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RE: B&H 926 Imperial

Author: Melody
Date: 2009-03-23 00:24

Hi there.

I know this is an old board, but perhaps you can help me.

I own a Boosey and Hawkes that is clearly marked "Imperial 926". It has serial numbers on the upper joint and lower joint. I'm not sure what you gentlemen mean about a rimless bell. My bell has two grooves on its widest point. My mouthpiece is original 926 that came with it. I had a plastic bite guard fitted to it so that it feels better on my teeth, but that's about it as far as modifications go. The sound is nice and deep and woody.

The metal reed guard has BH on it too.

I don't know what year this came from, but I would very much like to know.

Also, I think someone told me years ago that this clarinet is made of Granidilla wood. Can anyone confirm that?

I've had the pads recovered during a full overhaul over ten years ago, and they are still perfectly white and pristine. The guy who did the work told me to do fishskin because that was what was originally on my clarinet.

So yes, I'm just letting you know that there are in fact 926 Imperials and they are fantastic.

Thanks!

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