Author: greatlakeswinds
Date: 2022-09-29 20:03
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Hey everyone! I was hoping someone here might be able to help me identify the manufacturer of an interesting clarinet I recently obtained. There is no brand name, nor serial number anywhere on it. It is stamped "Made in France" on both joints with a letter "G" below. Those are the only markings I can find. It seems to be of decent quality. It has an all wood body with a very attractive, slightly brown, grain. The keys are silver plated, not nickel.
The thing that really caught my eye though was an interesting distinguishing feature that I think might hold the key to its identity...it has locking screws on all of the posts with pivot screws. I've also heard these called 'grub' screws. Basically it is a second screw which goes into the post perpendicular to the screw that actually holds the key on. It is there for the purpose of 'locking' the main screw in place so that it doesn't back out. Conn used these on their saxophones (and some clarinets) for a long time, but this obviously isn't Conn if it was made in France. Also, these locking screws have much larger screw heads which end up sitting outside of the post. This type of screw is also used for locking some of the posts (on the lower joint) in place to keep them from turning when spring tension is applied.
So, does anyone have an idea of who may have made this? Is it anything special, or just another 'no name' French clarinet? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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