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From time to time we get hautboys aka baroque oboes, traversos aka one-keyed wooden flutes, early clarinets, shawms, cornemuses,  and krumhorns on consignment. Like our recorders, they are sold with a 7-day trial-period return policy. You only keep the instruments you like! If you'd like more information on the instruments and makers and other musical matters, here are some links to the relevant Yahoo users groups:

HautboyResearch v EarlyClarinet v EarlyFlute  and another excellent website for double reeds: Robert Cronin Shawms,  Large Oboes and Bassoons

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Dan NoonanDenner

 		Baroque Oboe or Hautboy415PlumwoodThree (plus 3 reeds and two extra staples included)Single/DoubleSaxonUsed - Instrument re-reamed and tuned by Sand Dalton in 2005. Sand also made the five staples included.
Dan Noonan was formerly an apprentice to Harry Vas Dias in Geogia. Includes soft case and two reed boxes.		 $1950$1150
Robert CroninMuseum Original


 

 

Alto in g440Stained Bigleaf MapleThree (plus 2 reeds and reamer included)SingleShawm (Alto in g)New (no waiting for 1-2 years!) - This shawm based on museum originals. The bore and tone-holes have been carefully modified to produce an instrument of exceptionally good response and intonation. The fan-shaped reed projects from a pirouette, and the single key is covered by a fontanelle. The range is two octaves, G3 to G5. This shawm, with its loud and exciting sound, is immensely satisfying to play in the shawm band.$1550 SOLD! 11/11/2007 to the lady in Chigago
Alain WeemaelsG. A. Rottenburgh


Traverso415European Boxwood and silver keyFourSingleTraversoBoth Bart Kuijken and Wilbert Hazelzet use traversos by Alain Weemaels! New Instrument with soft case and maintenance kit. Avoid his waiting list of 6-12 months and have your instrument immediately!$1075 SOLD! 8/17/2007
Phil and Gayle NeumanUsed Cornamuse Consort
Soprano, Alto, and Tenor440Yew or PoplarOne plus reed & wind capSingleRenaissanceSee Comments 2)$1350 SOLD! 5/22/2006
Deazzi Pellegrin, VeneziaEarly Romantic 
8-key Clarinet
A corps de rechange on Bb stockTBDBoxwood with Ivory mountingsSixSingleClassical(warning: large file size of photo to show details and markings)

See Comments 1)

N/A SOLD to the dealer in Paris 9/25/2005
Stephen Hammer & Jonathan BosworthStanesby Jr.
Baroque Oboe or Hautboy415European BoxwoodThreeDoubleSaxonSee Comments 3)$1800 SOLD to former modern oboist 4/16/2005
Italian c. 1925Albert System
Bb Clarinet 440RosewoodFour13 KeysAlbert System w/patent C# keySee Comments 4)N/A SOLD to Balkan musician 4/22/2004
Schuchart TraversoOriginal Maker
Traverso450+European Boxwood w/Ivory mountings and brass keyFourSingleHotteterreSee Comments 5)N/A SOLD to traverso maker from Japan 9/15/2002

Comments:

1) Original classical/early romantic clarinet. Now plays as "A" clarinet because only the "A" corps de rechange is present. Other joints marked "B" indicating a Bb model. The barrel is marked "London Key" and is contemporary but not original, as is the ebony mouthpiece. Currently a few keys need to be re-sprung, but otherwise in excellent shape. Boxwood is remarkably straight for an instrument this old!

2) Used  Cornamuse Set - These instruments are similar to krumhorns, but are quieter, enabling them to play with recorders. The soprano cornamuse is the same pitch as the tenor recorder, the alto the same as the bass recorder, and the tenor the same as  the great bass. These cornemuses do not have keys, therefore they are limited to a range of a ninth. They can play most of the parts in renaissance krumhorn compilations and medieval duets.

3) Used  baroque oboe formerly played by professional baroque oboist Stephen Hammer. Two new reeds from Stephen Hammer, two new reeds from Sand Dalton and four staples by Sand Dalton. Slight crack in upper joint repaired and small chip on bell ring. Keys work perfectly. Professional quality at a moderate price!

4) Used - All original pieces except for mouthpiece. Fitted with Van Doren B40 mouthpiece and soft ligature.  All keys repadded and resprung. Perfect for traditional jazz, Klezmer or other ethnic.

5) Original traverso bought from an antiques dealer and restored by Herb Myers. New artificial ivory end cap and ring mountings, cleaned, oiled, re-wrapped. New spring and leather pad for original brass key.

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