Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2015-04-21 07:49
Here is a concise but fairly comprehensive history of the E11.
http://www.kesslermusic.com/blog/?p=375
I think it's safe to say that your clarinet was made in Germany. Without a serial number list, it's harder to say whether it was made for Buffet by Schreiber or made after Buffet bought Schreiver out. It probably doesn't matter as it was made in the same plant by probably the same workmen using the same design.
Per the article, if it has silver-plated keys, it was apparently made by Schreiber, if it has nickel-plated keys it was made by Buffet. My guess is that you have the latter but, without seeing the clarinet (or its keys), I can't tell you which.
If you search the internet with Google or search this bulletin board with the search function, you will find many suggestions on how to care for your clarinet. Unfortunately, many contradict each other and the sources, frankly, don't always know what they are talking about -- a too common trait of this board, IMO. Here, however, is a reasonable set of suggestions from a highly-regarded repair technician, Peter Spriggs:
http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Equipment/Care/Break-in.html
As far as the keys are concerned, wiping gently wiping them with a soft cloth after playing probably won't hurt. On the other hand, (again IMO) it's probably not necessary unless your skin oils and perspiration are acidic.
A little common sense will go a long way in handling your instrument. (For example, never force anything.) It might be useful, though, to search out instructions on how to assemble the instrument to avoid damaging keys and corks.
I hope your instrument gives you many hours of pleasure.
Best regards,
jnk
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