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Author: clarimad
Date: 2026-06-01 14:33
I have an Imperial that has its serial number commencing with the letter H - I can't see anything online about this.
Has anyone any ideas?
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2026-06-01 15:39
I've seen various models of 1950s B&H clarinets from Edgwares upwards with an N prefix stamped wonky compared to the numbers (usually in the upper 100000 range), but never knew the reason behind it either.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: clarimad
Date: 2026-06-01 22:44
I was relying on you Chris! I thought if anyone knew it would be you.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2026-06-01 23:01
Maybe they were just going through a phase. The letter was definitely stamped on afterwards and by hand.
It's also funny when you see a Buffet clarinet from the late '70s or early '80s which had a top joint transplant done by B&H as they stamped the serial number just below the top tenon and used the same serial number stamps as other B&H instruments.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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