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Author: Ryguyga
Date: 2016-01-26 03:34
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Can anyone help me identify this clarinet? There are no markings on it that I can see other than the serial number 3254 in two places. It is a dark wood with a very slight reddish tint. The case formed uniquely in a very compact style that only divides the clarinet into two pieces. The octave key is also a bit different than with other clarinets I'm accustomed to. It's narrower I think as well but only slightly.
Clarinet isn't my main instrument so I'm not great to describe the tonal qualities, but it plays very easily for me - surprisingly so - which leads me to think that maybe this is a vintage professional model? That and the case latches are delicately elaborate with a locking mechanism.
If you need any details to help solve this mystery, let me know. I'll attach as many photos as possible to assist in this challenge.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-01-26 03:42
I reckon it could be an old German-built Boehm system clarinet (probably made for export) with LH forked Eb/Bb mechanism (the extra ring for LH finger 3).
A lot of older German/East European clarinets and other instruments have that style of leather covered, velvet lined carved solid wood case where they divide into two halves.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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