{"product_id":"vintage-bb-b-flat-clarinet-w-custom-robert-miller-mouthpiece","title":"Vintage Bb (B-Flat) Clarinet W\/ Custom Robert Miller Mouthpiece","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Unbranded \/ Unknown Stencil (Features historical traits of Penzel Mueller \/ French Artist builds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument: Clarinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey: Bb (B-Flat)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign\/System: Modern Boehm System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Material: Grenadilla Wood (African Blackwood)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Finish: Nickel Silver \/ German Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitch\/Tuning: Low Pitch (Modern A=440Hz Concert Pitch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouthpiece Included: Yes – Custom Robert \"Rob\" Miller (Milwaukee, WIS) Hard Rod Rubber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: Vintage (Circa 1910s–1940s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e magnificent, sleeper-find vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrenadilla Wood Bb Clarinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eoutfit from the golden era of woodwind manufacturing (circa 1910–1940s). This instrument is completely unmarked by a brand stamp but displays all the characteristics of an artist-grade, professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003estencil clarinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ebuilt by an elite workshop like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePenzel Mueller (New York)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eor a premium pre-war French house (like Malerne).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Historical \u0026amp; Structural Highlights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Wood Body: Beautiful, dense grain African blackwood\/grenadilla. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"LPB\" Specification Stamps: The upper joint, lower joint, and barrel ring feature clear historical factory alignment stamps (LP B). The LP stands for Low Pitch, meaning this instrument was manufactured to modern A=440Hz concert pitch and will tune beautifully with modern ensembles, pianos, and bands. The B denotes the standard key of Bb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable Nickel Silver Keywork: The mechanisms are constructed from solid, unplated nickel silver (German silver). They feature a beautiful vintage patina that can easily be hand-polished to a brilliant satin luster if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eIncludes Rare Custom Mouthpiece!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe absolute crown jewel of this package is the included mouthpiece. It is a highly sought-after, hand-finished custom\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert \"Rob\" Miller (Milwaukee, WIS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emouthpiece, milled from premium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehard rod rubber stock\u003c\/span\u003e. Rob Miller is a legendary mid-century craftsman famous for manufacturing the earliest custom mouthpieces for Bernard Portnoy and working with elite Chedeville blanks. This piece alone holds incredible value for orchestral players and vintage collectors seeking a dark, rich, resonant tone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition Note\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eGood vintage condition. Sold as is. Note that there is a chip\/crack along the lower rim of the bell, right along the inside edge where the body meets the metal ring. The chip\/crack is on the rim only and does not extend up the body of the bell. There also seems to be a hairline crack on the metal bell ring in the same location. A prime candidate for an overhaul or reconditioning. The keys move smoothly. Please see photos. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncluded in Listing\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Grenadilla Wood Clarinet Body (Barrel, Upper Joint, Lower Joint, Bell)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Rob Miller Milwaukee Rod Rubber Mouthpiece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48997394514139,"sku":"8698920664871","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-07-21T143354.615.jpg?v=1784658956","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/vintage-bb-b-flat-clarinet-w-custom-robert-miller-mouthpiece","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}