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Tell Me Everything You Know About 'Silver King' Clarinets ...

Author: Chris P
Date: 2020-12-09 21:31

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HN-WHITE-Silver-King-Metal-Bb-Clarinet/254778907420?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I just bought one on impulse (see link) which arrived this morning and I've since completely stripped it down.

I'm not sure if it has a solid silver bell or is plated brass - it does 'ring' when I flick it (giving a clear interval of B6 and F#7) instead of giving a dull thud like solid silver flute headjoints. The bell is double walled as is the barrel. And it doesn't say 'HN White' on the bell as others do - I'm not sure if it's been replated.

As all the pads were shot, it was stuffy as anything once I got below C, but it will be getting a total overhaul with cork and leather pads - the large pad cups still have their screw in resos and those pads were installed flute-style without any shellac.

Did I pay over the odds for it? It cost £495 (+ £9 postage). I have seen others for around three times the price, but had all the HN White info on the bell. I am familiar with King Super 20, Zephyr and Cleveland saxes and the construction of this clarinet is definitely classic King with the comma-shaped sheet metal spring catches.

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

Post Edited (2020-12-10 01:39)

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