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Author: Jim
Date: 2002-12-02 02:34
I purchased a very old Bass Clarinet marked Alexandre, Paris France.
I was told it was made in the early 1900's. My question is does anyone know if the Alexandre brand is actually Alexandre Selmer. I have searched other threads and found some info on Alexandre but can not confirm whom made the Alexandre brand. It also is carved Paul Dupre in the wood and has a Paul Dupre mouthpiece. I also have found info on Dupre but do not know the association to Alexandre.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-12-02 02:43
Jim wrote:
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> I purchased a very old Bass Clarinet marked Alexandre,
> Paris France.
> I was told it was made in the early 1900's. My question is does
> anyone know if the Alexandre brand is actually Alexandre
> Selmer.
No.
> I have searched other threads and found some info on
> Alexandre but can not confirm whom made the Alexandre brand.
You won't be able to; it was a stencil if I remember right.
> It
> also is carved Paul Dupre in the wood and has a Paul Dupre
> mouthpiece. I also have found info on Dupre but do not know the
> association to Alexandre.
If Dupre is embossed on the wood then that's probably the maker (mouthpiece notwithstanding - it may have been replaced).
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Author: Mark Pinner
Date: 2002-12-02 04:39
Get it restored, it might turn out to be a great horn. If it has a really short fat bell it may be what they call a theatre model.
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Author: jim lande
Date: 2002-12-02 05:03
According to the langwell index, Paul Dupre was a maker active through around 1950. I have a metal clarinet of that make and it plays very well. The bass may turn out to be good. However, compare measurements against a modern bass. It may be high pitch
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