1740 DeLuxe Bb Clarinet by Martin Freres

Clarinets branded with the model 1740 DeLuxe were manufactured between 1946 and 1968. 1740 DeLuxe clarinets were manufactured in limited quantities and for limited periods of time during the nearly 20 year manufacturing lifespan.

The 1740 DeLuxe (cursive maker's mark) made in France by Martin Freres is an entry-level professional Bb clarinet. The 1740 DeLuxe (Model 2 with rectangular maker's mark) was manufactured between the late 1950's and late 1960's and is an intermediate level Bb clarinet.

1740 DeLuxe Clarinet Value

The estimated Retail Value of a 1740 DeLuxe (cursive maker's mark) clarinet can be described

• Used Parts Only to Poor Condition $90US – $239US
• Used Fair to Good Playable Condition $240US – $539US
• Used Very Good Playable Condition $540US – $1078US
• Used Excellent Playable Condition $1079US – $1320US

The estimated Retail Value of the 1740 DeLuxe (Model 2 rectangular maker's mark) clarinet can be described as:

• Used Parts Only to Poor Condition $90US – $239US
• Used Fair to Good Playable Condition $240US – $539US
• Used Very Good Playable Condition $540US – $718US
• Used Excellent Playable Condition $719US – $1020US

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*Please note that auction prices may be as much as 50% off retail depending on the market conditions.

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