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Re: Odd B&H Imperial

Author: clancy
Date: 2009-04-14 19:52

If Mr Smale is correct about the Imperial 926 clarinet not being produced til 1946, then I would definitely say that is not the original bell. I have inspected dozens of pre war 1010s like yours and have never seen any stamped Imperial, 926, etc - they were all simply stamped Boosey and Hawkes Ltd and sometimes the serial number below it.

The Imperial 926 bells had a straight shape with little taper while the 1010s were much more rounded. I have heard of 1010 players using 926 bells on their clarinets to add more clarity and power, who knows what the past owners of your clarinet intended.

What do you plan on doing with your clarinet? There are still some players (including myself) who play on pre war 1010s. They arent worth much more than a later vintage 1010, but they have a fabulous sound and can work in a modern group, assuming the bore is in good shape and the tuning is reasonably acceptable.

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