Author: cromerblues
Date: 2021-04-15 16:12
Hi, I refurbish & repair clarinets & currently have 2 x B&H 8-10's. They are in extremely good condition & play well. I understand these were made for the N.American market when they struggled to obtain 10-10's. They are a professional clarinet but have the usual B&H 14.9 bore. I also have 3 Edgware (2 wood/1 Ebon.) all in good nick too. Having worked on them all the differences are minimal. Interestingly they all play with similar tone although I rate the 8-10s highest. IMO the Edgwares are seriously underrated. If you can find a decent one and improve it you end up with a pretty decent piece of kit. The Emperor, 926, 8-10's are enhanced but £150/250 for a good Edgware it makes an outlay of £350/450 for an Emperor seem a big leap. I am though struggling to find where to pitch the 8-10s. Not many know of them, although they are definitely professional horns and very well made. Silver plated keys, great wood, plus all the extras expected on a pro horn. Pair them with the right mouthpiece and you have an everyday very usable clarinet whether first or second choice. Price though is not helped by the little knowledge out there. They are quite rare in the UK and when they turn up in retailers they are priced around £800. Any thoughts would be good.
Clarinets; B&H Edgware wood x 2, HR, 8-10 x 2, Besson Westminster, F Buisson, Noblet 40, Noblet 45 Artist x 2, Selmer Sterling & Console wood etc
Saxes; Buescher Aristocrat Alto, H Selmer/Bundy 1 Buescher 20A stencil,
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