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Rene Duval Woodwinds

Author: Clarinetist05
Date: 2005-05-04 13:37

I recently got my hands on an old Rene Duval Woodwinds B flat Clarinet. Does anyone know anything about the history of the company or anything about the quality of the clarinets?

Thanks,

C

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Re: Rene Duval Woodwinds

Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2005-05-04 14:40

Low-priced 'stencil' clarinets made by some anonymous French or Italian shop and marketed in the US under the Rene Duval name, circa 1940s or 50s, I think. I'm not sure about all this, but it's my best guess from working on a few of these.

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Re: Rene Duval Woodwinds

Author: Clarinetist05
Date: 2005-05-04 15:31

Thanks David.

What do you mean by "stencil"?

I'm kind of thrilled to have it because my last name is Duval.

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Re: Rene Duval Woodwinds

Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2005-05-04 15:49

"Stencil" instruments are those made by one manufacturer, but are marketed/distributed/sold by another company/store/importer who 'stencil' their own name on the instruments.

As an example, the French Robert Malerne company made bass and alto clarinets which were sold under literally a dozen or more other names including Conn, King, Linton, Evette & Schaeffer, Lyon & Healy, Marigaux, Penzel-Mueller, etc. etc. (as well as under their own).

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Re: Rene Duval Woodwinds

Author: johnsonfromwisconsin
Date: 2005-05-04 17:42

I have a Rene Duval alto saxophone. It actually plays well with a non-original neck of unknown manufacture. The keywork's a bit soft, but it seems to play in tune with a clear, bright tone. All it has to identify itself is that it's made in Italy.

-JfW

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Re: Rene Duval Woodwinds

Author: Clarinetist05
Date: 2005-05-12 12:31

I got my Rene Duval clarinet yesterday. The seller on ebay had told me it was plastic, but it is indeed wood and it is in remarkable condition. I was able to play all the notes and it has a very mellow tone.

I'm taking it to Eric Satterlee tomorrow to have him take a look at it and probably refurb it.

Thanks for the info everyone.

C

P.S. It does say "made in italy" on it.

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