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Henk de Graaf clarinet model

Author: Beppe
Date: 2011-07-07 15:58

Hello,
I would to ask if anyone know Henk de Graaf clarinet model

here link with photo
http://www.henkdegraaf.com/html/english_info.html

Thank you

Post Edited (2011-07-07 15:59)

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Re: Henk de Graaf clarinet model

Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-07-07 16:07

http://www.henkdegraaf.com/html/english_info.html

It's a Reform Boehm with a throat Bb mechanism - not sure which make but possibly a Wurlitzer.

http://wurlitzerclarinetsamerica.com/products/clarinets.html

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Re: Henk de Graaf clarinet model

Author: Beppe
Date: 2011-07-07 16:09

Thank you, probably it's an hybrid

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Re: Henk de Graaf clarinet model

Author: kenb
Date: 2011-07-07 23:12

It's probably a Wurlitzer RB, with the throat Bb vent mechanism running off the throat G# key.

It's a variant of the usual design, a different means to the same end:
The mechanism allows for a smaller register vent, giving better-tuned 12ths (mostly), with a second hole opening for a resonant pinch Bb.

A friend has a set from the mid-80s with identical keywork.

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Re: Henk de Graaf clarinet model

Author: Luuk
Date: 2011-07-08 07:39

Hi Beppe,

According to an interview in Dutch published on his website (under button 'Recensies', link: In gesprek met Henk de Graaf deel 3) Henk plays Wurlitzers. Reform Böhm Wurlitzers have been the standard for professionals in The Netherlands since several decennia.

Translation of the relevant part:
Question: You have always stayed with Wurlitzer, but on which brand did you start?
Answer: On music school and also in conservatory I played a Boosey & Hawkes Symphony XX. I found that a nice instrument. In 1971 I bought an Herbert Wurlitzer set and ten years later a new set of Wurlitzers. I am still playing on this last set.

Regards,

Luuk
Philharmonie Brainport
The Netherlands

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