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Author: bbrandha
Date: 2012-03-17 14:39
I have been checking this board for your knowledge during my trials and tribulations of clarinet shopping. I live in a rural area and have no place near that I can ask advice, let alone test play instruments.
I have been playing for almost 30 years in mounted band. Of necessity, we play simple marching music. We also do not play very often or very long, only for the length of a parade. For 5 years, I have played a very old Jean Marbeau stencil clarinet and have been fine. Last fall, I joined the local youth symphony. The increased playing (and spitting) time widened a repaired crack in the clarinet. Two repair techs have told me it is not worth the cost of pinning or banding, so I'm shopping. I think I will continue to play it in mounted band, but I have nothing for the symphony now.
I just bought an old clarinet identical to mine on you-know-where. It is a Fernand Charlaine stencil. It came in a case that I am assumimg is a military and/or mounted band case. That's why I bought it, actually. I don't know if I will spend the $ to get it playable or not. I sure love the one I've already got, though. I would love help identifying these old clarinets to see what they really are and if repair/rebuild should be an option.
I know pictures will be need if someone wants to help me, but I don't know where or how to post them.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2012-03-17 14:52
Try using super glue on the crack, it may be good enough to still play for marching band. ESP eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: johng ★2017
Date: 2012-03-17 18:06
bbrandha - I don't have an answer to your question, but I am curious about the "mounted" band. Do I have it right that you are on horseback? Or do I misunderstand what "mounted" means?
John Gibson, Founder of JB Linear Music, www.music4woodwinds.com
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Author: MichaelW
Date: 2012-03-17 18:50
(Sorry, that was meant to be only a test, and I can't delete it when already submitted.)
To bbrandh:
It would be nice to see your pictures. It’s quite simple to post them here:
Store them as JPEGs (I’m not sure but think that 200... 500 kB will do)
Click “Log in” and, if not registered, do that first: “Register here”.
Click “Reply to message”
In the opened message field type in some friendly words.
Click the “Add attachments” bar at the bottom of this field
A dropdown- menu opens. Choose your JPEG-pictures here
Upload your message.
Post Edited (2012-03-17 18:52)
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Author: davyd
Date: 2012-03-18 00:32
If your finances permit, you might want to consider getting a "better" clarinet for use in symphony: a newer one, in better condition; you could continue to use the one you have in mounted band.
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Author: chris moffatt
Date: 2012-03-18 00:35
I think your horn is "Fernand Chapelain". If so it is not a stencil. Chapelain was a quite small maker at La Couture. His company was acquired in 1917 by Robert Siour and was operated as Siour-Chapelain for another decade. Looks like your horn dates to 1917 or earlier. If you post pics pls include closeups of markings....
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Author: bbrandha
Date: 2012-03-18 02:28
Yes, we play on horseback. Google Pendleton Mounted Band or some such and you will find photos and videos of us.
I will post pics ASAP. Thanks for your responses so far.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2012-03-18 03:07
I have always heard those old stories of Cavalry clarinet players that have had freak accidents leading to an instrument getting thrust through the back of the throat. Are there any such stories out that way? Do you folks have to take special precautions to avoid 'said' freak accidents?
.................Paul Aviles
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Author: johng ★2017
Date: 2012-03-18 03:35
The Pendleton Mounted Band! http://youtu.be/iMEeX3ZtJv4
There have been many topics on this Bboard over its lifetime, but I don't think there has ever been one that involved a horse mounted band. Oh, those Oregon folks!
John Gibson, Founder of JB Linear Music, www.music4woodwinds.com
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Author: bbrandha
Date: 2012-03-18 03:36
Avoid manhole covers. Really. They're slick and if your horse slips, you get reed slivers or a fat lip. Don't ride a horse that's a headtosser if you play trumpet or trombone. Watch the other horses ALL THE TIME.
We've been very lucky, but we also realize that injuries will happen when you have horses aroud, especially if you are in a loud, crazy situation and aren't holding onto the reins.
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Author: bbrandha
Date: 2012-03-18 03:39
Here goes with an attempt to show pictures.
Post Edited (2012-03-18 03:48)
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Author: bbrandha
Date: 2012-03-18 03:48
Didn't work. Try #2.
Dang nab it! Sorry to take up space.
Regrouping and thinking.
Here's a link to another forum. I can post pictures there just fine.
http://fhotd64476.yuku.com/topic/68808/Help-with-researching-clarinet-case
Post Edited (2012-03-18 04:58)
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