Vintage Kalashen Kleartone French Stencil Bb Boehm Clarinet
$545
Here's a beautiful 1920's Bb LP Boehm system clarinet, stenciled "Kalashen Kleartone" from Leblanc/Noblet of Paris. The instrument is made of grenadilla wood with nickel alloy keys, posts and rings, with a bore of .580". There are no significant cracks or repairs, its in great shape for it's c.100 years and appears to have been little used! The wood in this instrument would have been aged/seasoned in billet form for almost 20 years before cutting, probably one of the reasons it has held up so well... Certain keys (like the C# and Alt low B) are dead giveaways of Leblanc/Noblet manufacture, and the instrument is marked "Made in France".
Its been disassembled, soaked in oil, the mechanism swedged and countersunk, body, keys, rings, and posts buffed, white leather pads and corks installed. This clarinet plays with a surprisingly big, warm tone, even response, and good intonation. Comes with original case in solid condition.
Its been disassembled, soaked in oil, the mechanism swedged and countersunk, body, keys, rings, and posts buffed, white leather pads and corks installed. This clarinet plays with a surprisingly big, warm tone, even response, and good intonation. 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.
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!
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!