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I came across a Brittany Paris-Elkhart clarinet #1003...
It appears to be of wood with worn/tarnished silver keys. It plays great but I'm curious. I've never heard of this maker. Might you be able to offer any assistance with some information on this instrument?
Thank You: Charles J. Charpentier
Hello and thanks for writing! I recently saw a Brittany Paris flute on eBay and believe it's something with Strasser but am not 100% certain. Please provide some photos of your clarinet via email to me at info@foreverwoodwinds.com and I should be able to assist you further. Hope that helps! Thanks -Suzie
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Suzie
Experience
I have been fixing and reselling flutes (both young and old!) for the last 5 years and occasionally some other woodwinds on occasion. I've been well acquainted with antique oboes, clarinets, and most flutes (including piccolos and fifes) and should be able to help with most questions.
Education/Credentials
A few years ago, I attended a technical college for a band instrument repair course. After I left the college, I began educating myself on antique flutes, clarinets and oboes and continue to try helping people with their instruments. I'm able to provide an estimate of the value of the instrument(s) as well as an estimate for restoration of the instrument(s). If you have a very important question and/or I haven't written back to your question within a few days, please feel free to give me a call at any time on my cell phone: 570-236-7054. Thanks!
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