Vintage Buescher 400 Special Bb Clarinet - Made in USA
For sale is a vintage Buescher 400 Special Bb Clarinet. Made in Elkhart, Indiana, by the esteemed Buescher company, this horn is a great American classic. Though it's in OK shape cosmetically, it is structurally sound and offers a wonderfully comfortable playing experience—the keys feel great in the hands, surprisingly similar to a French-style Buffet Crampon clarinet.
Who Is This Instrument For?
This is the perfect instrument for the student, collector, or amateur looking for a quality, vintage wood clarinet at an accessible price. It's a great value workhorse that provides the dark, rich sound of classic American craftsmanship with an unexpectedly ergonomic key feel.
The Buescher 400: American Quality, Comfortable Feel
The Buescher 400 line was one of the company's professional offerings, known for robust construction and a powerful, characteristic American tonal quality. This "Special" model delivers on that legacy, providing a reliable wood instrument.
What makes this clarinet a smart buy:
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Classic Comfort: The key mechanism is highly responsive, and the overall feel is excellent in the hands. The similarity in key feel to a Buffet makes this a very comfortable and intuitive horn to play.
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Robust Wood Tone: The body is crafted from Grenadilla wood, giving the horn a rich, complex, and full-bodied tone that is a step above student models.
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Structurally Sound: The clarinet is in OK shape cosmetically but has no cracks or major damage, ensuring its core acoustic integrity is intact.
Specifications & Condition
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Model: Buescher 400 Special Bb Clarinet
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Serial Number: #151708
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Approx. Year: 1950s-1960s
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Body Material: Grenadilla Wood
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Key Plating: Nickel
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Condition: OK shape. Shows cosmetic wear consistent with its vintage age, but has no cracks or major damage. The mechanisms are sound, and the keys feel great.
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Our Service: Our comprehensive service included a thorough inspection, precision adjustments, and fine-tuning to ensure optimal key action and reliable performance before sale.
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Included: Hard case
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and fine-tuned before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
As always, we invite you to stop by our Houston shop to try this instrument in person. Nothing compares to the experience of a horn in your own hands. Follow our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for the latest updates, content, and promotions: https://linktr.ee/Fleming_Music. We are grateful for your support of our small business and look forward to helping you find the perfect instrument or accessories!
