FEATURES
- Durable Student Construction – Designed to withstand the rigors of daily student use in school band programs.
- Composite Body Material – Manufactured primarily from plastic or resin composite materials for enhanced resistance to humidity and temperature fluctuations.
- Boehm System Keywork – Standard French (Boehm) system layout familiar to beginning clarinetists.
- Nickel-Silver Key Mechanism – Reliable key action with corrosion-resistant plating suitable for long-term use.
- Educational Market Design – Engineered for ease of play, stable intonation, and consistent response for beginner musicians.
*Includes original hardshell case (broken handle) and mouthpiece
DESCRIPTION
The Armstrong Model 4001 Clarinet is a student-level Bb clarinet developed to meet the demands of early musical instruction. Armstrong instruments have long been recognized in the educational market for their durability, affordability, and dependable performance, making them a common choice for school band programs throughout the United States.
This model is typically constructed from a molded composite or plastic body, offering significant advantages over traditional wooden clarinets in terms of environmental stability. The material resists cracking and warping caused by changes in humidity and temperature, an important consideration for young players and institutional use.
Our featured instrument was made in the US approximately in the early 1970s with a Serial Number of 010XX. The Clarinet has minimum feather scratches and no pings, dings or dents in the structure. Our technician has adjusted the instrument for General Playing Conditions.
This product comes with an original hardshell case (the dual-style Handle has one broken piece which cannot be repairs or replaced) and a mouthpiece. If you are just starting or looking for a great Marching Band Clarinet, look no further.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Model: Armstrong 4001
- Key: Bb
- System: Boehm (French)
- Keys and Rings: 17 keys, 6 rings
- Body Material: Plastic/resin composite
- Key Material: Nickel-silver
- Intended Player Level: Beginner / Student
- Manufacturing Period: Likely early 1970s or earlier (based on serial number format)
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Case: Molded hard-shell plastic case
*Includes original hardshell case (broken handle) and mouthpieceModel# Model 4001
