Martin Handcraft Metal Clarinet Circa 1933

The Martin Company was a fine old American company that operated up until the 1950s. They are famous for their professional Saxophones and trumpets but also made a limited number of metal clarinets. We are offering this Martin Handcraft model Bb clarinet, metal clarinet. We estimate that this #10717 was made in 1933. This wonderful old instrument has been lovingly restored with new premium pads and corks. The mechanism is tight, with no dents. It has silver- plated keys and body. It comes with its good original case and French hard rubber mouthpiece. Note: The original tuning barrel has had the adjustment clutch removed and thus functions as a regular tuning barrel. This is a hard-to-find quality metal clarinet! $450 plus shipping. Please see the photographs. Please note:As professional repair technicians, our labor to completely overhaul a clarinet is approximately $250-$300. When you purchase one of our clarinets, it has been professionally overhauled with the mechanism tightened, ne