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Serial #20536
Barrel: 66mm
Bore LH joint top: 14.8mm
Bore LH joint at bottom: 14.75mm
Intonation results taken when playing loud and not lipping. See how to interpret these results on the Model Comparison Page.
For this test, I pulled 1mm at the barrel and 1mm at the center tenon.
Intonation summary: Wonderful. There is only one place where the plateau system seems to negatively affect the tone and response: That is on the Chalemeau B natural when played with the normal second finger fingering. This note sounds and feels a tad fuzzy compared to the Bb or A. I have concluded that there is no way for me to get this respond as I would like without drilling a hole in the plateau! The corresponding upper register F# isn’t nearly as fuzzy.
Key work quality: Sturdy, utilitarian student model key work of the hardest material.
This clarinet is most appropriate for: Beginners with small hands, or arthritic adults.
Condition issues noted: On this one, they keys show contact wear in a lot of normal contact points, such as on top of the plateau keys.
Note that this model does not say Resotone on it.
Phil's Normandy Plateau Reconditioning
Phil's Normandy Plateau Reconditioning
13Sept2013, #39708, for Therese K. Keys in nice condition. Only the plating on the thumb showing a worn away place.
? #10019, for Len Allman.
31Aug2014, #9550, for Len Allman. I had to splice on quite a chunk of the RH bottom tenon, about 2/3 of it is new. Plays great.
7Jul2017, #20648, for Len Allman. The keys on this one came to me in superb condition. The student who had this before didn't play it for long.
28Jan2019, #37639, for Len Allman. Again, excellent keys on this one.
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