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Author: Martin J
Date: 2013-07-10 07:32
Attachment: Bass 004.jpg (1833k)
Attachment: Bass 008.jpg (1819k)
Hi everybody. Thank you for all your advice last week appreciated.
I have since received the bass clarinet! Although I have some knowledge about standard clarinet (nothing like you guys) I reall don't have a clue about this.....in fact I had never seen one previous to this. In fact it was intended for my 11 year old daughter (in my stupidity) and is way too big and heavy, she is not ready for this yet!
The clarinet is a Louis Artist, wooden, no cracks, free flowing keys, tight none wobbling fit. For it's age it looks in fab condition, too the point where the pads seem really good. Made in France with matching serial numbers.
I'm not sure if I can be asking this on here, and apologies if I shouldn't, but I think I am going to have to sell it on....can anybody advise where the best place is to market it (apart from the obvious) and a guide on the expected price.
Also, does anybody know the type of wood it may be, rough age, and I'm assuming that it is silver plated (97% in tact).
Thanks in anticipation of the responses
Martin
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2013-07-10 10:25
From the fact that it's made in France I think this must be a later Louis clarinet. The originals were all made in London (Chelsea), but after the label was acquired by B & H some were made in France by Malerne. It might be worth comparing it to a Malerne bass of the same vintage. The wood will be Grenadilla.
Tony F.
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Author: bradfordlloyd
Date: 2013-07-10 11:01
Yup, that's a Malerne bass (i.e., stencil)....I'd recognize the keywork anywhere as I own one myself!
They are fine beginner to intermediate instruments, but not really professional quality. Because Malerne sold their bass clarinet stencils under so many different names, their value and sale price is all over the place. Ballpark: $300 - $1,000 on the auction site that shall not be named depending on condition, name brand, etc.
I hope that helps!
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-07-10 11:06
If weight is a problem, then you can have a floor spike fitted (soldered to the bell socket) which will take all the weight of the instrument and allow anyone to play it.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2013-07-10 16:53
Tell us about the register mechanism. In order of likelihood, it may have:
1. A single key (found on student instruments and older Leblancs).
2. Two keys for the left thumb (found on all older professional models).
3. Two vents operated by a single key for the left thumb, switching automatically between clarion Eb and E (found on all modern intermediate and professional models).
Ken Shaw
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Author: Martin J
Date: 2013-07-10 18:10
Thanks Ken
To be honest, I can't whistle....it's my daughter who's the musician......I would need some serious direction to find what you need to know. Appreciated the effort.
Regards
Martin
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2013-07-11 01:35
Martin -
Please post a picture of the back of the upper joint and another of the entire instrument from the back.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-07-11 14:02
That's a single register mechanism which is found on most entry and intermediate level basses - it has the throat Bb vent which opens when the speaker key and throat A key are both opened together, otherwise the small speaker vent (high up on the back of the top joint) opens when the speaker key is pressed on its own.
Standard Malerne design. When I was at college they had a plastic (or probably ebonite) Malerne bass which was stencilled 'Evette' which was made for Buffet. They made basses for Conn and numerous others. I've only seen one which carries the name 'R. Malerne' on it.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2013-07-11 14:30
Martin -
Thanks, but what I need to see is the rear side of the upper joint, where the pad is for the left thumb.
It will be exactly the same as Bass 008.jpg, except with the instrument rolled over so the bell points away from the camera.
Ken Shaw
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