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Author: MellyG
Date: 2014-08-21 06:18
These clarinets have been passed down in our family, I would love to know more. Can post additional photos if it would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
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Author: mnhnhyouh
Date: 2014-08-21 06:20
I think it would be helpful. Especially detailed images of any logos and serial numbers.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2014-08-21 06:53
It's a standard Albert system clarinet, probably from the first third of the 20th century and, in ant event, before 1950. If there's no brand name, it's not worth much. If there is a stamp "H.P." (A-452), it's at high pitch and worth very little. "L.P." (A-440) is better.
If the mouthpiece has a well-known brand name on it, it might be worth something. Please let what it says.
The standard place for a logo is above the throat A key on the top joint, above the low E pad on the bottom joint, and on the barrel and bell. A serial number will be on the top joint at the rear at the top or bottom, or the same spots on the bottom joint. They may be faint or full of crud. Scrub them with a damp toothbrush to clean them out.
Most probably, its "highest and best" use is as a family heirloom.
Ken Shaw
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Author: mnhnhyouh
Date: 2014-08-21 07:02
I think you need to take some closeup photos of the logos and serial numbers and have higher resolution photos.
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Author: ned
Date: 2014-08-21 08:32
I suspect that if this clarinet is used as a pot plant stand, then it's probably not all that valuable.
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Author: mnhnhyouh
Date: 2014-08-21 09:12
When I zoom in on the mouthpiece photo it seems to have a Buffet Crampon logo, but it isnt detailed enough to see very well.
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