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 Idea of new instrument...
Author: Vova Doob(UA) 
Date:   2013-05-04 19:51

Hi!

I`ve an idea of new instrument of clarinet family. (it`s not a joke)
But I haven`t any knowledge in clarinet crafting, I`m professional clarinetist and also clarinet repair master. In my country there are no woodwind manufacturers.

So` maby someone can advice me where I can implement my idea.

my email to contact: vovadriver@yahoo.com

Thank You!



Post Edited (2013-05-04 19:54)

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 Re: Idea of new instrument...
Author: Tobin 
Date:   2013-05-05 14:29

Stephen Fox and Tom Ridenour come to mind immediately. Guy Chadash and Luis Rossi also make their own instruments.

James

Gnothi Seauton

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 Re: Idea of new instrument...
Author: Ken Shaw 2017
Date:   2013-05-05 15:06

Can you give us an idea of what your new instrument is?

Ken Shaw

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 Re: Idea of new instrument...
Author: Vova Doob(UA) 
Date:   2013-05-05 17:09

Of course, few words in general:

Playing range is about 5 octaves or more. For 3/4 bigger than traditional Bb clainet. Upgraded Boehm system (still in developing) that`ll give more freedom in performance. Very easy applicature in new register(few weeks to become familliar).......

No more information about project for public discussions for today, I afraid that my idea can be stolen by someone.

Thank You!

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 Re: Idea of new instrument...
Author: tictactux 2017
Date:   2013-05-05 17:23

Yes, do think of applying for a patent somehow, or making it public in order to stop someone else from patenting it.
A few people in here have experience with such things, hopefully they can add a few words of wisdom.

--
Ben

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 Re: Idea of new instrument...
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2013-05-05 17:29

Check it doesn't have anything on common with the Selmer Marchi system (just to be sure you're not infringing on an existing patent) which was a full Boehm with various extra gadgets (most notably a double speaker key on the barrel) which allowed the player to play altissimo E upwards using the same fingerings as the low register which extended the basic range to over four 8ves.

http://www.clarinetperfection.com/galleryclar/SelmerParis/Ads/1975/Page01.jpg
http://www.clarinetperfection.com/galleryclar/SelmerParis/Ads/1975/Page02.jpg
http://www.clarinetperfection.com/galleryclar/SelmerParis/Ads/1975/Page03.jpg

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

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 Re: Idea of new instrument...
Author: Tobin 
Date:   2013-05-05 17:54

Chris -- that is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen. What was wrong with the design that it didn't become more prevalent?

James

Gnothi Seauton

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 Re: Idea of new instrument...
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2013-05-05 18:27

Too many linkages and keys that got bent easily I reckon.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

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 Re: Idea of new instrument...
Author: Vova Doob(UA) 
Date:   2013-05-05 19:11

Chris.

No, it hasn`t anything common with Selmer Marchi system.

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