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Yet another Pedler Clarinet question

Author: BPClar
Date: 2010-08-15 02:04

I have read many forum discussions on the Pedler clarinet and all have some very interesting things to say. I have a couple questions that perhaps some of you may be able to help me with. To begin I have a wooden Pedler clarinet. It is marked with a lyre and says THE PEDLER CO. Elkhart Ind--Elkhart being the location of course. The body has no name on it at all--Pedler isn't mentioned again on the clarinet until the bell which says America by Pedler. I know that the Pedler company was bought out in the 30's or so and they began to create a lesser quality of instrument but according to other research I have done this should date prior to Harry Pedler retiring. I am not really familiar with serial numbers and I know the records are not available to track this number but the number is A7075--I am assuming that is a relatively early number. This is all based off of a lot of speculation and I suppose I am asking for affirmation that what I am assuming is accurate. If not I would really love to hear any other insight any of you may have.

I nearly forgot to add--upon inspection of the keys themselves I found a couple pieces of metal built into the frame that actually restrict some of the keys from being pressed. Any information on that would be very helpful as well!

Post Edited (2010-08-15 02:13)

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