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Author: Ted Donaldson
Date: 2002-07-26 19:05
Seems a little fishy to me. I think I have seen labels on the most vintage of vintage instruments.
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Author: Rob
Date: 2002-07-26 23:32
It's true that Bundys from the 50s and 60s used decals instead of imprinted logos, but that clarinet is not a Bundy. The keywork is wrong for a Bundy.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2002-07-27 14:37
I agree with Dave S., and Bob!, Bundy is the only one, to my knowledge, who used "stick-on" labels, LeBlanc always "etched" [for lack of a proper term] their logos, as did nearly all other makes I've seen. Also, the reflections of light from the pieces makes me wonder if it is plastic, not wood!! Don
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Author: jim lande
Date: 2002-07-28 02:36
Bettoney used decals on a few metal clarinets in the 1930s (?). I have one with most of the label worn off. No other markings other than the serial number.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-07-29 14:00
It has a Bundy look about it. Notice the connecting pieces going more than halfway across the pad cups, and the top end shape of the bridge key.
However, the top trill key appears to be straight, rather than with the bumps on it that Bundys have. Thus, given the description as a Leblanc in the title, I think it's an old Noblet. The black 1970s Buffet style case is almost certainly a replacement.
Definitely not worth the $200 opening price, let alone the $295 buy-it-now price.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Vytas
Date: 2002-07-29 17:03
Ken, do think it's Noblet with "fallen away label" as the sellers describes it ??????? or am I missing something here??????
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Author: Dee
Date: 2002-07-29 19:20
I've never seen any Noblets with stick on labels. It is possible however that whoever made it contracted with the same outfit as Noblet did to have keys made.
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