Matched Pair of Herbert Wurlitzer Schmidt Reform Boehm Clarinets
A mint condition matched pair of Herbert Wurlitzer Schmidt Reform Boehm Clarinets.
Clarinets Direct is Europe's leading specialist clarinet dealer. We are fortunate indeed to be able to offer these rare and fine Herbert Wurlitzer Schmidt Reform Boehm system clarinets, possibly in the best used condition of any pair. These clarinets were last owned by Nicholas Bucknall, who has had a long and distinguished career, active in the film and session worlds, he is featured on many of the sound tracks of famous British films, including "The English Patient". Having bought this pair he then subsequently ordered Schwenk and Seggelke SRBs and this pair remained unused.
For many players these clarinets are the ultimate Boehm system: In tune, made with consummate craftsmanship and offering a uniquely characterful tone, which contrasts sharply with some modern mass produced instruments. This pair were on of the last made by Herbert Wurlitzer who has a reputation second to none, he succeeded his father, Fritz, who was the foremost German manufacturer of SRB clarinets. Fritz had gradually reduced the interior bore of his designs, and Herbert continued the manufacture of this type of bore. These days the firm of Schwenk and Seggelke are generally accepted as the most highly regarded clarinet makers in the World. Unlike many modern manufacturers who claim to make a Schmidt Reform Boehm, these clarinets are the genuine and superb article.
These H Wurlitzer Schmidt Reform Boehm clarinets feature: A booster mechanism for throat Bb. An additional vent for the D/A twelfth, working off the LH 3rd ring. A compensating low G/D pad. And a vent for the B/F# twelfth. All of this results in a clarinet of superb evenness and unmatched security of intonation. Indeed the problem confronting the player used to the inherent shortcomings of the standard Boehm, is learning not to adjust embouchure pressure to correct the non existent faults on this instrument!
The Bb has serial no. 84843, which dates to 1988, and has Silver plate in pristine condition throughout, with no discernible wear. The wood is excellent condition, without cracks or repairs. The instrument has the original white leather pads in excellent condition throughout The instrument is stamped " Herbert Wurlitzer, Nuestadt/A, Made in Germany". All pieces are matching and original, and the 2 supplied barrels measure between 55.0mm & 56.0mm.
The A has serial no. 84842 and is identical condition to the Bb. The instrument is stamped " Herbert Wurlitzer, Nuestadt/A, Made in Germany". There are 2 original barrels of between 55.0mm and 57.5mm. The 2 m'pieces are "as new" Herbert Wurlitzers, an M4X and M3L which tune the instruments in an exemplary fashion. The supplied case is in superb condition, as is the case cover. A selection of German reeds is included also in the sale. There are also a further 4 brand new Wurlitzer m'pieces available, if desired the existing 2 can be exchanged for 2 of these.