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Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 926 (not Matched) Pair Clarinets & Reginald Kell MP

Estimated price for orientation: 1 000 $

Category: Clarinets
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Description
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Type: Bb/A Instrument: Clarinet
Skill Level: Professional


The Imperial 926 Pair (Bb & A) Clarinet are not a matched pair. The instruments have been well maintained. 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. In good playing order.
The A, serial no. 150836, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in good shape, with slight spots of expected wear in the areas which have regular contact with the fingers in use. All the tan leather pads and corks, are in fine condition.
The Bb, serial no. 236473, has no cracks or repairs. The Silver plate throughout is in good shape, with slight spots of expected wear in the areas which have regular contact with the fingers in use. All the tan leather pads and corks, are in fine condition. The short Barrels are missing for both the A &Bb and also the standard is missing for the A. The case is lined and I believe original. Accessories of a few Vandoren reeds , Pull through cloth an d 3 Mouthpieces and a cover . Mouthpieces are an original B&H 926, a Reginald Kell Mouthpiece and one other. These were previously owned by a Member of the Clarinet and Saxophone Society who was also a trainer and conductor. International SHIPPING. Please note that this item weighs 5 kg with packed weight and therefore has to travel by Courier. All Shipping rates are fully inclusive of Insurance up to £1000 (Buyer insures above £1000). If bidding from outside UK (including Northern Ireland and Highlands & Islands) please ask for quote Slide show has 13 Photos