Author: Jarmo Hyvakko
Date: 2020-09-12 10:34
I happen to have an A clarinet prestige that is in 440 tuning. As i was interested in what is the difference between 440 and 442 models, i loaned an A clarinet of about the same age in 442 tuning. In 1980-90's they were easily recognized from the serial number, the 442 models had an F in the serial number. I measured the parts carefully and noticed that the right hand joint was some 2mm longer in 440 model. Then i measured the tone holes, their position and diameter and noticed that they were the same size in diameter but were that same 2 mm further down. Result: the 440 model has a lower joint that has been lengthened from the top.
So, if you want to play an older 442 rc prestige in 440 pitch you might want to try to put a tuning ring between right and left hand joints.
It's good to remember that rc prestige, as it's mother model rc, has originally been designed to play in 442 pitch whereas r-13 has originally been aimed at 440 market. Thus i believe that in general older rc's and rc prestige's in 442 pitch tend to be better instruments than 440 instruments.
For us europeans playing in continental pitch, as we call the 442 (the british use 440), the rc and prestige used to be THE Buffet's, not R13. And i am still using my pair of prestiges from early 1980's
Jarmo Hyvakko, Principal Clarinet, Tampere Philharmonic, Finland
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