Boosey & Hawkes, Imperial, E Flat Clarinet
This is an excellent condition Boosey and Hawkes Imperial, Eb Clarinet in Grenadilla wood, which is a commission sale for Clarinets Direct. The last owner is a professional player and this instrument has been used for many years in the ENON orchestra. The Silver plated key work is pristine throughout. There are no cracks or repairs to the wood, which is in good condition, with only minor surface marks. The instrument has good condition tan leather pads throughout. The serial nos. are 489583, which dates to the late 1970's. The Eb comes with 2 barrels, one of 44.5mm the other of 42.5mm. The supplied mouthpieces is a Peter Eaton, 1.11 tip opening, S/N 2716, in excellent condition, which plays comfortably with Vandoren 3.5 reeds. In summation this Eb plays with a mellow, broad sound, and with excellent intonation.