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revisting metal clarinets for starters

Author: goodwalsh
Date: 2006-07-14 00:54

Okay, I know that there have been many posts re metal clarinets but I would still, being new to this forum, appreciate any advise. I am compiling a catalogue of instruments belonging to a small shop that, for the last 35 or so years, has collected older wood and brasswinds, the owner is a cornet player. I have dated several of the horns by way of research. Most of the instruments appear to be from the late 1800's early 1900's through the 1970's. If you found yourself watching the first Harry Potter movie and recall the scene in the wand shop, that is what this store is like; a trove of treasures and junk, and some things in between....Anyway, I have before me, silver plated and probably nickel clarinet with the original barrel, case, music clip, etc. The instrument has a stencil in the bell that reads "The Elkhart, Elkhart, Ind. U.S.A. and is surrounded by an etched heart. The serial number is 85984. It is not in terrible shape; the springs are in pretty good working order except for one, the screws are not rusted, the pads, however, have either fallen off and are in the box or need replacing. The box says Elkhart Band Intstrument Company on the outsid, then Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.A. The pins are fine, or not too bad. It was serviced along the way and probably rented out or traded for another instrument somewhere along the line. I would love to hear any suggestins about books that discuss the history and the dating of these instruments. I have many many others I will ask about, including some old wooden ones. But here's my first entry. Thanks, in advance, for your comments and suggestions. CG

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Re: revisting metal clarinets for starters

Author: BTBob
Date: 2006-07-20 16:50

I know Elkhart instruments were made by Buescher as their school or budget line.

I don't know that any metal clarinet without a pro line brand name is considered worth fixing up. (Selmer, Conn, Penzel Mueller, King and a few others - try searching this site)

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