Vintage Fernand Chapelain Bb LP Albert System Clarinet
$675
Here's a rare late 1890's/ early 1910's vintage Bb LP Albert system clarinet by Fernand Chapelain of Paris. Here's what the Langwill index has to say about him: he was in La Couture Boussey 1890-1917. They were succeeded by Siour Chapelain 1917-before 1959. In the latter time they made some clarinets under the two names hyphenated together. I lean towards the earlier date, due to the 'salt spoon' design of the keys!
The body is grenadilla wood with nickel alloy keys/fittings and a large bore of .585". It is in great condition for age, with clean tenons and chimneys, no crack repairs but a couple of surface checks on upper stack and barrel. It has been disassembled, soaked in oil, swedged and countersunk, body, keys and posts buffed, new white Roo leather pads and corks installed. Big, powerful sound with good intonation and comfortable key-work. I am really pleased with this instrument! Comes with period case in solid condition.
The body is grenadilla wood with nickel alloy keys/fittings and a large bore of .585". It is in great condition for age, with clean tenons and chimneys, no crack repairs but a couple of surface checks on upper stack and barrel. It has been disassembled, soaked in oil, swedged and countersunk, body, keys and posts buffed, new white Roo leather pads and corks installed. Big, powerful sound with good intonation and comfortable key-work. I am really pleased with this instrument! Comes with period case in solid condition.
Payment
Cash, US personal checks (held for 5 business days), US postal money orders, bank checks, Venmo, Transferwise, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. Please make all checks and money orders payable to "Jeremy Soule". The Paypal button is located below for customers in the U.S.A. wishing to make immediate purchase. It includes the Paypal fee and flat rate shipping.
Cash, US personal checks (held for 5 business days), US postal money orders, bank checks, Venmo, Transferwise, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. Please make all checks and money orders payable to "Jeremy Soule". The Paypal button is located below for customers in the U.S.A. wishing to make immediate purchase. It includes the Paypal fee and flat rate shipping.
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!
