Holton - Collegiate - - B♭clarinet - United States - 1944

Dear smart buyers... Harbour musical instruments is pleased to present this iconic B-flat clarinet from the Holton brand and from the Elkhorn house of Wisconsin. As you can see in the photos, it is unparalleled in conservation (all original). It has no dings, no flaws of any kind... even the silver plating is immaculate on both body and mechanism. ALL the pads have been replaced with Buffet quality pads (some in amber tone, though they are the same quality). The playability of all keys has been checked and the springs are rust-free and made of very good steel. This signature... "Elkhorn" worked very well, it was selective in its finishes (handmade ALWAYS...). Just to say that in terms of cleaning you can see in the photos it is nearly complete... I say this because we do not force sanding on these models because it damages the silver plating... and this is important especially on the body to avoid compromising the pure aesthetics as well as patina or thickness, which later becomes noticeable in the sustain (body) or in the quality of the sound itself (especially the mellowness of the mid and low register). I say this because for those who still don’t know me, you should know that I test all my instruments at home in my studio afterward... to verify their quality. (You can see me on Facebook... Sebas Molina.) As I’ve said, everything is original... the cap or bell (barrel) is fitted with new cork (replaced) and I’m giving it lubricated and with a perfect fit. It’s a HOLTON... a classic American metal clarinet. One of the ones that were exported in the 1950s and there will be more than one in Europe... although I imported this one myself about 2 years ago from Chicago. (And I have revived it myself... my own restoration... WWWSB restorations.es). That’s all, ladies and gentlemen... Just to tell you that I ship this great B-flat American in a case that used to belong to a soprano saxophone and it’s in very good condition (no breaks). And that’s all, good luck with the auction."