Artley Vintage Student Clarinet with Canvas Hard Box Case Needs Service

• Brand / Maker: Artley (Elkhart, Indiana / Nogales, Arizona era production)
• Instrument Type: Bb Student Clarinet (Woodwind Band Instrument)
• Skill Level: Student / Beginner Band Model (e.g., Prelude or Composition Series)
• Body Material: Resonite / ABS Composite or Wood (Please verify body stamp in photos)
• Keywork Finish: Nickel-plated or silver-plated Boehm system keys
• Included Case: Vintage square box-style hard shell case with a woven canvas-style exterior covering
• Functional Status: Untested; requires inspection and servicing by a qualified instrument repair shop
• Production Origin: Manufactured in the United States (USA)

• A classic vintage Artley student clarinet housed in its period-correct square box-style hard case with a woven canvas-style exterior finish.
• Built by Artley, one of the most recognized American band instrument makers of the mid-to-late 20th century, known for producing durable, reliable horns for school music programs.
• Features a traditional Boehm key system layout engineered for standard beginner and intermediate concert band playability.
• Stored inside a retro rectangular box case with compartmentalized interior slots designed to hold the upper joint, lower joint, barrel, bell, and mouthpiece securely.
• An ideal restoration project for band instrument technicians, music educators looking for spare parts, or a student player willing to invest in a standard shop overhaul.

• **CONDITION : ** Used / Vintage pre-owned musical instrument from a private estate collection. Sold strictly untested and as-is for repair, servicing, or parts.
• Mechanical & Playability Status: Completely untested. Because this is a vintage woodwind instrument from long-term storage, it will need to be taken in and checked by a professional band instrument repair shop prior to playing. Expect standard age-related maintenance needs such as pad replacements, cork recorking, key regulation, and spring adjustments.
• Instrument Cosmetic Quality: The body and metal keywork show honest, age-appropriate signs of past student use and storage wear, including surface tarnish, dulling on the plated keys, light handling scuffs, and dust debris.
• Case Status: The vintage square canvas-covered box case is included and protects the instrument, though it displays visible exterior scuffs, edge rubbing, corner wear, and tarnish on the metal latches from age and storage. Sold exactly as pictured.
  
  
  
  

• Average secondary market value (Untested vintage Artley student clarinets needing repair): $25.00 to $55.00
• Professionally overhauled and play-tested vintage Artley student models: $95.00 to $165.00

BIN 101 Weight 84.0