Vintage Jacques Albert Fils Brussels Bb Boehm Clarinet
$495
Here's a rare c.1930 vintage Bb Boehm system clarinet by Jacques Albert Fils of Brussels. Albert, Jacques (Fils) was the name of a firm of woodwind instrument makers founded by Jacques Lucien Albert , son of Jacques Albert, grandson of Eugène Albert, founder of the firm. Active in La Couture-Boussey (NW of Paris), France c.1913-1919. He/ the firm also operated in 1922-25 in London and continued as Albert Clarionets Ltd. from 1925-1933. instruments were also produced in Brussels during the latter period, evidently, although Google info is sparse.
This is made of fine grained grenadilla wood and nickel alloy keys, posts and rings, with a bore of .575". All pieces are original, no 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 good shape for its age and has a sweet, open tone with good intonation and comfortable ergonomics. Comes with modern case in solid condition.
This is made of fine grained grenadilla wood and nickel alloy keys, posts and rings, with a bore of .575". All pieces are original, no 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 good shape for its age and has a sweet, open tone with good intonation and comfortable ergonomics. Comes with modern 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!
