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Author: bbrandha
Date: 2012-06-07 16:09
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I finally got it! This is to be my new Mounted Band clarinet. I found it at a pawn shop months ago, but they must have thought it was gold instead of brass. Yesterday I managed to convince them it wasn't a priceless treasure, so now it's mine!
In March, it played great top to bottom. Now the lower octave is really bad, so it may take a bit of fixing, although I assume a cork to keep the barrel from wobbling will help. It has been played by someone who put it on a clarinet stand as the inside of the bell is more worn that the outside.
ETA: Seems to be the original case and mouthpiece (Noblet X3).
Post Edited (2012-06-07 16:13)
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-06-07 17:43
Be careful. Metal clarinets are known to be addictive. Play that Noblet for a while and you'll soon be wanting a Silva-Bet or a Silver King. That will then lead to hunting for a P-M Clari-Met, and a Haynes Thermo-Clarinet. It's a viscous cycle.
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Author: Fishamble
Date: 2012-06-07 17:45
Nice.
Perhaps we could infer that the pawn shop lost his shirt on this deal!
David.
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Author: gsurosey
Date: 2012-06-07 18:44
What is the purpose of the threaded hole near the RH rings? Is that to screw in a lyre?
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Rachel
Clarinet Stash:
Bb/A: Buffet R13
Eb: Bundy
Bass: Royal Global Max
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-06-07 19:13
gsurosey wrote:
> What is the purpose of the threaded hole near the RH rings? Is
> that to screw in a lyre?
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Yes. Pretty much all of the 1-pc metal clarinets have a threaded socket for a lyre soldered to the body. Many vintage straight soprano saxes had this feature too.
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Author: bbrandha
Date: 2012-06-07 21:30
Replaced the cork and a pad that fell out and it plays just fine!
Wood clarinets sure smell better.
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-06-07 21:44
bbrandha wrote:
> Wood clarinets sure smell better.
Perhaps, but a funky smelling metal clarinet can be deodorized with a soak in an ultrasonic cleaning tank. Can't do that with a funky smelling wood clarinet.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2012-06-07 22:28
That's the good thing with metal (and plastic) instruments - you can wash them thoroughly once all the pads, corks and springs have been removed and that will remove the smell and other grot. Best find another case or have one made for it as the case is where the smell lingers.
I rebuilt an old Selmer Adolphe alto sax that was stored in an attic for years and the case had a really strong musty smell that didn't let up no matter how much Febreeze I sprayed on it and left it standing open for a couple of weeks. After rebuilding the sax I sealed it in a plastic bag before putting it back in its case ready for collection and suggested the owner buy a new Hiscox case for it.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2012-06-08 12:40
I have one just like this. I've been assuming the gold color is lacquer.....and I think it is.
Bob Draznik
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-06-08 12:57
BobD wrote:
> I have one just like this. I've been assuming the gold color is
> lacquer.....and I think it is.
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I think you're right. Lacquered brass clarinets are comparatively rare as the vast majority of metal clarinets are silver plated, even the cheap student models.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2012-06-08 14:11
The keywork is clearly nickel silver. I can't say that the body is brass.
Bob Draznik
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Author: bbrandha
Date: 2012-06-08 14:59
Just for curiosity, does anyone have an idea what fraction of metal clarinets have this finish? Would it increase the value since it is unusual?
I'm sure it is lacquered, too. It looks like an old lacquered saxophone.
Post Edited (2012-06-08 15:01)
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Author: Joe Bloke
Date: 2012-06-09 22:28
What this world needs is a new metal clarinet. Be great for jazz band, marching band, outdoor gigs, etc.
Come on Leblanc, get out of that box and do it; you're not exactly lighting up the cash register with wood horns.
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Author: DougR
Date: 2012-06-12 17:32
I had one identical to this as my first clarinet; it was a Holton Collegiate, nickel keys & brass lacquered body. Gold!?? Pfaff!! not a chance. Brass/gold lacquer was a not-uncommon finish at the time, but back then there was no such thing as an entry-level plastic clarinet either, just lots and lots of cheap metal ones.
I could be wrong, but I don't think lacquer technology was all that well developed or durable in the 20s-30s, which may explain the profusion of satin silver plate and nickel plate instruments in those years; by the time the late 40s-early 50s rolled around, gold-lacquered horns like this were seen fairly frequently.
Anyhow, hope it plays great for you!
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