Klarinet Archive - Posting 000847.txt from 1998/12

From: Larry Paikin <larrypaikin@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] re:Woody Allen's Clarinet
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 00:48:31 -0500

Re my '56 Couesnon: Abe Galper has played it. Since it's the only one I've ever
owned, I can't compare it to any other makes.
ABE: perhaps you could comment on it for Donna.
Larry.

Donna Corbitt wrote:

> Thank you for answering my question. It looks by the serial number that
> mine has to be older. It is really a beautiful instrument. The wood is a
> richer brown... and the grain of the wood shows through.
> I also found the other clarinet..... this clarinet is made so well. The
> holders of the springs, where you, on other clarinets can un-catch them
> from the other side where it sits in a groove.-- This one has "barrels that
> the spring fits into them. The rings on each joint, look like the buffet
> also.....
> it says on the wood on the 2nd joint, "made in France"
> The serial number is *1 22754..... and the model is a
> Pierre Maure.
> Have you ever heard of it?
> Question for both........ What do you think of your clarinet that you
> bought.... and what do you think about the quality?
> Where would I look to find out more about both of the names??
> Is there a source to go to???
> Thank you again..
> clarineticaly,
> Donna
>
> At 11:23 PM 12/21/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >I purchased a Bb Couesnon #21930 in Paris in 1956.I'm told the factory in
> >Paris was closed some years ago.
> >
> >Donna Corbitt wrote:
> >
> >> I am new to the list and I had a couple of questions about some
> >> clarinets that I have picked up at different sales.
> >>
> >> I have a BUNDY it is wood with a silver ring on the last joint where
> >> the bell slips over it. serial #34469.
> >>
> >> also a "COUESNON" paris #01569 or 01589. The keys , posts, and
> >> rings on each section look alot like a buffet. This is also a wood
> >> clarinet.
> >> The tone on both are very nice...... I have another but as soon as my
> >> daughter comes home I will find where it is.
> >>
> >> I would like info on both.... and a price range.
> >> Has anyone heard of a "Cousenon"????
> >>
> >> Thank you for your time.
> >> Donna
> >> 47 yrs. and still playing in the concert band.
> >>
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