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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2002-10-06 17:52
New question below . . . . in the meantime, just thanks . . .
SOrry all. But this bulletin board thing rocks. I post a question, and the next day I have responses so it's quick and easy for me to find out information. Thanks for the help with the reeds. I experimented a bit with the ligature and reeds and found that moving the ligature down does help a bit. I also loosened the top screw a bit (figuring that this would allow for more vibration which is probably needed for better quality. More vibration, less wasted air I guess). I'm very engineering oriented so I like messing around and guessing this stuff. Also, The concert isn't for a month so hopefully I'll grow into the 3.5 reed. Bad thing is, I have like 15 size three reeds which will now go unused :-(. Here's the new question . . .
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I have already checked the klarinet equipment list and tried to figure out the old clarinet in my basement, but can't. I currently use a buffet student model (refer to previous post in which I grossly incorrectly judged it), but this one seems to sound very nice also.
I found it in my basement. It has a small case, which closer resembles the dimensions of a very small trumpet case. The locks are rusted, the latches are rusted, there was dust all over it. I mean a REAL find here. The stamp on it says, "René Duval" and on the back it says "MADE IN ITALY" and the serial number is "4837". It sounds nice, is made of wood. It seems tons lighter (both in weight and color of wood) than the buffet I have, yet plays well. Also, the keys on this seem to move down effortlessly to the touch. The buffet I literally have to press down to get the pads down, but this one seems to be more, I guess broken in will fit here.
Reason I ask about the information of this instrument is because I am but a poor college student and am a math major with a music minor. However I'd like to be able to keep a good clarinet. I can't afford to overhaul both and judge them. However I can do one and then maybe down the road do the other. I was wondering which to work on. My gut instinct would be to fix up the buffet, but this other one really intrigues me. Any ideas? Thank you. And thank the person who thought up this bulletin board idea too cause without it . . . . I shudder to think about that . . . .
Alexi
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2002-10-06 18:18
Also, I just found another rene duvall clarinet on EBAY going for sale. Starting at 49.99.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=910360252
That should be it.
Thanks again. His is 603, mine's (proper english?) is 4837
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Author: Vytas
Date: 2002-10-06 18:45
The keywork suggests (e-bay) that this instrument was made around 1930. Check if your instrument has an adjusting screw for throat A & G#. Are those keys I mentioned share a single post? Is it single or double, concentric pivot design for the left-hand E/B and F#/C# keys?
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2002-10-06 21:36
Wow. Lots of terminology there that I don't yet understand. I'll try to look it up and see if that clarinet has those things. If someone reads this and can give me an explanation as to some fo those terms, it'd make it easier (hint hint). I'll reply again to my post in a few.
PS - Is it bad when you reply to your post more than all other people combined? Think about it . . . ;-) (wink wink)
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Author: jbutler
Date: 2002-10-07 03:05
Rene Duvall clarinets are, in my opinion, not a great clarinet. I think you would be better off by fixing up a Buffet student line clarinet before investing money in an old Duvall.
jbutler
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Author: John Kelly - Australia
Date: 2002-10-07 03:17
No need to waste 15 #3 reeds. Get a GOOD reed cutter and take a VERY small amount off the tip and - bingo - 3+1/2 reeds or thereabouts.
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Author: d dow
Date: 2002-10-07 03:47
Duvall, Thibuad and Martin Freres clarinets are all pretty poor instruments and excruciating to play on when properly padded.
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2002-10-07 12:37
"Excrutiating" after the overhaul.... meaning what? That the overhaul was no good?
I've overhauled a few Martin Freres which became very acceptable clarinets.
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Author: David Spiegelthal
Date: 2002-10-07 14:00
The two Martin Freres clarinets I've overhauled were dull, stufffy and out-of-tune even after (what I consider to be) a good overhaul. They were a waste of time. Perhaps there are some good ones out there, but mine were not.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2002-10-11 03:23
lol. Well, I doubt anyone would read a post this old, but just so you know, I played on that clarinet for the first time in an ensemble practice today and I too have come to the conclusion that, well, I think it's horrible. For some reason, it's easier for me to play higher notes, but that may be a psychological thing. I miss my buffet. I want it to hurry up and be repaired so I can have it back.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-10-11 11:49
sfalexi wrote:
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> lol. Well, I doubt anyone would read a post this old,
Of course people do ...
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