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help identify Bay State Clarinet

Author: Jim22
Date: 2012-08-15 02:24

I have just picked up a clarinet "project" at a second hand store, and I was hoping to learn something about the manufacturer and when it was made. Here are some photos:

http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r518/craneji/Bay%20State%20Clarinet/Upper_Side.jpg
http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r518/craneji/Bay%20State%20Clarinet/Bell.jpg
http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r518/craneji/Bay%20State%20Clarinet/case_ext.jpg
http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r518/craneji/Bay%20State%20Clarinet/case_int.jpg
http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r518/craneji/Bay%20State%20Clarinet/Lower_Front.jpg
http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r518/craneji/Bay%20State%20Clarinet/Lower_Side.jpg
http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r518/craneji/Bay%20State%20Clarinet/reeds.jpg
http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r518/craneji/Bay%20State%20Clarinet/Serial_No.jpg
http://i1169.photobucket.com/albums/r518/craneji/Bay%20State%20Clarinet/Upper_Front.jpg

The bell is marked "Bay State". There is a serial number on the lower joint only, 53823. I have not removed the keys yet, but have found no other markings on any piece, including the mouthpiece.

I think the body is plastic or rubber. It seems like this should be obvious, but I'm having a hard time telling.

I have included photos of the case, and an interesting box of reeds that was inside. Maybe that will provide a clue about the last time it was played.

This will be the second clarinet I am attempting to repad. There is one challenge on this one: there is an awful lot of horizontal play in the RH ring key rod at the pivot screws.

Thanks for your consideration. I am enjoying the bboard. -- Jim

Jim C.
CT, USA

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