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Basset Clarinet in A, boxwood, brass keys, A=430, please read on...
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Boxwood Basset Clarinet in A with brass keys and imitation ivory mounts. Pitch is standardised period instrument A= 430, so therefore slightly lower than modern orchestral pitch. This instrument was made by Daniel Bangham, Cambridge, around the early 1990s and I have owned it from new. It is based on a reconstruction that was made for Antony Pay for his 1980's recording of Mozart's Concerto, the basset section being designed by Edward Planas. The original instrument upon which it was based was a 6 keyed instrument by Tauber, Vienna, c.1790, which was in Nick Shackleton's Collection, now based in Edinburgh, and he was personally a huge support and influence for me with this instrument.It is made from South American boxwood, as opposed to European boxwood as it was considered more stable when considering constant travel and climate changes. All Banghams instruments were made from this at this time for such players as Colin Lawson, Antony Pay etc and proved very successful.As you can probably see, there is some tarnish on some of the keys but that is an easy clean if you wish to do so. I used this instrument in a number of Mozart Concerto performances with The Hanover Band and Haydn Sinfonietta Wien and countless Mozart Quintet performances here and abroad. It has that wonderful resonance so typical of Vienese insturmenst of the time and seems even more so thanks to the basset extension. I have recently played it and all is well! I am simply selling as I am not going to be using it again and it should go to someone who will, as it deserves to be played. As the original instrument that Mozart wrote for has not been found, this clarinet is just one way of reconstructing how it might have been. What I can say is that this is a real players instrument! Now over 20 yeasr old, stable and beautiful to play.As you can see, no mouthpiece is sold with the instrument - I used my standard early clarinet mouthpiece. For an additional cost, I can send one with it if you like!A rarity for one of these to be sold. I have a set price but will always consider sensible offers.I will post abroad BUT ONLY through Ebays International Shipping Programme. Cash on collection is fine. Will be sent fully tracked if posted. Apologies for the postage but it is quite heavy!!Any questions,please just ask and I will do my best to answer.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Boxwood Basset Clarinet in A with brass keys and imitation ivory mounts. Pitch is standardised period instrument A= 430, so therefore slightly lower than modern orchestral pitch. This instrument was made by Daniel Bangham, Cambridge, around the early 1990s and I have owned it from new. It is based on a reconstruction that was made for Antony Pay for his 1980's recording of Mozart's Concerto, the basset section being designed by Edward Planas. The original instrument upon which it was based was a 6 keyed instrument by Tauber, Vienna, c.1790, which was in Nick Shackleton's Collection, now based in Edinburgh, and he was personally a huge support and influence for me with this instrument.It is made from South American boxwood, as opposed to European boxwood as it was considered more stable when considering constant travel and climate changes. All Banghams instruments were made from this at this time for such players as Colin Lawson, Antony Pay etc and proved very successful.As you can probably see, there is some tarnish on some of the keys but that is an easy clean if you wish to do so. I used this instrument in a number of Mozart Concerto performances with The Hanover Band and Haydn Sinfonietta Wien and countless Mozart Quintet performances here and abroad. It has that wonderful resonance so typical of Vienese insturmenst of the time and seems even more so thanks to the basset extension. I have recently played it and all is well! I am simply selling as I am not going to be using it again and it should go to someone who will, as it deserves to be played. As the original instrument that Mozart wrote for has not been found, this clarinet is just one way of reconstructing how it might have been. What I can say is that this is a real players instrument! Now over 20 yeasr old, stable and beautiful to play.As you can see, no mouthpiece is sold with the instrument - I used my standard early clarinet mouthpiece. For an additional cost, I can send one with it if you like!A rarity for one of these to be sold. I have a set price but will always consider sensible offers.I will post abroad BUT ONLY through Ebays International Shipping Programme. Cash on collection is fine. Will be sent fully tracked if posted. Apologies for the postage but it is quite heavy!!Any questions,please just ask and I will do my best to answer.