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Author: klook
Date: 2011-07-23 19:06
Okay, the digging into obscure manufacturers continues.
I have on my bench right now amidst overhaul one P.X. Laube clarinet.
Its Bb LP and has Albert system keywork.
It is very nice! Most old Alberts I would consider nice as they didn't really make crappy instruments back then, but this one is pretty sweet as far as wood quality and nice keywork.
From everything I've found from searching for info I can gather that P.X. Laube was a trade name for the Progressive Musical Instrument Corporation, who imported woodwinds from 1920-1950.
Does anyone know who they usually sourced their clarinets from? Or was it from various makers?
thanks!
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2011-07-23 19:13
The only info I have ever seen was that PMI imported their instruments from La Couture. At the time there were literally dozens of makers located in La Couture so it would be very difficult to nail down exactly who produced the instruments. My guess would be that they weren't all from the same maker.
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2011-07-26 01:11
Is the instrument definitely marked P. X. or is it simply marked Laubé?
There is some information on the latter here:
http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=86951&t=86895
Unfortunately, the thread degenerates into a completely different topic.
Given that Laubé ceased operations in 1898, it would be a much more likely candidate for a simple system clarinet than the later P.X. Laube stencil. Also, it would probably be a more likely candidate for a high-quality instrument.
Best regards,
jnk
Post Edited (2011-07-26 01:12)
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Author: jim lande
Date: 2011-08-28 01:04
Bettoney also offered PX Laube clarients -- presumably made by (or imported by) Progressive Music. I have seen at least one PX Laube metal clarinet marked made in France.
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