Klarinet Archive - Posting 000018.txt from 2009/05

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Question about a Conn hard rubber base clarinet
Date: Tue, 05 May 2009 20:33:32 -0400

At 11:05 PM 5/4/2009, Robert Reyes wrote:

>I just recently bought a Conn Hard Rubber Bass Clarinet on ebay and I have
>some questions. First of all the serial number on the instrument its self is
>K05549 and that is different from what I was able to find on the Conn
>website. Also I have already checked the archive and read about stencil
>instruments. I think this might be one, because right below the serial
>number it is stamped Made in France. So my question is how old is this
>instrument and who made it. Thank you.

It is most certainly a stencil made under contract FOR Conn, but
dating is more difficult. One clue is whether it is stamped "C. G.
Conn" or "C. G. Conn, Ltd." or simply "Conn." The first marking
would place the date prior to about 1915. The last marking would put
it more like 1960's or later. If it is the last marking the serial
number may possibly be valid, since K plus 5 digits would date to 1966-7.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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