Klarinet Archive - Posting 000173.txt from 2010/12

From: K S <krsmav@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Robert Martel Clarinet
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:39:22 -0500

I got an old clarinet in unplayably leaky condition because of its
trademark, which is ROBERT MARTEL in a "frown" curve at the top, PARIS
straight across the middle and SUPERIEURE in a "smile" curve at the
bottom The left ring finger hole and the right index and ring finger
holes are severely undercut.

Is this the same as Martel Freres (which is what Reginald Kell
played)? If not, is it worth restoring?

Also, in a 1990 thread,
http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=26512&t=26477,
Graham noted that the bore was larger than the current Buffet bore and
needed an English-style mouthpiece to play in tune. Presumably
Pillinger will know. Anyone else?

Thanks.

Ken Shaw
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