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 Re: Why did Howarth discontinue their clarinet line-if they did?
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2017-03-06 12:04

The S1 and S2 both had the same bore size (14.75mm) but the S1 was the new model pro level clarinet they offered in the early '90s (they also made some clarinets back in the late '40s) and had a longer top joint tenon and a resulting deep barrel socket that gave better stability when pulling the barrel out when tuning. The LH Ab/Eb key was optional and mounted between the same set of pillars as the LH F/C key.

The S2 is the same instrument acoustically speaking, but with a standard length top joint tenon and the half crows foot that was on the S1 was completely done away with in favour of two linkage arms with adjusting screws. Some minor changes in how the LH levers were mounted using a B&H style plate set into the lower joint instead of sunken pillars - the LH Ab/Eb lever became standard and the touchpiece was in the usual position above the other LH levers.

The S3 has the same mechanism as the S2 but a smaller bore of 14.65mm. Metal tipped tenons also became standard bearing in mind these clarinets were all handmade and individually finished (as opposed to made in bulk and with all components coming together at the finishing stage like Buffets) and up there with the prestige level instruments. The silver plated bell ring of the S1 and earlier S2 was ditched for a lighter ringless bell. There were several barrels offered - mainly a heavy, thick walled barrel as well as the standard one and all different lengths (and maybe different bore shapes).

The bores on Howarth clarinets didn't have steps between the joints as some do - especially where the flare in the lower joint bore meets the bell bore. On Howarths the bore continued through smoothly instead of having either a step or a choke where it met the bell.

Other options were ebonite barrels and entire instruments made in PVC, kingwood and cocobolo with various plating options.

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