Conn Pan American 

Good condition Conn Pan -American Clarinet in Cocobolo wood. 

This instrument was an ingenious solution by Conn to the scarcity of Grenadilla wood during, and just after, the Second World War. 

A similar wood was used in the manufacture of WWII Bomber Propellers', hence the nick name; "Propeller wood clarinet". 

This is a wide bore clarinet; primarily aimed at the Jazz market, it plays with a warm and flexible sound. Whilst Benny Goodman endorsed Selmer clarinets, Artie Shaw endorsed wide bore Conn instruments. 

There are no cracks or damage to the wood, which is in good condition.  The nickel plated key work is in reasonable condition with age related wear due to age. The pads all sealing well. The serial no. is 148733, making this a later example. 

All pieces are matching and original, and the m'piece is a Boosey and Hawkes 593 which is in good condition. The clarinet comes with a case.