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Author: Barb
Date: 2002-06-26 23:24
Hello all. I'm new here. Maybe you can help me. I will be visiting our local music store to rent an alto sax for my son who will be starting lesson this summer. I would like to bring my two clarinets to see if they may be worth anything. I was hoping to have one rehauled for myself. Honestly, they have been in attics and basements since I lasted played in 1982. My first clarinet was purchased used in the mid '70's. The case was looking quite old back then. The second is your typical run-of-the-mill wooden Signet purchased in the late '70's. Any information you may have regarding these instruments would be appreciated. I did a web search on Malerne clarinet and came up with nothing.
Thank, Barb
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Author: Michael Blinn
Date: 2002-06-27 00:10
I don't think any wooden clarinet is run-of-the-mill. I purchased a forty year old Selmer CL-201, had it repaded and corked,and added a new Vandoren B-45 MP. This clarinet, which has now cost me about $350, plays with a beautiful tone. Your Signet might sound real fine with a new mouthpiece and a tune-up.
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Author: tim k
Date: 2002-06-27 00:20
Could it be Robert Malerne?
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-06-27 00:34
Michael Blinn wrote:
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> I don't think any wooden clarinet is run-of-the-mill.
You're probably right. Some are downright junk.
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2002-06-27 00:47
Barb, go to the "search" item on the top of the message headings and look up "R. Malerna." Someone else was trying to locate a "Malerna", which proved to be "Malerne." A long discussion on the Malerne factory in Paris might tell you something., I play a R. Malerne "Standsrd" and it is a good middle of the road clarinet, noting special, nothing to get all the R-13 crowd all excited.
I've looked up a lot of links on this and have never seen anygthing on a Louis Malerne. Hope this helps.
Bob A
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2002-06-27 11:55
Amen, brother Mark.
I agree, some wooden clarinets are not worth salvaging.
jbutler
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Author: Barb
Date: 2002-06-27 13:27
Yes, it is a Robert Malerne. Oops. Don't know where I got "Louis".
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Author: tim k
Date: 2002-06-27 15:59
Both the Signet and the Malerne may be good clarinets. Both are (were) repectable lines. Find a repairer you can trust and let them evaluate both clarinets.
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Author: Barb
Date: 2002-06-27 22:26
Thank you for your replies. I am hoping that I can trade the Malerne for the rehaul of the Signet. We'll see.
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Author: tim k
Date: 2002-06-28 01:50
Although I'm a Malerne fan and prefer them to Signets, Malernes don't bring much now. The Signet may be easier to sell or trade.
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2002-06-28 03:44
I'd keep the Malerne (especially if it is the pro model) and trade the Signet for the necessary Malerne re-hab. But I'm partial to Malerne"s also.
Bob A
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Author: King Winston
Date: 2002-06-28 17:03
Ten years ago, when I decided to get back into playing the clarinet, I bought a used Robert Malerne Professional from a friend who had used it at college music degree level in the early 1970s. His music teacher had purchased it during one of his periodical visits to Paris.
For the Malerne with a Buffet mouthpiece, I gave my friend $200. I paid another $150 to have it refurbished. Both the refurbisher and my own teacher, a professional player, have commented repeatedly on the fine tone this instrument produces.
I've been thinking about an upgrade for the past couple of years, and my current tendency is to follow the advice of a repair specialist I know and respect in New York City to look for a used Buffet whose serial number falls within certain limits.
However, during a visit to Paris last year, I noticed several new Malernes in the window of a musical instrument store near the Place de la Bastille. As I recall, the price of the Professional translated to around $1000.
I didn't have an opportunity to try out one of these new Malernes, but I intend to do so before I make a decision. In any case, good luck with your own Malernes, should you decide to keep it, and happy tootling!
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2002-06-28 18:02
If those Malernes are from the same company, they are either reconditioned or new old stock. Robert Malerne died in the early/mid seventies and the factory was sold to S.M.L. (Strasser, Marigaux and Lemaire) in 1975.
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: David Spiegelthal
Date: 2002-06-28 18:19
I personally prefer Malernes to Selmer Signets, but I acknowledge that the Signet would be easier to re-sell later.
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