The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Re: B&H clarinet serial # naminig convention

Author: Chris P
Date: 2019-04-20 20:41

The wood is definitely some of the best you'll ever see on these clarinets compared to most clarinets from clarinets made in the last 30+ years.

The first clarinet I used to borrow was a '50s Edgware which wasn't stamped at all besides the 'Made in England' and serial number. My first clarinet was a mid '60s Series 2-20 (same as an Edgware but with a metal bell ring) which had seen better days and I bought it at a junk sale for $7.75 back in 1986.

I know a local player with a similar age Imperial 926, but I've never seen an Emperor from the '50s as most Emperors I see are later ones ('60s through to '80s) which are silver plated versions of the Edgware. And also a Bakelite bodied Emperor which is essentially a regent with silver plated keys and the scalloped socket rings.

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

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics