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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2003-12-09 16:44
The name is that of a French Statesman, early 1900s, premier 1906-9 and during WW I, 1917 +. The pics "appear" to be of a Boehm 17/6 cl, so if no more info is available, would "seem-to-be" prob. a "stencil" cl, and of little value. Any more markings?, playable?, if so, how good? Help, please, Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: brebbah
Date: 2003-12-09 17:20
It has the head of a tiger at the top. It has been completely overhauled and is of good tone.
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2003-12-09 17:21
Wasn't Clemenceau the president of France as well during the Vichy government?
David Dow
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-12-09 17:25
Check it with a tuner, and if you like the tone, count yourself lucky to have found a good clarinet. If it's not in tune, is it at least in tune with itself (meaning are ALL the pitches slightly sharp?) maybe it can be fixed with a new barrel.
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2003-12-09 17:49
Ah!, Fr political history! G Clemenceau 1841-1929, known as the tiger, by his "polemical style", he played a key role in the Treaty of Versailles, [described by some as a cause of WW II]. Thats all the info I have. No relation to music known. Go to a library for more. Luck, Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2003-12-09 17:53
sORRY bEBBAH:
just trying to inject some humour into the BB....I remember having to do French Political history in university and could not resist it.....could be a great clarinet for all I know...
best of luck
David Dow
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2003-12-09 17:57
Thanks William..
.now I realize why I did so poorly in that class.
David Dow
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Author: brebbah
Date: 2003-12-09 18:43
It's ok, I never really thought about it, but it does fit "BB"
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