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Clear Kohlert Clarinet

Author: TamaraM
Date: 2006-04-23 00:06

I have a clear or lucite clarinet that was given to me by my Grandfather in the early 70s. It is marked V. Kohlert's Sons Graslitz. I used this clarinet in high school. I have never seen another one like this one. I cannot find any information about this clairnet and hoped that someone could help me find it's history. Thanks~ TamaraM

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Re: Clear Kohlert Clarinet

Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2006-04-23 18:46

Here is the history of the Kohlert company:

http://idrs.colorado.edu/Publications/DR/DR13.1/DR13.1.Lein.Kohlert.html

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Re: Clear Kohlert Clarinet

Author: cuscoclarinet
Date: 2007-04-24 13:39

Tamara, I also own one of these remarkable instruments. As I understand, they were made during the 40s and 50s as display pieces. When one walked into an instrument shop, they might examine one of these horns to get a better idea of the "inner workings" of a clarinet, which of course is silly, we all know that they have no inner workings! I have seen a few of these instruments, but wouldn't say that they are common. They were available in both A and Bb, and apparently a "matched set" of the two can bring a rather good price.

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