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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| used clarinet reeds | 11/17/2011 | Rebecca |
| Q: I just bought a used clarinet and it came with USED clarinet reeds. Is there any way to sanitize ... A: It's not worth your time, just buy some new reeds at the music store or online - any reeds will do ... | ||
| used clarinet reeds | 11/17/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I just bought a used clarinet and it came with USED clarinet reeds. Is there any way to sanitize ... A: You can either boil them in water for 4-5 minutes [this will take some of the life out of them ... | ||
| clarinets | 11/6/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a Evette Buffet Crampton H24731 R Malerne Paris Standard clarinet and a Conn 464N B296017L. ... A: ..Plastic clarinets tend to be very black and very shiny..If you look closely at a wood clarinet, ... | ||
| Noblet Clarinet (A90726) | 11/5/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: A friend of mine has a Noblet Clarinet, with the serial A90726, and was wondering what price he ... A: The clarinet in question is a Noblet 45 model,[manufacured in 1979],and is the top of the line for ... | ||
| Clarinet Pricing | 11/4/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a Selmer Signet Special 100 Clarinet with original. The case is beat up pretty badly but the ... A: ..I have heard this instrument referred to as a good beginners/student model, and if well padded and ... | ||
| Noblet Clarinet | 10/22/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a Noblet Paris France Clarinet with encircled N above serial number 58320 Do you have any ... A: ..You have a Noblet 45, the best model they made..Yours was manufactured in 1966....It is regarded ... | ||
| value of old clarinets | 10/19/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: While looking through our closets we found several instruments (5 clarinets and 1 flute) that we do ... A: I believe these would all be student level clarinets, and in need of repair...Most shoppers on EBAY ... | ||
| CLARINET VALUE | 10/16/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a 1950s vintage "COMMODORE", made in UK, Clarinet. It is made of stainless steel or chrome. ... A: ..You have a 'metal' clarinet [that will not give you the tone of wood]..You indicated that it needs ... | ||
| Value of Clarinet | 10/6/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I played Clarinet in the late 50s in band and still have it. I'm trying to determine what its sale ... A: ..Keep in mind that a good overhaul [if needed on your clarinet], costs from $200-400, depending on ... | ||
| clarinet care | 10/6/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I need to know how to clean the silk swab for my clarinet, because it's starting to get damp...do I ... A: ...Just a run in your washingmachine should do the trick...If you have a wood clarinet, try putting ... | ||
| Bore Oil | 10/2/2011 | Rebecca |
| Q: I just purchased a new clarinet and the company I purchased it from is telling me never to use bore ... A: I used oiled my bore very sparingly when I purchased my first wood clarinet. I haven't bothered ... | ||
| Buffet Crampon | 9/30/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a Buffet Crampon with serial number K10692. My son is in high school and I was considering ... A: I believe your clarinet is a Buffet E-13 model, reguarded as a good intermediate level ... | ||
| Clarinet | 9/28/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a boosey & hawked clarinet The FDGWARE Serial 45249 Made in England And I was wondering if ... A: ..The Edgeware was the student line of clarinets from Boosey & Hawkes..Some were made of ... | ||
| H Bettoney Columbia Model | 9/23/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have an old silver H Bettoney Columbia Model clairinet that has been in the family for many years. ... A: The Columbia model is said to be the intermediate model that Bettoney made....Not many serial number ... | ||
| High notes | 9/23/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: Wondering if you can help identify what I'm doing wrong.....When I tongue the high notes I make a ... A: ..I used to have the same problem...There is a method book called 'STACCATO STUDIES' by REGINALD ... | ||
| Value of Clarinet | 9/22/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I am trying to determine the value of my Yamaha YCL-24 clarinet, ser # 054805A. I also need to ... A: ....The Yamaha YCL-24 is a good quality [plastic] student level clarinet...This series was made in ... | ||
| Clarinet | 9/22/2011 | Rebecca |
| Q: I have a Bundy (Selmer) Clarinet about 1982 vintage, in good shape. The serial number is 1623063 - ... A: Well, I suppose the clarinet is worth what the other person is willing to pay. If it is clean and in ... | ||
| Value of my clarinet | 9/15/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a Bb clarinet that appears to be wood (I can see slight woodgrain) manufactured by The Pedler ... A: ...I believe Pedler were mainly known for their metal clarinets....From your description,it probably ... | ||
| Selmer Bundy clarinet | 9/12/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a Selmer Bundy clarinet in decent condition (but not in original case). From info I gathered ... A: ...Selmer Bundy clarinets are student grade and most are plastic [resonite]...It would not say ... | ||
| The highest note on clarinet/ How to play it | 9/12/2011 | Rebecca |
| Q: I am a beginner clarinet player and I was just wondering one day how to play the C# scale. I know ... A: Here's a link to a fingering chart that is straightforward. Good luck with your C# scale - I like to ... | ||
| capital clarinet silver old | 9/10/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a Capital Clarinet silver and with 14 on bottom of keys BLLL4 Value is ? A: ...I have not heard of that particular brand of clarinet but found a few mentions of it on the ... | ||
| New reed and ligature | 9/10/2011 | Rebecca |
| Q: I am a retired clarinet player who plays with my wife for enjoyment. I am considering a new ... A: Well, it won't hurt to try. Everyone is different, so whatever motivates you to enjoy playing sounds ... | ||
| Noblet Clarinet | 9/7/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a Noblet Clarinet that appears to made of ebony I believe it was made prior to WWII. The band ... A: The serial number is usually located on the underside of the lower/AND-OR upper joint..near the ... | ||
| clarinet-serial #27394E | 9/6/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I would like to thank you ahead of time! I have my clarinet I played in 1969 to 1974. I stopped ... A: ....Evette is the student line of clarinets from Buffet, although the high end Evette models are ... | ||
| clarinet | 9/4/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: Have a Vito Clarinet Model Number 7214 Serial Number C15543 I bought used and we no longer use it ... A: ..I could not find any Vito lists with that particular clarinet serial number...Vito clarinets have ... | ||
| clarinets | 9/4/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I am wanting to replace older clarinets from our primary school music programme with a very limited ... A: ..Yamaha has a good reputation for making reasonable quality student clarinets that are not terribly ... | ||
| clarinets | 8/31/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I am wanting to replace older clarinets from our primary school music programme with a very limited ... A: ...The 'base' model [lowest end/cheapest]student Yamaha clarinet seems to be the YAMAHA YCL250 ... | ||
| finding the maker and value of a clarinet | 8/29/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: i have come across an old clarinet whilst clearing out my aunts house after her death. whilst it ... A: ...I could find nothing on your clarinet with the imformation provided...Re. value, you could take ... | ||
| clarinets | 8/27/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I am wanting to replace older clarinets from our primary school music programme with a very limited ... A: ...A good quality wooden clarinet would not do well in a primary school setting..If they are not ... | ||
| Selmer Paris Silver Clarinet from 1930's | 8/20/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a Selmer Paris Silver clarinet I think is from the 1930's. The markings on it say 41S. It ... A: I could not find that serial number...Selmer made silver clarinets from 927-1935 or so...Any ... | ||
| gold painted clarinet | 8/14/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I just got a nicely decorated bell for a Bb clarinet with the A Burdwise name carved in it. I ... A: NO, I have not heard of painting clarinets...One is supposed to have color in ones' playing but not ... | ||
| Trying to identify a Wurlitzer | 8/13/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: We found an old Wurlitzer clarinet at a thrift store and I was wondering if you could tell me a ... A: I must admit I have not heard of this brand of clarinet...If you put 'Wurlitzer clarinets' into ... | ||
| clarinet value | 8/9/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have my clarinet from when I was a young girl in band. It wasnt played much. Still is excellent ... A: ..From the serial number [partly]provided, it sounds like you have a Selmer BT [balanced tone] model ... | ||
| A BRAND NEW CLARINET PURCHASE | 8/9/2011 | Rebecca |
| Q: How are you? I am from Chile and I would like to buy a clarinet online or order it directly form a ... A: I usually order 3 clarinets at a time to try from www.wwbw.org Especially if you are considering a ... | ||
| Clarinet age | 8/5/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: My clarinet is a noblet and it was my grandmas and I was wondering how old it is. The serial number ... A: If there is an A before the SERIAL NUMBER 84346,the clarinet is from 1978...If there is no A but ... | ||
| clarinet value | 8/4/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I am trying to determine the value of my son's clarinet because we want to sell it. We purchased it ... A: ..With the added logo imfo you supplied, I believe you have a NOBLET 40 model,later called a NOBLET ... | ||
| clarinet value | 8/4/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I am trying to determine the value of my son's clarinet because we want to sell it. We purchased it ... A: ..The closet number I can find to your clarinet is 4854...Is there a Triangle shape on the front of ... | ||
| LeBlanc Paris value | 8/1/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have my late Father's LeBlanc Model 1176, serial # 52559. It says "LeBlanc Paris" on it - I don't ... A: ..The serial number on your clarinet indicates manufacture in late 1980...The LL model [yours] was a ... | ||
| Change clarinets | 7/27/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I currently play an circa 1958 Selmer Centered Tone with a Richard Hawkins mouthpiece. The horn was ... A: ...The Selmer Center tone is a great horn...I know, it is one of the clarinets I use for jazz ... | ||
| value of old clarinet | 7/23/2011 | jack wiard |
| Q: I have a Leblanc clarinet dymanic 2 that is around fifty years old, seems to be in good condition. ... A: ..The Dynamic 2 was the model before the DYNAMIC H , which in turn was the clarinet that preceded ... | ||
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jack wiard
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
my 'area of expertise' is traditional jazz...i have had classical training...i am from san francisco,came to australia in 1971 to teach h.s. music...resigned to play full time music in 1975 [to present]
Experience
i have played with the graeme bell allstars [25 yrs] ray price quintet [5 yrs], led own groups [20 yrs]..played in all the major australian jazz festivals, played 2 yrs with local symphony orchestra...am most recorded jazz clarinetist in oz [39 recordings]..can be heard on you tube
Organizations
on committee of clarinet soc. of n.s.w for 7 yrs...[now defunct]
Education/Credentials
a.a. degree,b.mus degree, secondary teaching credential
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