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Re: B&H 1010 vs. B&H 926

Author: RobinEarle
Date: 2006-05-04 22:29

I have in my possession two pairs of Boosey and Hawkes 1010 clarinets. Both are ideal for producing the mellow British sound, and at the same time producing a big sound, able to let the player use vibrato easily.
The Imperial and Symphony logos apply to the 1010, my two pairs are one of each. You see - B&H produced four grades of clarinet - starting at the bottom with the Regent then the Edgeware, then the Emperor and at the top the Imperial range with a choice of the 926 the traditional bore and the 1010, the bigger bore beloved of clarinet players in the UK like myself, players of a'certain' age. The Symphony 1010 was a later invention, as my Symphony1010s were made possibly in the late 1970s. My Imperial 1010s were bought whilst a student in London, purchased at the B&H shop in Regent Street in May 1969. The Imperial range were the top end of the market and the only difference in was determined by the bore size. Vive la difference!
Hope this information is of some use to you. I can easily find out more if required.

robinearle22@gmail.com

Post Edited (2006-05-04 23:39)

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