Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-09-12 19:47
Hi Mike, that's the same as an Edgware, Series 2-20 and Marlborough, though this one has the earlier style B&H keywork from the '50s - shorter C#/G# key (with pointed symmetrical touchpiece) and two trill guides being the most obvious differences (compare the Markis clarinet with Dave R's Lafleur to see the differences).
Again this one looks to be in excellent condition, and what is surprising since it has the later serial number compared to Dave R's Lafleur, it has the earlier style keywork.
Maybe the 'M' following the serial number was to designate this as a Markis instead of B&H when it came to being stamped. I'm not sure what differences there are between this and an Edgware of the same era. Some Edgwares also had metal bell rings.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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