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Silva Bet clarinets

Author: Clarineteer
Date: 2014-02-02 06:42
Attachment: MVC-881S.JPG (50k)

Here is a photo of my set of H Bettoney Silva Bet silver clarinets. The A (S32XX) says Pat Pending and the Bb (S51XX) has the patent number. Just finished a total restoration. The Bb has all cork pads on the upper and tan leather pads on the lower and the A has all tan leather pads except the register key which is cork. They both play in tune due to the adjustable barrels which both work perfectly.
Absolutely no plating loss or dents and just a few small scratches that are not even detectable. Interestingly the A was the primary instrument and so the Bb is almost new. Formerly owned by a Jazz artist who purchased these in the 1960's. Still have not been able to find the exact year of manufacture for either instrument.

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