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Author: KC
Date: 2018-04-08 00:26
I am struggling to find out more info on this clarinet. Any experience, or unknown place to look? Posted a picture on 4/10 at 1700ish.
Post Edited (2018-04-12 22:25)
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2018-04-08 07:11
I've restored several Cabart instruments. Generally, I've been quite impressed with their quality. The wood was very good, the keywork fit and finish were better than most and they played and tuned well. I've never come across one of their bass clarinets so I'd be interested to hear your impressions of it.
Tony F.
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Author: KC
Date: 2018-04-08 18:09
This Cabart A Paris bass clarinet had a couple hairline cracks, but otherwise impeccable for being quite old. The key work is well plated and does not even have discoloration where your fingers make contact. The keywork is very similar to an early Pedler with the two different thumb levers for upper register. It has a much smaller bore than the Peddler bass, but tone is just as nice. Have not checked intonation yet, but playing it did not disclose any gross flaws. I am still looking for info. Will post a picture soon.
The wood is very fine. Key location and ease to play is the best of my 4 good quality instruments. I am at a point where I need to decide which one to keep as my player. Choice is by sound, and general feel with intonation being important.
Deciding between a very old Henry Peddler, a newer "custom" Peddler, and a Kolhert Winnenden made about 1962.
Post Edited (2018-04-12 22:33)
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Author: KC
Date: 2018-04-08 23:33
Not able to post a picture. Been trying for too long. Different than other places I have posted pics. secret?
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2018-04-09 01:37
Make sure your photos aren't PNG ones (I've no idea what PNG means) as they don't work on here.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2018-04-09 11:08
>> I've no idea what PNG means <<
PNG is basically the same as JPG except it allows transparency.
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Author: zhangray4
Date: 2018-04-09 11:42
you could always put it on Google photos(or something similar) and share the link
-- Ray Zhang
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2018-04-09 16:25
"PNG is basically the same as JPG except it allows transparency."
Ermmm... if I had no idea before, then I've got even less of no idea now!
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: KC
Date: 2018-04-09 16:38
https://mail.aol.com/webmail-std/en-us/DisplayMessage?ws_popup=true&ws_suite=true an e mail link to picture. this may work
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Author: zhangray4
Date: 2018-04-10 04:28
The link doesn't work for me. It makes me log into Aol, and I do not have an Aol account.
If you want you can send the pic to me via email, I am sure I can get it to work.
zhangray4@gmail.com
-- Ray Zhang
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