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Used Conn VINTAGE CONN HARD RUBBER PROFESSIONAL Bb CLARINET - BIG BORE - DEMO VIDEO - READY TO PLAY!
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Item Description
Serial: B95016L
Listed 6 months ago
Conn Bb Hard Rubber Clarinet - Trademark Eagle Era - Vintage American Clarinet - Demo Video
This Conn Bb hard rubber clarinet dates to the early to mid 1920s and was produced during Conn’s respected Trademark Eagle period in Elkhart, Indiana. During this era, Conn offered hard rubber clarinets alongside their grenadilla wood models as a professional, crack-resistant alternative favored by many working players.
Hard rubber clarinets from this period were not student instruments. They were serious professional tools, valued for their stability, consistency, and ability to deliver the classic American Conn sound with fewer concerns about cracking.
This clarinet has been fully serviced, play-tested, and is ready to play.
Manufacturer and Era
Maker: C.G. Conn
Era: circa early to mid 1920s
Key: Bb
Pitch: Low Pitch
Serial: B95016L
Stamping: Trademark Eagle on bell and barrel
Construction and Specifications
Body: Hard rubber (ebonite)
Bell and barrel: Original hard rubber
Bore: 15.1 mm (approximately 0.594 inches)
Barrel length: 66 mm
Keywork: Nickel silver
Pads: Blue leather pads throughout (new)
Condition and Service Work
No cracks
Normal age-appropriate cosmetic wear
Completely repadded with blue leather pads for longevity
Key corks, quiet corks, and tenon corks replaced where necessary
Keys lightly polished only to preserve the vintage appearance
Playing Characteristics
This clarinet plays very well, with a focused, projecting tone and a strong centered low register. The 15.1 mm bore delivers the classic Conn sound with excellent stability and response. These early Conn hard rubber clarinets are especially appreciated by jazz players and traditionalists who want vintage tone with added durability.
Please refer to the photos and demo video for overall condition and sound.
Included Accessories
Generic mouthpiece
Generic ligature, no cap
Period hard case, likely not original, but functional
Shipping and Important Notes
This clarinet is shipped fully insured and may require a signature upon delivery.
Please refer to the photos and demo video for condition and performance details.
Disclaimer
As-is sale.
Buyer pays 30 dollars toward shipping.
All instruments are shipped with insurance and may require a signature upon delivery.
All instruments are inspected and play-tested before shipping.
It is recommended that you have the instrument inspected by a qualified technician after shipping, as minor adjustments may be needed due to climate or handling.
Additional setup work may also be desired to suit personal playing preferences.
This Conn Bb hard rubber clarinet dates to the early to mid 1920s and was produced during Conn’s respected Trademark Eagle period in Elkhart, Indiana. During this era, Conn offered hard rubber clarinets alongside their grenadilla wood models as a professional, crack-resistant alternative favored by many working players.
Hard rubber clarinets from this period were not student instruments. They were serious professional tools, valued for their stability, consistency, and ability to deliver the classic American Conn sound with fewer concerns about cracking.
This clarinet has been fully serviced, play-tested, and is ready to play.
Manufacturer and Era
Maker: C.G. Conn
Era: circa early to mid 1920s
Key: Bb
Pitch: Low Pitch
Serial: B95016L
Stamping: Trademark Eagle on bell and barrel
Construction and Specifications
Body: Hard rubber (ebonite)
Bell and barrel: Original hard rubber
Bore: 15.1 mm (approximately 0.594 inches)
Barrel length: 66 mm
Keywork: Nickel silver
Pads: Blue leather pads throughout (new)
Condition and Service Work
No cracks
Normal age-appropriate cosmetic wear
Completely repadded with blue leather pads for longevity
Key corks, quiet corks, and tenon corks replaced where necessary
Keys lightly polished only to preserve the vintage appearance
Playing Characteristics
This clarinet plays very well, with a focused, projecting tone and a strong centered low register. The 15.1 mm bore delivers the classic Conn sound with excellent stability and response. These early Conn hard rubber clarinets are especially appreciated by jazz players and traditionalists who want vintage tone with added durability.
Please refer to the photos and demo video for overall condition and sound.
Included Accessories
Generic mouthpiece
Generic ligature, no cap
Period hard case, likely not original, but functional
Shipping and Important Notes
This clarinet is shipped fully insured and may require a signature upon delivery.
Please refer to the photos and demo video for condition and performance details.
Disclaimer
As-is sale.
Buyer pays 30 dollars toward shipping.
All instruments are shipped with insurance and may require a signature upon delivery.
All instruments are inspected and play-tested before shipping.
It is recommended that you have the instrument inspected by a qualified technician after shipping, as minor adjustments may be needed due to climate or handling.
Additional setup work may also be desired to suit personal playing preferences.
