Klarinet Archive - Posting 000628.txt from 1996/08

From: Fred <fsheim@-----.COM>
Subj: Odd Clarinet
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 13:05:04 -0400

I have come across a very old clarinet with the following logo:

RAMPONE
MILANO
BREVETTAT

with some scroll work above and below the logo.

It is NOT a Boehm system horn, has NO rings on for the left hand, and only a
ring for the second and third finger of the right hand. There are 3 side
keys on for the right index finger, and only two keys for the right pinky.
The left pinky has the c#/g# key and two more long keys for the low notes.
It is only 17 inches long (without the mp, which I dont have), and the top
of the barrel has a knurled ring that turns about half way, maybe for
tuning, but I cant see any length change. Any info from anybody?

Fred (fsheim@-----.com)