, with no discernable wear, though Buffets from this period seem to have had the plating treated with an oil post-plating and this results in some discolouration to the plating over time. This Bb has matching S/N 678719, it was bought new by an adult learner 8 months ago, sadly due to health issues he no longer plays. This excellent instrument has seen little use. The instrument has white leather pads throughout is "as new" condition.The supplied m'piece is an uniused Buffet. Ther are 2 barrels of 65mm and 66mm. The case is the original in perfect condition, it comes with the still wrapped keys. ..
620	SELMER, PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET, CHARLES COLLECTION-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition Selmer 10S clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been professionally owned and played by a well known London Jazz player. Unfortunately this player now faces a large inheritance tax bill, and a large part of his excellent selection of clarinets, and saxophones, must be sold. The Selmer 10S was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner: Indeed with a bore of only 14.60mm, the 10S is even smaller in the bore than the Buffet R13. The clarinet is extremely lively, easy to play, and has excellent intonation. This Bb, S/N E6556, dates to 1988 and has Silver plate in superb condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout. The original fixed thumb rest has been removed, and replaced with a modern adjustable type. The original screw holes have been left unfilled. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. There are 2 supplied barrels, of 64.5mm and 66.5mm. The clarinet has tan leather pads throughout in very good condition. The supplied BAM case is also in fine condition.
621	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	A rare, pristine condition Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. This is an entry level professional model Noblet, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. Unlike some of the cheaper models in the range, this clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in excellent condition, with no wear to the touchpieces. The wood throughout is in good condition, with no cracks or repairs, there are only minor surface scuffs and marks, associated with normal use. The clarinet has just been overhauled in Premium De-luxe white leather pads. The instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 75549. The case is a brand new modern example with over the shoulder carry strap. The mouthpiece is a used Selmer C85 120 in very good condition. This clarinet continued to be manufactured by Leblanc right up until they ceased manufacture in 2009. It was described by them as "specifically designed for the younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole". ..
622	LEBLANC, VITO, BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£895
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc Vito Bass Clarinet model 7168 in wood effect Resonite to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 very good condition. The Bass has Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads thoughout in excellent condition, the current owner has had a minor service done on the Bass, with pads replaced as necessary, prior to sale. The serial nos. are 6372D. The case is used, but again in good condition. There are 2 m'pieces supplied one a Vito,and the other a Vandoren B45, both are in very good condition. The Bass plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
623	LEBLANC SONATA Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£725
	A near mint condition Leblanc Sonata  Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model  & this example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition.  The Silver plate key work is pristine. All pieces are original & all have matching  bright stamps  We have just overhauled this clarinet in Pisoni premium Deluxe fishskin pads, & the clarinet is sold with a full years' warranty. The matching serial nos. are D54414. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a professional Vandoren B45 in ebonite, in good condition. The case is the original, in excellent condition, and a clarinet stand is also included .
624	BUFFET CRAMPON RC PRESTIGE BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£5495
	This is an excellent condition Buffet RC Prestige Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The owner has just traded up to a Tosca Bass, and consequently this instrument is now offered for sale. The Buffet RC Prestige is a very different design to the R13 Prestige Bass: it features different size tone holes, and a more robust warm sound than the R13 model. It is a pity that it is no longer in production. All Silver plated key work is in very good condition, with only very light scratches, no wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine. The crook is in good condition, and the bell has no dents or damage, again just light scratches associated with normal, careful use. This type of Buffet Bass has a double overblowing vent, and features alternative fingerings for low D. This Bass has finest Pisoni White Leather pads throughout, in excellent condition. The Bass clarinet has been down to our workshop for a thorough check down. The instrument has been regulated and all touch corks replaced as necessary. The instrument plays very easily, and its' former owner was a Bass clarinet specialist, studying on a performance course at Southampton University. There is a floor peg to the bell. The matching serial nos. are 28121. The instrument comes in the original case, which is in good used condition, and with a used Vandoren B44 m'piece.
625	SELMER, PARIS, PRE-CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This is a Selmer Pre-CT clarinet in excellent condition, which has been professionally owned here in the UK and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The pre-Centered Tone model, features a slightly smaller bore than the CT, but was constructed in the then usual Selmer manner with an "hour glass" bore shape. The German Silver plated key work is in good condition throughout, and exhibits a nice shine. The instrument has recently had an overhaul in tan leather pads, all of which are in excellent condition. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, just minor surface scratches and marks. There is no joint wobble. The matching serial nos. are N570, which dates to 1946. The m'piece is a Selmer D which is an open lay, again it is in very good condition. The case, is used, but latches securely, and has a good interior.
626	SELMER, PARIS, BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£2495
	This is a good condition Selmer Paris Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The last former owner is a UK based amateur Bass clarinettist. The Selmer Paris Bass is considered the finest in the World due to its excellent ergonomics, and automatic double overblowing vent for the second register. All German Silver key work is in good condition, with only minor wear, the plating shows some "brassing" commensurate with the age of this instrument. There is one repaired, pinned, crack to the upper joint, see photo 4. This crack repair is very old, and the instrument has been stable for several decades. In addition the wood shows minor surface scratches and marks. The bell and crook also have minor dings and light marks, see photos 5 and 9, these have no effect on the tuning or response. The crook is a sleeved and adjustable. This Bass has just had a thorough "check down" in our workshop and regulation is excellent. The pads are used, but still serviceable, again, any that needed changing were replaced in our workshop. This Bass will play perfectly out of the case. There is a floor peg to the bell, The matching serial nos. are N7200 which dates to 1950. The original case is much used, and has tape repairs to the exterior, but it is still serviceable, and comes with the keys. The m'piece is an "as new" Morgan Protone.
627	LEBLANC SONATA Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A mint condition Leblanc Sonata  Bb clarinet. This instrument is Leblanc's entry level professional wooden model  & this example has no damage or repairs to the wood, which is in excellent condition.  The Silver plate key work is pristine. All pieces are original & all have matching  bright 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 D47978. The supplied m'piece is a professional K10M Woodwind Co., Leblanc in ebonite, in good condition. The case is the original, in excellent condition, and the original warranty card is also included.
10	YAMAHA YCL650 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£845
	A near mint condition "as new" Yamaha 650 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The only reason that the instrument is not described as "mint" is that the pads are not all brand new, however they are all in good condition. The Silver plated keywork and wood are both pristine. The Yamaha 650 is the top selling rival to the Buffet E13. It tends to give less trouble than the E13, because, unlike the current Buffet, the Grenadilla wood moves less, causing fewer problems with sticking joints. Yamaha quality control and build quality are exemplary, and these instruments are easy to live with and perfect for the advancing student. The instrument features an adjustable thumbrest, tapered and undercut tone holes, Silver plated keywork, and a voicing groove to the neck of the bell. The supplied m'piece is an used Yamaha 3C, NB not pictured. The case and carry pouch are in perfect condition.
51	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£675
	This fine Imperial 926 Bb Clarinet was recently taken in part exchange by Clarinets Direct. It's sole former owner was a professional player and teacher. The Imperial 926 was manufactured as a professional quality instrument on a par with the Imperial Symphony 1010, but with a bore of 15.0mm, as opposed to the 15.25mm of the 1010. This Bb, serial no. 358468, has no cracks or repairs, with only minor surface marks to the wood. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent condition with no wear. The instrument has just been overhauled in fish skin pads by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The supplied m'piece is an original B&H 926 No. 2 in excellent condition. The case is a Buffet brown leather example also in good used condition, with an internal flap to carry sheet music. .
26	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	A very fine condition Buffet S1 Bb clarinet in Silver 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 on the upper joint. Basically the polycylindrical bore design of the S1 differs only slightly from that of the R13. This Bb has matching serial nos. F150798, which dates to 1974. At this point in time Buffet Crampon had not been taken over by Boosey & Hawkes, and had not been forced to overproduce to meet the shortfall in supply left by the cessation of Boosey's own clarinet manufacture at the Edgware factory in London. This period is commonly referred to as the Buffet "Golden Era". The plating and finish on this clarinet is of such a high standard that it contrasts sharply with more recently manufactured professional models from Buffet. The clarinet has just had a complete overhaul in fish skin pads in our workshop, with all tenon and touch corks replaced. It is "as new" and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble.  The wood is in very good condition, with no cracks or repairs. The S1 clarinet plays 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 Buffet case in brown leather is in good condition, but has slight stains to the interior, as well as exterior scuffs. The m'piece is a used Buffet C in ebonite in good condition.
628	MATCHED PAIR OF FRITZ WURLITZER, SCHMIDT REFORM BOEHM CLARINETS-SOLD	£5995
	Clarinets Direct is Europe's leading specialist clarinet dealer. We are fortunate indeed to be able to offer these rare and fine Fritz Wurlitzer Schmidt Reform Boehm system clarinets. These instruments have come to us froma professional player in the Netherlands as a commission sale. For many players these clarinets are the ultimate Boehm system: in tune, made with consumate craftsmanship and offering a uniquely characterful tone, which contrasts sharply with some modern mass produced instruments. Fritz Wurlitzer has a reputation second to none: He is considered the pre-eminent German maker, he was succeeded by his son Herbert, and these days the firm of Schwenke and Seggelke are generally accepted as the most highly regarded clarinet makers in the World. Unlike many modern manufacturers who claim to make a Schmidt Reform Boehm, these clarinets are the genuine and superb article. These clarinets feature: A booster mechanism for throat Bb. An additional vent for the D/A twelfth, working off the LH 3rd ring. An additional vent for RH middle finger B/F#, a much neater system than the B&H 1010 Acton Vent. A compensating low G/D pad. A hole in the bell to improve low E/B. RH rollers between Eb/Ab and low F/C. A LH Ab/Eb lever. All of this results in a clarinet of superb evenness and unmatched security of intonation. Indeed the problem confronting the player used to the inherent shortcomings of the standard Boehm, is learning not to adjust embouchure pressure to correct the non existent faults on this instrument! This late Fritz Wurlitzer instrument features a small bore of 14.60mm, something which his son Herbert continued with in his own designs. These instruments play very well with modern French bore m'pieces aspecially those made for, our sourced from the American market. The Vandoren "M" range m'pieces will also work, but beware of a gap left at the bottom of the tenon of the barrel, by the shorter tenon of the m'piece into the receiver tenon of the Wurlitzer barrrel. If this gap is left unfilled, i.e. by a tuning ring, wide 12ths in the LH will be the result. The Bb has serial no. 1989 and has Silver plate in very good condition throughout, with only one slight patch of wear to the register key, and rear thumb bush. The wood is excellent condition, without mark or blemish. The pads are white leather which are used, but in excellent condition. The instrument is stamped " Fritz Wurlitzer, Erlbach, Made in Germany". The A has serial no. 1988 and has Silver plate in very good condition throughout. The wood is again in excellent condition. The pads are used, but like new. The instrument is stamped " Fritz Wurlitzer, Erlbach, Made in Germany". There are 5 barrels. The m'piece is an "as new" Morgan USA RM 15 which tunes the instruments in an exemplary fashion. The supplied case is also in "as new" condition.
629	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE CLARINET in Bb-SOLD	£1795
	A fine Buffet RC Prestige Bb clarinet The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and this clarinet was chosen new from many examples at Howarths and used as a "doubling" instrument in many shows in London's West End. Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most desirable models, a RC Prestige. The instrument is in good condition, and has S/N 454733 dating to 2000. Shortly after it was bought new, the upper joint cracked, and Howarths suggested substituting a different joint, with S/N 392083. This joint susequently developed a minor surface crack, which does not go through to the bore; it was filled, glued and sealed, see photo 11. The Silver plating is in good order throughout, with only slight patches of wear. This clarinet was the first Buffet design to feature a voicing groove in the bell to improve the lowest pitches. The intonation and response are outstanding. The pads are mainly tan leather in excellent condition, and the instrument has gone down to our workshop for a thorough check down, with pads replaced as necessary. The m'piece is an original stock Buffet. The supplied single case is brand new.   .
630	BUFFET CRAMPON, R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A Buffet R13 Bb clarinet in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is in excellent condition and has had only one owner. The original sale invoice is included and the instrumnet was bought new in 2003. This clarinet has a used fish skin pads throughout in good to fair condition. The Bb has matching serial nos. 518925. All pieces are matching and original, and stamped "Buffet". The Silver plating is pristine. There are no cracks or repairs the Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down" and key regulation. The supplied Buffet case is in good condition, and comes with the keys. The m'piece is a used Selmer B*.
631	PAIR OF PRE-WAR, LONDON & PARIS, BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1495
	This pair of extremely rare Boosey & Hawkes, London & Paris, clarinets are in very good condition. Their former owner is a London based professional, and these instruments have been extremely carefully owned, and have had after market tuning work done on them by Jon Steward. The London & Paris 1010 model, as the name suggests, was made for B&H in France. These instruments are in amazing original condition, with matching serial nos. throughout on both Bb and A, they are probably the finest pair of pre-war London and Paris Boosey & Hawkes 1010s in existence. Even the original case comes with the key. The Bb has matching serial nos. 1242 and has original key work in pristine condition. The instrument is in ebonite throughout, which is in overall excellent condition. All pads are Pisoni Tan Leather in good condition. The A, has matching serial nos. 1953. The key work, which is Silver plated, is in good shape for its age with only slight wear to the "pinky keys". There is one minor old repaired crack to the lower joint upper tenon, see photo 10. This has been glued in the past and is at the top of the receiving tenon of the lower joint, i.e. it does not form the bore or affect the instruments' response in any way. Like the Bb is has Pisoni Tan Leather pads in good condition. The main pieces are wood apart from the original barrel & bell, which are in ebonite. The m'piece is stamped S/N 1203, in excellent condition, and tunes both clarinets well. The case is the original in good condition, with dust cover and key.
632	SELMER, PARIS, CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	A good condition professional Selmer Paris Centered Tone Bb clarinet. This model, and the CT Omega, were both endorsed by Benny Goodman. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and has been professionally owned and played here in the UK. This clarinet is in good condition for its age, and the wood surface shows few scuffs and marks. There is also a repaired, glued, pinned, crack running from the top tenon down into the 2nd trill key tone hole. The repair is an old one, and stable. The fish skin pads, whilst used, are all sealing well. There is no joint wobble, and the key work regulation and touch corks are all good. The German Silver key work is in excellent condition. All pieces are original with Selmer stamps. The matching serial nos. are R5469 which dates to 1958.  The supplied case is brand new. The m'piece is a used Riffault N4, in good condition. NB Neither the case nor the m'piece are pictured.
633	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1595
	A rare and unusual pair of B&H 1010's which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and have an impressive provenance. These instruments were originally owned by Tom Whitestone, for many years a member of the English National Ballet Orchestra. Tom had the pair modified with the addition of the Acton patent vent, but, in a neat and excellent design, which Tom believes was by Ward & Winterbourne, though at this distance of time he is not completely sure who he commissioned to do the work. Subsequently, on his retirement, the pair were sold to Michael Pearce of the Philharmonia and BBC Concert Orchestra. The pair have seen much use. The instruments have just been down to our workshop for a thourough overhaul, with all pads replaced with Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan leather pads, all touch corks replaced, and complete regulation. The pair are sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Bb, serial no. 264759, has had the rear thumb rest, with sling hook, re-positioned lower twice, and the screw holes for the thumb rest filled, with one left unfilled. The Silver plate throughout is in fair condition. There is noticeable wear to the ring finger touchpieces as well as the "pinky" keys, though the plating is not worn through. The A, serial no. 269569, has, like the Bb, had the thumb rest moved lower, and the screw holes filled, apart from one. The Silver plate throughout is in similar shape to the Bb. The A also has a repaired crack to the upper joint. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm and 62.5mm. The supplied m'piece is a B&H 1010 No. 2, which is, again, in good used condition. The case is the original, which is stainedand well used, though still fully functional.
634	LEBLANC, PARIS, EEb CONTRA-ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£3495
	Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's finest clarinettists amongst our clientele. One such was the late legendary Keith Bird. Keith's career started in the Desert Air Force Band, and led to him being one of the top session musicians. Always in demand as clarinettist and saxophonist for Film and TV work, he bought this Contra new in the 1960's. Perhaps the instruments most famous credit, is being featured in the original "Cantina band music" in George Lucas' Star Wars. This is an early model 350 G. Leblanc, Paris, EEb ContraAlto clarinet, in metal, range to low C, [commonly known as the Paperclip]. This model has a fully automatic single register key touchpiece which operates 2 different over blowing vents. This clarinet features three trill keys, unlike the Leblanc BBb which has only one. The body is Nickel Silver, and is in pristine condition. The instrument has just had a full and complete overhaul by Alan Andrews, Contra specialist player, repairer, and designer of quite extaordinary ability. The original Leblanc reflectors have been polished and re-fitted with new pads throughout. Keith preferred to play this Contra with a Selmer D Contra-Alto m'piece. Because the Selmer Contra-Alto m'piece is of smaller design than the BBb of Selmer and Contra Leblancm'pieces, Keith had an ebonite sleeve made to fit into the receiver crook of the tenon. However the original Leblanc m'piece is also included in the sale, so, if the new owner desires, the sleeve can be removed and the Contra played with the Leblanc original m'piece. However, I understand that the late Bill Wrathel, of Michael White Musical Intruments, kept the Selmer m'piece in good condition for Keith, so my feeling is that the instrument is best played with this m'piece. The matching serial nos. on all pieces are 300, which probably dates to the early 1960's, Leblanc serial number lists found on line are unreliable. The original case is in good condition, and the EEb comes with a selection of reeds and reed case. Finally: It gives me great pleasure to share a photgraph of Keith with other eminent American musicians taken whilst on tour in the USA. Amongst others: Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Errol Garner [I think] and Charlie Parker are featured. Apparently, after the meal, Keith went back to Charlie Parker's apartment to meet his wife and daughter.
635	BUFFET CRAMPON BASS CLARINET, TO LOW Eb -SOLD	£1995
	This is a very good condition Buffet Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has only one over blowing vent, and was manufactured up until recently as a much cheaper option to the Prestige Bass. It is a pity that it is no longer in production. All Nickel Silver plated key work is in very good condition, with no wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine throughout. The crook is in good condition, and the bell has no dents or damage. This Bass has finest Pisoni White Leather pads throughout, which, though used, are in good condition. The Bass has been well, and regularly, maintained by its former owner. There is a floor peg to the bell. The matching serial nos. are 25870. The instrument comes in the original case, which is in good used condition, and with a used Vandoren B44 m'piece, and a selection of reeds.
636	YAMAHA YCL450 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£545
	A very good condition Yamaha 450 clarinet, which was recently taken in part exchange by Clarinets Direct. The instrument has been down to our workshop for an overhaul, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Silver plated keywork is in fine condition with no wear. The wood throughout is in excellent condition. The Yamaha 450 is the top selling rival to the Buffet E11. It has a couple of major advantages over its Buffet rival: 1. The wood tends to give less trouble than the E11, which indeed, has developed such a poor reputation in this regard, that the Buffet E11 "France" is now a deleted model in the Buffet range, and has been re-badged E12. Yamaha quality control and build quality are exemplary, and these instruments are easy to live with and perfect for the advancing student. 2. The instrument has a "voicing" groove in the bell, in common with the more expensive models in the Yamaha range and also the Buffet Prestige RC. The serial nos. are 108375. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a Buffet "C" in ebonite. The original case is in very good condition.
637	SELMER SIGNET BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb -SOLD	£995
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Signet Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Selmer Signet is the most recent version of the Selmer Bundy Bass. This instrument has had only one careful owner, who has just traded up to a Buffet wooden Bass, and this clarinet is in exemplary condition. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which is pristine. The crook and the bell are both in fine condition, with no dents. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. There is no wear to the Nickel Silver key work, which is excellent throughout. The Bass has Tan Leather pads throughout in very good used condition. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it will play perfectly out of the box and for many years to come. The serial nos. are 80816. The original case is also in very good condition. It latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is the original Selmer Bundy No.3 in "as new" condition, the first owner preferred to use a Vandoren m'piece. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
638	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1895
	This is a very good condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This Eb has a fine provenance, having been selected at the B&H factory from new, and played professionally in London by David Rix, Principal Clarinet of the City of London Sinfonia for many years. The instrument has been used in the following Orchestras: Philharmonia, London Sinfonietta, BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, etc. The Silver plated key work shows only slight wear, mainly to the LH Ring 2 it is in good condition throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in very good condition, excepting one minor chip to the bell rim, see photo 8. The instrument has just been overhauled in fish skin pads by a repairer local to Dave Rix. The serial nos. are 431148, which dates to 1975. The RH sliver key has been shortened to a button touch piece, to avoid accidental contact in fast passage work. The mouthpiece is a B&H original, in excellent condition. It plays comfortably with Vandoren No. 3 or 3.5 reeds. The case is again original, in good condition. In summation this Eb plays well, and with excellent intonation.
639	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	An extremely fine E13 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate. The matching serial numbers are K80042, which dates to the late 1990's, and all pieces are original with Buffet stamps, including the m'piece, which is a brand new stock Buffet. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is in very good order, with only the slightest wear to the ring fingers. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is the original which is in good condition. Current E13s are being treated by Buffet with a chemical compound, which is supposed to inhibit cracking. In fact this seems to be causing some joint problems for Buffet, with many new instrument owners reporting problems with sticking joints to dealers, due to this compound leaching out from the wood end grain. At the period this instruments was made, thankfully the Grenadilla wood was left to age naturally prior to manufacture.
640	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINETS-SOLD	£2595
	An exceptionally rare, and unique pair of superb condition early Buffet clarinets. This pair have been professionally owned and played in the Netherlands. These instruments have a larger bore of 15.0 mm, 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. This pair also feature a unique custom designed articulated C#/G# mechanism which ingeniously works off a separate pilar mounting for C#/G# at the bottom of the upper joint. This weaker spring is then overidden by a linkage connected to the RH rings. The Bb has serial number 85M dating to 1899. 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. Both instruments have just been entirely re-padded in double bladder fish skin pads, in our workshop, with the exception of the register key, which is in cork. The instruments are sold with our full 1 year warranty. The excellent quality key work is mainly of German Silver, though some of the key barrels are actually solid silver. The stamps read "Buffet Brevette SGDG". All pieces are matching and original. The key regulation is excellent and there is no joint wobble. There is an original Buffet wooden m'piece but it is badly damaged. It is included should the new owner wish to have it copied. A, S/N 84M, dates to 1899. 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. Again we have just completely re-padded in double bladder fishskin, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. A cut down Selmer C85 120 m'piece is included, which does play the pair at A=440 Hz. These instruments would make an excellent addition to a period players inventory, or possibly, might delight a collector of rare, historic clarinets. The case is the original Buffet, in good condition, and it still latches perfectly!
641	SELMER BUNDY ALTO CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£645
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Bundy Alto Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It has been extremely well cared for by its last owner and was last serviced in May of this year. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which is in pristine order. The crook and bell are in excellent condition with no dings or dents. The Nickel Silver plating is "as new" with no wear. The Alto has tan leather pads throughout which, again, are "like new". The serial nos. are 28XXX, with the last three digits obscured by the floor peg attachment. The owner preferred to play it with a long spike, which is included in the sale. The instrument also comes with double hooks for a sling. The original case is in excellent condition with no wear. The m'piece is an upgrade to a Walter Grabner Custom "Lawrie Bloom" model in excellent condition. This is an expensive addition, as a new Grabner Alto/Basset Horn m'piece retails for £250. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design, which, with this m'piece, is playing much better than as normally supplied.
642	BUFFET CRAMPON RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	A very good condition Buffet RC Bb clarinet in Silver plate. The Buffet RC model was launched in 1975, and named after Robert Carree, who had had a long career with Buffet Crampon, which culminated in him being chief designer. The RC places the speaker tube higher, and features a slighter wider initial polycylindrical bore than the R13. Most players find this results in a warmer, more "spread" tone, than the R13. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The plating overall is very good, with only slight wear, most noticeably to the C#/G# key. This Bb has matching S/N 307683, which dates to 1988. The instrument has just been completely overhauled in our workshop and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The case is the original in good condition, and the m'piece is a Buffet C Crown professional model in ebonite, which is in excellent condition. This m'piece does tune the clarinet exceptionally well.
643	SELMER, PARIS, C CLARINET-SOLD	£3995
	This is a brand new Selmer, Paris, C Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was selected at Selmer Paris by Joe Pacewicz some years ago as an investment to aid in his retirement. Joe is shortly to retire after a long and distinguished career at RSNO, which latterly has included playing acting Principal Clarinet. Selmer Paris C clarinets are considered the finest mainstream produced worldwide, due to their superb tuning and ergonomics. This instrument is pristine, with very good intonation and response. The wood condition overall is perfect. All Silver plated keywork is excellent. The matching serial nos. are PO6661.   All pieces are original including the 2 barrels of 50.5mm and 51.5mm. The case is also a brand new Selmer. This instrument will play well with all standard Bb clarinet m'pieces, therefore most players use their Bb m'piece successfully.
644	MATCHED PAIR OF HOWARTH S1 CLARINETS -SOLD	£3495
	An excellent condition pair of Howarth S1 clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These instruments are a one owner pair, used by a semi-professional lightly, before her recent acquisition of an Eaton pair. The unstained Grenadilla wood is in very good condition, only light surface marks, consistent with careful use. There is no joint wobble. All the tan leather pads are sealing well, both instruments have had recent overhauls by Max Ben, ex-Halle Orchestra. The key work shows no wear or play to the mechanism. The Silver plating throughout is excellent. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 1018, & the A, matching serial nos. 1022. The supplied m'pieces are the original Howarth, and a Vandoren 11.6, both unused. The tuning is excellent with standard French bore m'pieces. The BAM case is "as new". .
645	BOOSEY & HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£725
	A fair condition B&H 1010 Imperial Symphony Bb clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner was Stan Lord, who was a well known professional player of saxophone, flute and clarinet based in London. This Bb, with matching serial nos. 411580, which dates to 1974, has no cracks or repairs, the wood throughout is in good condition. The Silver plate shows much wear, mainly to the ring fingers, but also the throat G# key. The instrument has used tan leather pads throughout, but all are sealing well. The supplied m'piece is a custom Meyerowitz. This particular m'piece tunes the instrument very well.
646	YAMAHA SE CUSTOM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1175
	A good condition Yamaha SE CUSTOM clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Bought new from Howarths in 1993, this instrument has been played professionally by a leading jazz clarinettist, his No. 1 instrument for the last twenty years. It has been played in Ronnie Scott's, UK and European Jazz Clubs, The Lincoln Center NYC, BBC Proms (John Wilson Orchestra), albums, sessions etc. It demonstrates a beautiful lively sound, with excellent intonation and easy response, even in the highest register 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 considerably cheaper price to the customer. So it was in the mid 1990's, when Yamaha began manufacture of the Custom CS-V and SE range. The SE features different tapers to the bore, both top and bottom, and the SE has slightly wider tonehole sizes, than the CS, resulting in a warmer, rounder sound with excellent resonance. In other words; this model was Yamaha's direct competitor to the RC Prestige, where as the CS, competed with the R13 Prestige. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is Grenadilla. This Bb has matching S/N 01022 We have just entirely re-padded in Pisoni finest double bladder fish skin pads, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Silver plated key work is in good order throughout, with wear, commensurate with use. The supplied m'pieces is a new stock Buffet. The case is a brand new example. This instrument represents superb value for money: For about the cost of a new student Buffet E13, one can purchase a top of the range professional instrument more consistent than most Buffet RC Bbs.