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Re: Found an old Getzen

Author: Tsphinx
Date: 2009-01-07 05:50

Willow;

I also have a older restored Getzen Deluxe Clarinet. My clarinet is a Grenadilla wood example, silver plated key work, and all the joints are metal reinforced, made by an unknown French manufacturer probably back in the early to mid 1950's. (Malerne?)

It's doubtful that Getzen manufactured their own clarinets, It seems likely they were all made for them by other makers.

I do agree that a great deal of vintage clarinets leave a lot to be desired, both in tone & playability. However if it's a wood clarinet, perhaps get it checked out by someone who is familiar with clarinets.

Getzen is better known for it's brass instruments, which are definitely top notch.

Oh and if anyone wants to have their children learn how to play the clarinet, please buy them a good used late model Vito, Bundy, or Yamaha.
And hey if it's unplayable & not worth restoring, a lamp sounds fun.

Cheers
Yoni

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