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Author: darby
Date: 2001-06-03 20:12
Hello, Darby again,
I am interested to know the quality of Boosey & Hawkes clarinets. I see them on e-bay all the time. What is the difference between the Edgeware and the London 2-20? And how does that one differ from the 4--20? I know that Boosey & Hawkes owns Buffet Crampon, but does that indicate the Boosey brands are any good?
Thank you,
Darby
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Author: Dee
Date: 2001-06-03 21:24
Boosey & Hawkes instruments were quite good but different from the Buffet designs. The B & H horns were larger bore instruments. After B & H acquired Buffet, they dropped the B & H line of clarinets and continued on with the Buffet line.
They were good in their day but given their design, you might or might not like them as they share the advantages and disadvantages common to large bore instruments.
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Author: darby
Date: 2001-06-03 21:56
Dee,
Thank you for your reply. What are the advantages and disadvantages of big bore clarinets? Thanks again,
Darby
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Author: Dave Spiegelthal
Date: 2001-06-04 15:25
"The Edgwares" were made from around 1947 to around 1960, first in wood, then for a few years in hard rubber (1954-55 or so), then wood again. Around 1960 they seem to have split into two variants: a wood version apparently identical to its predecessor but now called the "2-20", and a plastic version called the "1-20". I don't know what a "4-20" is, although I've seen a few on eBay. There were other B&H models ("Stratford", "Regent", "Emperor 926" etc.) that I'm not personally familiar with.
After a few minor keywork modifications to correct some ergonomic flaws, I've found the wood Edgwares to be quite nice to play. A well-overhauled Edgware can be quite a decent intermediate clarinet for very few bucks. Although certainly different in feel compared to the small-bore French clarinets, the big-bore English instruments are pleasant and a nice change-of-pace.
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Author: Eric Satterlee
Date: 2001-06-05 12:14
The Boosey and Hawkes 10-10 series is perhaps one of the finest mechanical examples of clarinet technology ever made... I have overhauled several of them and always been amazed at the detail... they are of course a larger bore instrument not prefered by classical players...I have looked for one of these to purchase for myself for years and never found one...
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Author: Eric Satterlee
Date: 2001-06-05 19:34
Yes, I would imagine it is... the serial # seems right to be in their handmade series... problem is right now I am in the process of buying a new lathe and can't spare the $$$... If it's still up in a few months I will own it...
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