Hans-Kreul - Boehm - - B♭clarinet - Germany

Hello again. The Hans Kreul Boehm-system clarinet is a less common variant from this German manufacturer, traditionally specialized in German (Oo e hler) and Albert systems. Here I detail its main characteristics:
Manufactured in Tübingen, Germany, by Hans Kreul’s workshop, a brand historically recognized for its high artisanal quality in precious woods. Generally built in granadilla wood (African blackwood), which gives it a rich, professional sound. Although the brand is famous for its German-system clarinets, Boehm (French system) models were produced mainly between the 1950s and 1980s. These usually have the standard 17 keys, 6 rings configuration, though there are special versions with additional mechanisms such as the forked Eb/Bb key.
It combines the ergonomics and fingering of the Boehm system with the German manufacturing tradition, which often results in an instrument with precise intonation and a tone slightly darker than the standard French models. Currently on the market in 2026, they are considered high-end vintage instruments. They are valued by collectors and professionals who seek a distinctive sound with the ease of Boehm system performance.
This one has been fully restored by a professional luthier and is as good as new, only some scratches but visible in the photos of minor calibre. It is accompanied by an era-era Vandoren mouthpiece, also vintage, which only shows wear from cleaning, with no retouching or breaks, in perfect tip and rails condition, with ligature and cap. It goes in the shoulder-type leather case with an attached compartment, in very good closing condition and without marks.
All in all, a vintage luxury lot for those who want quality as they venture into the world of clarinet, or for the virtuoso, to delve into the wonderful world of this great eternal jewel of wood perfectly paired with authentic silver.
There you have it, good luck with the auction.