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Author: ted
Date: 1999-04-18 20:24
I just noticed a posting for a "C" clarinet by this manufacturer. I am looking for any information on ths manufacturer. Would this be considered a Pro, Intermediate, or student instrument? Could it possibly be a high-pitched "C?" I ask because the wrap-arund register key makes me think it's pretty old. I do plan on asking the owner too. Thanks.
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Author: Mark P.
Date: 1999-04-18 22:19
Penzel Mueller was a well regarded American manufacturer of clarinets in the early part of this century. The one on eBay probably dates to about 1915. I have an A and B Flat that match it. I'd say that a PM would qualify as an imtermediate in these days. My repairman said my A would be a good "inexpensive" A but not in the same league as Buffet or Selmer or Leblanc. PM was in business from 1899 to about 1965.
Presence of a wrap around register key does not mean that a clarinet is high pitch... just that the register tube is outside of the bore and therefore needs to be in a position where moisture can not get into it from inside.
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Author: Bill
Date: 1999-04-21 17:37
I'd like to find out about P.-M. too. I just got one from eBay. i'm curious about models: mine is a "Brilliante." I know also about something called "Bel Canto." Anybody know about Penzel-Muellers? --Bill.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 1999-04-22 14:16
I have 2 P M's, an Artist model 17/6 and an older full Boehm 20/7, both of which still play well, but, as said, are prob. in "intermediate" classification as of now. Back in the 50's I visited the Woodwind "factory" [in a N Y loft-type building]in regard to mp's, and believe that PM was there also, losing out to Selmer and LeBlanc on US cl sales!
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Author: Scott Paterson
Date: 1999-10-22 16:08
Hi guys:
If you find anything on P-M's, email me please. I've got a Artist model L-552-b
She's a beaut with a neat buffet style case fake alligator hide. Did they all have this type of case. Flaired end and quite delicate
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Author: Mark
Date: 2000-05-31 18:00
i just acquired a penzel-mueller brilliante....probably about 50-60 yrs old...anyplace on the web i can determine its value?
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Author: Rainey Corbyn
Date: 2001-03-11 23:16
Did you ever find out about prenzel Mueller Brilliante values, I'm looking at one, but have no idea of value. Are they well built and easy upkeep also?
thanks
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Author: Chris
Date: 2002-05-13 01:21
I have a P-M Soloist. It has New York, Toronto, Paris stamped on it. I bought it a couple of years ago and joined a community band. When I took it in to get rejuvinated the woman almost started drooling. She said it was about 50 years old and made of Grenidier (?) wood. I would like to know more about my clarinet. There is a number printed on it. I think it plays a little hard but I haven't played for almost 30 years. Other people have tried it and loved it. The sound I'm told is great. I joined our community band and just wondered about the background of my clarinet. Thanks
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