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Author: Lindsey Jackson
Date: 2009-09-08 04:45
Hello,
I just picked up 2 old clarinets from a thrift store and am looking for more information about them. Both are in need of new pads/corks, but the wood and keys are in great condition. They are also both made in the Albert system. They came together in a Conn case.
The first one is a Buffet serial number 12v. From a brief internet search, it looks like that number dates it to 1905.
The second one has a mark similar to the Buffet stamp, but says G. Penzel, New York. There is also an eagle as part of the marking. It is difficult to see as it has been worn off through the years. Each piece is stamped with this marking, except it has a Selmer barrel. I can't find a serial number, but it is marked with an A and LP. Does anyone have any more information about the history of this manufacturer or info about this model? I did see some old posts with limited information about it.
Also in the case was a lyre. I think there is a piece missing in order to attach it. Not sure which clarinet this was originally meant for.
Thanks for any info!
Lindsey
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Author: Ed Lowry
Date: 2009-09-08 17:42
As you may know, Penzel-Muller made lots of clarinets in the late 19th to early 20th century. Many were high quality. My Penzel-Muller C clarinet, dating from about 1920 has an eagle logo and an LP stamped on the horn, where LP implies low pitch, or A=440. Your clarinet may have been made by the same Penzel before he merged with Muller, but I'm only guessing and someone on this list may actually know. Perhaps the "A" means it's an A clarinet, which can easily be confirmed by ear or a tuner.
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