Vintage King Super 20 Silversonic Clarinet Rare Find

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Vintage King Super 20 Silversonic Clarinet Rare Find:
$2300.00

VintageKing Super 20 Silversonic Clarinet Rare Find!

SterlingSilver Bell, Silver Lined, and Gold Washed Bell.

Model Number: 1023

Type: Two-PieceBb Boehm System.

Serial Number: 308774 – Crafted in 1950. Case: Ultra Rare Super 20 Case.Mouthpiece: HN White with “King B” markings.

Clarinet Background:

The Greatest Achievement in Band Industry during the past 100 years!

The New KING Silver-SonicSilver-Lined Clarinet. We invitecomparison with any clarinet ever built, regardless of cost, whether it be madeof wood, metal, ebonite, composition or glass.The new King Silver-Sonic Silver-Lined Clarinet is the product of yearsof intensive research resulting in design changes which have brought this fineinstrument to the foreground in the clarinet field. Its durable construction, rich tone, andaccurate intonation have all combined to achieve for it the same superiorityover wooden clarinets that have resulted in making the wooden flutes obsolete.

The inner lining of pure silver, plus the new sterling silver thermobelldesign render a tone quality rich and beautiful in all registers. The new KING Silver-Lined Clarinets do nothave any “metallic” tone, but possess a true “clarinet” tone, such as one wouldexpect from the finest wooden clarinets.

Whether the composition requires the rendition of a quiet subduedpianissimo, or a strong, brilliant fortissimo, the player of a KINGSilver-Sonic Clarinet can meet either requirement with confidence and ease.

In order to appreciate the full beauty of appearance and playingqualities of this instrument you must see and play it and compare it with otherhigh-grade instruments. Forget prejudiceand tradition. Be influenced only bywhat you hear and see. Then only willyou be able to judge its superiority. --WhiteWay News Catalog #17, 1949

Clarinet Condition:

Over the years we have seen allot of King Metal Clarinets, and this one isthe rarest of the rare. This clarinetdeserves your attention because after WWII The H. N. White Company onlyengraved a few with “Super 20” on the bell.Later versions were engraved with only “King Silversonic”. Another unique feature of this King Super 20Silversonic Clarinet is that it is a two-piece Clarinet, which was made inlimited supply. This Clarinet also comeswith its original Super 20 case which is in good condition.

The plating is original, and we rated it at 99%perfect.
The gold wash on the inside the bell is 50%intact.
All serial numbers match.
Clarinet comes with all parts including lyre.
This Clarinet has been fully re-padded andserviced.
All the cork is new.
There are no dings.
There are a few small scratches all over theclarinet but most would not show up in the pictures.
The engraving is crisp and intact.
The bell rim has no dents and is 100% perfect.
This clarinet comes with its original King Bmouthpiece.
Includes two original HN White reeds.
Comes with original Super 20 case.

This clarinet comes with its original HN White made Super 20 case. The case is in good condition but has hadsome work done to it. The original ownerlost the keys and then attempted to open the case destroying the latches andlocks. We have replaced both the latchesand locks, see pictures.

This exquisite Clarinet has just been professionally cleaned, serviced,re-padded and corked. In other words itis ready to play when you get it. TheClarinet has a wonderful tone that is wonderful to hear.

Please note: That all Clarinets may require some adjustment and the buyerassumes all responsibility.