Klarinet Archive - Posting 000080.txt from 2011/11

From: bhausmann1@-----.net
Subj: Re: [kl] Help dating a conn clarinet
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:38:44 -0500

The eagles would be typical of early Conn products. Back in those days, they really did not make "student" line instruments. They did make some cheaper lines, typically under different names such as "Pan-American." With the extra keywork you can assume yours would be a top of the line horn. The low Eb key allows you to play A clarinet parts, transposed, without losing the bottom note. As I understand it, this is common practice in Italy.

Bill Hausmann

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

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On Nov 16, 2011, at 8:41 AM, Matt Reid <mattreid@-----.com> wrote:

> Yes the serial number is printed left to right B163150L.
>
> Both upper and lower joints have the same serial, but my camera could not
> focus on the engraving. The barrel has an "eagle" Trade Mark engraving.
> Is this typical of the conn instruments?
>
> Would this model be considered a "Professional" or special use instrument
> because of the Extra Keys and Lower Range?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Matt
>
> On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 11:17 PM, Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>wrote:
>
>> I presume the serial number is organized:
>>
>> B
>> 163150
>> L
>>
>> If so, I concur in your 1925 date, and further surmise that it is a Bb
>> clarinet, in low pitch (that is, A=440 Hz).
>>
>> I also assume it says Conn, or more likely, "C. G. Conn, Ltd." right on the
>> instrument. In 86 years, it is possible that the instrument and its
>> original case could have become separated. Pedler was an inferior brand,
>> so
>> I hope yours is really a Conn.
>>
>>
>> Bill Hausmann
>>
>> If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!
>>
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Matt Reid [mailto:qmartialarts@-----.com]
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 1:53 PM
>>> To: The Klarinet Mailing List
>>> Subject: [kl] Help dating a conn clarinet
>>>
>>> I have acquired a conn clarinet with serial number B163150L.
>>>
>>> According to the conn serial number reference this model was made in
>>> 1925. Can anyone verify my assumptions?
>>>
>>> The horn I have also has a left hand eb and a right hand low eb key.
>>> It says pedler on the case.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
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