Vintage Hawkes & Son Eb LP Albert System Clarinet
$525
Here's a rare c.1910 vintage Eb LP Albert system clarinet marked 'Excelsior Sonorous Class', made by hawkes & Son of London. This has a grenadilla wood body, nickel alloy keys, posts and rings, and a bore of .520". It is in great original condition, no damage or repairs. Its been disassembled, soaked in oil, swedged and countersunk, body, keys and posts buffed, new white Roo leather pads and corks installed. This well made clarinet is in great shape for its age and plays with a sweet, open Albert tone with good intonation and comfortable ergonomics. Comes with mouthpiece, lig, cap and period case (probably original) 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!
