UNBRANDED PROFESSIONAL FULL-BOEHM WOOD Bb CLARINET - LOW Eb - LEATHER PADS - DEMO VIDEO - READY TO PLAY!

All-Wood Full Boehm Bb Clarinet, Unknown Maker, Matching Serial #28, Low Eb, Fully Overhauled

Overview

This all-wood Full Boehm Bb clarinet of unknown manufacture features matching serial number 28 on both joints, extensive Full Boehm keywork, a low Eb extension, metal-reinforced tenon construction, and a dark-stained blackwood body. Its overall construction resembles an older French professional clarinet, with a substantial feel and comfortable, ergonomic keywork.

The clarinet has been overhauled, fully adjusted, regulated, leak-tested, play-tested, and is ready to play. It has a dark, centered, versatile tone, a strong low register, a powerful low Eb, a singing upper register, very good intonation, and controlled resistance while remaining responsive.

Please refer to photos and demo video for detailed cosmetic condition and playability.

Body & Condition

The body is stained blackwood with visible natural grain and figure. The reverse tapered bore measures approximately 14.9 mm (0.587") at the entry and 15.1 mm (0.594") at the exit. The clarinet includes a newer replacement 65 mm ebony barrel and a newer replacement ringless ebony bell. Both fit properly, complement the clarinet visually, and work well with its tone, response, and intonation.

The instrument has metal tenon rings and metal-lined reinforcement at the top of the lower joint. The reinforced center-joint receiver is structural rather than decorative and helps protect the wood around a vulnerable part of the instrument. The body, bell and barrel may show normal scratches, nicks, scuffs, finish wear, or other minor blemishes from use, but these are cosmetic and do not affect performance.

Pads, Corks & Mechanism

• Complete repad with blue leather pads
• Tenon corks replaced as needed
• Key corks and quiet corks replaced as needed
• Wood oiled inside and out
• Mechanism fully adjusted and regulated
• Complete leak test performed
• Final play-test completed
• Clarinet seals completely
• Controlled resistance with responsive playability

Keys & Hardware

• Full Boehm keywork
• Low Eb extension
• Metal tenon rings
• Metal-lined reinforcement at the top of the lower joint
• Matching serial number 28 on both joints
• Keywork cleaned and polished
• Mechanism carefully fitted and regulated
• Comfortable, ergonomic keywork
• Substantial construction similar in feel to an older professional French clarinet

Case & Accessories

• Fitted Full Boehm hard case
• Case interior properly accommodates the extended lower joint and additional keywork. Barrel goes in case installed on top joint.
• Unmarked vintage white mouthpiece
• Mouthpiece tip opening estimated at approximately .045 inch, or about 1.14 mm, possibly slightly larger
• Mouthpiece maker and exact tip opening are unknown
• Generic metal ligature
• Generic metal mouthpiece cap
• Newer replacement 65 mm ebony barrel
• Newer replacement ringless ebony bell

Additional Notes

The clarinet has a dark and substantial tone suitable for jazz, classical music, and styles in between. Its playing characteristics include a strong, full low register, a powerful low Eb that matches the strength of the surrounding notes, a singing upper register, very good intonation, comfortable keywork, and versatility across a wide range of musical styles.

The unmarked vintage white mouthpiece resembles some older Runyon, Brilhart, or Selmer Goldentone designs, but it has no markings and is not attributed to any specific manufacturer.

Because of its matching two-digit serial number, unusual construction, and lack of identifiable maker markings, the clarinet could conceivably have been a prototype, dealer sample, special-order instrument, or part of a limited production run. This history cannot be confirmed and is presented only as a possibility.

Full Boehm clarinets are increasingly difficult to find. This instrument offers the expanded Full Boehm mechanism and low Eb configuration without attribution to a recognizable French maker.

Disclaimer

• As-is sale
• Buyer pays $30 toward shipping
• All instruments are shipped with insurance and may require a signature upon delivery
• All instruments are inspected and play-tested before shipping
• It is recommended to have instrument inspected after shipping as minor adjustments may be needed
• Additional setup work may be desired for personal playing preferences