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Used Buescher VTG BUESCHER 400 SPECIAL INTERMEDIATE Bb WOOD CLARINET - LEATHER PADS - DEMO VIDEO - READY TO PLAY!
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Item Description
Serial: 220324
Listed 10 months ago
This is a Buescher 400 Special Bb wood clarinet, an intermediate-level model produced by Selmer USA for Buescher before Selmer’s acquisition of the Buescher Musical Instrument Co. in the 1960s. After the acquisition, this line eventually evolved into the Selmer USA Signet series.
The 400 Special is a best-kept secret among clarinetists — especially popular with jazz players for its broad, resonant, projecting tone. Some players regard these as even better built than the early Signet models, though that claim is more anecdotal than documented.
This clarinet has been completely restored and plays great with a clear, robust sound. The bore measures 15.0mm (~0.591") at the top entry and 14.7mm (~0.579") at the exit of the top joint, giving an overall average of 14.85mm (~0.584"). The bore and wood have been oiled inside and out.
The clarinet was fully repadded: the top joint with long-lasting blue leather pads, the bottom joint with double-bladder pads. All tenon corks have been replaced where needed, and every tenon is capped with metal — a hallmark of higher-quality clarinets. The keys have been machine-polished and hand-finished.
The wood is in good condition for its age, with no cracks or repaired cracks. As expected for a clarinet of this vintage, there are surface scratches, blemishes, and logo wear, but all cosmetic only.
Key Features:
Grenadilla wood body, oiled inside and out
Bore: 15.0mm (entry) / 14.7mm (exit) / 14.85mm average (~0.584")
Pads: top joint blue leather / bottom joint double bladder
Corks: all tenons recorked where needed
Metal-capped tenons on all joints
Keys machine-polished and hand-finished
Barrel: original 66.5mm included
Serial #: 220324
Large, projecting tone — excellent for jazz or section work
Condition:
Good overall for its age
No cracks or evidence of repaired cracks
Normal cosmetic wear: scratches, blemishes, logo fading
Case: non-original Bundy case, older but functional; recovered in contact paper, weak latch springs (open by hand)
Protects and transports the clarinet adequately
Included:
Original 66.5mm barrel
Selmer Goldentone 3 mouthpiece (like new)
Generic ligature
Generic metal mouthpiece cap
Older Bundy case (functional, cosmetic wear)
Important Notes:
Please review all photos and demo video before purchase
Sold as-is
Buyer pays $10 toward shipping
As with all vintage clarinets, we recommend a quick check by a qualified technician after shipping, as minor adjustments may shift in transit or climate
The 400 Special is a best-kept secret among clarinetists — especially popular with jazz players for its broad, resonant, projecting tone. Some players regard these as even better built than the early Signet models, though that claim is more anecdotal than documented.
This clarinet has been completely restored and plays great with a clear, robust sound. The bore measures 15.0mm (~0.591") at the top entry and 14.7mm (~0.579") at the exit of the top joint, giving an overall average of 14.85mm (~0.584"). The bore and wood have been oiled inside and out.
The clarinet was fully repadded: the top joint with long-lasting blue leather pads, the bottom joint with double-bladder pads. All tenon corks have been replaced where needed, and every tenon is capped with metal — a hallmark of higher-quality clarinets. The keys have been machine-polished and hand-finished.
The wood is in good condition for its age, with no cracks or repaired cracks. As expected for a clarinet of this vintage, there are surface scratches, blemishes, and logo wear, but all cosmetic only.
Key Features:
Grenadilla wood body, oiled inside and out
Bore: 15.0mm (entry) / 14.7mm (exit) / 14.85mm average (~0.584")
Pads: top joint blue leather / bottom joint double bladder
Corks: all tenons recorked where needed
Metal-capped tenons on all joints
Keys machine-polished and hand-finished
Barrel: original 66.5mm included
Serial #: 220324
Large, projecting tone — excellent for jazz or section work
Condition:
Good overall for its age
No cracks or evidence of repaired cracks
Normal cosmetic wear: scratches, blemishes, logo fading
Case: non-original Bundy case, older but functional; recovered in contact paper, weak latch springs (open by hand)
Protects and transports the clarinet adequately
Included:
Original 66.5mm barrel
Selmer Goldentone 3 mouthpiece (like new)
Generic ligature
Generic metal mouthpiece cap
Older Bundy case (functional, cosmetic wear)
Important Notes:
Please review all photos and demo video before purchase
Sold as-is
Buyer pays $10 toward shipping
As with all vintage clarinets, we recommend a quick check by a qualified technician after shipping, as minor adjustments may shift in transit or climate
