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Leblanc, Vito, Bass Clarinet
This is a fair condition Leblanc Vito Bass Clarinet model 7166 to low Eb, recently taken in part exchange by us. The Bass had suffered a crack at the bottom of the upper joint, and this we have lined internally and glued externally. The repair is covered by our 1 year warranty, see photos 5 & 11. The crook & bell are both in good condition, though the bell is actually a replacement from a Wurlitzer Bass, which, as it is a rebadged Vito made at the same USA factory, is of the correct type. The Nickel Silver plating shows some spot wear, mostly to LH2. This Bass has just had a partial overhaul and repair in our workshop to get it into good playing order. The pads are mainly used fish skin with some new examples. The instrument has a floor peg attachment, and also a sling hook. The matching serial nos. are 2526B. The mouthpiece is a Selmer Bundy. The case shows much wear but it is functional. This Bass is offerd at a major discount, as the price for a new comparable USA Bass is currently £3670. It would suit someone on a budget, as despite the cosmetic issues, it plays significantly better than new cheap Chinese Bass clarinets.