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S.
Fox German Bore Bb clarinet
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This was my everyday Bb clarinet
for a couple of years, following which it has seen limited use in performance
and recording (it appears on the latest Riverdale
Ensemble CD) and as a demonstrator.
The body is grenadilla with
Delrin/carbon fibre joint rings, and the keywork is silver plated.
It is normal Boehm system (not Reform Boehm), with the addition of the
S. Fox automatic register/Bb mechanism (current design, recently retrofitted)
and low E correction key (operated by the right thumb).
All pads and corks are new.
It can be supplied without a case, or with a new case of the customer's
choice.
Price: enquire
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S. Fox French Bore Bb
clarinet SOLD
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This was my everyday Bb
clarinet for a couple of years, following which it has been used as a demonstrator.
The body is grenadilla with Delrin/carbon fibre joint rings, and the keywork
is silver plated.
It has all the optional mechanisms
offered -
- S. Fox automatic register/Bb
mechanism (current design, recently retrofitted)
- L1 "bis" key (adjustable/removable)
- C#/G# to L2 ring tab (allowing
C#-D# trills)
- R1 C#/G# touchpiece (fixed)
- LH Ab/Eb lever
- adjustable thumbrest
All pads and corks are new.
It can be supplied without a case, or with a new case of the customer's
choice.
Price: enquire
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Boosey & Hawkes
Imperial 926 Eb clarinet
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Serial number 41xx49 (1978)
This was my own Eb clarinet
through university and early professional years, during which it received
a number of keywork enhancements and considerable other work to optimise
the intonation; since then it has seen little use. The high original
quality of the clarinet plus the subsequent improvements make it probably
the most in-tune French-style Eb clarinet to be found anywhere. It
has a sweet tone with plenty of carrying power.
The modifications consist
of -
- repositioned register hole
and new register tube
- altissimo vent mechanism
(operating off the L1 ring)
- low A vent key
- raised throat G# key
The body is grenadilla, and
the keywork is silver plated (mostly original, with recent replating as
necessary). The small pads are cork and have years of life left;
the key corks and large pads will be replaced prior to sale. It has
been set up to use conventional French style mouthpieces, though the original
B & H mouthpiece is included. It comes with an S. Fox body extension
section (Delrin), three barrels (two original B & H, one shortened,
and one S. Fox Delrin) and the original one-piece case, which is well used
but still works fine.
Price: enquire
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Selmer 10S/S. Fox Bb
clarinet
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(photos to come)
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Serial number Z9477 (1979)
This was my own Bb clarinet
through university and early professional years, following which it has
been used as a testbed for keywork alterations and enhancements.
The result is a truly unique instrument, with enhanced technical flexibility
but retaining the excellent basic playing qualities of the original.
The modifications include
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- S. Fox automatic register/Bb
mechanism (current design, recently retrofitted)
- plateau key for L thumb
- 5th trill key (i.e., separate
trill keys for Bb, B natural and C)
- L1 "bis" key (fixed)
- R1 C#/G# touchpiece (fixed)
- articulated C#/G# (using
original tone hole position, with rocker on centre joint ring)
- B/F# vent key
- LH Ab/Eb lever
- low F correction key (operated
by the R thumb)
The keywork has all been
newly silver plated, and the pads and corks are new. It comes with
two barrels (original Selmer and S. Fox Delrin) and the original large
single Selmer case. The interior of the case has been modified to
accept a pair of clarinets, and has screw sockets for stand pegs.
Price: enquire
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Maino & Orsi Albert/simple
system bass clarinet
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The manufacturing date and
history of this instrument are unknown, other than that it dates from the
early 20th century. It is potentially very usable, playing well in
tune at A440, and it would be a major asset for a klezmer player or a serious
proponent of period instrument orchestral performance. The fingering
is standard Albert/simple system, with a range to low E natural, and with
separate, manual register keys.
The body (grenadilla) is
in undamaged except for one short hairline crack in the upper joint, which
has been unobtrusively repaired. The keywork, bell and neck are unplated
nickel silver. A full overhaul, including polishing of all metal
parts and addressing of all repair issues, will be carried out prior to
sale. It is fully compatible with modern French style mouthpieces,
but the original wooden mouthpiece is still present. The original
case has disappeared, but one can be supplied, as per the customer's preference.
Price: enquire
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Holton Beaufort Albert/simple
system Bb clarinet
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The manufacturing date and
history of this instrument are unknown, other than that the Beaufort name
was given to instruments imported from France by the Holton company in
the early 20th century. It is a nice, very usable Albert/simple system
clarinet, playing well in tune at Low Pitch, and it would be ideal for
klezmer music.
The body is ebonite (a major
plus for a clarinet of this age, since it eliminates concerns about cracking,
bore shrinkage, loose posts, chipped tone holes or damaged tenons), and
is in perfect condition. The keywork is unplated nickel silver.
A full overhaul, including polishing of all metal parts, will be carried
out prior to sale. The original case is included.
Price: enquire
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Selmer
Super Action 80 alto sax
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Serial number N324828 (1980)
This has been my personal
alto sax since it was a couple of years old, until last year (at which
point I switched to a vintage Buescher).
It is in excellent condition,
with 98% lacquer (just a few small areas on the key rods are starting to
wear through) and only one small previous dent near the octave mechanism
(suffered while with the first owner; a photo is shown above). Most
of the pads (with Selmer domed metal resonators) are original, still with
life in them; the pads on the octave keys, palm keys and high E and F#
keys are Valentinos (which will probably outlive the rest of the sax!).
The original case is also excellent, with only very minor scuffing on the
binding.
Price: enquire
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Buffet S1 tenor sax
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Serial number 26105 (1977)
A pristine example of a legendary
design (see www.saxgourmet.com/VINTAGE_SAXOPHONE_VALUE_GUIDE.htm),
this has been my personal tenor sax from new until this year (at which
point I acquired a vintage Buescher), and has seen only occasional use
over the years (mostly limited to performances of Bolero, Lieutenant Kije,
Romeo & Juliet and other orchestral repertoire).
It is in 99% perfect condition,
with 100% lacquer and only one small, smooth and now-repaired dent on the
lower body (a photo is shown above). The pads (with flat metal resonators)
are mostly original and virtually as new, though the high F pad has been
replaced a few times. The original case is in very good condition,
with just one blemish in the covering which was there when purchased.
Price: enquire
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Moeck/Steinkopf
C "soprano" chalumeau
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This is a brand new, unused
instrument, imported direct from Germany for an order which was then cancelled
(we live and learn!). According the Moeck/Steinkopf nomenclature
it is a soprano, though it is an alto in the terminology more generally
used; the lowest note is concert C. Pitched at A440, it is a reasonably
faithful adaptation of an original specimen, except for the mouthpiece
which is pragmatically more modern in style. The material is pearwood.
Further information is available at www.moeck.com.
It is priced to sell, at the actual landed wholesale cost.
Price: Can. $495
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Selmer Traypak alto
sax case
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Dating from the 1960's,
this is the style with the integral (not removable) clarinet compartment,
plus clips inside the lid for holding a flute case. It is in very
good condition, with only a few inches of missing stitching and some scuffing
on the binding preventing it from being pristine; most crucially, the zipper
is intact and fully functional. It may be heavier than modern cases,
but it provides superior protection, and is a compact package for a doubler.
Price: enquire
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