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Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 926 Bb Clarinet
Estimated price for orientation: 750 $
Category: Clarinets
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Description Condition: Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition MPN: Does Not Apply Brand: Boosey & Co
About me:I am a woodwind repairer with many years repairing experience trained in workshops with highly skilled repair technicians with a combined repairing experience of over 60 years working on instruments for world renowned jazz players, her majesties armed forces and original members of the Glen Millers band , big bands orchestras, session players, salvation army bands, (even Sooty and Sweep). I have carried out repair services for local education authorities along side my position of a teacher of clarinet and flute. My specialist area and most chosen area is enjoying refurbishing and restoring of older quality instruments bringing them back into service. As a useful attribute to my repairing skills I am able to thoroughly test instruments having achieved a degree in music and abrsm diplomas principally performing on clarinet and flute. As an instrument is a very personal piece of equipment it is advantageous to have the instrument adapted or personalised to and individuals requirement which we can do upon request. We would always recommend potential buyers wherever possible to visit to try the instrument before buying to insure this particular instrument is suited to their requirements, we are more then willing to arrange such appointments as ultimately it is are mutual interest to ensure complete customer satisfaction. We understand giving the personal nature of each individual instrument and each individuals expectations buyers will have the opportunity to buy to try, but this must be on the basis of postage paid by buyers both ways. Customer satisfaction is extremely important to us if you are happy please leave positive feedback, if not please do not leave negative, contact us and we will do our do our utmost to rectify the situation to your satisfaction. An excellent example of a quality built Professional Level Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 926 wooden clarinet. Highly regarded by many discerning clarinettists for there superb quality wooden build and fantastic sound and playability.The wood selected for these instruments are noted for there superb grain and the bodies are made to a very high standard. This clarinet is a excellent example of the craftsmanship of Boosey & Hawkes.
The clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been fully overhauled for optimum performance using high quality leather pads for seating and durability. The keys have been disassembled, the key screws and shafts have been cleaned and re oiled for free movement of keys. The body has been oiled to help prevent cracking, the pads are all brand new quality brown leather pads for good seating and longevity. All adjustment corks and tenon corks have been replaced with new corks to insure the clarinet fits together well and the key work adjustment and venting is correct, the clarinet has been fully tested and blows well throughout its range.
In my opinion the clarinet is in excellent cosmetic order (please see photos for your own assessment) please always expect some superficial signs of use and cosmetic imperfections as though overhauled it is still used. The clarinet includes a Boosey & Hawkes case as shown in photos and a 926 mouthpiece.Please feel welcome to ask any questions
Description
| Condition: | Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Brand: | Boosey & Co |
About me:I am a woodwind repairer with many years repairing experience trained in workshops with highly skilled repair technicians with a combined repairing experience of over 60 years working on instruments for world renowned jazz players, her majesties armed forces and original members of the Glen Millers band , big bands orchestras, session players, salvation army bands, (even Sooty and Sweep). I have carried out repair services for local education authorities along side my position of a teacher of clarinet and flute. My specialist area and most chosen area is enjoying refurbishing and restoring of older quality instruments bringing them back into service. As a useful attribute to my repairing skills I am able to thoroughly test instruments having achieved a degree in music and abrsm diplomas principally performing on clarinet and flute. As an instrument is a very personal piece of equipment it is advantageous to have the instrument adapted or personalised to and individuals requirement which we can do upon request. We would always recommend potential buyers wherever possible to visit to try the instrument before buying to insure this particular instrument is suited to their requirements, we are more then willing to arrange such appointments as ultimately it is are mutual interest to ensure complete customer satisfaction. We understand giving the personal nature of each individual instrument and each individuals expectations buyers will have the opportunity to buy to try, but this must be on the basis of postage paid by buyers both ways. Customer satisfaction is extremely important to us if you are happy please leave positive feedback, if not please do not leave negative, contact us and we will do our do our utmost to rectify the situation to your satisfaction.
An excellent example of a quality built Professional Level Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 926 wooden clarinet. Highly regarded by many discerning clarinettists for there superb quality wooden build and fantastic sound and playability.The wood selected for these instruments are noted for there superb grain and the bodies are made to a very high standard. This clarinet is a excellent example of the craftsmanship of Boosey & Hawkes.
The clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been fully overhauled for optimum performance using high quality leather pads for seating and durability. The keys have been disassembled, the key screws and shafts have been cleaned and re oiled for free movement of keys. The body has been oiled to help prevent cracking, the pads are all brand new quality brown leather pads for good seating and longevity. All adjustment corks and tenon corks have been replaced with new corks to insure the clarinet fits together well and the key work adjustment and venting is correct, the clarinet has been fully tested and blows well throughout its range.
In my opinion the clarinet is in excellent cosmetic order (please see photos for your own assessment) please always expect some superficial signs of use and cosmetic imperfections as though overhauled it is still used. The clarinet includes a Boosey & Hawkes case as shown in photos and a 926 mouthpiece.Please feel welcome to ask any questions
The clarinet is in excellent playing order and has been fully overhauled for optimum performance using high quality leather pads for seating and durability. The keys have been disassembled, the key screws and shafts have been cleaned and re oiled for free movement of keys. The body has been oiled to help prevent cracking, the pads are all brand new quality brown leather pads for good seating and longevity. All adjustment corks and tenon corks have been replaced with new corks to insure the clarinet fits together well and the key work adjustment and venting is correct, the clarinet has been fully tested and blows well throughout its range.
In my opinion the clarinet is in excellent cosmetic order (please see photos for your own assessment) please always expect some superficial signs of use and cosmetic imperfections as though overhauled it is still used. The clarinet includes a Boosey & Hawkes case as shown in photos and a 926 mouthpiece.Please feel welcome to ask any questions