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Author: Colleen
Date: 2001-09-02 01:51
I have an old wood clarinet that I purchased at an auction about 15 years ago. I used it in band during middle school and I break it out evey now and then just for fun. The bell has the name "Parisien" engraved in the wood and it is on there again right above the keys. I can't find anything on that name. I assume it's the maufacturer, but I'm not getting very far with it. I'd love to know how old this instrument is and where it was made. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
With much thanks,
Colleen
Yakima, WA
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2001-09-02 02:10
Perhaps an F.E. Olds & Son "Parisien". Stencil import for the company once based in Fullerton CA., mainly maker of brass instruments. Company no longer makes instruments but does still import stencil horns for wholesale.
John
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Author: David Spiegelthal
Date: 2001-09-04 14:25
I may be wrong, but I think the Olds stencil horns (saxes and clarinets) were all labelled (and note the spelling of "Parisian"): "Parisian Ambassador, Made Exclusively for F.E. Olds & Co." I happen to play a baritone sax of said make and model. I also saw this "Parisien" clarinet on eBay and wondered about it, but I don't think it's one of the Olds stencils.
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