This week, I've acquired an old Albert System soprano clarinet in C from a relative. It has no brand name or serial number. The parts all have "Made in France" stamped on them and the bell has "C" with "Low Pitch" stamped below the C, in addition to the Made-in-France stamping.
The mouthpiece was the same size as my Bb soprano clarinet mouthpieces. I put my own piece on it (a Vandoren 5JB with a soft Fibracell reed) and the horn played amazingly well . . . at least it was in tune and matched my piano's pitch (a tuned piano).
The case is solid (if MUSTY) but no clues there.
The horn needs some work (corks on all the joints and some pads are missing).
I'm guessing turn-of-the-20th Century for this horn. It belonged to my nephew's grandfather (Wisconsin-based).
I also acquired a King alto saxophone which I will discuss in an appropriate thread.
Any ideas about manufacturer, or is that going to remain a mystery? DAVE
The mouthpiece was the same size as my Bb soprano clarinet mouthpieces. I put my own piece on it (a Vandoren 5JB with a soft Fibracell reed) and the horn played amazingly well . . . at least it was in tune and matched my piano's pitch (a tuned piano).
The case is solid (if MUSTY) but no clues there.
The horn needs some work (corks on all the joints and some pads are missing).
I'm guessing turn-of-the-20th Century for this horn. It belonged to my nephew's grandfather (Wisconsin-based).
I also acquired a King alto saxophone which I will discuss in an appropriate thread.
Any ideas about manufacturer, or is that going to remain a mystery? DAVE