The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Identifying a Whitehall gren. clarinet

Author: clonestar
Date: 2014-02-26 23:34

I've searched through some of the archives at clarinetpages.net for their vintage-odd-brands info on Whitehall clarinets. I only found a picture of a 1960 ad for a Whitehall student model grenadilla wood clarinet. The Whitehall I have is a grenadilla wood model, but does not resemble the picture of the student model on the ad. The serial number is either a "C7175" or "G7175". Because of the way the "C" or "G" is stamped, it's not really possible for me to be 100% certain of the letter. At any rate, I acquired it a couple of years ago in pretty miserable condition, although the wood had no serious cracks. I've since restored (except for 3 keys that I really want to re-electroplate) it and it's quite a nice easy-blowing, easy-playing and nice sounding instrument.

I'm wondering if anyone might be able to offer some assistance or advice on how I might be able to determine the manufacturing year for this particular specimen. The Whitehall trademark (which I think expired in 2009) was listed as having been the property of a Wexler Music Co, first located in Chicago and, when the trademark expired, being listed as located in Scotsdale, AZ. Since Wexler Music was listed as an exclusive distributor, I'm wondering which company actually manufactured the Whitehall instruments. I couldn't find anything on the clarinetpages.net site, so any help anyone could provide would certainly be very much appreciated.

Don

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics