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Author: ozwind
Date: 2011-11-21 22:27
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Here are some pix (I hope) of the Robert Durand instrument that I'm trying to find out about.
I have now been able to see the instrument.
The case is embossed with gold foil lettering "Michigan High School band".
The serial number of the instrument is T582.
It is in poor condition really and has a crack in the wood of the lower joint from the joint to the F# keyhole.
There is no provision for a support peg; there is none provided and there is no provision for one in it's case. There is a ring to accommodate a neck strap.
I have decided not to pursue this instrument any further with the view to purchase; but it would be good to discover a little more about it.
The markings in the pix are the only visible markings on the instrument. Any help in throwing light on the history of this instrument would be appreciated.
Cheers
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2011-11-21 22:44
It's a Malerne. One of millions. Compare it on The Infernal Internet Auction Site Whose Name Shall Not Be Mentioned to:
Conn (post-WWII)
King Marigaux
Evette-Schaeffer
Olds
Lyon & Healy
York
etc., etc. All the same instrument.
Robert Malerne built this same instrument (in alto clarinet size too) for just about every brand on the planet, from maybe the late 1940s up to sometime in the 70s as far as I know. They can be found in two-piece wood and single-piece hard rubber body versions, for both alto and bass clarinets. Yours is an earlier one because it has 'elliptical' rather than 'rounded rectangular' r.h. trill key touchpieces.
They play well in the lower register and semi-lousy in the clarion; I've described them as comparable to Noblets in playing qualities, but they suffer from very soft and easily bent keywork. That said, the keywork is well DESIGNED (if not well constructed!) and the instruments are comfortable to play.
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Author: ozwind
Date: 2011-11-22 00:57
David
Thankyou.
Very informative.
This has given me the start to more research.
Thanks
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