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Author: jez
Date: 2003-06-17 00:23
I currently have in my possession a nice old boxwood C clarinet.
It is marked "Wolf & Figg London" and has 9 keys.
E F# G# B natural (between 1 & 2 RH) C# D# A Speaker and 1 RH trill
The B key is not one I'm familiar with but it's obviously intended to make the 1st finger B better in tune and can easily be played with either 1st or 2nd finger.
Anyone have any info on this maker or idea of the age?
What reference books would be useful to me here?
I've only just developed an interest in old instruments so excuse my ignorance. I'm having fun learning its possibilities.
jez
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2003-06-17 00:58
Rendall's *The Clarinet* has a makers index which includes neither Wolf nor Figg. However, a photo of a similar instrument is shown. It has eight keys and was made by Blackman of London c. 1825.
For English instruments, Rendall's book is probably the best source, and the only reasonable one I have handy.
Regards,
John
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Author: diz
Date: 2003-06-17 01:04
Any ideas of its heritage, Jez? (meaning was it formerly played in Savoy orchestra or something vaguely traceable).
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Author: jez
Date: 2003-06-17 01:07
None as yet. I'll get in touch with the former owner and find out where he got it
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