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10	PETER EATON ELITE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2500
	This Eaton Elite Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and has an impressive provenance: The instrument was made for Ian Herbert, ex-Principal Clarinet of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, as a back up for an earlier pair of Eatons. As a spare it has seen very little use and has been extremely well maintained. The Elite is a wide bore instrument, but unlike the B&H 1010 clarinet it is based on it features a reverse cone to the bore of the upper joint for improved intonation. The Bb has serial no. E512 and has Silver plate in excellent condition. The wood throughout is in fine condition, with no cracks or repairs. All pads are Tan leather, in very good condition. The m'piece is a Peter Eaton stamped 1.22 21R, with S/N 4284. This instrument demonstrates an exceptionally even and well tuned scale. The case is a Howarth of modern light weight type, in good condition.
675	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	A good condition Buffet R13 A, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The matching serial nos. are 254774 which dates to 1984, 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 pads are mainly John Coppen superpads, with the exception of low F# and E which are tan leather, all pads are in excellent condition and sealing well. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows only slight wear, mainly to the ring fingers. There are 2 barrels, the original Buffet of 65.5mm, and another barrel in resin of 61.0mm. The original Buffet double case shows some scuffs to the exterior, and wear to the interior, but it is fully serviceable.
674	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 last former owner is a London based professional, and these instruments have been extremely carefully owned. The London & Paris 1010 model, as the name suggests, was made for B&H in France. These instruments are in very good original condition, with matching serial nos. throughout on the A, with the Bb having had a custom adapted barrel by Peter Eaton, and a more recent 1010 bell. The Bb has main pieces with matching serial nos. 2043 and has keywork which has been re-plated in Silver. The key work does show some wear but the re-plating has made the rings and keys feel smooth to the touch. The instrument is in Grenadilla wood throughout, which is in overall excellent condition. All pads are Pisoni Tan Leather in good condition. The A, has matching serial nos. 1203. The key work, which is German Silver is in good shape for its age, with no wear. Like the Bb it has Pisoni Tan Leather pads in good condition. The main pieces are all in wood apart from the original barrel, which is in ebonite. The m'piece is a Peter Eaton Elite, stamped 1.26 21.5 B in very good condition, and tunes both clarinets well, as does the custom adapted Eaton barrel. The case is a Leblanc in excellent condition, with dust cover and music pouch.
673	BUFFET E13, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	An extremely fine, and rare "UK" stamp Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate. The matching serial numbers are K38782 which dates to 1976, making this one of those manufactured when Buffet were marketing and selling out of their own London premises in Pages Walk, Lambeth. The "UK" stamp was to reassure British buyers that these instruments were made at A=440 Hz. This E&S Bb is much superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, plating, 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. This model was made from unstained wood, and hand finished, the new asking price then was 76% of the cost of a new R13. It is interesting to note the Buffet tacitly admit the current fall in quality: the contemporary asking price for an E13 is only 59% that of a new R13. 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 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 an up-grade to a brand new ebonite Leblanc L4.
672	SELMER BUNDY CONTRA-ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£1345
	This is a very good condition Selmer Bundy Contra-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 the bell have only a few light scratches, with no dents or repairs. Though the Nickel Silver plating shows some "cloudiness" there is only slight wear to some of the ring finger touchpieces the plating is around 95%. The instrument plays well, and the pads which are tan leather are all sealing. The key work is well regulated and the serial nos. are 298. The used case protects the instrument well, and the interior shows some tears to the lining. The exterior had originally 3 latches, of which 1 has failed, the remaining 2 latch securely. The m'piece is a used Selmer Bundy 3 in good condition. There is also a Vandoren No. 2 reed.
671	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET RC PRESTIGE CLARINETS-SOLD	£4395
	A near mint condition pair of Buffet RC Prestige clarinets. These instruments are part of a number of clarinets that Joe Pacewicz is selling off as he leaves the RSNO. Joe is fastidious in his choice, and care, of his clarinets. These particular clarinets were hand selected by him new at the Buffet factory. The Presige range features hand selected unstained wood, and a LH Ab/Eb lever. The Bb, matching serial nos. 636525, has original white leather pads as fitted by Buffet, though not new, they are all sealing well and in good condition. The wood is without mark or blemish: NO damage or cracks whatsoever. The Silver plating is also in excellent order throughout. This type of 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 A has matching serial nos. 631957, and like the Bb has Buffet white leather pads in excellent used condition. All pieces are matching and original and correctly stamped. The supplied double case is of modern light weight design in good used condition.
670	BUFFET E11 C CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	An excellent condition Buffet E11 C clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. This clarinet has just been through our workshop for a re-pad, in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 001118. 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 B45, which is in extremely good used 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.
669	BUFFET CRAMPON E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	An excellent condition E13 clarinet in Silver plate. The E13 is Buffet Crampon's top selling student model. based opn the professional R13 clarinet. The matching serial numbers are K112484, which dates to the early 2000's, and all pieces are original with Buffet stamps. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Silver plating is in very good condition throughout. The instrument has just had a 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. The m'piece is a stock Buffet 120G. 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.
668	PAIR OF YAMAHA, CSGH III CUSTOM, CLARINETS-SOLD	£4245
	A mint condition pair of Yamaha CSGH CUSTOM III clarinets, which are a commission sale. Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count a great many of the UK's top professional clarinettists as our customers: One such is Joe Pacewicz, for many years a member of the RSNO. This instrument is part of a number of clarinets that Joe Pacewicz is selling off as he leaves the RSNO. Joe is fastidious in his choice, and care, of his clarinets. 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 final incarnation of the CSG, the CSG III, has been a great success with many players. The instruments are pristine, "as new", with perfect condition "Hamilton" key work. The wood is finest unstained Grenadilla, in mint condition, no cracks or damage. The Bb has matching serial nos. 01017. The bore design features a reverse taper to the barrel. Unlike Buffet polycylindrical bore designs, the instrument features a taper also at the top of the upper joint. The bore at the middle of the instrument, however, is similar to the Buffet Bb R13/RC. Consequently the intonation and evenness of this instrument do feel like an improvement over Buffet standard designs. The pads are finest white leather, in "as new" condition. The clarinet comes with 2 original barrels, a standard of 56mm and a short of 55mm. The A has matching serial nos. 01002. Like the Bb this A is a standard Boehm system but with a LH Ab/Eb lever. Again the pads are white leather, in "as new" condition with lower trill keys and register key in cork. The clarinet comes with 2 original barrels, a standard of 56mm and a short of 54mm. Again, in common with Buffet pairs, the A is of slightly larger bore than the Bb. The Yamaha double case and part leather cover are also in very good condition.
667	YAMAHA, CSGH II CUSTOM, PAIR OF CLARINETS-SOLD	£3295
	THE A IS "SOLD". THE Bb IS "RESERVED" HAVING BEEN FOR SALE IN SINGLE CASE FOR £1550. A pristine condition pair of Yamaha CSG CUSTOM II clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These instruments are part of a number of clarinets that Joe Pacewicz is selling off as he leaves the RSNO. Joe is fastidious in his choice, and care, of his clarinets. These instruments are late CSG II Customs with the Hamilton plating and raised tone hole for LH3, which were features of 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 Bb clarinet, matching serial nos. 03045 has wood which is finest unstained Grenadilla, without cracks, damage or blemish of any kind. The instrument has the original "reflector" Yamaha pads and some on the upper joint in cork. The A has matching serial nos. are 02391. Like the Bb the pads condition is excellent, with mostly the original Yamaha pads and a couple on the upper joint in cork. Two further, shorter, original barrels are included in the sale, which are not pictured. The Yamaha double case is also in excellent condition & comes with the keys. This pair represents superb value for money, with a refined tone and superb intonation.
666	JULIUS KEILWERTH SX 90 II SOPRANO SAX-SOLD	£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. The original case is in good used condition.
665	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	A Buffet R13 Bb clarinet in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is in mint condition and has had only one professional owner, who bought it from Michael Whites in Ealing in 2011. He imagined that he would play it in his retirement, but, in fact, he has not played it for more than a few hours. This clarinet is "as new", as can be seen from the Buffet logos. The Bb has matching serial nos. 563269. All pieces are matching and original, and stamped "Buffet". The Silver plating is without any wear. There are no cracks or repairs to the Grenadilla wood which is in excellent condition. The instrument even comes with the original Buffet pencil and keys, which are still wrapped. The supplied Buffet case and m'piece are also pristine.
664	MATCHED PAIR OF PETER EATON ELITE CLARINETS-SOLD	£3895
	This matched pair of Eaton Elites are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. They have had only one English professional owner from new, and are in very good condition. The Bb has serial no. E433 and has Silver plate in excellent condition. The wood throughout is in fine condition, with no cracks or repairs, with only slight surface marks to the bell. All pads are Peter Eaton's version of superpads, in good condition. The pair have been thoroughly checked over by Mike Huntriss, ex-BSO prior to sale, with any regulation and re-corking done as necessary. The A, serial no. E461, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all super pads and corks. There are 4 barrels of 63.0mm, 61.5mm 62.0mm and 64.0mm. The m'pieces are both in excellent condition: A Peter Eaton, 1.24 36.5, and a P Eaton, Elite, 1.24 31A. The case is a used Orly.
663	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET CRAMPON R13 CLARINETS-SOLD	£2895
	BOTH Bb & A ARE "RESERVED". 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, a UK based professional, has just purchased a new pair of Buffet clarinets. The pair was bought new in the mid-1980s, and were selected with the help of Ray Carpenter, then Principal Clarinet of the BSO. The Bb has matching serial nos. 242492. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet", and a new Green line 66mm buffet Barrel is also included. The Silver plating shows some wear, commensurate with use, mainly to the ring finger touchpieces, and the bottom RH "pinky" keys. The Grenadilla wood is in good condition throughout, though there is a small chip to the outer rim of the top tenon of the Bb, see photo 4. This is cosmetic only, and has no effect on the response. The instrument has been recently re-padded in "superpads" and tan leather pads and is in fine regulation. The A S/N 246904 is also in very good condition. It has fish skin pads throughout, which whilst used, are in good condition. The plating shows hardly any wear. The supplied original Buffet black leather case is brand new, having come from the new Buffet pair which the owner has just bought. The supplied m'piece is an "as new" Vandoren B40 Lyre 13. If desired the pair can be split as follows: A in double case for £1495. Bb in new single case with 2 barrels and m'piece for £1400.
662	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1300
	A Buffet R13 Bb clarinet in Nickel Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is in very good condition, and has had only one owner, who bought it new in 2003. The original warranty card is included. She is selling the instrument on the occasion of her Wedding. This clarinet has been exceptionally well cared for, as can be seen from the Buffet logos. The Bb has matching serial nos. 513862. All pieces are matching and original, and stamped "Buffet". The fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all sealing well, and will be good for some time to come. The Nickel Silver plating shows hardly any wear. There are no cracks or repairs to the Grenadilla wood which is in excellent condition. The supplied Buffet case, and original m'piece, are also in very good condition.
661	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET -SOLD	£1295
	A rare, 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 very good condition, with no wear to the touchpieces, only very slight marks natural to normal use. The wood throughout is in good condition, with no cracks or repairs to the main pieces, there are only minor surface scuffs and marks. However the original Noblet barrel of 66.5mm has cracked, and been sealed & repaired, but, in addition, a custom Buffet barrel, which is shorter at 65mm, is also supplied. 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 7579. The case is a brand new modern example with over the shoulder carry strap. The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren B45 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". .
660	SCHMIDT MANNHEIM, SCHMIDT REFORM BOEHM Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£2395
	An ultra rare Eb clarinet stamped "Schmidt Mannheim", which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us through a Dutch professional clarinettist. This is a unique instrument of experimental Schmidt Reform Boehm type. It lacks a dual function register key and separate dedicated throat Bb vent, which are common to most SRB instruments. Unusually it has a low A/E vent instead of a low G/D compensating vent. So for these reasons it is perhaps best described as an experimental Schmidt Reform Boehm Eb. This clarinet is unique in that it is stamped "Schmidt": Usually Schmidt, the player's name, was stamped alongside the name of the maker, as in Schmidt Kolbe. Schmidt Kolbe Schmidt Reform Boehm instruments were played by the legendary British player, Bernard Walton. The excellence of his playing can be heard in the Philharmonia recordings of the 1950's and 1960's. It is possible that this instrument was in fact made by Hammerschmidt, the style and type of key work may support this theory. The instrument features the following Schmidt Reform Boehm improvements: Vent for D/A, low A/E vent, and a full time hole in the bell to raise bell E/B. There are no cracks or damage to the Grenadilla wood, though it shows surface marks and scuffs. It is possible that this instrument dates to the 1st decade of the 20th Century i.e. it is over 100 years old. The thumb rest has had minor damage in the past, see photo 10. The pads, whilst not all new, are in good condition, the instrument has been down to our workshop for a partial re-pad and full regulation. The intonation and scale are amazing, this Eb actually approaches a Bb clarinet for quality of sound. The clarinet plays well with the supplied new Leitner & Kraus m'piece. NB it plays with German Eb clarinet reeds. The original m'piece is included though it shows much wear, as it may be of use to the next owner should they wish to have it copied. The case, which I believe to be original, still latches and protects the Eb well.
659	LUIS ROSSI ENGLISH BORE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£2995
	This Luis Rossi English bore clarinet, in Honduran Rosewood, is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It has been owned professionally from new by a Spanish player, and is in excellent condition. This Bb has Silver plate in pristine condition, with no wear. The wood is also in very good condition, with no cracks or damage. The instrument has just been serviced and has mainly fish skin pads with some cork on the upper part of the clarinet. The design features 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 serial number is E073, which makes this an early example. However its owner has not played it much. There are 2 barrels of 68.0mm, and 68.5mm. The m'piece is a Vandoren B40 which has been bored out to 1010 bore, in good used condition, as is the original case. .
658	SELMER, PARIS, C CLARINET-SOLD	£3995
	This is the second of 2 brand new Selmer, Paris, C Clarinets 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 leave 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 PO5060.   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.
648	JACQUES ALBERT FILS Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A superb Boehm system clarinet made by the last maker of the legendary Albert family. These makers were so successful that their name became synonymous with the finest Simple System clarinets in most of the English speaking world. Jacques Fils was also recognised as one of the outstanding makers of Boehm system clarinets in the 1930's, and he also produced several experimental designs, including the Degrez system, and a dual functios speaker key Boehm clarinet. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having been owned by a British professional player. The German Silver keywork is good, very solid, and with a natural patina associated with its age. The wood is in amazing condition for a pre-WW2 clarinet, with no cracks or repairs, only light surface marks. The fish skin pads are used, but sealing. the instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down" with pads replaced as necessary. This instrument was made in the late 1920's or very early 1930's as Albert had moved to London by 1933 and this clarinet is stamped "Made in Belgium". The supplied m'piece is a modern Pillinger of 926 bore, with a KC125 facing, this tunes the Albert very well. The case is  is a modern example in good condition. .
649	BOOSEY AND HAWKES IMPERIAL SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A good condition B&H 1010 Imperial Symphony Bb clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner is an amateur player who has taken very good care of this clarinet. This Bb, serial no. 183831, which dates to 1960, has no cracks or repairs, the wood throughout is in very good condition. The Silver plate is also in good condition throughout, with only tiny spots of wear, to the LH "pinky" keys, and tenon rings. The instrument has just had a minor service prior to sale, with any of the worn tan leather pads, replaced with white leather. The supplied m'piece is a J& D Hite, bored out to 1010 dimensions and re-layed to 1.1mm by 17mm, in good condition. This particular m'piece tunes the instrument well & the single case is also in fine used condition.
650	NOBLET, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET -SOLD	£1495
	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 minor surface scuffs. The crook & bell are both in good condition with only very slight scratches, the plating is excellent on both. There is a floor peg attachment to the bell. The Bass has finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe white Leather pads throughout, which are all in very good condition. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down" with touch corks replaced as necessary, and also for regulation. The matching serial nos. are 5099, which dates to the 1960's. The case is a Pro-tech in very good used condition. The m'piece is an up-grade to a professional Selmer, Paris, which has had sellotape attached to the back to stop the Rovner ligature scratching the ebonite. This Bass plays easily with a fine tone and good intonation. It would suit a professional looking for a reasonably priced entry level wooden Bass. A comparable model Amati Bass now retails new for £4220. .
651	BUFFET CRAMPON C12 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A very good condition Buffet C12 Conservatoire Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 Nickel 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, which is excellent throughout, all pieces including barrel and bell, are matching and stamped. The matching serial nos. are 246710, which dates to 1983. The supplied m'piece is a good condition Vandoren B45, and the case is again in good condition.
16	SELMER, PARIS, EEb CONTRA-ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£4000
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Contra-Alto clarinet in Rosewood, which has been owned by a British collector, who had a large collection of Contra-Bass clarinets. Unfortunately his redundancy forces this sale. The Selmer Contra-Alto is generally considered the finest in the world, due to its excellent response and fine ergonomics. It plays almost as easily as a Bass clarinet. This instrument is in pristine condition, without cracks or damage to the wood. The pads are all tan leather and in very fine condition. The Nickel silver plating is also excellent throughout, with no wear. The matching serial nos. are A6821 which dates to the early 1980's. The supplied m'piece is a Selmer C*, which is again in very good condition. The original case shows some exterior scuffs, but the interior is excellent.
57	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 A CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	NB THOUGH BOTH CLARINETS ARE PICTURED ONLY THE A IS FOR SALE IN DOUBLE CASE WITH 62.5mm BARREL. A very good condition pair of B&H 1010's which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instruments have been professionally owned and played in The Netherlands, and the pair have seen very light use. The Bb, serial no. 498625, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in good 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 very good condition. The A, serial no. 507578, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in good shape, with only slight tarnish to low F# & E. 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 a modern BAM in very good condition.
35	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	A near mint condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The only reason the instrumnet is not described as mint, is that the tenon corks are not all brand new, in all other repects this instrument is " as new". In fact, because new tan leather pads have been fitted throughout, it is actually supplied in better specification than new. The Silver plating is pristine, as is the wood condition. All pieces are matching and original, the m'piece is brand new and unplayed. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 835321. 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 to manufacture in the French Leblanc factory and is, therefore, a significantly better made instrument.
2	BUFFET STOCK Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£30
	An excellent condition stock Buffet Bb clarinet mouthpiece as sold with all Buffet instruments,B10, B12, E11, E13, etc. This example is compatible with all main stream French bore clarinets: Buffet, Selmer Yamaha etc. NOT Boosey & Hawkes clarinets.
3	PETER EATON YAMAHA Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£155
	A very rare and excellent condition Peter Eaton Yamaha Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece was formerly owned by Chris Gradwell. It measures 1.29mm by 37., i.e. 1.29mm tip by 17.5mm. There is no damage to tip or rails. The m'piece is of small bore type and will play all French bore clarinets, i.e. Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha, Leblanc etc.
5	VANDOREN B45 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£45
	A very good condition Vandoren B45 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The B45 is Vandoren's most popular lay Worldwide. It measures 1.195mm by 17mm. It is compatible with all good quality clarinets. NOT B&H models or other wide bore instruments. This m'piece is sold with a good condition Rovner ligature and cap.
4	VANDOREN B40 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£55
	A very good condition Vandoren B40 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The lay is 1.195mm open and moderately long. Designed with thicker rails to give a warm sound with softer reeds, a very popular m'piece. Comes with the original packaging. The m'piece has been cleaned and sanitised. This example is compatible with all main stream French bore clarinets: Buffet, Selmer Yamaha etc. NOT Boosey & Hawkes clarinets.
7	PETER EATON LONDON 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£65
	A good condition Eaton 1010 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece has been cleaned and sanitised, and, as a by product of this process, there has been some slight discolouration to the ebonite. The lay is 1.2 mm open and moderately long. It appears to have been shortened by 2mm in the past, and possibly because of this, the serial nos. are missing. The m'piece is of large bore type and will play Eaton Elite, Rossi English/Viennese bore clarinets and B&H 1010 clarinets.
8	PETER EATON ELITE Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£155
	An excellent condition Peter Eaton Elite Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece was formerly owned by Chris Gradwell. It measures 1.29mm by 21.5 V. The serial number is 2562. There is no damage to tip or rails. The m'piece is of large bore type and will play Eaton Elite, Rossi English/Viennese bore clarinets and B&H 1010 clarinets.
10	VANDOREN B45 PROFILE 88 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£45
	A good condition Vandoren Profile 88 1010 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece has been cleaned and sanitised, and, as a by product of this process, there has been some slight discolouration to the ebonite. The lay is 1.2 mm open and moderately long. It appears to have been shortened by 2mm in the past. The m'piece is of large bore type and will play Eaton Elite, Rossi English/Viennese bore clarinets and B&H 1010 clarinets.
3	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET BARREL-RESERVED	£45
	This is a good condition Buffet R13 Bb clarinet barrel, with some tarnish to the tenon rings. It measures 64mm.
2	BUFFET CRAMPON RC Bb CLARINET BARREL-RESERVED	£50
	This is a very good condition Buffet RC Bb clarinet barrel, it measures 65mm.
4	BUFFET CRAMPON PRESTIGE R13 Bb CLARINET BARREL-RESERVED	£50
	This is a mint condition Buffet Prestige Bb clarinet barrel. It measures 66mm.
5	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 A CLARINET BARREL-RESERVED	£50
	This is a very good condition Buffet R13 A clarinet barrel. It measures 66.5mm.
7	BUFFET CRAMPON RC A CLARINET BELL-SOLD	£100
	This is a mint condition Buffet RC A clarinet bell. Price includes 1st class "recorded delivery" postage to the UK, or Airmail to anywhere in Europe.
10	MOBA CLARINET BELL-RESERVED	£200
	This is a mint condition MOBA Bb/A clarinet bell in Cocobolo wood. The S/N is S09104, and it is designed to fit all standard French bore clarinets, Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc & Yamaha. Price includes 1st class "recorded delivery" postage to the UK, or Airmail to anywhere in Europe.
11	SELMER 10G Bb CLARINET BELL-RESERVED	£70
	This is a mint condition Selmer 10G clarinet bell in Grenadilla wood. Price includes 1st class "recorded delivery" postage to the UK, or Airmail to anywhere in Europe.
14	MOBA Bb/A CLARINET BELL-SOLD	£180
	This is a mint condition BACKUN traditional Bb/A clarinet barrel in Grenadilla wood. The S/N is LO7365, and it is designed to fit all standard French bore clarinets, Buffet, Leblanc & Yamaha. It was formerly used with a Buffet Tosca. Price includes 1st class "recorded delivery" postage to the UK, or Airmail to anywhere in Europe.
16	MOBA CLARINET BARREL-SOLD	£90
	This is a mint condition MOBA Bb/A clarinet Barrel in Cocobolo wood. It is stamped "66+ 08266", and it is designed to fit all standard French bore clarinets, Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc & Yamaha. Price includes 1st class "recorded delivery" postage to the UK, or Airmail to anywhere in Europe.
17	BACKUN CLARINET BARREL-SOLD	£80
	This is a mint condition BACKUN Bb/A clarinet Barrel in Grenadilla wood. It is stamped "65 II", and it is designed to fit all standard French bore clarinets, Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc & Yamaha. Price includes 1st class "recorded delivery" postage to the UK, or Airmail to anywhere in Europe.
51	SELMER BUNDY ALTO CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£595
	This is a good condition Selmer Bundy Alto Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. 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 slightly cloudy but shows no wear. The Alto has mainly fish skin pads, with the exception of the bell which is in leather. Whilst the pads are not all new, the most worn have been replaced, so that the instrument will be maintenance free for some time to come. The serial nos. are 14648. The instrument also comes with double hooks for a sling, which is provided. Also provided are a selection of reeds, and matching band lyre. The original case is in very good condition with little wear. The m'piece is an original Bundy No.3 in good condition. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design, which features a part plateau mechansim. .
29	BUFFET CRAMPON GREENLINE FESTIVAL Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1995
	This Buffet Festival Bb clarinet is in excellent condition, with only slight wear to the stamps and tenon corks to distinguish it from new. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 and third registers, which has meant the Festival is a firm favourite amongst professional players. The Bb has matching serial nos. 507382. The body is made of Greenline composite, which resists cracking and warping. This has made the instrument a favourite of the Ministry of Defence for marching band use, and also of players who may have to work in extremes of humidity and temperature. The Silver plate shows no wear, it is pristine. The clarinet has just been completely overhauled at a cost of nearly £200. The invoice is included in the sale, and the clarinet is sold with a full 1 year warranty from the date of purchase. The m'piece is a Vandoren B40, in good used condition, as is the Buffet case. .
44	LINTON, ELKHART, BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£845
	This is an unusual Linton Bass Clarinet in ebonite to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This model has the low Eb key mounted on the bell, and features, an articulated C#/G, LH Ab/EB lever and a compensating low G/D vent. Normally one would associate all of these features with a Bass clarinet aimed more at the professional end of the market. It could be that this instrument was made as an entry level professional model, in either the late 1930's or, more possibly post WW2, when there were problems in the USA obtaining wood for instrument making. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which shows surface marks and scratches commensurate with much use. The crook & bell are both in similar condition, there are a number of "dings" to the crook, as well as, many surface scratches to the bell. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell. The German Silver key work is in 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 1555. The case is used, but again in good condition. The supplied m'piece is a Selmer Bundy in very good condition. Despite the Bass clarinets cosmetic appearance it plays easily and would be a good option for a professional player on a budget.
86	LOUIS, LONDON, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	This an exceptionally rare and fine Louis early English clarinet. 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. This clarinets only former owner was a London professional who owned this instrument 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. The instruments is in very fine condition, for a clarinet made in the 1920's. Clarinets Direct have just entirely re-padded it in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Fish Skin pads, and the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is a small crack to the top of the lower joint of this 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 bell which is 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 an even scale across the break. This clarinet features an ebonite "bushed" C/G hole, see photo 10. The reasons for this could be: 1. The hole may have been moved at the request of the original owner, also the thumb rest has been repositioned slightly lower, and the the wood surface filled with shellac, see photo 9. 2. The clarinet 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 a Morgan RM06. This Bb features a bore of 14.65mm, which is similar to most modern French bore clarinets and therefore it will work well with any modern French bore mouthpiece. A box of original, used Louis reeds is also included. The case is a brand new Carmichael with pouches and carry strap.
87	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	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 professional owner, who selected the clarinet from the Buffet Crampon factory in 2002. This clarinet has white leather pads on the upper joint, with the exception of the register key, which is in cork, and fish skin pads on the lower joint. All pads are in good to very good condition. The Bb has matching serial nos. 492638. 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 an up-grade to a combination lock leather Prestige model which is "as new".
652	L'ORPHEON, PARIS, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET -SOLD	£695
	A rare, metal L'Orpheon, Paris, Plateau B flat clarinet. This is most probably an instrument made for the military for out door use, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. The entire instrument is plated in Silver, which is in overall very good condition, what slight wear there is, is primarily to the ring finger touchpieces. The clarinet has just been overhauled by Clarinets Direct in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 2733. The clarinet has a sling hook fitted just above the rear thumb rest. The case is of modern gig bag type with over the shoulder carry strap, and pouches. The mouthpiece is a used Selmer Paris C* in good condition. This clarinet would suit a younger player, doubler or even the arthritic player who may have difficulty covering the standard open-tone-hole. .
653	GEORGES LEBLANC, PARIS, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	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 British collector. This Bb has matching serial numbers C 5102, 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. All pads are fish skin, in fair condition, with the exception of the register key pads which are in cork. 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 Buffet "C" in ebonite. The case is elderly but still fully functional. .
655	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS -SOLD	£1595
	A very good condition pair of B&H 1010's which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instruments have been professionally owned and played by a clarinet teacher in the Bournemouth area, and the pair have seen very light use. The instruments have just had a partial re-pad and thorough check down with Mike Huntriss, ex-Bass Clarinettist of the BSO. These instruments are late examples, featuring the 2nd generation design of Acton patent vent. The Bb, serial no. 448044, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent condition. The pads are mainly all "Gordon Beeson" Tan leather pads, in very good condition. The A, serial no. 444662, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent condition. As with the Bb, it has "Gordon Beeson" Tan leather pads, in very good condition. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm and 62.5mm. The supplied m'piece is a B&H 1010 No. 3, which is, again, in good used condition. The case is the original in very good condition.. .
656	BUFFET CRAMPON E13 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£895
	An excellent condition E13 clarinet in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The matching serial numbers are K133312, which dates to the mid 2000's, and all pieces are original with Buffet stamps. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Silver plating is pristine, "as new". 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 invoice is included in the sale. The case is the original which is in good condition. The m'piece is an up-grade to a new Vandoren 5RV Lyre, which, as this costs £95.00, ia a substantial improvement over the normal Buffet stock m'piece. 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.
657	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. The Nickel Silver plating is pristine throughout with no wear. The wood condition overall is very good, there are NO cracks or repairs. The instrument has just had a full re-pad in fish skin pads in our workshop, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. There is no joint wobble, and the regulation is in fine order. The serial nos. are A59470. The m'piece is an up-grade to a professional model Selmer C**. The case is a brand new modern example, with carry strap. This is an ideal purchase for a player looking for an inexpensive professional model Eb.