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Jupiter Parisienne JCL-931

Author: gavalanche20
Date: 2018-05-05 10:56

Hi folks,

I was just wondering if anybody has information on the Jupiter Parisienne clarinet, model number JCL-931. Specifically when it came out and how long it was being produced for. So far what I have gathered is that it was Jupiter's top end offering at one point, I'm just not sure how long ago that point was.

I thought I'd ask as I picked one up some time ago secondhand for around the equivalent of $80 USD, and got it fixed up by a technician. It's been sitting around but with my Backun Alpha out for repairs I've been using it a lot more and it's been an absolute gem. It has a nice sweet, focused tone, especially when paired with the Pereira 3d barrel I have, and a really nice feel blowing into it (perhaps I'm referring to the resistance?), although being a wood horn, it's a fair bit heftier than I'm used to.

Anyways, if anybody knows a thing or two about this model they can share then that would be great. Thanks!

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Re: Jupiter Parisienne JCL-931

Author: Chris P
Date: 2018-05-05 21:35

I'm pretty sure they've been around since the early '90s, but were largely overlooked as more people bought established makes rather than a then relatively newcomer to the market who were mainly known for making student level instruments rather than wooden clarinets.

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Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
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