Klarinet Archive - Posting 000531.txt from 1997/05

From: Jrykorten@-----.com
Subj: Re: Does anyone know about this one..
Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 08:43:50 -0400

No doubt you are pawn shopping in the southwest where this was a popular
model (from my own pawn shop hopping experiences). The Edgeware clarinet is
well appointed and well built. But the one I bought had no character to the
sound that I could master. Very large bore (15mm). Probably equivalent to an
advanced student model. I overhauled one that I bought for $125 and got more
than it was worth on a trade in. I bet you could sell it to someone who
doesn't yet play (on physical appearance) for about $400.00 restored.

Jerry Korten
NYC

In a message dated 97-05-18 03:11:04 EDT, Stephen write:

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While pawn-shop hopping today I came across an interesting clarinet that I
might buy if it turns out to be a good deal. Found a Boosey & Hawkes
"Edgware" clarinet. Serial # 172584 (if that means anything to anyone), it
seems to be fairly nice -- no pins, has unstained grenadilla wood, needs a
repad though. Does anyone know if this is a good one or not? They only
want
$175 so its either a piece of junk or they don't know what they have. I'd
appreciate any help I can get. Thanks.

--Stephen C. Moore / itssteve@-----.com
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