Author: Ray
Date: 2003-08-06 01:32
I would like to learn more about the Conn Connstellation wood clarinet. I haven't found anything in searches here and at Klarinet. The serial number list places the date of manufacture at 1913, which is way to early.
The serial number is 280N 270XX. The clarinet has the logo with three marching players on the upper joint and the bell only. The serial number is above the register key tone hole on the upper joint and at the very bottom of the lower joint. The is an M just above the register key tone hole and also at the bottom of the lower joint.
It says Made in Germany above the serial number on the lower joint.
The word Connstellation appears only on the bell, in script, at about a 45 degree angle. Some of the clarinets (Did I mention there are three?) have a star near that word.
The wood looks very good and the keywork is of a professional, not student style. The pivot screws and rods have the infamous tiny locking screws. Many posts have locking screws also. This is not a cheesy clarinet.
I would appreciate any information about date of manufacture and the actual manufacturer, and where it fit in the Conn line of clarinets.
None is playable right now, so I would appreciate opinions about tone and pitch quality also.
Thanks very much in advance,
Ray
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