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Re: Besson Clarinet

Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-08-23 17:22

That's a very late '50s one going by the serial number (from a reliable source and not from some sites that claim their B&H serial number lists as being gospel). It sounds like it has the earlier style keywork and setting out of the joints - if it has two (or one and a half) trill key guides, a smooth LH F/C touchpiece and a short leaf-shaped symmetrical C#/G# key, then it has the earlier style keywork.

Nickel plate is either very smooth and shiny (almost like chrome) or has a dull grey look that won't shine up using a polishing cloth whereas silver will tarnish black and can be brought back to shiny easily with a polishing cloth. If the plating has tarnished, then please don't use any liquid polish (Brasso, Silvo, etc.) on it as that will only make a mess. Either use a polishing cloth (for silver plate) or nothing as you can't do any harm that way.

Now, are the numbers in a block of four (2x2) actually stamped into the metal or in a single line and raised above the surface of the undersides of the keys?

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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