Vintage Hawkes&Son Excelsior Sonorous Class A LP Boehm Wood Clarinet Overhauled

Description

This is a rare, well-preserved late 1920's / early 30's vintage "Excelsior Sonorous Class" model Boehm system clarinet in A, by Hawkes & Son of London. It has a grenadilla wood body, nickel alloy keys, and a bore of .575". It is in near mint vintage condition, with sharp tenons and chimneys - no cracks or repairs. It has been disassembled, swedged and countersunk as needed (to tighten mechanism), bore oiled, body, posts and keys buffed, Pisoni tan kid pads installed, new key and tenon corks, and reassembled and adjusted for optimal play-ability. It has a warm, full tone and good intonation. I am very pleased with this instrument! Comes with the original case in solid condition.
Please note that auctions may end at any time, as these instruments are often also offered on my site
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My Qualifications
I am a trained woodwind instrument tech and past member of NAPBIRT
(the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians) working out of a private shop in Central NC and have restored many instruments for sale on ebay. I believe that my 18 years of positive feedback speaks for itself and that you will be happy with this item! Please check out the
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Why Vintage Clarinets?
I believe that vintage clarinets represent one of the most under-priced and underutilized resources on the market.
While there is some junk out there, there are many makes and models that are good to excellent players if properly overhauled and that will provide satisfaction to collectors, students and even pro players while saving the buyer hundreds of dollars! Nickel and grenadilla wood are increasingly finite resources and the craftsmanship on some of these old horns makes them a real pleasure to own. Why not try a vintage clarinet from the
Vintage Clarinet Doctor
see the difference for yourself?
Shipping and Returns
Shipping is free in the USA or as arranged internationally. I accept checks, wire transfers, Paypal or postal m.o. and ask that you pay within 4 days or the item will be relisted. Paypal ONLY for international bidders. Please let me know if you desire insurance so I can add it to your invoice! Please examine photos and ask all questions before bidding.
Returns accepted only for items not as represented, not for buyers remorse or unfavorable comparison with newer, more expensive instruments.
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