Klarinet Archive - Posting 000080.txt from 2009/03

From: Martin Baxter <martinbaxter@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] help identifying a 6 key clarinet
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:15:28 -0400

How much shorter? Could it be a high pitch Bb or even a B natural
(rare but used by Mozart). If the keys are square, flat and in one
piece I would suggest that a mid-eighteenth century date seems
likely; if the rings rings are definitely ivory it is less likely to
be a modern reproduction.
Are you sure there are no markings on it. Try a spotlight at various
angles as sometimes makers marks are there but are not easily
distinguishable. Finally you can download pictures from various
collections for comparison purposes. If you can find either a name or
a mark the Langwill guides "Lyndsay's Lists" will help you.
Martin
On 14 Mar 2009, at 19:56, oxleybu@-----.com wrote:

> Can anyone help me identify a 6 key clarinet with no markings at
> all?? It
> appears to be boxwood with ivory rings, square brass key pads,
> metal mouthpiece,
> is shorter than my Bb, so I assume key of C.? I was told that it
> was brought to
> the US from Norway shortly after 1900.
>
> I can send photos.? My email address is oxleybu@-----.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Terry
>
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