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 Leblanc Basset Horn Age/Serial Numbers
Author: 78s2CD 
Date:   2009-02-12 19:25

Hello all,

After searching previous threads, there seems to be very little information out there about the serial numbers of Leblanc basset horns and corresponding age. After considerable searching I've reached the hypothesis that bassets were numbered within the same series as bass clarinets, and I wonder if you agree or disagree with this. Here are some of the pieces of evidence:
1. Based on an old post by larryb http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=204017&t=204008 , we have an approximate date for his BH S/N 17xx of 1961.
2. Based on the presumed low production rate, my BH S/N 80xx would be pretty high (i.e. fairly new) if bassets were given their own series.
3. My BH probably predates my 1975 Leblanc bass, given the style of the logo - G above and "Leblanc" conforming to the outline of the border, and the fact that the automatic single register vent is tied to the thumb key, rather than to the A key. My '75 bass and the latest BHs have the A key mechanism. As further evidence, my BH is not fitted with a floor peg.
4. The well known Leblanc serial number logs (esp. drrick.com) do not give a separate category for the BH, or, for that matter, for the much more common alto clarinet.

So, if I'm right, then my instrument would fall into the 1964 range of serial numbers. Does this seem reasonable?

Thanks for any input that would support or cast doubt on this conclusion.

Best regards,
Jim

James C. Lockwood
Rio Rico AZ
"I play a little clarinet"
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