Martin Freres 1740 France Philharmonic Deluxe Clarinet
This is an exceptionally nice vintage professional model wooden clarinet by Martin Freres.
Martin Freres is an old French maker dating to the 1740’s. This instrument has been completely overhauled in our shop with new double-skin pads and corks, nickel-plated keys. No cracks. Mechanism tight. A sweet-playing medium-bore French clarinet with outstanding quality wood. In its original case with the original mouthpiece. This company made a variety of models, and this represents a better model instrument. We have no serial number lists for Martin Freres, but we estimate this clarinet to be from the 1960s or 1970s. A quality French clarinet for $600 plus shipping. Pease see the photos.
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, new double skin pads, and new corks. While you can purchase as-is instruments for less, it is likely that you will have to invest in an overhaul either after you have purchased them or shortly thereafter. We don’t cut corners with cheaper supplies or patchwork. When you compare our quality, you will understand why we don’t accept lower “make offers” on our instruments.
Our Shipping Policy:
We endeavor to ship within the Continental United States by UPS Ground if it goes to a street address. United Parcel Service (UPS) will not deliver to a P.O. Box. If it is going to a P.O. Box, it must go USPS Priority Mail, and for large boxes that must be used to ship musical instruments safely, the Post Office charges about twice the rate of UPS Ground Service.
Martin Freres is an old French maker dating to the 1740’s. This instrument has been completely overhauled in our shop with new double-skin pads and corks, nickel-plated keys. No cracks. Mechanism tight. A sweet-playing medium-bore French clarinet with outstanding quality wood. In its original case with the original mouthpiece. This company made a variety of models, and this represents a better model instrument. We have no serial number lists for Martin Freres, but we estimate this clarinet to be from the 1960s or 1970s. A quality French clarinet for $600 plus shipping. Pease see the photos.
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, new double skin pads, and new corks. While you can purchase as-is instruments for less, it is likely that you will have to invest in an overhaul either after you have purchased them or shortly thereafter. We don’t cut corners with cheaper supplies or patchwork. When you compare our quality, you will understand why we don’t accept lower “make offers” on our instruments.
Our Shipping Policy:
We endeavor to ship within the Continental United States by UPS Ground if it goes to a street address. United Parcel Service (UPS) will not deliver to a P.O. Box. If it is going to a P.O. Box, it must go USPS Priority Mail, and for large boxes that must be used to ship musical instruments safely, the Post Office charges about twice the rate of UPS Ground Service.