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Vintage J. Gras Paris Bb Boehm Clarinet
​​​$675 

   Here's a very rare c.1930 vintage Bb Boehm system clarinet by J.Gras of Lille and Paris. It is made of fine grenadilla wood with solid nickel alloy keys, posts and rings, with a surprisingly large bore of .590". All pieces are original, no cracks or repairs, and in near mint condition for its age - I don't think this little guy saw very much use!  J. Gras was established in 1868 and continued in business until the 1920s. They were woodwind and brasswind makers and dealers with factories at Lille and Paris and dealer operations in Lille, Paris and Brussels. I've worked on a number of their clarinets in the last 20 years and find them uniformly excellent! 
 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 has a broad, open tone with good intonation and comfortable ergonomics. Comes with original  case in solid condition.
Payment    
 
 Cash, US personal or bank checks (held for 3 business days), US money orders, Venmo, Zelle, Western Union and PayPal (+4% for fees) are accepted. 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!

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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Clarinet Donations
    • Why Vintage Clarinets?
  • Before and After
  • Contact Us
  • Learn
    • Blog
    • Clarinet Lengths
    • Clarinet Makers
    • Fingering Systems
    • Links
  • Shop
    • Clarinets >
      • Vintage H. Bettoney 7 Ring Bb Boehm Clarinet
      • Vintage H. Bettoney Columbia Bb Boehm Clarinet
      • Vintage Boosey and Hawkes 2-20 Bb Boehm Clarinet
      • Vintage 1903 Buffet Crampon Bb Boehm Clarinet ​
      • Vintage Ebonite Bb Albert Clarinet
      • Vintage J. Gras Paris Bb Boehm Clarinet
      • Vintage Guy Humphrey Bb LP Albert Clarinet
      • Vintage Leblanc. Noblet Bb Boehm Clarinet
      • Vintage Leblanc Normandy Special Bb Boehm Clarinet
      • Vintage Leblanc Symphonie Bb Boehm Clarinet
      • Vintage Penzel Mueller Bel Canto Bb Boehm Clarinet
      • Vintage Paris Selmer A LP Boehm Clarinet
      • Vintage Paris Selmer L Series Bb Boehm Clarinet
      • Vintage Thibouville Freres Bb Boehm Clarinet
    • Flutes
    • Mouthpieces
    • Saxophones >
      • Vintage P. Gerard Beaugnier Stencil Eb Alto Saxophone
      • Vintage Kohlert Eb Alto Saxophone
      • Vintage Martin Handcraft Alto Saxophone
  • Services
    • FAQ
    • Performance
    • Services II - Technical Info
  • Testimonials