Klarinet Archive - Posting 000573.txt from 2004/01

From: "Sue Raycraft" <raycraft@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] mouthpiece facing question
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 22:04:40 -0500

> Well, without seeing it, it is hard to tell. My guess is that the ring
> that is supposed to be there is simply missing for some reason. That
would
> account for the smaller diameter. I know some English clarinets are built
> without bell rings on purpose, but I don't think I have ever seen a French
> clarinet designed without one. That it is marked "A" probably means that
> it is meant for an A clarinet.

Bill, the ring is not missing. I can tell it was made this way to begin
with. The clarinet is a 1906 Buffet, and yes, it is an A. The Selmer
bell, which is obviously newer than the clarinet, came with it instead
of the original bell. I will send you a picture of it off list.

Sue

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