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647	PAIR OF SELMER, FULL MAZZEO, CENTERED TONE CLARINETS-SOLD	£5995
	Clarinets Direct is pleased to be able to offer another extremely rare pair of clarinets for sale. These instruments have a fine provenance: They were originally owned by Edward [Ted] Planas, who was a renowned clarinettist, designer, and acoustician, as well as a Selmer agent for many years here in the UK. After Ted's death they were bought by a collector who is now selling off part of his collection. These instruments demonstrate the most complete and full Mazzeo system that we have ever encountered. For those unfamiliar with the Mazzeo system the mechanism facilitates the production of a good throat Bb by using additional key work to open the third trill key in conjunction with throat A. Thus an excellent throat Bb can be produced by touching any of the rings from LH 2 down, with the throat A key. This system can be disconnected at will by sliding down a cylinder placed on top of the third trill key. In addition to all the usual Full Boehm refinements this pair offer the following: 1. There is a low E/F#, B/C# articulated trill mechanism. 2. An extra LH low Eb/Bb lever. 3. An additional linkage to the first sliver key on the lower joint, and the low Ab/Eb key, which allows for trilling E to Eb/B to Bb. 4. Finally a unique cogged wheel attachment to the throat A key [only on the A clarinet] which is, we imagine, to facilitate a throat Ab/Bb trill i.e. as called for in the 1st Mvt of the Mozart Quintet. This can be extended or disconnected at will by pulling on the cogged wheel. The Bb has matching serial nos. throughout of Q7509. This is unique with Selmer in our experience, in that the serial nos. are stamped on all the pieces of the clarinet. All wood is in pristine condition, as is German Silver key work. The instrument was last serviced on 26th June 2014, all pads and corks are in very good condition. The A has again matching serial nos. on all pieces, Q7627, excepting the barrel, this dates the pair to 1957. Like the Bb the wood is pristine throughout, as is the key work. All fish skin pads, whilst not new, will be good for many months to come. The original case is also in very good condition. This pair is probably one of the finest and most advanced Mazzeo pairs in existence, both instruments play with a warm tone and excellent intonation.
10	SELMER C85 120 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-RESERVED	£55
	A very good condition, Selmer C85 120 clarinet m'piece. It has a 1.20mm tip opening, with a moderately long lay. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha, and all standard clarinets. Not B&H instruments.
11	MORGAN RM10 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£65
	A good condition Morgan RM10 [RMBbCL10] Bb clarinet mouthpiece. There is no damage to tip or rails, but some deposit to the inside of the beak. The m'piece has a moderately wide tip opening, and long lay. This example is compatible with all main stream French bore clarinets: Buffet, Selmer Yamaha etc. NOT Boosey & Hawkes clarinets. The m'piece has been cleaned and sanitised.
12	REGINALD KELL No.2 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£35
	A fair condition Reginald Kell No. 2 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 medium open and moderately long. 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.
13	WOODWIND CO., LEBLANC, K10M Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-RESERVED	£30
	A mint condition, Leblanc Woodwind Co. Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece was supplied new with a Leblanc clarinet but never used. The m'piece has a medium close tip opening, and medium lay. It is compatible with all good quality clarinets.
14	SELMER F BASS CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-RESERVED	£95
	A very good condition, Selmer F 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 very wide tip opening, and long lay, ideal for Jazz. It is compatible with all good quality Bass clarinets.
15	BOOSEY & HAWKES-PILLINGER PRE-WAR 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£45
	A good condition Pillinger copy of a B&H pre-war 1010 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece has been cleaned and sanitised, and is made of resin. The lay is medium close and moderately long. There is no damage to tip or rails. The serial nos. of the original B&H m'piece copied are 31214. The m'piece is of large bore type and will play Eaton Elite, Rossi English/Viennese bore clarinets and B&H 1010 clarinets.
10	MATCHED PAIR OF LEBLANC OPUS CLARINETS-SOLD	£3795
	This very fine pair of instruments are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Their former owner is a professional player based in the South West. He has taken excellent care of these instruments, and has had Andrew Roberts fully overhaul them, as well as modify the register key touchpieces. Andrew was an enthusiastic endorser of the Leblanc range as introduced in the 2000s. The Opus was the model at the top of this range. Leblanc offered this clarinet as an improvement over the Buffet R13 Prestige, with a higher placement of the speaker key tube for improved stability of intonation. 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. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Bb and A are truly special and matched in that they share the exact same serial nos. 66610! The Silver plating overall is very good, with only tiny amounts of wear. The pads are all in excellent condition, as is the regulation, and all touch and tenon corks. Both clarinets have Ton Kooiman adjustable thumb rests fitted. All pieces are original and stamped Leblanc, with 2 interchangeable barrels [ the bores of the Bb and A are identical] of 65.7mm and 65.0mm. The mouthpiece is an "as new" D'Addario, X10E. The case is a BAM, in excellent condition.
16	SELMER E BASS CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£85
	A good condition, Selmer E Bass clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece shows 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. It is compatible with all good quality Bass clarinets.
17	PILLINGER 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£80
	A very good condition Pillinger P125 A 1010 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. This mouthpiece is a commission sale having come to us from a Manchester based professional clarinettist. The owner now prefers closer lay m'pieces so this was surplus to requirements. 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 a moderately wide tip opening, and long lay. It is stamped: P1.25 A. It shows very little wear.
18	EATON 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-RESERVED	£105
	A good condition Eaton 1010 Bb clarinet mouthpiece. This mouthpiece is a commission sale having come to us from a Manchester based professional clarinettist. The owner now prefers closer lay m'pieces so this was surplus to requirements. 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 a moderately wide tip opening, and long lay. It is stamped: 1.2A. It shows only slight wear.
19	NOBLET BY LEBLANC, PARIS, C CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	This is the intermediate Noblet model 40 C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, France, in very good condition. All parts are made of finest Grenadilla wood, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The matching serial nos. are B97262, the wood has no cracks or repairs, though there are a couple of small chips to the lower tenon of the upper joint, see photo 3. The Nickel plate throughout is in fine condition, with no discernable wear. This instrument was made with Leblanc's usual excellence, and features gold plated springs to resist corrosion. 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 mouthpiece. The case is the original in good condition, there are some slight stains to the interior and exterior scuffs. The handle has also been repaired with black tape.
35	BUFFET E11 C CLARINET-RESERVED	£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. 001363. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition. The wood is without any mark or blemish. Current Buffet E13's and E11's are giving a lot of trouble with shrinkage and wood movement, these problems commenced when Buffet moved the manufacture of these models from Germany back to the old Leblanc factory in France. Fortunately this instrument pre-dates this; it was made in Germany.
45	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£895
	This is a good condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb. The instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct as the owner has just traded up to a wooden Bass. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks. The crook and bell have a few minor scratches and 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 used Tan Leather pads throughout which are in good condition. The instrument is well regulated, with all touch and tenon corks in good condition, it has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down". The serial nos. are 37518. The case has some scuffs and tape repairs to the exterior. It latches securely and protects the instrument well. The m'piece is an up-grade to a professional Buffet in ebonite, which is in good used condition. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
1	PETER EATON ELITE Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-RESERVED	£105
	A good condition Eaton Elite 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 medium open and moderately long, stamped 1.23V 21.5 AX . There is no damage to tip or rails. The serial nos. are 3160. The m'piece is of large bore type and will play Eaton Elite, Rossi English/Viennese bore clarinets and B&H 1010 clarinets.
683	BUFFET CRAMPON BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1795
	This is a superb condition Buffet Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This Bass is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, & has been professionally owned and played here in the UK. All Nickel Silver key work is in excellent condition, with no wear or scratches. The instrument features an articulated C#/G# and LH Ab/Eb key. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is pristine. The bell and crook are both in excellent condition, with no dents or dings. The instrument is padded throughout in white leather pads of the finest quality, all are in good condition. This Bass has just had a thorough check over in our workshop. The matching serial nos. are 21881 which dates to the mid 1970's. The original case is also in good condition, the interior is fine, and there are only a few scuffs to the exterior. The m'piece is a professional Buffet "C" in ebonite, again in good condition. There is a floor peg attachment to the bell, as well as 2 sling hooks. This Bass responds extremely well, and would make an ideal purchase for a player looking for a fine quality low Eb Bass.
684	PAIR OF NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU CLARINETS-SOLD	£2595
	A rare, excellent condition pair of Noblet, Paris France, Plateau clarinets. These are entry level professional model Noblets, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. The instruments have had one careful elderly owner, who bought them from new to help with fingering health issues. The instruments are not exactly a matched pair: The Bb is a model 45, formerly known as the "Artist", this clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood. It has adjusting screws for the correspondence and also the ring finger touchpieces on the lower joint. All the key work, which is plated in Silver, is in very good condition, with no wear to the touchpieces, only very slight marks natural to normal use. The Grenadilla wood throughout is in excellent condition. The clarinet has fine condition fish skin pads throughout, it has just been through our workshop for a thorough "check down" with pads replaced as necessary. The matching serial nos. are D65108, which make this clarinet a very late example. The A is an "Artist" model again this clarinet is made from Grenadilla wood, apart from the barrel, which is made of resin. 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 Grenadilla wood throughout is in excellent condition, with no cracks or damage. Like the Bb clarinet it has fine condition fish skin pads throughout and has just been through our workshop for a thorough "check down" with pads replaced as necessary. The matching serial nos. are B16718. There are 2 original Noblet m'pieces supplied. The case is a brand new "Bags" with over the shoulder carry strap. These clarinets 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". If desied the pair can be split as follows: Bb in new single case with m'piece, £1295. A in double case with m'piece, £1345.00
685	PAIR OF YAMAHA, CSG III CUSTOM, CLARINETS-SOLD	£4745
	A mint condition pair of Yamaha CSG 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 Nicholas Carpenter, for many years Principal Clarinet of the Bournemouth Sinfonietta, and member of the LPO. Nick's recording of the Mozart Clarinet Quintet was chosen as the recommended recording by BBCR3 CD review. He chose this pair from many examples from Yamaha in 2012, and used them in the LPO, until he left in 2013. 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. 01042. 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 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 55mm. The A has matching serial nos. 01014. Unlike the Bb this A comes with the corrective key, operated by the RH thumb, to raise the pitch on low E & F. Nick felt that the A needed this additional vent key, but that the intonation of the Bb on the lowest pitches was fine, so consequently he chose a Bb without this key. 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 double case and part leather cover are also like new.
686	AMATI KRASLICE, 261 Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	This is an Amati 261 Eb Clarinet, in very good condition, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was made in the Czech Republic and features a Grenadilla wood body and barrel, with a wood effect resin bell. For an intermediate wooden Eb clarinet it has a very good specification, with Silver plated keys and finest white leather pads throughout, which are all in very good condition. The tuning is excellent with standard French bore mouthpieces, in this regard the instrument is a major advance on older Amati instruments. The Silver plate is pristine throughout. The matching serial nos. are 231133. The supplied original m'piece is an Amati No. 6 in "as new" condition. The case is the original in good condition. This clarinet would suit a player looking for a bargain priced wooden Eb for occasional use, or a young beginner, with smaller hands, not quite ready for a standard Bb.
687	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1645
	A fine pair of B&H Symphony 1010 clarinets which were selected from the Edgware factory new in 1969 by the late Gervase de Peyer for their original purchaser. They have only ever had one professional owner, and have been very well cared for. The instruments have tan leather pads throughout, which are a mixture of new and old. All are sealing well and will be good for sometime to come. The Bb, matching serial nos. 318256, has no wear to the Silver plate, but there is some slight darkening and tarnish commensurate with the age of the clarinet. There is no damage to the wood, which is in fine order throughout. The A, matching serial nos. 318245, has Silver plate in fine order, and again no cracks or damage to the wood. All pieces are matching and original. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm and 62.5mm. The supplied m'pieces are a B&H 1010 No. 2, which is in fair used condition, with some discolouration to the ebonite, and a well used Peter Eaton 1010 m'piece. The case is a BAM original, which is in good condition.
688	PAIR OF BUFFET CRAMPON RC CLARINETS-SOLD	£3095
	An extremely fine pair of Buffet RC clarinets in Silver plate, which are 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 pair date to 1978, commonly referred to as "The Golden Era" of Buffet manufacture. Certainly when one looks at the pristine quality of the Silver plate, and excellent quality of this pair one is left wondering why the contemporary standards of Buffet manufacture have fallen off so badly. Part of the reason for this could be that at this point in time the RC was the top of the range model made by Buffet, and sold at a 20% price premium over the R13. The Bb has matching S/N F186195, it has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. 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 A has matching S/N 181519, again it has just been completely overhauled by ourselves and the condition is pristine. The 150th Anniversary Buffet double case also dates to the 1970s and is in good used condition. If desired the pair can be split as follows: RC A in double case for £1600. RC Bb in new single case with Buffet m'piece for £1500.
689	BUFFET RC A CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	A near mint condition Buffet RC A clarinet, which has come to Clarinets Direct as a commission sale from well known repairer, David Kyle. When the American investor Martin Tolchin bought Buffet Crampon in the mid 1970's he felt that though the R13 sold well in the USA, different models would be more successful in Europe. The S1, Continentale and BC20, which became the RC, were all attempts to make darker, more focused sounding clarinets. The RC did sell very well: It has a more relaxed warm tone than the R13, which attracts many UK players. This A has matching S/N 324466, which dates to 1989. The instrument is "as new" with only wear to the logo stamp on the bell to stop it as being described as in mint condition. The Grenadilla wood throughout is in perfect condition without any marks or blemish. The Silver plate is pristine. This instrument has just had a full re-pad in double bladder fish skin pads, with all touch corks replaced, and tenon corks as necessary. The supplied barrel is an upgrade to a Prestige of 64.5mm. The case is again "as new" and is an upgrade to a Prestige model with combination locks. The mouthpiece is a brand new stock Buffet.
690	LEBLANC, CONCERTO, Bb CLARINET, CHARLES COLLECTION-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition Leblanc Concerto Bb clarinet. 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 Concerto is one of the last of Leblanc's top professional wooden model clarinets, it features the same polycylindrical bore design, of 14.61mm, as the Opus. 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 near pristine,with only a slight patch of wear to the register key. All pieces are original & all have matching stamps. The fish skin pads are not new, however, they are all sealing perfectly. There are 2 supplied barrels, of 66mm and 67mm. The matching serial nos. are 77457. The supplied m'piece is a Leblanc K10M. The case is the original, in good condition.
691	CABART, THIBOUVILLE, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is a professional Bb clarinet made by Cabart, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. From 1893 Thibouville Cabart were amongst the finest French producers of artist quality clarinets. They were still active after WW II though, according to Langwill, the stamp seems to have been used by another French dealer/maker. This example dates from the late 1940's, or possibly 1950's, and is in mint condition. The Maillechort [ German Silver] key work is in pristine order throughout. All of the fish skin pads are sealing well, and all corks are also good. All receiving tenons are metal lined, and all other tenons are metal ringed, in other words this instrument was manufactured as a top professional model of the finest quality. The Grenadilla wood is very fine. The bore is 14.9mm, remarkably close to a Selmer of the period. The case is an Evette Schaeffer of the 1950's which is, again, in excellent condition.
692	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	A Buffet R13 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is in good condition, and has had a professional UK owner, who unfortunately is forced to sell a number of his instruments due to an inheritance tax bill. This clarinet has just been overhauled, in fish skin pads, in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Bb has matching serial nos. 227247, which dates to 1982, this was just prior to the Boosey and Hawkes take over of Buffet, and also prior to the introduction of the Prestige range. R13s from this particular period are deservedly sought after, as they were made to a much higher standard than the contemporary R13. All pieces are matching and original, and stamped "Buffet". The Nickel Silver plating shows some wear, mainly to the ring fingers. There are no cracks or repairs to the Grenadilla wood which is in excellent condition. The m'piece is a used Selmer C* in good used condition. The supplied Buffet case comes with a leather case cover and is in very good condition.
693	MATCHED PAIR OF PETER EATON ELITE CLARINETS-SOLD	£4195
	This matched pair of Eaton Elites are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Initially they were ordered by Einar Johannesson, the well known Icelandic professional, and subsequently owned by a professional player and teacher here in the UK. They have been extremely well maintained. The Bb has serial no. E202 and has Silver plate in excellent condition. The wood throughout is in fine condition, with no cracks or repairs. All pads are Edie Ashton superpads, in very good condition. The A, serial no. E255, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape, as are all super pads and corks. There are 2 barrels of 61.5mm and 62.5mm. The m'pieces are both in good used condition: A Peter Eaton, but with very faint markings, and a B&H 1010 No. 2. The case is of modern light weight type, in excellent condition.
694	LEBLANC, PARIS, LX Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1025
	THE A IS SOLD. THE Bb IS RESERVED. These are an excellent condition pair of Leblanc LX clarinets. The clarinets feature a modern polycylindrical bore design of 14.60mm and respond and tune 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 model was re-badged LX 2000 in 2000.] The instruments have just been completely re-padded in fish skin pads in the Clarinets Direct workshop and are sold with our full 1 year warranty. There are no cracks or damage to the wood; which is superb throughout. There is no plating loss to the Nickel Silver key work, which is excellent throughout, apart from a minute patch of wear to the rear thumb bush and register key of the Bb. The matching serial nos. on the Bb are 60811, and the A, 58502. The supplied double case is in excellent condition and comes with the still wrapped keys. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 in good condition. There are 2 original Leblanc barrels and a further shorter barrel for use with the Bb. The pair can be split as follows: A in double case for £1195, Bb in single case with 2 barrels & m'piece for £1025.
695	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. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us from a young professional who is about to start studying at the Guildhall School of Music. All the Nickel Silver key work is in good condition, with only the usual slight spot wear. There are no cracks to the wood, but it does show minor surface scuffs and marks. There are also surface marks, where old screw holes for the original floor peg attachment and marching band lyre have been filled. The crook & bell are both in good condition but the bell shows some scratches, it is not original, but from a Leblanc Vito Bass. There is a floor peg attachment to this bell. The Bass has just been fully re-padded, by Clarinets Direct, in finest Pisoni tan leather pads at our workshop. It is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 5383, which dates to the 1960's. The case is in fair used condition, it still latches and protects the instrument well, but theer arestains to the interior and scuffs to the exterior. The m'piece is an Ebolin in good condition. The instrument would suit a professional looking for a reasonably priced entry level wooden Bass. A comparable model Amati Bass now retails new for £4220.
696	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 A CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	A good condition B&H 1010 Symphony A clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The last owner is Joe Pacewicz, long time member of the RSNO. Joe's instruments are always kept to the highest standards. This A, matching serial nos. 350517, has no cracks or repairs, the wood throughout is in very good condition. The Silver plate throughout is also without mark or blemish. The instrument has new tan leather pads throughout. There are 2 original B&H barrels, a long and short, for tuning. The case is of modern type also in excellent condition.
697	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£845
	A good condition E13 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The matching serial numbers are K73282, which dates to the late 1980's, and all pieces are original with Buffet stamps. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Nickel Silver plating shows only slight wear, mainly to the throat G# key and 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. The m'piece is an up-grade to a profesional Buffet B, in ebonite. 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. .
698	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£895
	A very fine condition E13 clarinet in Silver plate. This instrument was recently taken in part exchange by ourselves. The sole former owner is a student at the Royal Academy of Music. The matching serial numbers are K151527, and all pieces are original with Buffet stamps. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Silver plating shows no wear, it is in excellent shape throughout. 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 fair condition, there is some wear to the exterior and interior. The m'piece is the original, which is unused, as the former owner upgraded to a professional model, in ebonite. The wood for current E13s is 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. .
699	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. It has most recently been owned by an amateur player but formerly it belonged to Tony Lamb, ex-Principal Clarinet of English National Opera. 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 several years this instrument was Tony Lamb'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 old screw holes filled. The m'piece is an original Boosey & Hawkes No. 2 in good condition,. The case is in very good used condition.
700	G LEBLANC, BASSET HORN in F-SOLD	£4695
	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 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 excellent silver plated key work throughout. There are no dents to the crook or bell. The Basset Horn has tan leather pads throughout in superb condition. This instrument will play perfectly out of the box, & the matching serial nos. are 14183. It responds with a large even tone, ideal for Strauss Operas or, as it has been often used, in the Mozart Requiem or Grand Partita for 13 Winds. A comparable Buffet retails today new for £7600. The Vandoren B44 m'piece is in fair condition. The case is in very good condition, and the still wrapped keys to the case are also included.
701	BUFFET R13 Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	This is a good condition, Professional model Buffet R13 Eb Clarinet. This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct: It has had a UK based professional owner who now no longer needs an Eb. It was recently checked over by Mike Huntriss ex-Bass clarinet in the BSO, and has not been used since. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in good condition throughout. The Nickel Silver plate is in good order, but there is some wear, mainly to LH 2 and some of the pillars. The matching S/N's are 408774, which dates to 1995. The instrument has used fish skin pads, which are all sealing well. The m'piece is an up-grade to a Selmer C85 120, which like the Buffet case, is in good used condition.
702	YAMAHA YCL 34 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£495
	This is an excellent condition YCL34, entry level, wooden student clarinet, by Yamaha, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This example has no cracks or repairs to the wood. The plating, which is Nickel Silver, is also in very good shape, with no wear.  The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in finest Pisoni fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The serial no. is 023951. The case is brand new, with carry straps and the m'piece is a used student Buffet.
703	SELMER PARIS PRIVILEGE BASS CLARINET, SOLD	£6495
	This is a good condition Selmer Paris Privilege Bass Clarinet, to low C, which is a commission sale. The current owner is moving to China, and has decided to part with this fine instrument, bought new 5 years ago. It has not been played for the last 18 months. Selmer Privilege Bass clarinets are undoubtedly amongst the best designed French instruments worldwide due to their fine ergonomics and excellent intonation. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in pristine condition. All Silver plate is in fine condition. There is one tiny "ding" to the crook, and also some light surface marks and scratches to the bell. The instrument has been down to our workshop for touch and tenon cork replacement as necessary, and regulation. The leather pads are all the originals in good used condition The matching serial numbers are Q08713. The m'piece is a Pomarico Crystal No. 1, in good condition. The custom case is a Wiseman triple, i.e. for Bass and clarinet pair, this cost £864 when new, and is in good used condition.
676	LEBLANC, ESPRIT, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A very good condition Leblanc, France, Esprit Bb clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. 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 the Ab/Eb key. 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, though the thumb rest has been moved higher, and the old screw holes left unfilled. The Silver plate key work is in very good condition, with no wear, apart from a tiny patch at the base of the throat G# key. All pieces are original and having matching stamps, apart from an additional shorter barrel. We have just completely overhauled the instrument in finest Pisoni fish skin pads, with the exception of the register key which is in cork, and the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 79987. The supplied m'piece is a Vandoren B45 in very good condition. The case is the original Leblanc, with exterior zippable pouch for accessories.
677	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, some designate this the model 500. This Bass features a fork Ab/Eb, i.e. you raise the middle finger in the RH to play Ab/Eb, 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 models, named for Leon Leblanc, demonstrate excellent evenness and intonation throughout the entire range. This is a UK professional owner instrument, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Grenadilla wood throughout is in superb condition, with no cracks or damage, only slight scuffs associated with normal use. The Nickel Silver key work is in very good condition throughout, with no wear. The crook is in excellent condition, as is the bell, which has a floor peg attachment. The instrument has Tan Leather pads throughout, which are like new. The matching serial nos. are 7778, which probably dates to the early 1970's. The m'piece is an "as new" Noblet. There is no joint wobble, and the Bass is well regulated. The original case is also in excellent condition.
678	BUFFET CRAMPON BC20 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. 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. F121199 dating to 1971, which is a commonly referred to as "The Golden Era" of Buffet manufacture. This clarinet is an "enhanced Boehm" featuring L/H fork Eb/Bb and a LH Ab/Eb lever, this last key would be found on todays Prestige models. Buffet Crampon descibed this clarinet as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The key work is in Silver plate, which is in very good condition, apart from slight wear to the L/H index ring finger. 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 by Clarinets Direct,and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The m'piece is a Selmer C85 115 in ebonite in used condition. There are 2 supplied barrels, an original Buffet and a shorter one which is not a Buffet. The case is a used Buffet, again in good condition.
679	YAMAHA SE-V CUSTOM Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1495
	A Yamaha SE-V CUSTOM clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been professionally owned by a UK player, and is in very fine condition. 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, which was Yamaha's most expensive clarinet, 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 and an abundance of overtones. It also features a "scalloped" resonance chamber inside the bell to improve both projection and tuning of the lowest pitches. In other words; this model was Yamaha's direct competitor to the RC Prestige, where as the CS, competed with the R13 Prestige. Indeed the SE-V was such a succesful design for Yamaha that it has now been re-released as the SE-Artist, with an eye watering price of close on £6000. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is Grenadilla. This Bb has matching S/N 03039 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 no discernable wear. The supplied m'pieces is a used Vandoren M30. The case is a used Protech. 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 Prestige Bbs. .
680	A LEFEVRES, PARIS, PLATEAU Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	An extremely fine, and rare, A Lefevres, Paris, covered hole clarinet. Albert Lefevres was apparently active in La Couture near Paris from the 1930s, and given the "Mother of Pearl" touchpieces and design of keywork this would seem to be an instrument from this period. There is no damage to the main pieces, which are all original, crack and repair free. The condition of the wood is very good,with only minor marks and scuffs associated with normal use. The original German Silver key work is in lovely condition, without any wear, again only light scratches. The fish skin pads, whilst not new, are all in very good condition, and will be serviceable for many months to come. The Buffet case is in good condition, as is the supplied mouthpiece, which is a used Selmer C85 115. The instrument tunes extremely well at A=440 Hz, and is excellent value for a "plateau" wooden clarinet. It does not exhibit any of the "stuffiness" sometimes found in cheaper covered hole clarinet designs. It would suit a sax/flute doubler or a player suffering from arthritis.
681	PAIR OF BUFFET VINTAGE CLARINETS-SOLD	£1395
	A rare pair of early Buffet clarinets. This pair have been professionally owned and played in period instrument orchestras here in the UK. 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 wrap around speaker keys. The Bb has serial number 491L1 dating to 1918. It is in good condition for its age, with no cracks to the main body pieces. However the bell has a repaired, glued crack, and also there is a tight hairline crack to the original barrel, which measures 67mm. However the last professional owner of the pair preferred to play the Bb with an Evette & Schaeffer Buffet barrel, of 63.5mm. The pads areused fish skin but sealing well, the instrument has been through our workshop for a thorough "check down". The stamps on the Bb bell read "Buffet Crampon a Paris, C Fischer New York". The clarinet was therefore originally supplied to the USA, where Carl Fischer were an authorised Buffet distributor. A, S/N X [6]271, probably dates to 1906. The digit "6" seems to have been stamped later, as it of a different font type. The clarinet is in good condition throughout, though there is a repaired glued, and pinned, surface crack to the upper joint, which runs down to the first pillar for the speaker key, it does not enter the bore, which is in excellent condition. Like the Bb, the bell also has a repaired, glued crack. The instrument has German silver keywork, which like the Bb, shows a patina commensurate with its age. Again it has used fish skin pads which are all sealing well. Like the Bb, the A comes with 2 barrels, of 64.5mm and 61.6mm. The longer of the two has had the m'piece tenon sleeved in metal. A custom ebonite m'piece is included which was re-layed to 1.1mm by 17mm by the late Prof. John Playfair; it tunes the pair very well. The supplied case is of modern light weight type with carry straps and many pouches. These instruments would make an excellent addition to a period players inventory, or possibly, might delight a collector of rare, historic clarinets.
49	FRANK HAMMERSCHMIDT Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1745
	Clarinets Direct is delighted to be able to offer this extremely rare custom made, Frank Hammerschmidt, Burgau, Boehm system clarinet for sale. This instrument has had only one former owner, an amateur, and he has taken exceptionally good care of this clarinet. 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 15.15mm, 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. There are 2 barrels of 61.5mm & 63.0mm. Also supplied are two mouthpieces, one a Frank Hammerschmidt "3F", the other a Noblet 3. The original case is also in excellent condition, and comes with the keys. The intonation and response are impeccable. The instrument will also play with most standard French bore m'pieces.
47	MATCHED PAIR OF HERBERT WURLITZER, SCHMIDT REFORM BOEHM CLARINETS-SOLD	£5745
	Clarinets Direct is Europe's leading specialist clarinet dealer. We are fortunate indeed to be able to offer these rare and fine Herbert Wurlitzer Schmidt Reform Boehm system clarinets. These instruments have come to us from the family of the late Jonathan Rutland, a well respected player, and teacher, and author of Abracadabra Clarinet. 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. Herbert Wurlitzer, son of Fritz, adapted his fathers' design in several ways. The position of the tone hole underneath 1st line E/B was moved in order to correct the inherent sharpness of upper B/C at the top of the clarion. Dedicated tone holes for both throat G# and A, lean more towards the German concept of purity of tone. The throat Bb booster key mechanism is redesigned, as is the LH sliver key. Unlike his fathers' clarinets there is no vent for the middle finger B/F# twelfth. Though many modern manufacturers 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. A compensating low G/D pad. A hole in the bell to improve low E/B. 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 early Herbert Wurlitzer instrument features a small bore of 14.60mm, and the instruments play very well with modern French bore m'pieces aspecially standard Vandorens. This is one of the main differences between Herbert's design and Fritz's; essentially these instruments work readily with standard m'pieces. The Bb has matching serial nos. 27081, which dates to February 1970, and has Silver plate in excellent condition throughout. The wood is in very good condition, however there is one old surface crack to the upper joint, which does not enter the bore or a tone hole, it has been stable for over 45 years. The repair is excellent, I have attempted to photograph it, see photo 12, but, even with the naked eye it is extremely dificult to see. The instrument has just been completely overhauled in tan leather in our workshop, and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The instrument is stamped " Herbert Wurlitzer, Neustadt Aisch". The A has serial no. 27082 and has Silver plate in very good condition throughout. The wood is in excellent condition. Again the instrument has just been overhauled in tan leather in our workshop, and it is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There are 3 barrels, 2 for the Bb of 55.5mm and 56mm, and 1 for the A of 57mm. The m'pieces are an original H Wurlitzer, which is much used, and Buffet in ebonite, which has been bored out to B&H 926 dimensions. The supplied case original, and has seen much use: The interior is worn, and the handle has been replaced with a strap. .
42	SELMER, PARIS, 10G Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1295
	THE A IS "SOLD". THE Bb STILL FOR SALE IN NEW SINGLE CASE WITH C85 120 M'PIECE FOR £1295. An extremely fine matched pair of Selmer 10G clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us via a UK amateur player. 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 D3861, has wood and Silver plate in good condition. There are no cracks or repairs, the wood is in fine condition throughout. The pads, which are tan leather, are also in good condition. The instrument has gone through our workshop, with any tenon and touch corks replaced as necessary. The A S/N C4825, is in excellent order throughout with wood showing no cracks or damage. Again all the tan leather pads are in excellent condition. The Orly double case is in good condition , the m'piece is a used Selmer C85 120. 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.
48	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1795
	An extremely rare pair of "enhanced Boehm" B&H 1010's which were a special order from the factory and are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These instruments area one owner pair, and the original purchaser initially ordered a Bb from Boosey & Hawkes on the occasion of his first professional employment. A couple of years later, having saved up, he was able to then complete the pair with an A from B&H. The pair play with a "classic" early 1010 sound with lots of character and projection in the tone. Despite pre-dating the Acton patent vent, the tuning throughout is good. The instruments have just been down to our workshop for a thourough check up, with pads, touch and tenon corks replaced as necessary. The Bb, serial no. 257141, has no cracks or repairs to the wood though the original screw holes for the thumb rest have been filled, which has been re-positioned higher. The Silver plate throughout is in very good condition. All pads are used tan leather in excellent condition, the pair have been very well cared for. The A, serial no. 288926, has no cracks or repairs, though, like the Bb amore modern adjustable thumb rest has been moved higher, and the screw holes left unfilled. The original thumb rests are also included in the sale. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent shape. The A has had significantly less use than the Bb. There are 2 barrels of 64.5mm and 62.5mm. The supplied m'piece is a Vandoren B40, bored out to 1010 dimensions, which is, again, in good used condition. The original case is in good condition. .
51	E J ALBERT, BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£1495
	This is a very rare E J Albert, Bruxelles, 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. Albert were considered one of the finest manufacturers of clarinets pre WW 2,and E J Albert was noted for the forward nature of his thinking, especially with key work design. This Bass is typical of that flair for innovation. It features a fully automatic double overblowing vent, with the throat Bb hole used as the initial vent for the second register, and the upper vent being on the crook. As with modern Bass clarinets the upper vent opens for the pitches from E upwards in the clarion register. This instrument was built at a time when many Bass clarinets had 2 separate speaker key touchpieces and only a range to low E. In this way the Albert is prefigures the sort of design Selmer were to adopt post WW 2. The Silver plated key work is in good condition, with only minor wear, the plating shows some "brassing" commensurate with the age of this instrument. The key work throughout shows a robust solidity, and is of fine manufacture. The Grenadilla wood shows minor surface scratches and marks, and the lowest section of the bottom joint has been replaced or repaired in the past. It is possible that this is in fact a later extension, to enable the low Eb, though the key work all appears original, so this is unlikely, see photo 9. This Bass was last overhauled by Alan Andrews in tan leather and all pads are in excellent condition, the Bass is also well regulated. There is a modern floor peg attachment to the bell, as well as a rear sling hook. The case is a modern replacement for a single piece Bass, in fair used condition, there are some scuffs to the exterior and wear to the interior. The m'piece is a used Selmer C, which has been relayed by Alan Andrews. .
53	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	££1345
	A good condition pair of B&H 1010's which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These are rare and early 1010's with an unusual Boosey & Hawkes logo dating to the late 1940's or early 1950's. The pair play with a "classic" early 1010 sound with lots of character and projection in the tone. Despite pre-dating the Acton patent vent the tuning throughout is good. 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 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. 49740, has a repaired sealed surface crack to the back of the lower joint running into the RH screw hole for the thumb rest, which has been re-positioned lower. The original Bb bell has cracked multiple times, and a modern replacement is provided additionally. The Silver plate throughout is in good condition. The A, serial no. 80000, has no cracks or repairs, though like the Bb the thumb rest has been moved lower, and the screw holes left unfilled. The Silver plate throughout is in good shape. 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 leather brief case, with combination locks, which has been adapted to house the pair, it is in very good condition.
32	SELMER, PARIS, PRE-CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£795
	This is a Selmer Pre-CT clarinet in good condition, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The former owner is a professional player in The Netherlands. 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" interior bore. The German Silver key work is in good condition throughout, with a natural "patina" due to its age. The instrument has fish skin pads throughout in good condition, and has been through our workshop for a "check up" prior to sale. 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 N4119, which dates to 1947. The m'piece is a student model in good condition. The case is brand new with shoulder carry strap and has an exterior music pouch.
704	SELMER, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS TO LOW C-SOLD	£4495
	This is a very good condition Selmer Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low C. The professional owner of this Bass had it extended, by means of a detachable third joint, to low C. Thus the instrument is similar to the type known as the Mark I Selmer, to low C, or the original type 33. There are 3 touchpieces on the rear underneath the RH thumb to lay low D, Db, and C. Thus the instrument can be assembled, with the extension, to play down to low C, or, as originally made, to play only down to low Eb. It has been maintained very carefully. The Nickel plate keywork throughout is in excellent order, without only slight wear to a couple of the ring finger touchpieces. There is one old, repaired crack, which ocurred when the marching band lyre attachment was removed. The crack fortunately runs through one of the screw holes for the marching band lyre, it is a surface crack and nowhere near a tone hole, it does not enter the bore and has no effect on the response. The crack has been glued and pinned, and it has been stable for over 50 years, and this with regular professional use. The matching serial nos. are V7194. All pads are brand new finest Pisoni tan leather, the instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The key regulation throughout is also precise and even. The case an original Selmer, in fair condition, there is some wear to the interior and scuffs to the exterior. It still latches well. The m'piece is a David Hite in good used condition. This Bass plays very well, even throughout the entire range, with fine response in the upper register. It would make an excellent instrument for a professional on a budget or enthusiastic amateur.
705	NOBLET, BY LEBLANC, Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£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 an intermediate instrument. The 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 20344. The m'piece and case are both original, in good used condition. This is an ideal purchase for a player looking for an inexpensive professional model Eb.
706	SELMER, PARIS, 10G Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1075
	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 Y1836, dates to the late 1970's and has Silver plate in good condition. What wear there is is mainly to the pillars, rather than the keywork, though there is slight tarnish to some of the longer barrels and trill keys. This is an earlier production model. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout. The instrument has been well maintained, with the current owner just having up-graded to a pair, on starting a performance course at University, and this instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The fish skin pads, whilst used, are all sealing well. All parts are original and stamped "10G". The case is also the original, in good used condition, complete with leather case cover. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B40, again in good condition.   .
707	NOBLET, PARIS, BY LEBLANC, PLATEAU ARTIST C CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	This is an ultra rare and unusual Noblet Artist plateau C Clarinet, made by Leblanc, In fact it is the only example of its type which we have seen. Clarinets Direct is fortunate to count many of the UK's foremost professional players amongst our clientele: This exceptional instrument has come to us fom Joe Pacewicz, currently acting Principal Clarinet of the "Royal Scottish National Orchestra" and is in excellent condition. This instrument is the professional Artist Noblet clarinet, with all parts made of finest unstained Grenadilla wood, unlike some of the cheaper models in the Noblet range. The wood has no cracks or repairs, it is in "as new" condition throughout. The instrument has just been completely overhauled, by Mike Huntriss, ex-Bass clarinettist with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, in tan leather pads. The Nickel Silver plate is also in pristine order throughout, with no wear. The upper joint has serial nos, 93638, and the lower joint, 89959. 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 in fair used condition], 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 good used condition. In summation, this is a C with excellent intonation, which, for a covered hole clarinet plays very freely.
708	BUFFET R13 Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1695
	This is a very fine condition, Professional model Buffet R13 Eb Clarinet. This clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct: It has had only one UK based professional owner who now no longer needs an Eb, she is concentrating on playing the Saxophone. It has been to our workshop for regulation and a thorough "check down". The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in excellent condition throughout. The Nickel Silver plate is in very good condition, with only a few light scratches. The matching S/N's are 432625, which dates to 1997. The instrument has used fish skin pads, which are all sealing well. The m'piece is an up-grade to a Gregory Smith, which tunes the Eb very well, with the high register playing nicely up to pitch. All main pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The original Buffet case is in good used condition.
709	LEBLANC, VITO, ALTO CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£495
	This is a fair condition Leblanc Vito Alto Clarinet model 7165 in wood effect Resonite to low Eb. The instrument is of fully plateau, i.e. covered hole, design, and has a bore of 18.0 mm. There are no cracks to the body, which is in fine condition throughout, though there is an old repair to the upper section of the lower joint, see photos 7 & 10. Though, for ease of manufacture, Leblanc Vito Bass clarinets and Alto clarinets are made in two pieces, in fact thereafter the central screw is tightened and they should be left assembled as one piece models. It could be that the repair was necessary due to someone attempting to take this Alto apart. The crook is in good condition, but the bell shows some scratching and plating loss. The key work has Nickel Silver plating, which is, on the whole, in good condition, only the rear LH thumb touchpiece shows some spot plating wear. The matching serial numbers are 1457A. The Alto has fish skin pads thoughout which are used, but all sealing well. The case is well used, but fully functional. There is a sling and the supplied m'piece is a new Jetel. This Alto plays easily and is an ideal first Alto clarinet purchase.
710	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This Imperial 926 A Clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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. 37240, has no cracks or repairs to the main body of the wood, however there is a tight surface crack to the bell, which is a B&H 2-20 model: This does not go through to the bore. The Silver plate throughout is in good shape, with only slight wear. The instrument has just been completely overhauled in fish skin pads by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The supplied m'piece is a good condition B&H 926 No. 3. The case is a modern Buffet in very good condition.
711	SELMER, PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1075
	An excellent condition early Selmer 10S Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has a single UK owner and was bought new from Selmer UK in 1979, as indicated in the valuation letter from Selmer, which is included in this sale. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner. This Bb, S/N A2118, dates to the 1979 and has Nickel Silver plate, in fine condition throughout. The clarinet has just been completely overhauled in "Roo" white leather pads, and the card receipt for this work is included in the sale. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in excellent condition. All pieces are original, and have matching stamps. There are two supplied barrels of 64.5mm and 66.5mm. The m'piece is a used Selmer in very good condition. The case is a Buffet, again in good condition.
712	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, ARTIST PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	A rare, good condition Noblet, Paris France, Artist 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, but there is a tight surface crack to the upper joint, which runs from the LH register key pillar up to the top tenon, see photo 11. It is a surface crack only, it does not enter the bore, or run near a tone hole, nevertheless, we have filled and sealed it in our workshop. The clarinet has just been overhauled in Premium fish skin pads & the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 91200. The used case is in good condition, with slight stains and 1 tear to the interior, it protects the instrument well. The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren B45 in good condition. This clarinet continued to be made 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".
713	BUFFET E11 C CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	An excellent condition Buffet E11 C clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. This clarinet has white leather pads throughout in very good conditon. The instrument has all new tenon corks, and has just been regulated in our workshop. The E11 C is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 00461. The Silver plated key work is in very good condition. The wood is without any mark or blemish. All pieces are matching and orignal, including the Buffet mouthpiece. Current Buffet E13's and E11's are giving a lot of trouble with shrinkage and wood movement, these problems commenced when Buffet moved the manufacture of these models from Germany back to the old Leblanc factory in France. Fortunately this instrument pre-dates this; it was made in Germany.
714	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1445
	A very fine condition Buffet R13 A, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has just had a full overhaul in our workshop, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 395611 which dates to 1995. The wood is crack and repair free, it is in good condition throughout. The Silver plated key work shows no wear, it is in very good condition throughout. The original Buffet single case in shows some wear to the interior, and one of the catches has lost its lock, though it still latches.
715	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A Buffet R13 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is in good condition, and has had only one professional UK owner, who is a now a full time singer. This clarinet has just been completely overhauled, in fish skin pads, in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Bb has matching serial nos. 170179, which dates to 1976, this was prior to the Boosey and Hawkes take over of Buffet, and also prior to the introduction of the Prestige range. R13s from this particular period are deservedly sought after, as they were made to a much higher standard than the contemporary R13. All pieces are matching and original, and stamped "Buffet" withn the exception of the additional, short barrel which measures 63.5mm. The Nickel Silver plating shows no wear, it is in excellent condition throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the main body pieces of the clarinet, which are in excellent condition, however there is a tight hairline crack to the bell: This crack is so tight, that to attempt a repair would only have opened the crack, so our workshop have left well alone, see photo 9. It has no effect on the response. The m'piece is a brand new Roger Garret. The original Buffet case is worn in both the interior an exterior, but still latches, and protects the instrument well.
716	MATCHED PAIR OF LEBLANC, PARIS, LL CLARINETS-SOLD	£1875
	THE "A" IS SOLD. THE Bb STILL FOR SALE IN SINGLE CASE WITH M'PIECE FOR £895. A pair of very fine Leblanc LL  clarinets in Silver plate. The LL, named after Leon Leblanc [the son of George, and responsible for many of Leblanc's innovations with making  professional clarinets], is one of the finest Leblanc instruments ever made: Superior key work ergonomics, tuning, and even response, make the LL one of the most successful of the Leblanc designs. So successful, in fact, that it remained in manufacture right up until the point that the Leblanc company was bought by Buffet. This pair is in excellent condition, with no cracks or damage, and no plating loss. The Bb has matching serial nos. 43231, the A 42961. Both instruments have been overhauled in our workshop, and are sold with our full 1 year warranty. The m'piece is a used Buffet C , in ebonite. The hardshell case is in good condition. If desired the pair can be split as follows: A in double case for £995, Bb in single case, with m'piece for £895.   .
717	BUFFET BC20 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 a BC 20 Bb clarinet serial no. F261104 dating to 1984, at this period Boosey & Hawkes had only just taken over Buffet Crampon, and quality control at Buffet had not suffered the decline it was to undergo later. Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The Silver plated key work is in very good order throughout, with only slight wear to the RH ring keys. 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 , and it is sold with a full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The m'piece is a brand new Vandoren M30. The original case is also in good condition.
718	SELMER, PARIS, BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£1745
	This is a fair 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 who has just bought a Buffet Bass to low C. 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 particular example has had several modifications in the course of an eventfull life! The Nickel Silver key work is in fair condition, with only minor wear, the plating shows some "brassing" commensurate with the age of this instrument. but at some point the LH F/C key has been replaced with an unplated touch piece, see photos 6 & 7. There are no cracks or repairs to the Grenadilla wood though it shows minor surface scratches and marks. One of the rear sling hook holders is also missing. The bell is not original, but it fits the lower tenon well, and shows no dents or other damage. The Selmer crook is normally sleeved and adjustable, but this example has a collar repair over the adjustable part of the crook. This Bass has just had a thorough "check down" in our workshop and has been regulated. The pads are used, but still serviceable, again, any that needed changing were replaced in our workshop. There is a floor peg attachment to the bell. The matching serial nos. are V4262 which dates to 1968. The case is much used, and has string repairs to the handle. The m'piece is a used Selmer B*. In summation: This Selmer Bass would suit a professional on a budget, who is not overly concerned over cosmetic issues.
719	SELMER, PARIS, 10S II Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	THE A IS SOLD. THE Bb STILL AVAILABLE IN SINGLE CASE FOR £1195.00 An excellent condition matched pair of Selmer 10S II clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This pair have been professionally owned and played here in the UK. 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. Metal middle tenons are featured on both Bb and A, at the bottem of the upper joint, with the A also having a metal sleeved receiver tenon at the top of the lower joint. The impression is one of solid, durable, build quality. Both instruments feature adjustable thumb rests. This Bb, S/N N06750, dates to the 2000'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 white leather pads, which are not new, are very good throughout. The A, has matching serial nos. N09589. Like the Bb it is in pristine conditiuon throughout. Again it has white leather pads in very good condition, and excellent condition wood with no blemishes. The key work is well regulated. The case is an Orly, again in very good condition.
720	BUFFET CRAMPON PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£2595
	This is a superb condition Buffet Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This Bass has had only 2 owners from new; initially a leading London professional, and, more recently, a specialist Bass player who has just traded up to a low C model. It is an outstanding example of a low Eb Bass. It has similar 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, with a fine shine. 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 has just been completely overhauled in tan leather pads in our workshop and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. 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 J&D Hite ebonite model in good condition. A Yamaha floor peg attachment has been fitted to the bell, and a spike is provided, but the instrument has double sling hooks, so, if required, it could be played with a sling.
721	SELMER PARIS, RECITAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This is a very good condition Selmer Paris Recital Bb Clarinet, which 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 is in very good condition, with only light surfarce marks, no cracks, repairs, or any damage. All the Silver plate key work is also in very good condition. The look and solid feel of this key work is far superior to most contemporary Buffet manufacture. The fish skin pads have all been recently replaced, and are "as new". The are 2 supplied barrels of 62.5 mm & 64.5mm. The matching serial numbers are D0596, which dates to the mid-1980's. An excellent condition Selmer C85 120 m'piece is also supplied. The case is a brand new "Reed & Squeak", which features many pouches, and over-the-shoulder carry strap.
1	BACKUN CLARINET BELL-SOLD	£180
	This is a mint condition BACKUN traditional Bb/A clarinet barrel in Cocobolo wood. The S/N is LO7162, and it is designed to fit all standard French bore clarinets, Buffet, Leblanc & Yamaha. Price includes 1st class "recorded delivery" postage to the UK, or Airmail to anywhere in Europe.
2	SELMER C85 120 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£55
	A mint condition Selmer C85 120. The m'piece has an open tip, with moderately long lay. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha, and all standard clarinets. Not B&H instruments.
2	BUFFET CRAMPON, CHADASH, Bb CLARINET BARREL-RESERVED	£85
	This is a mint condition Buffet Chadash R13 Bb clarinet barrel. It measures 66.0 mm, and features a "reverse tapered bore" for improved intonation.
5	BACKUN Bb CLARINET BARREL-SOLD	£75
	This is a mint condition Backun Bb clarinet barrel, in Cocobolo wood. It has a tapered bore suitable for Buffet, Leblanc and non-CSG series Yamaha clarinets. It measures 66.0 mm, and has serial number 5056.
3	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 A CLARINET BARREL-RESERVED	£65
	This is a very good condition Buffet R13 A clarinet barrel. It measures 63.5 mm.
6	BUFFET CRAMPON FESTIVAL A CLARINET BARREL-RESERVED	£55
	This is a mint condition Buffet Festival A clarinet barrel. It measures 67.5mm.
15	NAGAMATSU Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£65
	A very good condition Nagamatsu, Bb clarinet mouthpiece. This mouthpiece is open and moderately long. There is no damage to tip or rails. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play well on most clarinets, Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha etc. It is not compatible with large bore instruments.
17	VANDOREN BD5 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£65
	A very good condition Vandoren, BD5 Series 13 Bb clarinet mouthpiece, in ebonite. It comes in the original packaging and is designed to play firmly down to A=440 Hz This mouthpiece is moderately open and moderately long. It is one of a large number of the same type of m'piece selected by a professional player, and this example has had hardly any use. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play well on most clarinets, Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha etc. It is not compatible with large bore instruments.
48	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1595
	A matched pair of late B& H Symphony 1010 clarinets which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These instruments were hand selected, new in 1982, by Tom Kelly for a pupil, now a professional player, and are in exceptionally good condition. The instruments have very good condition tan leather pads throughout. All are sealing well and will be good for many years to come. The Bb, matching serial nos. 544024, has no discernable wear to the Silver plate. There is no damage to the wood, which is in good order throughout, with no cracks or repairs. There are 2 barrels, one made by Bill Wrathel in ebonite of 62.8mm and the other an original B&H of 64mm, which has been lined in ebonite, also by Bill Wrathel. The A, matching serial nos. 516119, is in near mint conditon. The Silver plate is pristine throughout. Again there are no cracks or damage to the wood. Like the Bb, the A has 2 B&H ebonite lined barrels, of 63.8mm and 64.1mm. The supplied m'piece is a B&H 1010 No. 2, which is in fair used condition, with some discolouration to the ebonite, and ligature scratches. The case is the original, which is used but in good condition. .
4	BACKUN FATBOY Bb CLARINET BARREL-RESERVED	£95
	This is a mint condition Backun "Fatboy" Bb clarinet barrel, in Grenadilla wood. It measures 66.0 mm, and has serial number 07355.
18	MOBA CLARINET BARREL-SOLD	£90
	This is a mint condition MOBA Bb/A clarinet Barrel in Grenadilla wood. It is stamped "66+ 09093", 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.
19	MOBA CLARINET BARREL-SOLD	£90
	This is a mint condition MOBA Bb/A clarinet Barrel in Cocobolo wood. It is stamped "64 07317", 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.
20	BACKUN "FATBOY" CLARINET BARREL-SOLD	£90
	This is a mint condition BACKUN FATBOY Bb/A clarinet Barrel in Cocobolo wood. It is stamped "63.5 SO6246", 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.
55	LUIS ROSSI VIENNESE BORE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£3295
	This Luis Rossi Viennese bore Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Viennese bore model is based on a Koktan clarinet: It features a wide bore, with a dark creamy sound and superb intonation. It has had only one owner, a professional Jazz clarinettist, and is in excellent condition. The Silver plate is pristine condition throughout. The wood is also in perfect condition, with no cracks or repairs, excepting the wooden thumb rest, which has cracked through the screw holes, this we have glued and filled in our workshop. There is a fully automatic Bb booster key. The serial numbers are V310. There are 4 barrels of 62.0mm, 63.0mm, 64.0mm, and 65mm. The m'piece is a Riffault which has been bored out to 1010 dimesnsions, which tune this model well, by T W Howarth. The Protech case is also in "as new" condition, and comes with still wrapped carry straps.   .
45	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	An extremely fine condition E13 clarinet in Silver plate, which is supplied with all original documentation, and keys to the case. This instrument has had only one careful adult owner from new. The matching serial numbers are K139918, and all pieces are original with Buffet stamps. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Silver plating shows no wear, it is in excellent shape throughout. 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 very good condition. The m'piece is the original, which is also in very good condition. The wood for current E13s is 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.
56	DOUBLE BOEHM Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£995
	This is possibly the World's rarest clarinet, a Double Boehm. It was the brain child of the great Belgian Acoustician, and clarinet designer, Charles Houvenaghel. I had always believed that only resonite instruments were made in this system, however this is a Grenadilla wood, quality made instrument, which from appearances may well have been made in the Noblet or Leblanc factory, see the "in-line jump" trill keys." With a double Boehm clarinet basically the fingering system of the LH mirrors that of the RH. For the third register a touchpiece is provided similar to that found on Alto and Bass clarinets. Houvenaghel believed this would make for a much more even scale, in terms of both intonation and tone colour. Sadly this view was not shared by other manufacturers, including his own employer: Leblanc. Doubtless this must have been a source of disappointment to him. Though this clarinet is perfectly playable, it is, in my opinion, definitely for a collector! The Bb has matching serial nos. 1025 and has Nickel Silver plate in fair condition, with some wear throughout, the plating is about 85%. The wood is in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs, to the main pieces, though the barrel has cracked, and been repaired and sealed with glue. All pads are brand new Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather. The instrument has been completely re-padded by Clarinets Direct and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The m'piece is the original, in good condition. The case shows some tears to the interior lining but still latches well.   .
58	SELMER, PARIS, PRE-CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£745
	This is a Selmer Pre-CT clarinet, which has been professionally owned by a London based jazz player and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner faces a large inheritance tax bill, and is forced to sell off some of his extensive collection. This model was endorsed by Benny Goodman, and is the type of clarinet most closely associated with the American big band era. The German Silver key work is in good condition throughout, and exhibits a nice shine. The instrument has recently had an overhaul in fish skin pads, and all 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 N1901, which dates to 1947. The case, a Boosey & Hawkes, is well used, but latches securely.
59	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 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. 446937, has wood throughout in very good condition, apart from the bell rim, which shows some slight scuffs. All tan leather pads are in good condition, as are the touch and tenon corks, the instrument has only recently come back from Howarths after a service and tuning work. The Silver plate shows no wear it is excellent throughout. For the last several years this instrument has been Tony's spare Bb. 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 old screw holes filled. The m'piece is an original Boosey & Hawkes No. 2 in very good condition, & case is in fair used condition, with some stains to the inetrior. .
62	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 current owner has just traded up to a different clarinet and consequently this excellent Bb is offered to the market. This Bb, serial no. 182899, which dates to 1960, has no cracks or repairs, the wood throughout is in very good condition. The thumb rest has been moved to a higher position in the past, and the original screw holes have been filled. The Silver plate is also in good condition throughout, with only minor spots of wear, which is to be expected in an instrument more than 50 years old. The instrument has "as new" Tan leather pads. The supplied m'piece is a Reginald Kell No.2 1010, in good condition. This particular m'piece tunes the instrument excellently & the Buffet leather single case is also in fine used condition. .
63	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	This early Imperial 926 Bb Clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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. 49342, has no cracks or repairs. The barrel is a later Boosey & Hawkes, of the correct bore marked "short". The Silver plate throughout is in good condition with no wear, apart from the LH thumb bush. The instrument has just been completely overhauled in Tan Leather pads by Clarinets Direct, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The supplied m'piece is a custom 926 by Jon Steward in excellent condition, which tunes this clarinet exceptionally well. The case is a modern example also in good used condition.
3	JACQUES ALBERT FILS A CLARINET	£995
	A superb Boehm system clarinet made by the last maker of the legendary Albert family. The German Silver keywork is good, very solid, and with an excellent shine. The wood is in amazing condition for its age, with no cracks or repairs, only light surface marks. All white leather pads and corks are good. This instrument was made in the late 1920's or very early 1930's as Albert had moved to London by 1933 and this clarinet is stamped "Made in Belgium". The makers stamp is clearly visible, as is the stamp of the supplying dealer, " W Hamie Amsterdam". This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and has been played professionally & it it has been exceptionally maintained. The LH F/C touchpiece has been enlarged, see photos photos 7 & 8. The case is in fair condition with some wear to the interior lining, the handle is missing. The bore is 14.9mm, and the instrument works well with the custom barrel which is supplied. It will tune nicely with any modern French bore m'pieces, including the Vandoren M13 range. .
11	BUFFET C12 CONSERVATOIRE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A very good condition Buffet C12 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 Silver plated key work is in superb condition with no plating wear. The instrument has good condition Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads throughout. 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.   .
23	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	A very fine condition Buffet R13 A clarinet. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free, with only minor surface marks and scratches. The Silver plated key work is excellent throughout. The matching serial nos. are 217650 which dates to 1981. 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 instrument has just had a full overhaul in our workshop, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The supplied doube case has some interior stains and scuffs, but the exterior and latches are both good.
1	PETER EATON INTERNATIONAL Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-RESERVED	£155
	An excellent condition Eaton International Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece has been owned by a London professional player, who found this example slightly too close, it has had only a few hours of use. The lay is medium open and moderately long, stamped 1.20 21.5 A . There is no damage to tip or rails which are like new. The serial numbers are 4783. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play all clarinets made by the major manufacturers; Buffet, Selmer Yamaha etc.
5	VANDOREN BD5 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-RESERVED	£75
	A mint condition Vandoren BD5. The m'piece has a medium open tip, with moderately long lay. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha, and all standard clarinets. Not B&H instruments.
12	LOMAX AM Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-RESERVED	£95
	A very good condition Lomax, Andrew Marriner model, Bb clarinet mouthpiece. It is similar in tip opening and length to a Vandoren B45. There is no damage to tip or rails. The S/N is 5004. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play well on most clarinets, Buffet Selmer, Yamaha etc. It is not compatible with large bore instruments.
17	PORTNOY Eb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£55
	A mint condition, Portnoy Eb clarinet m'piece. It has a medium tip opening, with a moderately long lay. The m'piece was bought new with a Buffet Eb and never used. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha, and most Eb clarinets.
18	HITE 1010 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£55
	A good condition Hite, 1010 Bb clarinet mouthpiece, in ebonite. It was re-bored by T W Howarth to 1010 dimensions. This mouthpiece is moderately open and moderately long. It has light signs of use, with no damage to tip or rails. The m'piece is of English large bore type and will play well on B&H 1010, Eaton Elite, and Rossi English/Viennese bore clarinets. It is not compatible with mainstream small bore instruments.
1	BUFFET TOSCA BASS CLARINET CASE-SOLD	£340
	A brand new, unused, Tosca Bass clarinet case. The seller has just bought a new Tosca Bass, but never used the case, as he prefers a BAM case. The case has an outside pouch for storing music. Ideal for the professional player, it also has back pack straps, and combination locks, as well as the still wrapped keys. A large saving on the new price. The selling price includes next day courier to UK addresses. Buyers from abroad will need to contact us for a precise shipping cost.
7	B&H 1010 Bb CLARINET BELL-RESERVED	£65
	This is a good condition Boosey & Hawkes 1010 Bb clarinet bell in Grenadilla wood. The bell formerly belonged to Tony Lamb, ex-Principal clarinet of ENO. There is some tarnish to the tenon ring, but the wood and logo stamp are in excellent condition. Price includes 1st class postage to the UK, or Airmail to anywhere in Europe.
12	SELMER 10G Bb CLARINET BELL-SOLD	£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.
18	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 Bb CLARINET BARREL-RESERVED	£50
	This is a mint condition B&H 1010 Bb clarinet barrel, in Grenadilla wood. It measures 64.5 mm. It is compatible with B&H 1010 and Eaton Elite clarinets.
19	BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 Bb CLARINET BARREL-RESERVED	£50
	This is a good condition short B&H 1010 Bb clarinet barrel, in Grenadilla wood. It measures 61.0 mm. It is compatible with B&H 1010 and Eaton Elite clarinets.
21	SELMER 10G Bb CLARINET BARREL-SOLD	£45
	This is a mint condition 66.5mm Selmer 10G clarinet barrel in Grenadilla wood. Price includes 1st class "recorded delivery" postage to the UK, or Airmail to anywhere in Europe.
25	NOBLET, LEBLANC PARIS, C CLARINET-SOLD	£1345
	This is a superb condition Noblet, by Leblanc, C Clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is Joe Pacewicz of the RSNO. This instrument probably dates to the late 2000's as is indicated by the logo, which is the final version, and makes this instrument one of the last to be made. The matching serial nos. are B90419. The wood is pristine throughout, with no cracks or repairs. The Nickel Silver plated keywork is also in fine condition. The instrument has been down to our workshop for an overhaul in fish skin pads, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The instrument will tune well with any standard French bore Bb clarinet m'piece. The case is the original, with keys, again in excellent condition.   .
33	BUFFET CONTINENTALE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1045
	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 rare Continentale Bb clarinet with upper joint serial no. F102076,and lower joint, F132904, dating to the early 1970s. 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 no wear. However the register key has a solder repair to the bridge, see photo 11. 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 white Pisoni Premium Deluxe leather pads all of which are in very good condition. The m'piece is a Selmer HS**, in ebonite. The Buffet case is also in good condition, and is of modern light weight type.
48	GEORGE LEBLANC, PARIS, LL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	An extremely rare and fine G Leblanc LL Eb Clarinet, in excellent condition, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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. The pads, which are Premium Deluxe Pisoni skin pads, are "as new" throughout. This instrument tunes exceptionally well, and demonstrates a surprisingly warm and even tone for an Eb clarinet. There are two supplied m'pieces one is a very good condition Vandoren B44 in ebonite, the other a Yamaha 4C. In addition some used and unused reeds are included. The case is the original, again in excellent condition. .
22	BUFFET R13 Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1645
	This is a very good condition, Professional model Buffet R13 Eb Clarinet. It has been to our workshop for a full overhaul, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in very fine condition throughout with only slight scuffs. The Silver plate is in good condition, with no wear, only light scratches. The matching S/N are 113639, which dates to 1970. The m'piece is a new Portnoy BPO 2. All main pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The original case is also in good used condition.
41	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is a professional player in Leicester. The German Silver key work is in good order throughout, with a natural shine. The upper joint has a repaired crack, see photo 10. This repair is covered by our full 1 year warranty. The instrument has also just been re-padded in Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads in our workshop, and again our full 1 year warranty applies. The serial nos. are 67328 which dates to 1961. 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 Buffet Evette and Schaeffer "C" in ebonite. The case is a Leblanc in good condition.
722	YAMAHA PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET, YCL61-SOLD	£745
	A good condition professional 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 1970'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. The clarinet models YCL61 and YCL81 were launched as professional clarinets, with the YCL81 Yamaha's most expensive Custom model. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. The Silver plated key work is also good throughout, with only slight wear to the LH Ab/Eb key, F/C key and second trill key. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a partial overhaul, all pads are either new or in very good condition. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The barrel is not original to the instrument, though it is made of Grenadilla wood also and tunes the clarinet well. The matching serial nos. are 002672. The m'piece is a Yamaha 4C in good condition, as is the Yamaha hard shell case.
723	KARL HAMMERSCHMIDT, PROFESSIONAL BASS TO LOW Eb,-SOLD	£1695
	This is an extremely rare and fine Karl Hammerschmidt Bass clarinet to low Eb. It was formerly the property of "Croydon Music Service" and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Bass features a double overblowing vent, LH Ab/Eb lever and an articulated C sharp/G sharp mechanism. In other words a similar specification to all top professional models manufactured today. The Silver plate keywork throughout is in excellent order, with only slight wear. There is one old, repaired crack, to the upper joint which runs between the 2 speaker key holes. It has been pinned, glued and filled and is an old stable repair. The matching serial nos. are 1062, and from the style of case we would imagine this instrument dates to the 1960s. All pads are brand new finest Pisoni tan leather, the instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The key regulation throughout is also precise and even. The case is the original, in fair condition, there is some wear to the interior and scuffs to the exterior. It still latches well. The m'piece is a brand new "Ebolin". There is some flattening to the bottom of the bell, which was due to the lack of a floor spike. We have fitted a new spike attachment to the bell which should stop this recurring. This Bass plays very well, even throughout the entire range, with fine response in the upper register and excellent tone. It would make an ideal purchase for a professional on a budget, or enthusiastic amateur.
724	AMATI KRASLICE, 361S Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	This is an Amati 361 Eb Clarinet, in mint condition, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The professional owner of this Eb now wishes to trade up to a more expensive model. This instrument was made in the Czech Republic and is made entirely in Grenadilla wood, unlike the cheaper models in the range. For an intermediate wooden Eb clarinet it has a very good specification, with Silver plated keys and finest white leather pads throughout, which are all in very good condition. The tuning is excellent with standard French bore mouthpieces, in this regard the instrument is a major advance on older Amati instruments. There are 2 supplied barrels of different lengths, the longer of which is still wrapped. The Silver plate is pristine throughout. The matching serial nos. are 233792. The supplied m'piece is an upgrade to a Vandoren B44, in very good condition. The case is the original in "as new" condition with keys. This clarinet would suit a player looking for a bargain priced wooden Eb for occasional use, or a young beginner, with smaller hands, not quite ready for a standard Bb.
725	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	A Buffet R13 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is in good condition, and has been owned by a professional UK jazz player. It is an enhanced Boehm with 7 rings which enable a fork Eb/Bb in the left hand. The Bb has matching serial nos. F70988, which dates to 1962, at this point in time the R13 was the finest professional model that Buffet Crampon made. The pads, which are fish skin, are well used, but all sealing well. All main pieces are matching and original, and stamped "Buffet", but the barrel is a more modern replacement of 65mm length. The Nickel Silver plating shows some wear, mainly to the ring fingers. There are no cracks or repairs to the Grenadilla wood which is in excellent condition. The m'piece is a used Seimer HS*. The supplied Buffet case is of Prestige type, in fair condition, the RH lock needs the catch lifting manually once the release button has been pushed to the side. .
726	SELMER, SERIES 9, FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A very good condition Selmer Series 9 Full Boehm Bb Clarinet ,which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument formerly belonged to a London based Jazz player, but was kept mainly as a spare. The 9* was marketed by Selmer as "pour la musique symphonique", the 9 was "pour le jazz et les varietes." This clarinet has all the "bells and whistles": Fork Eb/Bb, articulated C sharp/ G sharp, LH Ab/Eb lever and bottom Eb key. The Nickel Silver keywork is in good condition with only slight  plating loss; mainly to the ring finger keys. The Grenadilla wood is in very good condition with no cracks or repairs. The clarinet  has predominantly cork pads on the upper joint, and fish skin pads on the lower joint. All pads are are in excellent condition. The clarinet measures 15.25mm at the top of the reverse cone of the upper joint. The matching serial numbers are U1555, dating to 1965. The case is the original in good condition, as is the supplied m'piece, a used Pomarico crystal No.2.
727	LEBLANC, ESPRIT, PROFESSIONAL Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	This is a rare Leblanc Esprit, Paris, professional Eb Clarinet, in superb condition. This instrument is a commission sale, having come to us from a top UK professional. Unlike older Noblet Eb's, the Leblanc Esprit, 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: "The Esprit Eb offers artist-quality performance, by featuring many playing charactersitics of the Opus/Concerto clarinets", namely; "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. We have just fully overhauled this clarinet in fish skin pads, and it is sold with our 1 year warranty. The mouthpiece is a used Lomax Classic, NC, in very good condition. The S/N is 75338. When it was bought new, the asking price was well above that of both the Buffet R13 Eb and RC Eb.
728	BUFFET R13 Eb CLARINET-SOLD	£1695
	This is a very fine condition, Professional model Buffet R13 Eb Clarinet. It has been to our workshop for a full overhaul, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The wood shows no cracks or damage, it is in excellent condition throughout. The Silver plate is in superb condition, with no wear. The matching S/N are 595972, which dates to 2005. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B40 in good condition. All main pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The original Buffet case is in good used condition.
729	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	A rare, good condition Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. This is an intermediate model Noblet, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. All the main pieces of the instrument are made from Grenadilla wood, with the exception of the barrel which is in ebonite. 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, but there is a tight surface crack to the upper joint, which runs from underneath the logo stamp up to the top tenon, see photos 5 & 6. It is a surface crack only, it does not enter the bore, or run into a tone hole, nevertheless, we have filled and sealed it in our workshop. The clarinet has just been overhauled in Premium fish skin pads & the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The serial nos. are A15533. The case is in a brand new "Amoon" with shoulder carry strap. [ NB Not pictured.] The mouthpiece is a BARI BOF 0 in good condition. This clarinet continued to be made 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".
730	ELKHART, INDIANA, BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	This is a very good condition Elkhart Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb, which has just been taken in part exchange by us from a London based professional. The Elkhart Bass is just a differently badged Selmer Bundy, made by the same manufacturer in the USA. There are no cracks or damage to the Resonite 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 Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads throughout & all pads are in good used condition, it has just been to our workshop for regulation and a "check down". The crook and the bell are both in very good 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 supplied Vandoren B45 m'piece plays very well with Vandoren 2.5 reeds or similar. This instrument plays easily and is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase.
731	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 only slight marks. There is a repaired, glued, pinned, crack running from the top tenon down into the 1st trill key tone hole, see photos 5 & 6. The repair is an old one, and stable. The white leather pads are a mixture of old and new, the last partial service was carried out at a cost of £80. There is no joint wobble, and the key work regulation and touch corks are all good. The Silver plated key work is in excellent condition, it is rare to see a Centered Tone in silver plate, and this example is a late one dating to 1960, with matching serial nos. S1112. All pieces are original with Selmer stamps. The supplied case is a brown leather Buffet with keys. The m'piece is a used Selmer E, in good condition. This is an open lay m'piece for Jazz. .
732	ORSI, MILAN, C CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	A rare Romeo Orsi C 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 C clarinet, and it plays with a well rounded tone, quite warm for a C, and with excellent intonation. The instrument is in very good condition, with no cracks or damage to the unstained Grenadilla wood, & the matching serial nos. are 9605. The pads are mainly fish skin, in good used condition, with the exception of the register key which is in cork. The Nickel Silver key work and plating are in good condition, with only slight wear to the G sharp key and ring fingers. The instrument has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down", and has been regulated. The m'piece is a Vandoren B45 in ebonite. The original case is in good condition. This C would suit a professional on a budget, or any player looking for a fine C at a bargain price.
733	BUFFET BC20 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 a very good condition BC20 Bb clarinet with matching serial nos. F115074, dating to 1970. This period is known as Buffet's "Golden Era", as quality control at Buffet had not suffered the decline it was to undergo later. Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The Nickel Silver plated key work is in very good order throughout, with only slight wear to the RH ring keys. The wood is excellent throughout with no cracks, damage or repairs, apart from a crack to the bell rim, see photos 8 & 9. 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 B&H case is also in good condition, and latches well.   .
734	BUFFET Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This is a Buffet Eb clarinet 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, initially as 2nd and Eb Clarinet, 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 standard professional Buffet Eb clarinet, in fact it has been much altered: Most of the major alteration includes opening out the bore at the top of the instrument and also reaming out the m'piece. This means that the Eb will play sharp if standard French bore Eb m'pieces are used, it needs the supplied m'piece, or one with a similar bore. In addition to John McCaw's original m'piece, a brand new Pillinger copy with the facing HH 107 [ a Hale Hambleton standard facing] is also supplied. If the new owner wishes this m'piece could be re-faced to their own specifications. The matching serial nos. are 31925, the wood has no cracks or repairs, it is in good condition throughout, though the thumb rest has been moved higher, and the screw holes left unfilled, see photo 10. The German Silver keywork 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 instrument tunes exceptionally well, and also demontrates a much warmer and round tone than the standard production model. It would suit a professional player. The supplied case is a brand new compact Eb case, NB not pictured.
735	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, and this instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 553203, which dates to the late 2000's. The pads are tan leather throughout in excellent condition. There are 2 supplied barrels, one is the original Tosca Buffet of 66mm, and the other a shorter Buffet. The supplied mouthpiece is a used Selmer C85 120 in very good condition. In addition to the Buffet Tosca case, the instrument is also supplied with a new Buffet gig bag case cover, with carry straps and leather pouch.
736	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	A very good 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. 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 discernable wear. This Bb has matching S/N 451549, it was bought new by an professional clarinettist and teacher as a spare instrument to his R13 pair. The original Guarantee card is included in the sale. This excellent instrument has seen little use. The instrument has used fish skin pads, which though old, are sealing well. The supplied m'piece is a used Selmer C*. There are 2 barrels; the original Buffet of 66mm, and a Selmer 10S barrel of 64.5mm. The case is the original in good condition, it comes with the still wrapped keys.
737	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-RESERVED	£1495
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet R13 A clarinet. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free, with only minor surface marks and scratches. The Silver plated key work is excellent throughout. The matching serial nos. are F59614 which dates to 1959. Back then this was the finest professional instrument Buffet made, with unstained, matched wood. This was before the introduction of the ""Prestige" range, which effectively downgraded the standard R13 considerably. These days R13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections. Buffet are currently attempting to recreate this Gold standard of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details. The instrument has just had a full overhaul in our workshop, and is sold with our 1 year warranty. The supplied doube case is an Orly in good used condition. This instrument plays with a superb, sweet sound, and very fine intonation.
46	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET,-SOLD	£795
	This is a fair condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet, in ebonite, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This Eb was last owned by a young London professional, who having bought another model, is now selling this on. It is likely that this was used by the military in the past, as, usually, ebonite instruments were made for outdoor use. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows much wear, with all the ring fingers affected, as well as the majority of the other keys. The ebonite body is in very good condition. The instrument has fish skin pads throughout, which are in good condition, and the instrument should be maintenance free for some time to come. The serial nos. are 248846, which dates to 1964. The mouthpiece is a B&H original, in good condition. It plays comfortably with Vandoren No. 3 or 3.5 reeds. The case is again original, in good condition. In summation this Eb would suit a professional player on a budget, as it is a top professional model at a student price.
58	BUFFET CRAMPON, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, E13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A very fine UK stamp Buffet Crampon, Evette & Schaeffer, E13 A clarinet in Nickel silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was made in 1976, and at this time Buffet UK were based at Pages Walk in South London. Then the Evette and Schaeffer clarinet was manufactured alongside the superb R13, which was one of Buffet's top selling professional models. 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 made in the same factory as the professional models. This E&S A clarinet is superior, in every respect; quality of wood, intonation, and tone to contemporary mass produced E13 Buffet clarinets. This was reflected in the asking price, E & S clarinets were only 20% cheaper than R13s of the period. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Nickel Silver plating overall is in fine condition with no discernable loss, just a patina natural to the age of the clarinet.  The pads are predominantly used fish skin in good condition, with the C sharp/G sharp key and register key in cork. The clarinet has just been to Mike Huntriss, ex-BSO, for a partial overhaul with some pads replaced as necessary. The A has matching S/N K36163.  The double case is of modern backpack type, it is in good condition, though one of the strap clasps has failed. 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.
56	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET -SOLD	£1495
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 A clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free, and in fine order. The Silver plated key work is excellent throughout. The matching serial nos. are 410034 which dates to 1996. The instrument has recently had a full overhaul in our workshop in fish skin pads, all of which are in excellent condition. All pieces are matching and original. The supplied double case is of rucksack type in very good used condition. This instrument plays very well, and represents a substantial saving on the new list price.   .
66	BUFFET VINTAGE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A rare early Buffet Bb clarinet, serial number L727, which dates to 1898. These instruments have a larger bore, 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. The drawbacks are flatter notes on low E and F, which is down to the shorter lower flare which was reamed by Buffet at that time. 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 single piece top joint, i.e. no barrel. 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, the worst of which is shown in photo 10. Though the instrument has many cosmetic flaws, there are no cracks or repaired damage. The German Silver key work, with some solid silver barrels, shows a patina consistent with a clarinet which is 115 years old. The stamps read "Buffet Brevette SGDG". All pieces are matching and original, and there is a further number "2" stamped on the lower joint and bell. The mouthpiece is a Vandoren M13 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.
64	MATCHED PAIR OF COCOBOLO HOWARTH S1 CLARINETS-SOLD	£3295
	An excellent condition pair of Howarth S1 clarinets, in Cocobolo wood, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These instruments are a one owner pair, and were used by a University graduate to obtain his Music degree. The S1 was Howarths' original professional clarinet design with a bore of 14.85mm, and was greeted with much enthusiasm by many professional UK players, including Tony Pay. Subsequent designs were of smaller bore, and unfortunately Howarth no longer manufacture clarinets. The unstained Cocobolo wood is in very good condition, with only light surface marks, consistent with careful use, however there is either a section of coarse wood grain, or a tight surface crack to the upper joint of the Bb, see photo 10. If it is a crack, it does not go through to the bore, and it has been stable with regular playing over the last several years. There is no joint wobble. The instruments have just had a full and complete overhaul, in our Clarinets Direct workshop, and are sold with our 1 year warranty. The Silver plating throughout is excellent. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 1168, & the A, matching serial nos. 1160. The supplied m'pieces are both, unused, original Howarths. The tuning is excellent with these and also standard French bore m'pieces. The Orly case is well used, but fully functional.
73	SELMER, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£1845
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Eb Piccolo Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrumnet has been professionally owned and played here in the UK. Selmer Paris Eb clarinets are considered Worldwide the finest professional instruments available due to their superb intonation and ergonomics. This instrument is of fine quality, with very good intonation and response. The wood condition overall is excellent: 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 good condition with no wear. The serial nos. are X9365 which dates to 1973.   The clarinet comes with the 2 original barrels of 45mm and 47mm. The case is the original in fair condition, there are some interior stains, and wear to the exterior. The m'piece is a  Selmer C85 115 in good condition.
48	MATCHED PAIR OF BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1595
	A matched pair of B&H Symphony 1010 clarinets which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These instruments were formerly owned and played by Dave Rix, Principal Clarinet of the City of London Sinfonia. The instruments have very good condition tan leather pads throughout. All are sealing well and will be good for many years to come. The Bb, matching serial nos. 422315, has Silver plate throughout in very good order, with only one tiny patch of wear to the Ab/Eb key. There is no damage to the wood, which is good throughout, with no cracks or repairs. There are 2 original B&H barrels, one of 62mm and the other of 64mm. The A, matching serial nos. 417521, is in excellent conditon. The Silver plate is pristine throughout. Again there are no cracks or damage to the wood. The supplied m'pieceas are a B&H 1010 No. 2, which is in fair used condition, with some discolouration to the ebonite, and a like new Pillinger, stamped DA123. The case is a used Orly, with some exterior scuffs and interior stains. .
51	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£795
	This is a Bb B&H Symphony 1010 clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and has been owned by a professional player as a "back up" instrument. This Bb, with matching serial nos. 448627, has wood throughout in very good condition, with no cracks or repairs. All tan leather pads are used but in good condition. The Silver plate shows no wear, it is in very good order throughout. This clarinet features the late version of the Acton patent vent, for improved tuning in the RH. The m'piece is a used B&H 1010 No. 2. The case is a GEWA of rucksack type, in good condition. .
46	BUFFET, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, E13 Bb CLARINET,-RESERVED	£895
	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 pads & the clarinet is sold with our full 1 year Clarinets Direct warranty. The matching serial nos. are K47386 which dates to 1979: 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. These days E13's are made from inferior quality wood which is stained to hide imperfections, whereas this model has unstained wood. The Nickel Silver key work is excellent throughout, with no wear. The case is the original in good condition, and the mouthpiece is a used Yamaha 4C in good condition.
739	BUFFET CRAMPON RC FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1395
	An excellent condition Buffet RC Full Boehm, in Silver plate. This instrument features; fork Eb/Bb, LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# & to low Eb.  Therefore superior to current Prestige specification. This clarinet could be purchased as an alternative to buying a pair, as A clarinet parts can 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 patch of wear to the inside of the E/B LH key, see photo 7. Indeed the excellent quality if this Silver plate contrasts sharply with that found on more modern Buffet clarinets. The instrument has recently been overhauled in leather pads and all are in excellent condition.  The matching serial nos. are F249429 which dates to 1984. At this time the RC was Buffet's most expensive clarinet, and this particular model was the most expensive key work option of the Bb range. Thus this clarinet was amongst the finest instruments Buffet then made; a special order clarinet. The barrel is an upgrade to a Chadash Buffet, which is of the right quality for this instrument and tunes it well with the supplied "as new" stock Buffet m'piece. The case is a modern "Clarinet" with many pouches and shoulder carry straps, it is in excellent condition.   .
738	BUFFET R13 PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1895
	This is a good 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, 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 excellent throughout. The Silver plate throughout is in good condition, with only slight wear to the ring keys, and slight spot wear to the LH "pinky" 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 Buffet Prestige with combination locks. The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren 5RV lyre in good condition, NB not pictured.
68	BUFFET Bb PROFESSIONAL CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	A rare & fine early Buffet clarinet. The instrument dates from 1924 with S/N 1R967, and has wood in good condition for its age. There is an old, stable, pinned repair to the top of the upper joint, the crack does not run through into the bore, nor through a tone hole[ see photo 12]. And also a sealed crack repair to the bell. The Maillechort key work is well regulated with no wear. The pads are all sealing & are mainly fishskin, with the register key and top trill key being tan leather. All corks are good.   This instrument has been well maintained, & played regularly by an amateur with no problems for the last several years. The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren 3V in good condition, 1.15mm by 17.5mm. The case is A Buffet Evette & Schaeffer , fully functioning but with some interior stains & wear to the handle   .
71	BUFFET E11 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	An excellent condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument was formerly owned by a London based professional saxophonist and clarinettist. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in fish skin pads in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Silver plating is pristine, as is the wood condition. All pieces are matching and original, the m'piece is an up-grade to a professional model Vandoren B45. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 734101. 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.
75	BUFFET CRAMPON CLARINETin B NATURAL, CIRCA 1899-SOLD	£995
	This is the earliest, and rarest Buffet Crampon clarinet, of the David Hamilton collection. David was one of the finest teachers of his generation, counting Michael Collins amongst his many pupils. The clarinet is in Grenadilla wood throughout. To the best of our knowledge all pieces are matching and original, but one of the barrels no longer has a Buffet stamp. The instrument itself is in excellent condition for its age, with no cracks or damage to the wood. In the key of B natural, it features a bore of 14.5mm, with the usual Buffet under-cutting. There is a short flare at the bottom of the lower joint. It also has the so called "do-nut" fork Eb/Bb LH fingering as well as a wrap-around register key. The tuning is at A=440 Hz with modern Vandoren or Gigliotti m'pieces. The pads are fish skin, and though elderly are sealing well. There are some thread repairs to the lowest tenon, but the instrument is well regulated and all touch corks are good, it will play straight out of the box. The case is a much travelled double case, which protects the instrument well.
79	LEBLANC SONATA Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A near mint condition Leblanc Sonata  Bb clarinet, which ia a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This clarinet has had only one former owner, a UK based professional. 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 pristine. All pieces are original & all have matching  stamps  The clarinet is padded in Pisoni premium Deluxe tan leather pads, all in "as new" condition. The matching serial nos. are D40218. The supplied m'piece is a Buffet good condition. The case is also in good condition, with some stains to the interior and slight scuffs to the exterior.   .
38	BOOSEY AND HAWKES 1010 A CLARINET-RESERVED	£745
	A good condition B&H 1010 A clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument formerly belonged to a student at Leeds College of Music. This A, with matching serial nos. 176434, dating to 1959, has no cracks or repairs, indeed the Grenadilla wood is in fine order throughout. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear. The pads are all Tan leather, in good condition. All pieces are matching and original. The supplied m'piece is a B&H 1010 No. 2, which is, again, in good used condition. The case is an excellent condition BAM.
2	BACKUN MOBA Bb CLARINET BARREL-SOLD	£95
	This is a mint condition Backun "MOBA" Bb clarinet barrel, in Grenadilla wood. It measures 66.0 mm, and has serial number 08177. It is compatible with all Buffet clarinets and most other mainstream models, not the Yamaha CSG series however.
1	VANDOREN 5RV Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£75
	A brand new boxed Vandoren 5RV clarinet mouthpiece. It has a moderately close tip, with a moderately short lay. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play all clarinets made by the major manufacturers; Buffet, Selmer Yamaha etc. Not B&H and English bore clarinets.
5	VANDOREN A2 CRYSTAL Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£105
	An extremely good condition Vandoren A2 Crystal Bb clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece has a medium open tip, with moderately long lay. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha, and all standard clarinets. Not B&H instruments.
8	GREGORY SMITH Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£85
	A good condition, Gregory Smith, Evanston, "K" wooden clarinet m'piece. In common with most American m'pieces it is on a Zinner blank. It has a 1.05mm tip opening, with moderately long lay. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha, and all standard clarinets. Not B&H instruments.
16	VANDOREN BD5 Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE	£75
	A mint condition Vandoren, BD5 Series 13 Bb clarinet mouthpiece, in ebonite. It comes in the original packaging and is designed to play firmly down to A=440 Hz This mouthpiece is moderately open and moderately long. It is one of a large number of the same type of m'piece selected by a professional player, and this example has had hardly any use. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play well on most clarinets, Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha etc. It is not compatible with large bore instruments.
15	PORTNOY No. 2 Eb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-RESERVED	£55
	A mint condition, Portnoy no. 2 Eb clarinet m'piece. It has a medium tip opening, with a moderately long lay. The m'piece was bought new with a Buffet Eb and never used. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha, and most Eb clarinets.
740	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£895
	An excellent condition E13 clarinet in Silver plate which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has had only one careful owner from new, and since its last overhaul has not been played. The matching serial numbers are K224707, and all pieces are original with Buffet stamps. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Silver plating shows no wear, it is in excellent shape throughout. The instrument has recently had a complete re-pad in Pisoni deluxe fish skin pads, and all pads are like new. The case is the original which is in very good condition, there is slight wear to the exterior and interior. The m'piece is the original, which is also in very good condition. .
741	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET CRAMPON R13 CLARINETS	£2795
	- THE Bb IS SOLD, THE A IS RESERVED. An extremely fine pair of Buffet R13 clarinets in Nickel Silver plate, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These one owner instruments have been extremely well cared for and maintained. The owner bought the pair new in 1970 from Bill Lewington's, in London, for use in the National Youth Orchestra. Upon leaving the NYO his career to a different turn, and he put them away unused. Now, in retirement, he has taken up the clarinet again and just purchased a new pair of Buffet RC Prestige clarinets. Consequently this " Golden Era" pair is in exceptional condition for their age. At this period the R13 was the finest instrument Buffet manufactured. The response and intonation are so fine, that in order to match them it is necessary to invest in modern Buffet Prestige examples. The Bb has matching serial nos. 114081. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The Nickel Silver plating overall is in excellent condition, with no wear. Shortly after purchase the top joint of the Bb developed a small surface crack, which was filled, pinned and sealed at Howarths, photo 5 is of the end of the pin. The crack is completely invisible to the eye and camera, and it has been stable for near on 5 decades. The pads are all tan leather, in excellent condition, apart from the speaker key which is in cork. The A has matching S/N F110758 and is also in excellent condition, with only wear to the logo stamps to distinguish it from a new instrument. It has no cracks or damage, and the plating is pristine. Like the Bb it has tan leather pads in excellent condition. The supplied Buffet Prestige black leather case is brand new, and it was this case which came with the new Prestige instruments the seller has just bought. The m'piece is a used Vandoren 5RV. If desired the pair can be split as follows: A in new Prestige double case for £1645. Bb in new Prestige single case with m'piece for £1175.
742	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET,SOLD	£895
	A good condition Buffet E13 clarinet in Silver plate. The E13 is the top selling student wooden clarinet worldwide. The matching serial numbers are K150143, and all pieces are original with Buffet stamps. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Silver plating shows no wear, it is in fine shape throughout. 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. The m'piece is an up-grade to a used professional model Vandoren 5RV, which substantially improves the response and tuning. The wood for current E13s is 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.
743	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet R13. The German Silver key work is excellent throughout, with no wear. 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 in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The tenon corks have been replaced as necessary. All pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. The matching serial nos. are F53805 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 worn but fully functional and the m'piece is a brand new Buffet student model.
744	SELMER, PARIS, EEb CONTRA-ALTO CLARINET, TO LOW D -SOLD	£7995
	This is an excellent condition and extremely rare, Selmer Contra-Alto clarinet in Rosewood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was ordered from Selmer, Paris, by Paul Harvey as a low D model, instead of the more common version with a range to low Eb. Thus the extension is by Selmer, with matching serial nos. on both joints, A2937, which dates to 1978. Paul Harvey used this instrument for much Film and TV session work, including several scores for BBCTV's "Dr Who". Subsequently the instrumnet was sold to another London professional player, who has kept this instrument in excellent condition. 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 supplied m'piece is a Selmer E, which is again in very good condition. A selection of Rico No. 2 reeds are also included. The original case shows some exterior scuffs, but the interior is excellent. The instrument can be supplied with a K& M Contra-Bass clarinet stand for an additional £60.00. .
745	SELMER, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£1845
	This is a very good 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 typical fine quality, with very good tuning and response. The wood condition overall is excellent: 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 good condition with only slight wear to the ring fingers. The serial nos. are Y0502 which dates to 1974.   All pieces are matching and original with Selmer stamps. The case is the original in very good condition, as is the supplied m'piece, a  George Bundy No. 3.
746	SELMER SERIES 9* Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	This Selmer Series 9* enhanced Boehm Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is in good condition, and has come to us from a Netherlands based professional player. 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 Series 9*, with undercutting, was aimed at the classical market, the wide bore Series 9 at the Jazz market. This instrument is an enhanced Boehm model with 7 rings, which usefully allows for a forked Eb/Bb in the left hand, articulated C sharp/G sharp, and left hand Ab/Eb. The clarinet has matching serial nos., Z0651 which dates to 1975 & and is one of the last 9*'s made. The Silver plating is good throughout, with only slight werar to the rings, mainly LH2. The pads are all fish skin, the instrument has had a thorough "check down" in our workshop with pads, and corks replaced as necessary. There are no cracks or repairs, though there are some surface scuffs to the wood, and other signs of normal use. The original case is much used but still fully functional. The m'piece is a used Selmer C*.
747	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 A clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had only one UK based owner who bought it new. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free, and in fine order. The Silver plated key work is excellent throughout. The matching serial nos. are 339203 which dates to 1991. The instrument has recently had a partial overhaul in our workshop in fish skin pads, all of which are either new or in good condition. All pieces are matching and original. The supplied double case is the original Buffet, in brown leather, in good used condition. This instrument plays very well, and represents a substantial saving on the new list price.
748	YAMAHA PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET, YCL62-SOLD	£795
	A very good condition professional Yamaha YCL 62 Bb clarinet, which has just been taaken in part exchange. 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 1970'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. The clarinet model YCL62 was a professional instrument, which superceeded the YCL 61, in the late 1970's. The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. The Silver plated key work is also excelent throughout, with no wear. The instrument was overhauled prior to trade in, with any worn pads replaced. All touch and tenon corks are good. There is no joint wobble. The barrel is not original to the instrument, it is a Selmer of 64.5mm and tunes the clarinet well. The serial nos. are 003109. The m'piece is an ebonite Buffet C in good condition, as is the Yamaha hard shell case.
749	BUFFET S1 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent 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. F153845, which dates to 1975. 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. The Silver plating is very good throughout with only a sight patch of wear to the RH index finger ring, and bottom RH F sharp/C sharp touchpiece The clarinet has just been overhauled in our workshop in fish skin pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The regulation is tight, there is no joint wobble. All pieces are matching and stamped "Buffet". 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 Buffet case is in good used condition. The m'piece is a used Vandoren.
750	LEBLANC SONATA Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A near mint condition Leblanc Sonata  Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This clarinet has had only one careful adult owner. 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 finest unstained Grenadilla in excellent condition.  The Silver plate key work is pristine. All pieces are original & all have matching  stamps  The clarinet 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 D40258. The supplied m'piece is a Vito in good condition. The original case is also in good condition, with some slight stains to the interior and minor marks to the exterior.
751	NOBLET PARIS PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1500
	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 was originally professionally owned and played in London's West End then subsequently owned by an amateur, who has just bought a low C Buffet Bass, 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 finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads throughout, all are in near new condition. There is a floor peg attachment to the bell with spike & 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 three 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 an original Leblanc, it latches well and has some repairs to the interior lining, but is fully functional. The m'piece is an original Noblet in good condition.
752	BUFFET CRAMPON 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 clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, as the current owner has just purchased an R13 A from us. He used this instrument as a student at the Royal Academy of Music, which explains the sticker on the case. 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 have a Buffet stamp. The instrument has been very well cared for and maintained. The Nickel Silver plated key work is in excellent, unmarked, condition. The pads, which are used fishskin, are in good condition, and sealing well. The matching serial nos. are K74218. The double case is the original Buffet black leather model with some exterior scuffs and wear, the key is also supplied.   .
753	BUFFET CRAMPON RC FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1395
	An excellent condition Buffet RC Full Boehm clarinet, in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument features; fork Eb/Bb, LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# & to low Eb.  Therefore superior to current Prestige specification. This clarinet could be purchased as an alternative to buying a pair, as A clarinet parts can 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 no wear. Indeed the fine quality of this Silver plate contrasts sharply with that found on more modern Buffet clarinets. The instrument has used fish skin pads, but all are sealing well & will be good for some time to come.  The matching serial nos. are F301865 which dates to 1987. The mouthpiece is an "as new" stock Buffet. The case is the original Buffet in brown leather with keys, it is in excellent condition. .
754	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1545
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 A clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had only one owner from new, she used it throughout her time at University, and it has not been played much since. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free, and in fine order. The Silver plated key work is excellent throughout, with no wear. The matching serial nos. are 308421 which dates to 1988. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pieces are matching and original. The supplied double case is the original brown leather Buffet in used condition, with stains to the interior, and exterior scuffs. It is supplied with keys. This instrument plays extremely well, and would pair nicely with both R13 and the more expensive models in the Buffet range.
755	BUFFET R13 A CLARINET-SOLD	£1595
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 A "UK" stamp clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has had only one owner, the celebrated clarinettist Colin Courtney, who selected it new from Buffet UK, Pages Walk, London. Colin was one of the most successful freelance clarinettists of his generation, working not only with most of the major top UK orchestras, & in the West End, as well as being a Professor of Clarinet at the Royal College of Music. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free, and in fine order. The Nickel Silver plated key work is excellent throughout, with no wear. The matching serial nos. are 166104 which dates to 1976. Back then this fine professional instrument was made, with unstained, hand selected 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 standard of manufacture in their current "Vintage R13" range, please go to www.buffetcrampon.com for more details. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pieces are matching and original. The supplied double case is an Orly in used condition, and the m'piece is a used Vandoren B45. This instrument plays extremely well, with an excellent scale and very fine intonation.
756	SELMER PARIS, SIGNATURE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	This is an excellent condition Selmer Paris Signature Bb Clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has been professionally owned and played by a UK player. Selmer Signature clarinets are undoubtedly amongst the best designed French instruments worldwide, featuring many improvements over other manufacturer's models. These include raised tone hole edges for improved pad seating and sound emission. The upper joint features a large reversed cone which narrows to 14.5mm. This results in exceptionally accurate twelfths, and overall the intonation is superior to most other French designed instruments today. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks, scuffs or damage. All the Silver plate key work is also in pristine condition. The look and solid feel of the key work is far superior to most contemporary Buffet manufacture. The white leather pads, whilst used, are all sealing well, and will be good for many months to come. The original supplied barrels are of 63 mm & 65mm. Though the instrument is stamped A=442, in fact, with the longer of the 2 barrels it plays comfortably down to A =440. Indeed, with Vandoren 13 series m'pieces, most players will find that the pitch is at A=440 Hz even with the short barrel. The matching serial numbers are PO 6543. The original Selmer case is in good used condition.
757	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	An extremely good condition Buffet E13 clarinet in Silver plate. The E13 is the top selling student wooden clarinet worldwide. The matching serial numbers are K130342, and all pieces are matching and original with Buffet stamps. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The Silver plating shows no wear, it is in fine shape 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 the original Buffet, again in fine condition. The wood for current E13s is 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.
759	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1345
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 Bb clarinet, whch was a special order from Buffet. This instrument is an enhanced Boehm model with 7 rings, which usefully allows for a forked Eb/Bb in the left hand, articulated C sharp/G sharp, and left hand Ab/Eb. Thus the keywork options on this instrument are superior to those on the current Prestige range. The matching serial numbers are F186484 which date to 1978, an excellent period of R13 manufacture. Total manufacture of all professional models averaged 6000-7000 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 an 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.
53	NOBLET, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-RESERVED	£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. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, the current owner having just bought a Selmer Privilege Bass to low C from ourselves. All the Nickel Silver key work is in good condition, with only the usual spot wear. There are no cracks to the wood, but it does show minor surface scuffs and marks. The crook & bell are both in good condition but the bell shows some scratches, and a few minor dings. There is a floor peg attachment to this bell. The Bass has used leather pads, with some newer than others, all are sealing well. The instrument has been down to our workshop for regulation. The keywork has been oiled and touch corks replaced as necessary. The matching serial nos. are 5454, which dates to the 1960's. The Protech case is in good condition, it protects the instrument well. The m'piece is a Selmer C* in good condition, which plays and tunes this Bass very well. The instrument would suit a professional looking for a reasonably priced entry level wooden Bass. A comparable model Amati Bass now retails new for £4220.
58	CONN 12M, CROSSBAR, BARITONE SAXOPHONE-SOLD	£1995
	A Conn 12M "Crossbar" Baritone Saxophone to low Bb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The last owner is the well known musician, Paul Harvey. Paul was for many years Professor of Clarinet and Saxophone at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, in Twickenham. He was also the author of the "Saxophone" in Yehudi Menuhin series of music guides. This instrument was bought second hand by Paul in the 1980s. The original owner had been a member of the band on the "Queen Mary" & this saxophone has voyaged many times across the Atlantic. For an instrument most likely made in the 1950s the condition is good. There are numerous solder repairs, minor dings, and much wear to the original lacquer. All tan leather pads are in good condition. The serial numbers are 354262. There are three supplied m'pices, the original which shows much wear, a Tonalin S/N 108463 with 4* facing, and a more "polite" Yamaha 5C. There is also a stand, which has been customised to support a Baritone, and a BG sling. Several Vandoren reeds of different strengths are included also. The instrument comes in a Vincent Bach Gig bag. These Baritones are famed for their warm, robust, tone, and this is a prime example.
52	COUESNON, PARIS, FULL BOEHM Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£695
	This is an extremely rare Couesnon Full Boehm Bb clarinet, which was part of the late Professor John Playfair's collection of Couesnon clarinets. 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 the best model made by Couesnon. The German silver key work is in good condition throughout, with minimal wear. Please note the extremely neat articulated C#/G# key design, which is unique to Couesnon, and gives little regulation trouble. The clarinet has recently entirely re-padded in Pisoni Deluxe leather pads, the majority are white with some tan, all pads are in "as new" condition. There are no cracks or damage to the main body of the wood which is in good order throughout, apart from the shorter of the two barrels which has a repaired crack. The matching serial numbers are 6750. The mouthpiece is a Selmer Series 10 HS in excellent condition. The case is the original in fair condition, it latches well, but the handle has failed.
8	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 a rare Continentale Bb clarinet, with an additional RH Ab/Eb lever, which makes it specified as a modern Buffet Prestige. Like the modern Prestige model it also has hand selected unstained wood. 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", with matching serial nos. F123902, dating to 1971. The intonation and response are much superior to contemporary Buffet manufacture. The Silver plating is very good throughout. The Grenadilla wood is in good condition throughout, with only minor surface marks and scuffs. However there is a small chip to the outer tenon edge of the upper joint lowest tenon, see photo 12. 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 in excellent condition. The original Buffet case is in very good condition, the interior is stained, but the exterior and latches are in fine shape.
59	SELMER BUNDY BASS CLARINET TO LOW Eb -RESERVED	£945
	This is a good condition Selmer Bundy Bass Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb, which is a commission sale. The current seller bought this instrument from us some 4 years ago, and has just purchased a low C Leblanc Bass. There are no cracks or damage to the body, which has only slight surface marks, but the logo stamp has completely worn off. 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 Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads throughout in very good condition and has been regularly service & maintained. 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 lower body of the bass, the screw holes for this attachment have been filled. There is a floor spike attachment to the bell, as well as the original 2 sling hooks. The serial nos. are 703. The case supplied is in very good condition. The m'piece is a used professional model in ebonite. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design; it is an ideal first Bass clarinet purchase. .
63	BUFFET BC20 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	A professional model Buffet BC20 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 very good condition BC20 Bb clarinet with matching serial nos. F150679, dating to 1974. This period is known as Buffet's "Golden Era", as quality control at Buffet had not suffered the decline it was to undergo later. Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The Silver plated key work is in fairly good order throughout, with only slight wear to the RH ring keys, and the lower RH "pinky" keys, see photo 8. 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 only slightly used Pisoni Premium Deluxe fish skin pads , and it should be maintenance free for at least 12 months. The m'piece is the original Buffet B crown in ebonite. The original case, which is a 150th anniversary edition is also in good condition, and latches well.
60	BUFFET E11 C CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A good condition Buffet E11 C clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. This clarinet has just had an overhaul in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The pads are mainly fish skin, with cork on the register key and C sharp/G sharp key. The wood has no cracks or repairs, but there are a coule of chips to the outer edge of the lower tenon of the upper joint, see photo 5. These chips have no affect on the response, and are completely hidden when the instrument is assembled. The E11 C is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 001109. The Silver plated key work is in very good condition, with only light scratches. All pieces are matching and original. Current Buffet E13's and E11's are giving a lot of trouble with shrinkage and wood movement, these problems commenced when Buffet moved the manufacture of these models from Germany back to the old Leblanc factory in France. Fortunately this instrument pre-dates this; it was made in Germany.The E11 C is an ideal purchase for the player who wants to use the same mouthpiece that they currently use on their Bb instrument, as the instrument tunes well with all standard French bore Bb m'pieces.
59	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET -RESERVED	£795
	This is a Bb B&H Symphony 1010 clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and has been owned by a professional player as a "back up" instrument. This Bb, with matching serial nos. 448627, has wood throughout in very good condition, with no cracks or repairs. All tan leather pads are used but in good condition. The Silver plate shows no wear, it is in very good order throughout. This clarinet features the late version of the Acton patent vent, for improved tuning in the RH. The m'piece is a used Eaton Elite, 1.26 21.5, in very good condition, NB not pictured. The case is a GEWA of rucksack type, in good condition. .
39	LEBLANC, CONCERTO, Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£1145
	An excellent condition Leblanc Concerto Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Concerto is one of the last of Leblanc's top professional wooden model clarinets, it features the same polycylindrical bore design, of 14.61mm, as the Opus. It was made with all of Leblanc's usual engineering excellence; with gold plated needle springs, under cut, tapered tone holes, 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 near pristine, with no wear. All pieces are original & all have matching stamps. The tan leather pads are not new, however, they are all sealing perfectly. There are 2 supplied barrels, of 66mm and 65mm [this second barrel has lost its Leblanc logo plaque]. The serial nos. are 76881. The supplied m'piece is a Pillinger F1 with a DOV124 facing in excellent condition. The case is brand new with shoulder carry strap.
73	LEBLANC SONATA Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A near mint condition Leblanc Sonata  Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 finest unstained Grenadilla in excellent condition.  The Silver plate key work is pristine. All pieces are original & all have matching  stamps  The clarinet has recently been partially re-padded in fish skin pads, and all pads are either new or lightly used. The matching serial nos. are D64761. The supplied m'piece is the original Leblanc K10M in "as new" condition. The original Leblanc rucksack style case is also in excellent condition, and comes with the carry straps.
77	LOUIS LONDON Bb CLARINET, RIPPER COLLECTION	£995
	THE A IS SOLD. THE Bb STILL FOR SALE IN SINGLE CASE AND WITH M'PIECE FOR £995. These are an exceptionally rare and fine pair of Louis of London English clarinets, which are a commission sale, having been formerly owned by Pete Ripper. 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 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. The pads are tan leather throughout in perfect condition. 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. The crack is a surface crack and has no effect whatsoever on the response. 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. All pieces are matching and original apart from the barrel for the A, which is from a Selmer. This is however a good match for the A and tunes it well. The Bb has matching serial nos. 522, and the A has matching serial nos. 539 The 2 supplied m'pieces are both original, the shorter of the two plays well and tunes both instruments nicely. The case is a Selmer in good used condition, supplied with key.
779	BUFFET RC PRESTIGE A CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	This very fine RC A Prestige clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has been professionally owned and played here in the UK, and has been used in many orchestras includng the BBCSO and Halle Orchestra. This A has matching serial numbers, F495615, which dates to the early 2000's. The condition of this instrument is excellent. There are no cracks or damage to the wood. The Silver plating is very fine without wear or scratches. The clarinet has used Pisoni Premium Deluxe white leather pads throughout, but all are sealing well and will be good for some time to come. The supplied Rocco double case is also in good condition, and can be adapted to hold an Eb clarinet, in addition to a pair.   .
780	BUFFET E13, EVETTE & SCHAEFFER, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	An extremely fine Evette & Schaeffer, E13 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate. The matching serial numbers are K60059 which dates to 1982, making this one of the last of the E&S manufactured prior to the Boosey and Hawkes take over of Buffet. 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 m'piece is an up-grade to a Vandoren 5RV, which is in fine used condition. The case is the original which 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.
781	SELMER PRE-CENTERED TONE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	This is a Selmer Pre-CT clarinet in excellent condition, which 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" interior bore. The German Silver plated key work is in good condition throughout, and exhibits a nice shine. The instrument has recently had an overhaul, on 12th July, and the invoice for this is included in the sale. 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 N1604, which dates to 1946. The m'piece is a Selmer HS** which is an open lay, again it is in very good condition. The case, is used, but latches securely, is in good condition and has an interior music pouch.
771	YAMAHA YCL650 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A good condition Yamaha 650 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new some 6 years ago, and it has helped its original owner to take a specialist Music performance degree at Royal Holloway, she has just up-graded to a Buffet R13. The Yamaha 650 is the top selling rival to the Buffet E13. It features a voicing groove to the interior neck of the bell to enhance the bottom E/B twelfth. The serial numbers are 116221. The instrument features tapered and undercut tone holes, and Silver plated keywork, which is in excellent condition. The clarinet has tan leather pads throughout, which are in very good condition. The upper joint has 2 pinned repaired surface cracks, see photos 6 & 7, neither go through to the bore. The cracks ocurred soon after the instrument was bought new, and subsequent to being repaired. the instrument was used for several years without any issues. The supplied m'piece is a Yamaha 4C, which is like new, as the original owner up-graded to a Vandoren m'piece. The case is in good condition, though there are a few interior marks.   .
772	YAMAHA YCL650 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	THE A IS "SOLD" THE Bb STILL FOR SALE IN NEW CASE FOR £795 An excellent condition pair of Yamaha 650 clarinets, which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The fish skin pads are not new, however they are all in good condition, and will be good for some months to come. 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 Bb has matching serial numbers 106390, and is supplied with 2 barrels, a 65mm and a 67mm. The A has matching serial numbers 04500 and comes with a single barrel of 65mm. Despite this disparity in serial numbers they were actually bought new as a pair: Yamaha obviously make very few YCL650 A clarinets. The instruments feature an adjustable thumbrest, tapered and undercut tone holes, Silver plated keywork, and the Bb has a voicing groove to the neck of the bell. The supplied m'pieces are an used Yamaha 6C, and a Yamaha Custom 4C. The case is in perfect condition. If desired the pair can be split as follows: A in double case with 6C m'piece for £875. Bb in Yamaha single case with 2 barrels and 4C Custom m'piece for £795. .
773	LEBLANC LEGACY, BY BACKUN, B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	A rare, very good condition Leblanc Legacy, by Backun, B flat clarinet. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us via a UK professional, now retired, who bought it new 8 years ago. Backun purchased the Leblanc brand after the company ceased trading in 2009, and this model was designed by Morrie Backun, and sold with the Leblanc logo. It was made in the USA. This clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood, with all pieces original, matching, and stamped. The barrels and bell are stamped "Backun Canada". All the key work, which is Silver plate, is in excellent condition. There are several key work design features, including five adjusting screws to keep touch corks in good regulation. There is a RH touchpiece for C sharp/G sharp, as would be found in Simple System clarinets. The instrument features a polycylindrical bore of R13 type dimensions. The wood throughout is in good condition, with no cracks or repairs. The clarinet has used white leather pads, and all are sealing well, and will be good for some time to come. The matching serial numbers are P1236. The case is an original Leblanc double, with an excellent quality cover. The mouthpiece is a new Vandoren 5RV, which tunes the clarinet very well. This instrument represents a massive saving on the cost of new Backun models, and could well suit a player on a budget looking for a Backun designed clarinet.   .
774	NOBLET, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1445
	This is a good 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 was last owned by an amateur, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The Nickel Silver key work shows some wear, mainly to the ring finger touchpieces, but, for an instrument dating to the early 1960s, the plating is in good condition. The wood does show scuffs and surface marks, mostly where old screw holes have been filled for the matching band lyre, and the original rear mounted floor peg. In addition there are 2 very small tight surface cracks to the upper tenon of the lower joint. Both cracks do not enter, or form, the bore, and consequently are cosmetic issues only. For the largest of these see photo 7. The bell and crook are both in good condition with only very minor dings, and "spotting" to the plating of the bell. The Bass has just been fully overhauled in finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is a floor peg attachment to the bell with spike & also a sling hook. The matching serial nos. are 4160, dating to the 1960s, at this period Noblet fitted articulated trill keys to the three 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 in very good used condition. The m'piece is an American Music ebonite model in good condition. Also supplied are several reeds. In summation this is a very fine responding Bass, but the cosmetic condition reflects its age and use. It would suit a professional player, or doubler, on a budget.
775	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. F123369, which dates to 1971. 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. 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 mainly white leather pads throughout in excellent condition, with some cork pads on the upper joint. 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 case is in good used condition. The m'piece is a used Selmer HS** in ebonite also in good condition.
776	G. LEBLANC PARIS, PROFESSIONAL ALTO CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is a very fine condition G. Leblanc Paris, Alto Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This is a top of the range professional Alto with a large bore of 18.0mm. The German Silver plated key work is excellent throughout with no wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, with only minor surface marks and scratches. The bell has a few minor dents [see photos 2 & 8], these are entirely commensurate with normal use and have no effect on the response, which is excellent. The crook is in good condition and shows no damage. The Alto has just been completely overhauled by us in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads , and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 5817, which probably dates to the 1960's. There is a sling provided. The case is a new modern example, with pouches and carry strap. The m'piece is a Lelandais with a tip opening of 1.6mm and lay length 20mm, in good condition, it plays well with Vandoren 2.5 reeds.   .
777	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET CRAMPON R13 CLARINETS-SOLD	£2995
	THE Bb IS RESERVED. THE A STILL FOR SALE IN DOUBLE CASE FOR £1595. 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. The owner had the pair carefully selected for her new in 1999 by her then teacher at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester. However, whilst at Chetham's her main instrument became the Soprano Saxophone, consequently the pair have seen exceptionally light use. The Bb has matching serial nos. 440400. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The Silver plating overall is in excellent condition, with no wear. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop and all pads are all brand new fish skin. The Grenadilla wood throughout is excellent, with no cracks or repairs. The A has matching S/N 436559 and is in mint condition. It has no cracks or damage, and the plating is pristine. It has had a partial overhaul in our workshop, as most of the pads were still in excellent condition. The supplied Orly double case shows some scuffs and marks to the exterior but is fully functional. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B40. This pair respond and tune exceptionally well, they are outstanding examples of R13s from this period. If desired the pair can be split as follows: A in double case for £1595. Bb in new single case with m'piece for £1445.
778	LEBLANC PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	This is a fair condition Leblanc, Paris, model 400 Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. It was last owned by an amateur player who had a collection of Leblanc clarinets, and specialised in playing Jazz. The instrument has seen much use and the condition of the Grenadilla wood reflects this: In addition to a small crack to the lower joint, which is in the tenon, running down to the first tone hole, there are several old screw holes, mainly where brackets to hold the instrument together as a one piece Bass, and brackets to hold the original floor peg, were formerly fitted. The screw holes have been filled, and are surface imperfections only; they do not go through to the bore. The crack has also been filled and glued, it is only in the tenon, it does not enter or form the bore, see photo 8. The crook is in very good condition,  but the bell has a few minor dings and scratches, only cosmetic issues. There is no plating loss to the  key work; which is German Silver in fine condition. The Bass has tan leather Pisoni Premium Deluxe pads throughout, which are in excellent condition. In addition to a floor peg to the bell, there is also a sling provided. The matching serial nos. are 3270. The case is a compact Yamaha, in very good condition. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B45. In summation this is a very fine playing Bass clarinet, which would suit a player not overly concerned about cosmetic issues.
760	PAIR OF SELMER RECITAL CLARINETS-SOLD	£3995
	THE A IS SOLD. THE Bb IS "RESERVED" An excellent matched pair of Selmer Recital clarinets in Silver plate. These instrument are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. Their sole former owner is Paul Harvey, the well known clarinettist and saxophonist. These instruments were used by Paul, from the 1980s onwards, in many of the UKs leading orchestras, including a Prom season with the BBCSO. 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 D1148, the A S/N C8105, the pair were bought new in 1983.  All pieces are original and stamped Selmer, the barrels measure, 61.5mm, 62.5 and 64.5mm. The case is the original leather Selmer example whith dust cover, it is used, but in good condition. The supplied m'piece is a lightly used Selmer C85 115. These instruments have been exceptionally well cared for.
761	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, ARTIST PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET -SOLD	£1245
	A rare, good condition Noblet, Paris France, Artist 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 Silver plated, is in excellent condition, with no wear to the touchpieces. The wood throughout is in very good condition, with only minor scuffs and one chip to the bottom of the upper joint tenon edge, see photo 4. This is cosmetic only, and has no effect on the response, it is also completely hidden when the instrument is assembled. The clarinet has just been overhauled in Premium fish skin pads & the instrument is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The matching serial nos. are 93654, which make this a late example. The modern case is in excellent condition, and comes with a carry strap. The mouthpiece is a used Buffet in good condition. This clarinet continued to be made 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". .
762	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	A rare 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, though there is some wear, mainly 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 B69964, and this clarinet has gold plated springs throughout. The case is the original in good condition, as is the mouthpiece. 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".
763	COUESNON, MONOPOLE, CONSERVATOIRE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£595
	This is the top of the range professional "Monopole" Conservatoires model Bb clarinet made by Couesnon, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 the best model made by Couesnon. This example dates from the early 1960's or possibly late 1950's and is in superb condition. The matching serial nos., on all pieces , are 30570. The Maillechort key work is in pristine throughout. All of the fish skin pads are sealing well, and all corks are also good. We have thoroughly checked over the clarinet in our workshop. The Grenadilla wood is very fine. The bore is 14.7mm, remarkably close to a Buffet R13 of the period. The m'piece is again original but the clarinet will play and tune well with any standard Vandoren or Selmer mouthpiece. .
764	NOBLET, by LEBLANC, PLATEAU B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	A rare, mint condition Noblet, Paris France, Plateau B flat clarinet. This is an intermediate wooden model 40 Noblet, with a covered hole mechanism, i.e. plateau. This clarinet is made entirely from Grenadilla wood, which is in pristine condition, with no cracks or damage, all logo stamps are bright, the instrument is like new. All the key work, which is plated in Nickel Silver, is in perfect condition. The clarinet has lightly used fish skin pads throughout, which will be good for many months to come. The matching serial nos. are D42033. The case is the original in excellent condition. The mouthpiece is a used jazz Vandoren 5JB 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".
765	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 pristine condition, and is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The intonation and response is the equal of the most expensive French instruments sold today. The clarinet has matching serial nos. 62046. The Silver plate is in excellent condition, with no discernable wear. The wood is also in very fine condition, with no cracks or repairs. 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 worn with some stains to the lining and scuffs to the exterior. The mouthpiece is a Vandoren B44, in excellent condition.
766	BUFFET CRAMPON PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-SOLD	£2195
	This is a very good condition Buffet Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This Bass has been owned and played in London most recently by a London based amateur who specialises in Bass instruments, including Baritone Sax & Bass Trombone. He now no longer needs this instrument and it has been very well cared for. It has nearly identical specification to the current Buffet Prestige model; double overblowing vent and LH alternative Ab/Eb. However it does not have an articulated C sharp/G sharp mechanism. All German Silver key work is in excellent condition, with only a natural patina due to age, there is no wear. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is very fine. The bell and crook are both in good condition with only a couple of tiny dings to the bell, and light surface scratches. The instrument is padded throughout in tan leather pads of the finest quality, the largest with reflectors, all are in "as new" condition. This Bass has been regularly serviced and just had a thorough check over in our workshop. The matching serial nos. are K212 which dates to the 1960s. At that period, "Dallas" were the sole London agents for Buffet, and their stamp is also on the instrument. The Paxman case shows some wear: The lining is worn, but still protects the instrument well, and the latches are secure. The dust cover has protected the case well. The m'piece is a custom Pillinger professional model, with a wide tip opening, in very good condition. In addition to the floor peg attachment at the rear of the instrument there is also a sling hook, and a sling is provided.   .
767	MATCHED PAIR OF PRE-WAR, LONDON & PARIS, BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1495
	This matched pair of Boosey & Hawkes London & Paris clarinets are in good condition. The London & Paris 1010 model, as the name suggests, was made for B&H in France. Somewhat unusually these models feature two different serial numbers, the French factory, and the B&H serial numbers. The Bb has matching serial nos. 2159/ 1377 and has Chrome plate in good condition, with only slight wear to the rings, and also the RH "pinkie" keys. The wood is in overall excellent condition, with no cracks or repairs. It is extremely rare, at this distance in time, to find pairs with all matching original pieces. This Bb has a more modern 1010 barrel and m'piece, but the other main pieces are all original and serial numbered. The bell is made of ebonite, and indeed most of the L&P pairs seem to have been supplied with ebonite barrels and bells. The pads are a mixture of new and old Tan Leather. The current owner has taken good care of this pair, and they have been regularly maintained. The touch corks and key work are in good regulation. The A, serial nos. 2266/1437, has wood with no cracks or repairs. The upper tenon of the lower joint has been sleeved in metal, see photo 11, and also the C/G tone hole has been bushed in ebonite, both presumably due to natural wear. The Chrome plate throughout is in good shape. All pieces are original, excepting the bell, which is of immediate post war manufacture. The ebonite barrel, however, does have a very indistinct serial number. The pads are tan leather, the majority are old, but all sealing well. The m'piece is a modern B&H No.2 in very good condition, as is the case, which is a Protech.
768	SELMER, PARIS, Bb 10S CLARINET-SOLD	£1075
	An excellent condition early Selmer 10S Bb clarinet, which was recently taken in part exchange by Clarinets Direct. This instrument has been professionally played & owned and used nightly for a show in London's West End. The Selmer 10 series was the first major model manufactured by Selmer to adopt a small bore undercut design, in the Buffet Crampon manner. This Bb, S/N A8650, dates to the 1980 and has Silver plate, in fine condition throughout, with the exception of the rear thumb bush, which shows slight wear, see photo 11. The clarinet has had an overhaul, as necessary, in our workshop, with any worn pads replaced. There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in excellent condition. All pieces are original, and have matching stamps. There are two supplied barrels of 64.5mm and 66.5mm. The m'piece is a used Howarth in good condition. The original case is again in good condition.
769	BUFFET E10, SPECIAL ORDER, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£595
	An excellent condition Buffet E10 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This is an extremely rare example, in that it was a special order from Buffet, with a LH Ab/Eb key, more commonly found on Prestige Buffet clarinets. This instrument has had a careful adult owner, who has recently purchased a professional model Bb from ourselves. This clarinet is Buffet's semi-professional model, and differs from the E11 in that it has a resin wood effect bell, all other pieces are in Grenadilla wood. The Silver plated key work is in pristine condition, with no wear. This clarinet has recently had an overhaul in fish skin pads and all pads are in excellent condition. The wood throughout is in very good condition, with no cracks or repairs. The supplied m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 in very good condition. The original Buffet case is also in good condition.
770	SELMER BUNDY ALTO CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£695
	This is a excellent 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 very good condition with no dings or scratches. The bell is also in good condition, it has only the slightest flattening to the base. The Nickel Silver plating is excellent throughout with no wear. The Alto has had a full Pisoni Premium Deluxe re-pad and overhaul & is sold with our years' warranty. The serial nos. are 23420. The original case is well used, but all latches function well. The m'piece is the original Bundy No. 3 in good condition, it works well with a Vandoren No. 2 or Rico 2.5 reed. There is a double hook sling provided. This is a fine example of the proven Selmer design. It plays easily and is an ideal first Alto clarinet purchase. The instrument is of far superior design & manufacture, to the plethora of Chinese made Alto clarinets currently offered here in the UK.
78	LEBLANC, PARIS, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	A fine professional Leblanc Bb Clarinet. This Bb has matching serial numbers 4212, which probably dates to the 1950's. The clarinet has just had a complete overhaul in double bladder fishskin pads and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The wood is in excellent condition with no cracks and repairs. The Silver plated key work is also in very good 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 Selmer E, which is an open Jazz m'piece. The case is brand new.   .
81	BUFFET Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	This is an extremely fine single piece, Professional model Buffet Eb Clarinet, S/N 238S which dates to 1903. 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, though the original thumb rest has ben replaced with a modern example, and the screw holes filled, see photo 10. One feature of these early Buffet Eb clarinets is that the tone holes are metal rimmed, possibly because the tone holes are so small. I believe this was a design feature to avoid the possibility of chips or cracks to the tone hole. The instrument has just been fully overhauled in our workshop in Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, and is sold with our full years warranty. The m'piece is a later Buffet B40 in ebonite, in good condition. The case is the original, which still latches well, though it shows wear to both interior and exterior. A superb quality Eb with a lovely tone and excellent intonation. In summation this instrument would suit a professional player looking for a fine Bb on a budget, or a period instrument player.
75	YAMAHA SE CUSTOM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1195
	An excellent condition Yamaha SE CUSTOM clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The sole former owner is a London based professional Bassoon player, who used this instrument solely in her Woodwind teaching practice on the occasions that she taught clarinet pupils. The clarinet was bought from Dawkes in the late 1990s. 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, resulting in a warmer, rounder sound with excellent resonance. The tuning and voicing is improved over the regular CS, and the bore, at 14.78mm, is larger than a comparable Buffet. In other words; this model was Yamaha's direct competitor to the Buffet RC, whereas the CS, competed with the R13. The wood is unstained matched Grenadilla, the silver plate, and key work, are of considerably better quality than Buffet. Many players found the ease with which these instruments responded completely won them over. It is interesting that Yamaha have recently relaunched the SE as the SE Artist. The main differences being the addition of the RH thumb operated touchpiece to tune the low E & F better, different plating with Rose Gold, as well as a raised C/G tone hole, and a LH Ab/Eb lever. This all results in a new price of just under £5000! The instrument has no cracks or damage to the wood, which is pristine finest aged, unstained, Grenadilla. This Bb has matching S/N 01026. 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 clarinet has been down to our workshop for a thorough "check down" with corks and pads replaced as necessary, and key regulation. 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 an original Yamaha in excellent condition.
11	LOMAX AM Bb CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£95
	A very good condition Lomax, Andrew Marriner model, Bb clarinet mouthpiece. It is similar in tip opening and length to a Vandoren B45. There is no damage to tip or rails. The S/N is 5652. The m'piece is of French bore type and will play well on most clarinets, Buffet Selmer, Yamaha etc. It is not compatible with large bore instruments.
1	EATON ELITE CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£155
	A good condition used Eaton Elite clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece is marked, 1.26 21.5 AX S/N 4556. It has an open tip, with a long lay. The m'piece is of English wide bore type and will play B&H 1010 and English bore clarinets. Not clarinets made by the manufacturers; Buffet, Selmer Yamaha etc.
3	EATON ELITE CLARINET MOUTHPIECE-SOLD	£155
	A good condition used Eaton Elite clarinet mouthpiece. The m'piece is marked, 1.26 21.5 AX S/N 4021. It has an open tip, with a long lay. The m'piece is of English wide bore type and will play B&H 1010 and English bore clarinets. Not clarinets made by the manufacturers; Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha etc.
782	D NOBLET, PARIS, C CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	This is an early D Noblet, Paris, C Clarinet, in excellent condition, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner has just bought another Noblet C. This instrument probably dates to pre-WW II as is indicated by the keywork design, the fact that it has German Silver keys i.e. not plated, and that the bell appears to be in Cocus rather than Grenadilla wood. The matching serial nos. are 1065, the main pieces of the wood have no cracks or repairs, though the original barrel does have a crack which has been repaired in the past, it has been glued, filled and sealed. In addition to this barrel, a rosewood barrel is also supplied. The instrument has double bladder fish skin pads throughout, which are all in very good condition, the clarinet has been well maintained. The instrument tunes well with the supplied Gigliotti mouthpiece [which is in good used condition], though this instrument will also tune well with a Boosey & Hawkes 926 Bb clarinet m'piece. The case is of modern over-the-shoulder type, and is in excellent condition. In summation this is an older professional model, which might well suit a player who favours B&H clarinets.
783	ROBERT MALERNE, PARIS, FULL BOEHM B FLAT CLARINET-SOLD	£525
	A rare, very good condition Malerne, Paris France, Full Boehm B flat clarinet. This instrument is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 Nickel Silver plate, is in excellent condition. The instrument was obviously made to a very high standard: The upper joint ends are metal sleeved, and the springs are gold plated to avoid corrosion. The wood throughout is in good condition, with no cracks or repairs, excepting a small area underneath the lower joint tenon ring which appears to have been filled in the past, see photo 12. Luckily the tenon is metal lined at this point so the repair has absolutely no effect on the response. Apart fom this there are only minor surface scuffs and marks, associated with normal use. The clarinet has recently been overhauled in fish skin pads, and all are sealing well and will be good for some time to come. The serial numbers are 954. The case is well used but fully serviceable. The mouthpiece is a used stock Yamaha 4C, which tunes the clarinet very well.   .
784	BUFFET FULL BOEHM R13 Eb PICCOLO CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This is a rare and fine Full Boehm Buffet R13 Eb clarinet in extremely good condition. This instrument features; fork Eb/Bb, LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# & range to low Eb. Therefore superior to current Prestige specification, and allowing all D clarinet parts to be played. Clarinets Direct is fortunate in counting many leading professionals amongst our clientele. This instrument has come to us from a Spanish professional. The serial nos. are 183297, which dates to 1977, an exceptionally fine period of manufacture. The instrument would have been specially ordered from Buffet Crampon. The wood has no cracks or repairs, it is in good condition throughout. The Silver plated keywork is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The clarinet is well regulated and will play perfectly out of the box. It has white leather pads throughout, in very good condition. The instrument tunes exceptionally well, and also demontrates a much warmer and rounder tone than the current standard production model Buffet R13 Eb. It would suit a professional player. The supplied case is the original Buffet which has been re-lined, and the m'piece is also an original Buffet "B" in ebonite.
785	BUFFET C CLARINET SOLD	£895
	A very rare Buffet C clarinet, which has an impressive Provenance. The instruments' last owner is a UK based professional [who has used it for much Opera work] and it was formerly owned by Tony Coe, who modified it in order to improve the intonation. The instrument dates to 1888, and, at that time, the Buffet large C bore design of 14.75mm employed only a very slight flare at the bottom of the lower joint, which, while creating a rich focussed sound for the lower pitches, also means that they can be flat. Accordingly Tony had a hole drilled in the lowest tenon and bell, in the German/ Austrian manner to correct the tuning. In addition some work has been done on the upper part of the upper joint bore to reduce the bore which was presumably to help the problem of narrow 12ths in the RH. The Grenadilla wood and German Silver key work are in good condition, and it is obvious from inspection that this instrument has had little use. The wood has only light surface scuffs and shows no cracks or damage, apart from a tight hairline crack to the upper tenon of the lower joint, see photo 7. This crack does not enter the bore, and consequently has no effect on the response. All main pieces are matching and original. The instrument has old fish skin pads which are sealing well, it has had a thorough "check down" in our workshop, and the key work has been regulated. The S/N 577C dates to 1888, Buffet made less than 1800 clarinets in that entire year. The m'piece is a Pillinger copy of a Carl Fischer steel ebonite Buffet m'piece as supplied with a set of 1903 Buffet instruments, however the lay is an open facing with a 1.21mm tip. In the past the clarinet has been played professionally with a Vandoren B45 mouthpiece also. The intonation and response of this C are superb: The instrument is stable in terms of tuning and remarkably even across the registers.  The Yamaha case is not original to the clarinet, but protects the clarinet  well. .
786	MATCHED PAIR OF SELMER RECITAL CLARINETS-SOLD	£4195
	A superb matched pair of Selmer Recital clarinets in Silver plate. These instrument are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and have an impressive Provenance: The pair was bought initially by one of the leading British clarinettists of her generation, Dame Thea King. Subsequently they were then sold by Thea to Joy Farrall, who is also one of Britain's leading clarinettists. These instruments have been used in nearly all of the major British orchestras as well as for solo recordings and performances. The tuning and response are very fine, and they are outstanding examples of their type. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is very good with no loss, apart from the two lowest trill keys on the A clarinet, see photo 6.  Both instruments have tan leather pads throughout which are in excellent condition. There key regulation is good, there is no joint wobble.   The Bb has S/N M7329, the A S/N M6105. All pieces are original and stamped Selmer, there are no less than 6 barrels. The original barrels measure, 61.5mm, 62.5mm, 63.5mm and 64.5mm and there are 2 further, more recent barrels of 63.5mm. The case is a Protech, it is used, but in good condition. These instruments have been exceptionally well cared for.
787	ROBERT MALERNE, PARIS, PLATEAU Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	An extremely fine, and rare, Robert Malerne, Paris, covered hole clarinet. Malerne was apparently active in Paris from the 1930s to the 1950s, and given the German Silver keywork and design this would seem to be an instrument from the later period. There is no damage to the main pieces, which are all original, crack and repair free. The condition of the wood is excellent, with only 2 minor marks on the upper joint, see photo 12. The original German Silver key work is in lovely condition, without any wear, again only light scratches. The instrument has just been completely overhauled in finest Pisoni white leather pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The supplied case is brand new. The instrument tunes extremely 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.
788	SELMER, PARIS, SIMPLE SYSTEM Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1995
	This is an ultra rare and extremely desirable Selmer, Paris, Simple System clarinet, with a range to low Eb, 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. 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. Also a LH lever for Ab/Eb. The clarinet has used Pisoni white leather pads, but all are sealing well. The wood is in overall excellent condition, for an instrument which is probably around 90 years old. There are only slight surface marks to the wood, with no cracks, damage or repairs. The Bb has matching serial nos. K8863, which probably dates to 1930, this was likely one of the last of the Selmer "Albert" system clarinets made, as it offers a range to low Eb it may well have been a special order instrument. The case is the original in fair condition, it still latches but there is a crack to the upper lid. The mouthpiece is again original, the table is stamped " facing C ".
789	LEBLANC OPUS Bb CLARINET, Van HAAREN COLLECTION -SOLD	£1695
	This Opus Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having come to us from a Dutch collector, who was the original, and sole owner. The Opus 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 tube, 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 Silver plating overall is very good, with no loss. The Grenadilla wood is in excellent condition throughout, with no cracks, repairs, or damage. 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 3 interchangeable barrels of 63mm, 64mm, and 64.5mm. The mouthpiece is a used Selmer Focus in very good condition. The original Leblanc case is in fine condition. .
790	SELMER BUNDY ALTO CLARINET TO LOW Eb-SOLD	£595
	This is a good condition Selmer Bundy Alto Clarinet in Resonite to low Eb, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The last owner has just bought a Leblanc wooden Alto. 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, but there are a few light scratches to the bell due to contact with the key work on assembly. 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 has been down to our workshop for a check over prior to sale, and regulation. NB The pictured sling and reeds are not included in the sale. 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.   .
791	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£595
	A very rare enhanced Boehm B&H 1010 Symphony Bb clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument features an articulated C#/G# key which allows for improved trilling and rapid alternation of pitches from C#/G# downwards. This Bb, serial no. 437080, was recently bought from a dealer on eBay, and the current owner has asked us to sell it on for him. It was advertised on eBay has having had a full overhaul, which it has indeed had, [in fish skin pads, apart from the first trill key which is in cork]. However it was also advertised on eBay as being free from cracks and repairs, neither of which was true: The barrel was cracked, and the current owner has bought a new "old stock" example which is indeed crack free, this now supplied with the clarinet. There was also a crack at the top of the lower joint between the two top pads. This we have filled and sealed. Fortunately the interior of the tenon bore is metal sleeved at this point, so the crack does not go through to the bore. We have also re-seated several pads and set the instrument up well, so that it now plays as it should. The Silver plate throughout is in excellent condition. The instrument has serial number 437080 clearly stamped on the upper joint [photo 11], however the same serial number stamped on the lower joint [photo 9] appears irregular, with different type font, and seems to have been altered. Another anomaly is that B&H 1010's in this serial number range, 400,000, should feature the later Acton Patent Vent, which this instrument does not, and also, the linkage for the F/C pad cup is not present. Instead the "crows foot" mechanism, which is present, suggests a much older instrument prior to the 200,000 serial number range. The supplied m'piece is a B&H 1010, in fair condition. The case is modern and in fine used condition.
792	MATCHED PAIR OF J HAMMERSCHMIDT CLARINETS-SOLD	£2595
	These are a rare and unique pair of J Hammerschmidt & Sohne clarinets which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, having been owned and played most recently by a Dutch professional. These instruments have an excellent Provenance, having been originally 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#. 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 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. In addition to the makers stamp the instruments are stamped "Pro Arte Musica". The German Silver key work is in very good condition, with no discernable wear. The instrument has Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads, which are in excellent condition throughout. 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 also has very good condition Pisoni Premium Deluxe tan leather pads throughout. The supplied m'piecec is an Eaton 926 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.
793	LEBLANC OPUS Eb CLARINET, Van HAAREN COLLECTION-SOLD	£1995
	This is an excellent condition Leblanc Opus, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood. This rare Eb has had only one owner from new, a Dutch collector. 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 virtually no wear, only the RH sliver key has some plating loss. 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. The original case is in excellent condition. The m'piece is an "as new" Viotto RH K-6 in wood effect ebonite.
794	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET-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 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. Most recently it has been owned by a professional player in The Netherlands. 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 recently 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.
795	BUFFET CRAMPON RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A very good condition Buffet RC Bb clarinet in Silver plate, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner has used this instrument as part of a pair to see him through a clarinet performance degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. 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. All pieces are matching and original and stamped "Buffet". The plating overall is excellent, with no discernable wear. There are 2 repaired, glued cracks to the upper joint: One runs down from the top tenon into the 1st trill key hole. The second crack runs down from the speaker key down through the LH pillar of the speaker key. This Bb has matching S/N 573679. Like a Prestige model, it has a LH Ab/Eb key, which is an additional cost extra from Buffet. The instrument has used Eddie Ashton superpads throughout, which were fitted new some 3 years ago, and should be good for many years to come. The supplied m'piece is a used Selmer C85 115. The case is a brand new modern example with shoulder carry strap. ..
796	LEBLANC LL Bb CLARINET, Van HAAREN COLLECTION-SOLD	£945
	This is a mint condition Leblanc LL Bb clarinet, part of the extensive Leblanc clarinet collection of a Dutch collector. The instrumnet was bought new, but stored in cellophane wrappers within the case, and never played. The Leblanc LL, was named after Leon Leblanc, George's son. The design features an exceptionally even scale and intonation, and though introdced in the 1960s, was so successful that the model continued in manufacture right up until when the firm was sold to Buffet in 2009. This Leblanc LL Bb clarinet is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The clarinet has matching serial nos. 52593. The Nickel Silver plate is in excellent condition, with no discernable wear. The wood is also pristine, with no cracks or repairs. The original fish skin pads are as new. All pieces are matching and original with bright Leblanc stamps. The case comes with the still wrapped keys and is as new, as is the supplied Leblanc L2 m'piece.
797	SELMER PARIS, ODYSSEE A CLARINET-SOLD	£1495
	This is a near mint condition Selmer, Paris, Odyssee A Clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The only reasons the instrument cannot be described as "mint" is that there is slight wear to the logo stamp on the upper joint, and the pads are not brand new. This clarinet has had only one adult UK owner from new, she has just bought a fine pair of Recitals from Clarinets Direct, and consequently this clarinet is now for sale. Selmer clarinets are undoubtedly amongst the best designed French instruments worldwide. The Odyssee was Selmer's entry level professional model. Like the Selmer Signature the upper joint features a large reversed cone which narrows to 14.5mm. 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. The Silver plate is also pristine throughout. The clarinet has matching serial numbers, PO2560, and was bought new 6 years ago. The look and solid feel of this key work is far superior to contemporary Buffet manufacture. The pads are all white leather in "as new" condition. The two original barrels measure 65 mm & 66 mm. The case is a Protech in excellent condition.
798	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	A Buffet R13 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale. This instrument is in very good condition, and has had only one adult UK owner from new, she has just bought a fine pair of Recitals from Clarinets Direct, and consequently this instrument is now for sale. This clarinet has been regularly serviced, and has tan leather pads throughout in very good condition. The Bb has matching serial nos. 562100, and it was bought new in the late 2000's. All pieces are matching and original, and stamped "Buffet". The Silver plating shows no wear, it is in excellent condition throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the main body pieces of the clarinet, which are in pristine condition. The clarinet has been down to our workshop for a thorugh "check down" prior to sale. All touch corks have been replaced as necessary, and the instrument has been regulated. The original Buffet case is also in very fine condition.
799	YAMAHA, CSG III CUSTOM, Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1895
	A very good condition Yamaha CSG CUSTOM III Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has had only one careful adult owner from new. 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 wood is finest unstained Grenadilla, in mint condition, no cracks or damage. The Bb has matching serial nos. 01122. 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 all finest white leather, in good condition. The clarinet comes with 2 original barrels, a standard of 56mm and a short of 55mm. The m'piece is a Selmer C85 120 in excellent used condition. NB The case is a used black leather Yamaha double in very good condition, not pictured.
800	MATCHED PAIR OF PRE-WAR, BOOSEY & HAWKES 1010 CLARINETS-SOLD	£1695
	This matched pair of rare Boosey & Hawkes, pre-war 1010 clarinets are in excellent condition. Their current owner is a professional based in West London, 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 very fine condition, with no cracks, damage or repairs. The matching serial nos. on all main pieces, apart from the mouhpiece, are 32260, which dates to 1936. 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. 32266, which dates to 1936, has again wood in excellent condition. All pieces are matching and serial numbered, excepting the m'piece. The key work throughout is "as new". All pads are brand new finest Pisoni tan leather. Both supplied m'pieces are actually E J Albert examples in very good used condition. They were re-layed by the late Prof. John Playfair. One has 1.13mm tip by 17mm lay, and the other, 1.0mm by 17mm, which plays slightly sharper in pitch. The case is a modern Leblanc which is in good used condition.
801	YAMAHA YCL650 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	A very good condition Yamaha 650 clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument was bought new by a London based saxophone and clarinet professional player, now retired. 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 serial numbers are 117033. The supplied m'piece is a used Vandoren 5RV Lyre. The original case is in good condition, though there are a few exterior marks to the case cover.
802	LEBLANC, "THE BIG EASY", PETE FOUNTAIN Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	This is a Pete Fountain, Leblanc, Jazz clarinet: The "Big Easy". Pete is probably the best-known clarinettist in popular music. As the King of Dixieland he lent his name for over 30 years to the Leblanc France 1611 model, with a 15.00mm bore, that puts Pete's distinctive "fat" sound within the reach of other players! Sadly Leblanc no longer manufacture: This example is a rare chance to own an excellent condition Big Easy. It has come to Clarinets Direct as a commission sale from the estate of a keen amateur player, who mostly played jazz. This clarinet is in excellent condition. The wood throughout is pristine, and the Silver plate is in superb condition. Indeed the excellent quality of this Silver plate is in stark contrast to some more modern Leblanc clarinets. The pads are all used fishskin, but only gently used, they have many months of life left in them. The matching serial numbers are 26869 which probably dates to the late 1960s. Leblanc serial numbers lists were lost in a factory fire, and online lists are unreliable. 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. Also tapered tone holes and a cylindrical upper joint. All pieces are matching and original. The m'piece is a heavily used Vandoren 5JB, and the case is the original in very good condition. As the nickname says: This instrument is a delight to play, superbly engineered, and excellently in tune.
803	BUFFET E11 C CLARINET -SOLD	£975
	A very fine condition Buffet E11 C clarinet, in Grenadilla wood. The pads are mainly white leather, in very good condition, with some cork pads on the upper joint. The wood has no cracks or repairs, but there is one chip to the outer edge of the lower tenon of the upper joint, see photo 10. This chip has no affect on the response, and is completely hidden when the instrument is assembled. The E11 C is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 000501. The Silver plated key work is in excellent condition, with only light scratches. All pieces are matching and original. The m'piece is an upgrade to a Selmer HS**, not pictured. Current Buffet E13's and E11's are giving a lot of trouble with shrinkage and wood movement, these problems commenced when Buffet moved the manufacture of these models from Germany back to the old Leblanc factory in France. Fortunately this instrument pre-dates this; it was made in Germany.The E11 C is an ideal purchase for the player who wants to use the same mouthpiece that they currently use on their Bb instrument, as the instrument tunes well with all standard French bore Bb m'pieces.
804	SELMER SERIES 9 FULL BOEHM A CLARINET-SOLD	£895
	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 9. 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., V6706 which dates to 1969 & is in excellent condition. The Silver plating is pristine throughout, with no wear. The pads are all fish skin in good order, and are sealing well. The instrument shows NO evidence of cracks or repairs; the wood condition throughout is very good. There are 2 supplied barrels, an original short Series 9, and a more modern Selmer barrel of 66.5mm. The original double case is in fair condition, the interior lining shows wear, and has some screw repairs, but the case latches well.
16	BUFFET BC20 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 a BC20 Bb clarinet with matching serial nos. F122541 dating to 1971, at this period Buffet Crampon were making only a limited number of extremely fine professional clarinets and quality control at Buffet had not suffered the decline it was to undergo later. For this reason this period is commonly referred to as Buffet's "Golden Era". In addition to the Buffet serial numbers, this instrument has a further set of matching serial numbers, 20889, these were probably added as a security or insurance precaution. Buffet Crampon descibed this model as being designed for Recital and Orchestral playing. The Silver plated key work is in excellent order throughout, with no discernable wear. 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 , and it is sold with a full years' Clarinets Direct warranty. The m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 spot, in good condition. The sturdy case is also in good condition, and comes with the keys.
13	BUFFET CRAMPON RC PRESTIGE Bb CLARINET -SOLD	£1795
	Buffet Crampon is the undisputed finest volume maker of clarinets in the World today. This clarinet is one of their most desirable models, an early RC Prestige, which, when it was launched, was the most expensive Bb clarinet that Buffet marketed. The instrument is in good condition. The plating is very fine, with no discernable wear. The wood has no cracks or repairs, just minor surface marks and scuffs. This clarinet was one of the earliest Buffet models to carry the Prestige badge, with matching serial numbers F238058 it dates to 1983. This meant that it was made with hand selected unstained wood, unlike the cheaper models in the range. When Buffet launch a new model it is usually finished by the most experienced craftsmen. This undoubtedly contributes to the fine intonation and response, which are outstanding. The pads are all brand new Pisoni fish skin, the instrument has just had a complete overhaul in the Clarinets Direct workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. All pieces are matching and original. The supplied single case is an original Buffet, in brown leather, with dust jacket, NB not pictured, and the m'piece is a used Selmer C85 120 in very good condition. .
28	BUFFET R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1345
	An excellent condition Buffet R13 Bb clarinet, whch was a special order from Buffet. This instrument is an enhanced Boehm model with 7 rings, which usefully allows for a forked Eb/Bb in the left hand, articulated C sharp/G sharp, and left hand Ab/Eb. Thus the keywork options on this instrument are superior to those on the current Prestige range. The matching serial numbers are F177918 which date to 1977, an excellent period of R13 manufacture, commonly referred to as Buffet's "Golden Era". Total manufacture of all professional models averaged 6000-7000 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 an 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 stock Buffet in good condition. The case is original, and still fully functional, though there are some stains to the interior.
17	BUFFET E11 F Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	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 a performance course at University, then upgraded to a professional model clarinet. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. B223221. 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 unused Buffet stock mouthpiece. The back pack Buffet case is also in good condition.
38	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A very good condition Buffet E13 clarinet in Nickel Silver plate. The E13 is the top selling student wooden clarinet worldwide. The matching serial numbers are K75679, which dates to the late 1980s, and all pieces are original with Buffet stamps. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating shows only slight wear, mainly to a couple of the ring fingers, it is in fine shape throughout. 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 a brand new modern example, with pouches and carry strap. The m'piece is the original Buffet in good condition. The wood for current E13s is 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.
16	LEBLANC, PARIS, LL Bb PLATEAU CLARINET -SOLD	£1645
	A rare Leblanc LL plateau Bb clarinet, model 1176PS. Please click the link above, or the photo to the right, or the link below to read the full description on our new website. LEBLANC, PARIS, LL Bb PLATEAU CLARINET
30	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL 926 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£645
	This fine Imperial 926 Bb Clarinet was recently taken in part exchange by Clarinets Direct. 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. 334676, 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 tan leather 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 good condition, there is some slight discolouration to the ebonite but no damage to tip or rails. The case is the original in fair used condition, there are some interior stains and scuffs to the exterior, it still protects the clarinet & latches well.
15	BUFFET MASTER MODEL ME13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£945
	A very fine condition Buffet Master Model E13. The Nickel Silver key work shows no wear, it is very good condition. 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 D49150 which dates to the late 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 is a minor chip to the outer edge of the tenon of the upper joint this has no effect on the response and is completely hidden when the instrument is assembled, see photo 4. Sadly this model is deleted now from the Buffet range. Modern E13s are made from inferior wood which is stained to hide imperfections, in addition there is no longer any hand finishing or testing, as was the case for this clarinet. Furthermore the wood for this clarinet is unstained, with all pieces matching and original. The case is the original in good condition, as is the m'piece.
805	SELMER PARIS A CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	An exceptionally rare and fine original logo Selmer A clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. 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 was recently completely overhauled with Pisoni Deluxe fish skin pads, with the C sharp/G sharp pad in leather and the register key pad in cork, and all pads are in very fine condition. The double case is in excellent used condition, and is supplied with keys.   .
806	BOOSEY & HAWKES IMPERIAL Eb CLARINET -SOLD	£745
	This is a good condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet, in ebonite, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. It is likely that this was used by the military in the past, as, usually, ebonite instruments were made for outdoor use. The Nickel Silver plated key work shows much wear, with all the ring fingers affected, as well as some of the other keys. However the key work is well regulated, an all tenon corks are new. The ebonite body is in very good condition, and the barrel is actually of Grenadilla wood. The instrument has fish skin pads throughout, which are in excellent condition, with many new, and the instrument should be maintenance free for some time to come. The serial nos. are 226707, which dates to 1963. The mouthpiece is in good condition. It plays comfortably with Vandoren No. 3 or 2.5 reeds. The case is a brand new. In summation this Eb would suit a professional player on a budget, as it is a top professional model at a student price. .
807	BUFFET C12 CONSERVATOIRE Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£995
	A mint condition Buffet C12 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 Silver plated key work is in pristine condition with no plating wear. The instrument has brand new fish skin pads throughout, and will be completely maintenance free for some considerable time. There are no cracks or damage to the Grenadilla wood which is in perfect condition, all pieces are matching and stamped. The matching serial nos. are F369725, which dates to 1993. The supplied m'piece is an unused Buffet, and the case is again in excellent condition, and comes with the still wrapped keys.
808	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 A CLARINET-SOLD	£845
	A superb condition B&H 1010 Symphony A clarinet which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The current owner is a professional, 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 original case is also in excellent condition. NB Though a metal cap and ligature are pictured, they have been replaced with a new LS set of Rovner type.
809	BUFFET CRAMPON E11 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£575
	An excellent condition Buffet E11 clarinet, in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The instrument has just had a complete re-pad in fish skin pads in our workshop, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. The Nickel Silver plating is very fine, as is the wood condition. All pieces are matching and original, the m'piece is the original Buffet F1 A. This instrument is Buffet's semi-professional model, and this example has matching serial nos. 415979. 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. .
810	LEBLANC SONATA Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£695
	A very good condition Leblanc Sonata  Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct, and has had only one careful adult owner. 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 finest unstained Grenadilla in excellent condition.  The Silver plate key work is very good with no plating wear. All pieces are original & all have matching  stamps  The clarinet has used fish skin pads, but all pads are sealing well. The matching serial nos. are D49397. The supplied m'piece is the original Leblanc K10M in good condition, there are some light ligature scratches, but no damage to tip or rails. The original Leblanc rucksack style case is also in good condition, and comes with the carry straps.
811	BUFFET E13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£795
	An excellent condition E13 clarinet in Silver plate which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument has had only one careful owner from new, who used it at Chetham's School of Music, as a second study clarinettist. The matching serial numbers are K151752, and all pieces are original with Buffet stamps. There is no damage to the wood, which is pristine. The Silver plating shows no wear, it is in excellent shape throughout. The instrument has the original fish skin pads, which, though used, are sealing well. The case is the original which is "as new". The m'piece is an up-grade to a Vandoren B45, which is also in very good condition.
812	PAIR OF BOOSEY & HAWKES EMPEROR CLARINETS-SOLD	£595
	A good condition pair of Boosey & Hawkes Emperors which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The last owner was a professional player and teacher, and these instruments were loaned to a pupil who has now managed to purchase his own. The B&H Emperor was a top student model, which competed directly with the Buffet E13 in terms of quality. There are no cracks or damage to the wood. All fish skin pads, while not new, are sealing well. The silver plate is in very good condition throughout. The Bb, has matching serial numbers 482208, which dates to approximately 1978. The A has S/N A 528559, which matches on both joints, and dates to around 1981. As usual the A has seen less use than the Bb and the condition is very good. There are 2 barrels for tuning purposes of 63.5 mm & 65.5mm. The supplied case, is the original in very good condition. The mouthpiece is an original B&H 593, No. 2 of exactly the right type for this pair. In summation all pieces are matching and original, with B&H stamps, this pair represents excellent value for money.
813	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	A Buffet R13 Bb clarinet, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This instrument is in very good condition. This clarinet has fish skin pads throughout in good used condition, they will be good for several months to come, and, at that point, only some will need replacing. The Bb has matching serial nos. 455305, which dates to 2000. All pieces are matching and original, and stamped "Buffet". The Silver plating shows no wear, it is in excellent condition throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood of the clarinet, which is in very fine condition. The instrument has tenon corks and touch corks all in very good condition, none will need replacing for the forseeable future. The m'piece is an up-grade to a Weinberg M3 professional model, which is in excellent condition. The supplied back pack Buffet case is in "as new" condition.
814	SELMER PARIS, 10S Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1145
	An extremely fine Selmer, Paris, 10S clarinet. 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 E7735, dates to 1987 and has Silver plate in very good condition. There are no cracks or damage to the wood which is in excellent order throughout, apart from a minor chip to the outer edge of the tenon of the top joint, see photo 2. This chip does not form the bore, and has no affect whatsoever on the response. All pieces are original and have matching stamps. There are 2 supplied barrels, of 64.5mm and 66.5mm. The clarinet has finest Pisoni white leather pads throughout in excellent condition. The m'piece is an "as new" Vandoren 5RV Lyre . The original Selmer case has some marks to the interior lining and exterior, but is in good condition.
29	MATCHED PAIR OF BUFFET CRAMPON RC CLARINETS-SOLD	£2995
	An extremely fine pair of UK stamp Buffet RC clarinets in nickel silver plate, which are 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 pair date to 1976, commonly referred to as "The Golden Era" of Buffet manufacture. At this point in time the RC was the top of the range model made by Buffet, and sold at a 20% price premium over the R13. Buffet had established their own dealership, under the direction of Alan Lucas, at Pages Walk in Lambeth in the 1970s. UK stamp instruments were supplied to tune firmly down to A=440 Hz. The Bb has matching S/N 169096, it has just been completely overhauled by Clarinets Direct in fish skin pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is no damage to the wood, which is crack and repair free. The plating overall is excellent with no discernible wear. There is one barrel with the Bb, of 66mm. The A has matching S/N 170400, again it has just been completely overhauled by ourselves, and is sold with 1 year warranty. The condition is excellent. There is no damage to the wood, and the plating is very fine throughout. The supplied m'piece is a used Vandoren B45 in good condition, and the barrels are of 64mm & 65mm. The Buffet double case also dates to the 1970s and is in good used condition. If desired the pair can be split as follows: RC A in double case with 2 barrels for £1595. RC Bb in new single case with m'piece for £1445. .
48	BOOSEY AND HAWKES SYMPHONY 1010 Bb CLARINET-RESERVED	£795
	THE A IS "SOLD", THE Bb STILL FOR SALE IN SINGLE CASE WITH M'PIECE FOR £795. A pair of late B& H Symphony 1010 clarinets which are a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. These instruments have been professionally owned and played in many of Londons leading orchestras. The instruments have very good condition tan leather pads throughout. All are sealing well and will be good for many years to come. The Bb, matching serial nos. 536551, has no discernable wear to the Silver plate, which is in good order throughout. There is a three pinned crack repair to the upper joint, but the instrument was played at the highest level for many years afer this repair, in addition, much after market tuning work was done on the pair to improve both the intonation and response. There are 2 original B&H barrels, one of 62.8mm and the other of 63.8mm, the shorter of which has a sealed surface crack. The A, matching serial nos. 507427, is in excellent conditon. The Silver plate is pristine throughout. There are no cracks or damage to the wood. The supplied m'piece is a Fobes, which has been bored out to 1010 dimensions by T W Howarth. It is in good used condition, with some discolouration to the ebonite, and ligature scratches. The case is of modern rucksack type, which is in very good condition. .
46	LEBLANC ESPRIT, PARIS, PROFESSIONAL BASS CLARINET-RESERVED	£1895
	This is a very good condition Esprit, by Leblanc, Paris, Bass Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, to low Eb. This is a model 160, the entry level professional Bass made by Leblanc, Paris. The Nickel Silver key work is in nice condition with only a couple of tiny patches of slight spot wear. The wood is excellent throughout, with no cracks or damage. The crook is in very good condition with no dents or plating wear, the bell has several small dings, but all of these are commensurate with the age, and normal use of the instrument see photo 7. The Bass has just been completely overhauled in finest Pisoni Premium Deluxe Tan Leather pads, and is sold with our full 1 year warranty. There is a floor peg attachment to the bell with spike & also a sling hook. The matching serial nos. are 16301, dating to the 2000s. The case is an original Leblanc, which has lost the central clasp, the other two still shut the case securely. There are some scuffs to the exterior and wear to the interior. The m'piece is a new Yamaha 4C, as is the supplied Rovner ligature. This instrument plays very easily, with an even response across the range. It would suit a professional player, or doubler, on a budget. The instrument was listed new for £3725 in 2007, by comparison with other French manufacturers instruments in the same catalogue the current list price would be £5463.
18	BUFFET CRAMPON FESTIVAL Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1945
	This Buffet Festival Bb clarinet is in excellent condition, with only slight wear to the stamps and silver key plating to distinguish it from new. The instrument has been owned by a student at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, and 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. 443913, 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 original thumb rest has been replaced with a Kooiman. The clarinet has finest Pisoni white leather pads throughout, which are all in very good condition, and will not need replacing for some time. All corks, tenon and touch, are also good. There are 2 supplied barrels of 65.0mm, & 64.0mm. Both are genuine Buffet stamped Festival barrels. The m'piece is a Vandoren B40 in good used condition. The case is a Selmer, which is, likewise, in good condition.
10	SELMER, PARIS, C CLARINET-SOLD	£4295
	A fine Selmer C clarinet. Please click the link above, or the photo to the right, or the link below to read the full description on our new website. SELMER, PARIS, C CLARINET ..
22	BUFFET FULL BOEHM R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1395
	A very good condition Buffet R13 Full Boehm clarinet, in Silver plate. This instrument features; fork Eb/Bb, LH Ab/Eb, articulated C#/G# & and range to low Eb.  Therefore superior to current Prestige specification. This clarinet could be purchased as an alternative to buying a pair, as A clarinet parts can be successfully negotiated with the extra mechanism and the ability to transpose. There is no damage to the wood, which is in fine condition.  The Silver plate key work is very good throughout, with only slight wear to the ring fingers, and thumb bush. Indeed the fine quality of this Silver plate contrasts sharply with that found on more modern Buffet clarinets. The instrument has just had a complete overhaul in our workshop and is sold with our full 1 year warranty.   The matching serial nos. are F180703 which dates to 1977. This was an excellent period of Buffet manufacture, commonly referred to as Buffet's "Golden Era". The mouthpiece is a used Vandoren B44. The case is the original Buffet in back leather, it shows some stains to the interior, which also has small tears, and exterior scuffs, but is fully serviceable.
28	NOBLET BASS CLARINET -SOLD	£2095
	An excellet condition Noblet Bass clarinet. Please click the link above, or the photo to the right, or the link below to read the full description on our new website. NOBLET BASS CLARINET
29	BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1295
	A Buffet RC Bb clarinet. Please click the link above, or the photo to the right, or the link below to read the full description on our new website. BUFFET RC Bb CLARINET .
45	YAMAHA YCL450 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£545
	A good condition Yamaha YCL 450 clarinet. Please click the link above, or the photo to the right, or the link below to read the full description on our new website. YAMAHA YCL450 Bb CLARINET .
52	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1095
	A very fine condition vintage Buffet R13, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The German Silver  key work is excellent throughout, with no wear. The wood shows no cracks or repairs, though there are some filled thumb rest screw holes in the bottom joint where the thumb rest has been repositioned in the past. The instrument has very good fish skin pads throughout, the majority are "as new". The matching serial nos. are 49989 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  for more details. The case is Pro-Tech in good condition. The mouthpiece is a new Mitchell Lurie M3.
6	BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET-SOLD	£1245
	A very good condition "Golden Era" Buffet R13 Bb clarinet. Please click the link below to view high resolution, zoomable photos, and the full description on our new website. Or click on the title above, or thumb nail photo to the right. BUFFET CRAMPON R13 Bb CLARINET