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Boosey & Hawkes Imperial E Flat Clarinet
This is a good condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The last owner being a well known professional Eb clarinettist. The Silver plated key work shows only slight wear, mainly to the throat G# key, it is in nice condition throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in good condition, though the bell has some surface scratches due to the fitting of a marching band lyre attachment. The instrument has brand new white leather pads throughout having just been completely overhauled. The serial nos. are 339112, which dates to the early 1970's. The supplied mouthpieces is a B&H original, which has just been relayed to 1.15mm tip and medium long. It plays comfortably with Vandoren 3 reeds. In summation this Eb plays with a mellow, broad sound, and with excellent intonation.