[Henley420]

Can anyone give me information about this particular clarinet?

It's wood, and the only engravings say "Alexandre Paris - Made in the USA" and a 5 digit serial #. I'm assuming this is Alexandre Selmer? Any info would be great, came across this at a yard sale, sounds beautiful, needs a good cleanup though.

 

[tictactux]

The closest I could come up with are http://www.garyarmstrong.com/images/Alexandre_A_clarinet.jpg and this thread.

What's most important is that it sounds great, no?

 

[Henley420]

Thanks

That one is nicer than mine, lol. I'm guessing mine must be a USA branch of that company; that one looks to be made right in paris. Also after talking to a few friends, it sounds like mine is from sometime around the 30's or 40's. But yes, with a few new springs and a nice thorough cleaning, she'll be a beauty. thanks for the help!

 

[stevesklar]

Alexandre clarinets are very old. THe originator of them are Alexandre Selmer. yup, Henris younger brother.

here's more info
http://www.saxmaniax.com/snclarinet.htm#Alexandre

they are very good clarinets and sound great after (and before) a nice overhaul. Next time I overhalu one i'm going to have to take bore measurements.

 

[Henley420]

Thanks more

Hey thanks for that link. It mentions that SN's 726x were made in 1926-27, so i'm guessing my 5 digit number must be late 30's or so. Did Bundy produce a line of clarinets stamped "Alexandre"?

Thanks again.

 

[danarsenault]

The upper joint chimneys make it look like a stencil of a Prueffer, made in Connecticut.

 

[stevesklar]

I find it interesting that it says "Alexandre Paris - Made in the USA"
I would assume it was made in France with the 'paris' on it.

Dan -
Maybe Preuffers were Alexandres ??

who knows. It was so long ago

 

[tictactux]

I find it interesting that it says "Alexandre Paris - Made in the USA"
I would assume it was made in France with the 'paris' on it.

Think "Paris Hilton"...