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Author: AAAClarinet
Date: 2015-11-15 00:13
I was just given a C clarinet and would very much appreciate any info someone could give me. C.G. Conn Elkhart Indiana. barrel has words " trade mark" under what might be an eagle. Serial number C95xxxL. I know it is a wooden clarinet with silver keys. Thanks for any replies.
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Author: bbrandha
Date: 2015-11-15 11:14
According to the serial number, that would be a 1907 or 8 model. The L likely means LP.
Go to saxophone.org. Under the Saxophone Museum tab, go to Publications. There are lots of old Conn catalogs there. Have fun!
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Author: AAAClarinet
Date: 2015-11-15 12:46
Thanks for the reply. Im not sure if it is low pitch. My regular Bb mouthpiece fits, some notes are in tune while others are 10-20 cents flat.
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Author: modernicus
Date: 2015-11-16 03:22
What type of mouthpiece? You might need something a little different to play closer in tune- I've been playing a vintage Selmer HS* and it seems to be on the sharper pitched side compared to most others I have, so maybe worth a try.
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Author: AAAClarinet
Date: 2015-11-16 06:07
Its a Backun refaced by Brad Behn. I will try it with different mouthpieces when I get a chance. Thanks.
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Author: modernicus
Date: 2015-11-17 04:32
Just a suggestion of a commonly available mouthpiece that plays a little higher for me. I wish you luck on your search, the L definitely stands for low pitch on these. I have a old C.G. Conn A with the same type serial scheme and have seen many Conns at auction that conform to it.
Post Edited (2015-11-17 05:01)
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