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Author: J. Butler
Date: 2000-12-07 00:41
I just purchased a full Boehm metal Bettoney clarinet from a pawn shop this afternoon. I'm not in the habit of doing so, but I wanted to study this particular piece in detail especially the tuning mechanism in the barrel. (See metal Selmer thread below by mw.) However under the Bettoney trademark on the bell is engraved "Cyril Adams". Now, I may be showing ignorance here, but I was wondering who was Cyril Adams? Perhaps this is a particular model or perhaps the former owner just had his name engraved on the instrument. However it does appear that the engraving was done at the factory. I would appreciate knowing if there are any Bettoney afficionados out there.
John
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Author: Fred
Date: 2000-12-07 02:49
Was that a Silva Bet full Boehm, John? I just missed one of those on ebay! Maybe there's still hope!
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Author: J. Butler
Date: 2000-12-07 03:15
Fred,
I don't know if this is a Silver Bettoney or not. It appears to be silver plate or silver from the dark patina. However there is no indication of it being silver. The serial number is S431 if that gives you any clue. I was wondering about the name "Cyril Adams", ie, was this a pro clarinettist of the early 1900's (ala Rudy Weidoft of the saxophone)? Or is this Cyril Adams just a regular "Joe" who had his name engraved on the clarinet? I was looking for a little biographical information.
John
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Author: mw
Date: 2000-12-07 03:16
I wonder who has the Patent to the Barrel design??? Ah, no doubt when our illustrious Mr. Berger sees this Thread he may shed some light! I *really* don't care for the mechanics of the Click & the Bradley might just only be slightly better. But, this barrel sounds so easy to work with. John how easilly does it turn? DFoes it make any noise (like going from one groove, etc or place inside the barrel mechanism to another) when the barrel is turned? Thanks, John. This is very interesting.mw
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Author: J. Butler
Date: 2000-12-07 03:27
Mark,
It is a very smooth turning action of threads. There is no audible sound. It is a little stiff to turn at the moment but it has probably been laying up idle for several years. I think a little teflon lubricant will have it turning freely and probably help seal any air leaks it there are (were) any. I'm not going to be in any hurry to get to this one. It's going to take a lot of work to put back into playing condition and I've got a Master Model, Normandy 4 and a Selmer "N" series in for overhaul. I think it very humorous that the pawn shop had it labled as a flute. I guess they could not tell what it was but resembled the flutes more than the clarinets they had there. In fact they had it on display with three worn out flutes!
John
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Author: mw
Date: 2000-12-07 05:06
Yes, John, I have a feeling that some online Pawn Shops may not be *that* reliable when it comes to classifying their merchandise. mw
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Author: tb0b
Date: 2000-12-08 19:18
cyril adams wrote the book<u> Lock, Stock & Barrel: Making An English Shotgun And Shooting With Consistency</u>
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