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Antique or vintage clarinet?

Author: twozigs
Date: 2011-06-18 01:30

I have a rather old Eb clarinet stamped "Chas. Lavallee, Montreal, HR". I'm hoping someone here would be willing to share some information about the make of this model. It needs a few small repairs, but my daughter played it a bit today, and it has a nice tone.

Anything helpful would be appreciated.

Thank you

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Re: Antique or vintage clarinet?

Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2011-06-18 02:22

I would guess the clarinet came either from a very small maker or more likely was a stencil instrument produced by a larger manufacturer. The name likely refers to Calixa Lavallée, who composed Canada's national anthem.

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Re: Antique or vintage clarinet?

Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2011-06-18 03:06

Looks like Calixa was Charles' brother. Some biographical information here:

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0003860

Best regards,
jnk

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