Amati C Clarinet
This is an Amati 355 C Clarinet, a top of the range model with a LH A//Eb lever, in excellent condition. This clarinet was made in Czech Republic and is made from Grenadilla wood, unlike the cheaper models in the range. The bore is 14.60mm, which is large for a C clarinet, in fact this is the same size bore as Selmer, Paris, C clarinets. The tuning is excellent with standard French bore mouthpieces, in this regard the instrument is a major advance on older Amati instruments. This model also features a bell vent for the low E/B twelfth tuning. The instrument has mixture of new [we have replaced 8], and used fish skin pads. It has been down to our workshop for regulation and a thorough "check down" prior to sale. The Silver plate is pristine throughout. The wood has a few minor scuffs, the largest of which is to the barrel, but there are no cracks or repairs. The matching serial nos. are 232856. The supplied m'piece is a used Vandoren 5RV in good condition. The case is the original, again in good condition. This clarinet would suit a player looking for a bargain priced C, or a young beginner, with smaller hands, not quite ready for a standard Bb.