Vintage Leblanc Noblet Stencil Bb Boehm Clarinet
$625
Here's a great sounding late 1920's/early 30's vintage Bb Boehm system clarinet by Leblanc/Noblet of France, stenciled for Henri Dubois, Paris. It has a grenadilla wood body with solid nickel alloy keys, posts and rings, and a bore of .578". Henri Dubois was likely either a store owner or a name made up for a catalog, distributor, or export to the US. Giveaways of Pre-War Leblanc/Noblet manufacture are the 2 pinkie keys on one rod, the Ab over A with no screw adjustment, shape of the C# key, and the Low Alt B, which has screw at each end instead of a thru rod. All pieces are original, no significant damage or repairs. Noblet was founded in 1750, but the family ended without issue and the business passed to Leblanc in 1904.
Its been disassembled, soaked in bore oil, swedged and countersunk, body, keys and posts buffed, white Roo leather pads and key/tenon corks installed. Its in great shape for the age and has a surprisingly open, resonant tone with good intonation and comfortable ergonomics. Comes with vintage case in solid condition.
Its been disassembled, soaked in bore oil, swedged and countersunk, body, keys and posts buffed, white Roo leather pads and key/tenon corks installed. Its in great shape for the age and has a surprisingly open, resonant tone with good intonation and comfortable ergonomics. Comes with vintage case in solid condition.
Payment
Cash, US personal or bank checks (held for 3 business days), US money orders, Venmo, Zelle, Western Union and bank wire transfer are all accepted. Check, Money Order, Zelle, or Venmo are preferred method of payment, and will save you quite a few dollars over Paypal.
Cash, US personal or bank checks (held for 3 business days), US money orders, Venmo, Zelle, Western Union and bank wire transfer are all accepted. Check, Money Order, Zelle, or Venmo are preferred method of payment, and will save you quite a few dollars over Paypal.
Shipping and Returns
All shipping is by Fedex or USPS priority with tracking (depending on the weight of the item). I can generally ship a clarinet and case for $20-30 - I try not to pad shipping. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis. Returns will be accepted within 5 days and I will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Please enquire terms of return before purchase!
All shipping is by Fedex or USPS priority with tracking (depending on the weight of the item). I can generally ship a clarinet and case for $20-30 - I try not to pad shipping. Antique/vintage instrument refunds issued on a case by case basis. Returns will be accepted within 5 days and I will issue refund (minus 10% for restock and cleaning), store credit or an exchange. Please enquire terms of return before purchase!