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Old Clarinet

Author: Sarton
Date: 2020-09-08 12:13
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Have you ever seen a clarinet like this one.
I saw it on an auction.
Length is 55 cm
Probably in C ?

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Re: Old Clarinet

Author: Enatural
Date: 2020-09-08 21:35

The length may make it a C, and if you play it you may find that it is High pitch, and sits just 50 cents to high. The bell is Viennese style with the larger ring on the end. The cracked bell has been repaired, and banded. Barrel and mp are not original. Key-work is fairly normal for a clarinet over 100 years old. The 12 keys are held on with pushpins, and there are no needle springs on the instrument. Chimney key for F/C.
If you look on Mimo instrument museum web site, under Anton Huller you will find a similar clarinet. You can buy this normally for 10 UK pounds.
It is good for folk music where it does not need to be in tune with other instruments.

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Re: Old Clarinet

Author: Sarton
Date: 2020-09-08 22:35

Thank you for your extensive and interesting information.
Also nice to see the other clarinets in that museum.
I thought for a moment about buying it, but I think I'll give it up.

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Re: Old Clarinet

Author: Sarton
Date: 2020-09-08 23:03

The auction just ended. Final price 71 euro. (not me)

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