The new Orsi & Weir Varese Clarinets are the result of a close collaboration between Orsi and Weir in Canada and the Orsi Company in Italy. Jointly manufactured by Orsi in Italy and the new Orsi and Weir facility in Canada, the Orsi & Weir Varese clarinets are available in two acoustical identities, the American style and the Euro style.

The unique acoustics of the Orsi & Weir Varese clarinets are the result of extensive long-term testing in studio and professional playing environments. The focused beauty of the Varese sound, combined with a balanced and even resistance throughout the registers, is a revelation to both player and listener. It’s characteristics provide an easy adaptation when the clarinetist is moving from another clarinet brand, and the Varese integrates seamlessly into any modern clarinet section.

The beautifully crafted and fitted keywork, created from Microfusion components, is very strong and ergonomically shaped. It comes silver-plated as standard. Included are unique features such as our inverted lever key linkage, a combination adjustable thumb rest/strap hook, and independently mounted top trill keys. All the tapered point pivot screws are hand fit.

Inverted Lever Key Linkage	Adj. Combination Thumbrest & Straphook	Independently Mounted Top Trill Keys

The stabilized African grenadilla wood used for Orsi & Weir clarinets has undergone years of aging using a highly effective, proprietary system developed by the Orsi Company over a history which dates back to 1836. This system limits dimensional changes and cracking of the wood is very much minimized. As well, the Varese clarinets are available cocobolo wood, offering a wonderful sounding alternative.

A wide variety of setup options are available including use of cork, bladder, or Valentino pads. Each Varese clarinet is padded and adjusted to a professional standard direct from our factory, so you can expect long-term life from the original set-up. This allows the player to evaluate a new Varese clarinet for it’s true attributes right from the start. And the Orsi & Weir Varese clarinets receive consistently positive evaluations!

American Taper	Euro Taper	"A" Clarinet