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Vintage / Antique Silver-Plated Bb Clarinet, Cavalier Elkhardt Indiana #60196 +

$ 68.63

Availability: 20 in stock
  • Type: Bb
  • Brand: Cavalier
  • Key: Bb
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Body Material: Metal
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Heavily tarnished, but in good physical condition. I don't notice any egregious scuffs/dents/dings, etc. Likely needs a tune-up, but works and plays. The pads look surprisingly decent -- but it almost certainly needs a professional inspection before playing. I'm sure with a through polishing it would look completely stunning. See description for more information.
  • Design: Clarinet

    Description

    A wonderful vintage/antique silver-plated clarinet, as pictured.
    From a local estate, the clarinet has some heavy tarnish but seems to be in very good condition. I don't notice any egregious dents/dings or scuffs -- I'll bet with a thorough polishing, it'd look quite stunning.
    The bell is marked "Cavalier" and "Elkhardt, Ind". The serial number is engraved on the reverse: "60196".
    Seems to be a Bb, but I'm not certain. With the mouthpiece detached, it measures 22.75-inches long. Comes with a lyre and the instrument has a built-in spot to screw it in.
    The keys and pads look surprisingly decent -- I was able to play "Low E, F G A B C D E F open G, A B C D E F G A B High C" rather easily -- a few of the keys feel like like they could "close" a little better, but there's nothing extremely out of wack. Almost certainly needs a tune-up, but it's more on the "working"-side of the spectrum.
    Includes some (used) reeds and a (dried up) cork-grease. The cork on the mouthpiece valve needs to be repaired. Case shows heavy wear from age.