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Howarth, S1, B Flat Clarinet
A good condition Howarth S1 Bb clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. This was a professional clarinet that Howarth manufactured in the 1980s, which aimed to compete with the Buffet Prestige range. The S1 model was designed by the late Jon Steward, and features some innovative key work to minimise touch cork wear. At 14.85mm bore it is free blowing, and very well in tune.
This clarinet has, a repaired, pinned crack to the upper joint, see photo 5. This aside the wood is in good condition, there is no joint wobble. The tan leather pads are all in excellent condition. The Silver plated key work is pristine throughout. The Bb has matching serial nos. are 1547. The supplied m'piece is a used Vandoren B45. The original single case is in fair condition, with exterior scuffs and some interior lining wear.