Here's a fantastic instrument I just finished up recently. Its stamped Lafayette Paris but I'm pretty sure its a Couesnon product.
The wood on this one is incredible!! I've worked on many old clarinets and I'm always awed by the ones that come through that have wood that is obviously chosen with great care and of superior quality.
This instrument is Bb and LP (low pitch).
The key setup is the simper variety without rings on the upper section and no rollers on the lower section.
This setup is favored by such players as Greeks as it allows for even great flexibility in smears and micro tonal playing with the absence of the the upper rings. Its very free blowing and lipping up and down is quite easy and fun.
The clarinet in the picture is all wood and has no cracks anywhere.
The keywork was already super tight and the plating was excellent! This baby had little usage.
Once I was done with this I was floored by its playability and sound. This is an excellent clarinet that will soon be going to a new home!
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