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Author: jamoke
Date: 2011-04-02 23:23
I recently purchased a rosewood clarinet from an estate in England. It has no markings or serial number. It was used primarily in the early/mid-20th century, but I know nothing beyond that.
It has a built-in barrel, and I think it is in the key of A. It's about half an inch shorter then my b-flat horn.
The hardware looks like Buffet design (it matches my b-flat), but it has string vice cork joints, and it has a metal sleeve for the mouthpiece.
A couple of photos are attached.
Would appreciate any thought or help in identifiying or dating it.
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2011-04-03 00:56
If it is shorter than a B-flat,chances are that it is not an A. An A would be longer than a Bb.
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-04-03 13:38
It's most likely a high pitch (452Hz) Bb clarinet and can't be used along with low pitch (440Hz) instruments.
You won't be able to bring it uniformly down to 440Hz with longer barrels (not that you have a choice here) or pulling out all the joints no matter how much you try.
A lot of older French instruments had the long top joint with no barrel.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: jamoke
Date: 2011-04-08 21:38
The site appears to not allow me to add attachments now. I'd be happy to send them separately.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2011-04-09 12:57
jamoke -
Click on the Add Attachments box at the bottom of the Reply screen.
Ken Shaw
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