Pictured below is serial #399. From information at woodwind.com, this oval logo was used from the 1940's. Given the low serial number, I would put the age of the horn at 1940. There also is a plastic Noblet DN with a rather low serial number, which I think was made near the same time, before the Normandy and Vito lines.
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It seems that this oval Noblet emblem was in use from the 1940s through about 1962, then use of the diamond logo extended to about 1990. But starting around 1972 both the diamond logo and the newer TV screen shaped logo were used, depending on the model number.And I am guessing the mountain shaped logo might have started around 1994.
The D and N are superimposed. Below is from serial #5838. This one also had Buffet style wavey shaped right trill keys, with the top two on a single post.
There is supposed to be more information that I will need to research another time.
Re: Noblet Paris clarinet age & Serial number I have one with the serial Noblet A99297, it plays wonderfully with no cracks. It belonged to my 89 year old mother in law who got it as a replacement for a 1940's she owned in the late 70's. Trying to identify a Leblanc clarinet model Showing 1-22 of 22 messages. Trying to identify a Leblanc clarinet model. So you are looking for a 46,xxx serial number Normandy. If you believe the case is original and can describe the style, material. I suggest you do a web search for Clarinet Serial Numbers. If you find a list that.
The D [for Denis] was dropped {at some point} when they joined Leblanc.
The barrel below has the TV screen shaped logo (but is a from a model N, not DN).
The barrel below has the TV screen shaped logo (but is a from a model N, not DN).
#399 Bore: 14.5mm at both ends of the LH joint.
Serial #5838, Barrel 63.7mm. Bore 14.8mm at both the top and bottom of the LH joint.
The first test was of #399, (as always, playing loud, so that explains the flatness in the throat tones). The first test was with the pictured 66mm barrel. (I personally always play a 64mm barrel.) That instrument will play very nicely in tune for anyone who normally plays the standard 66mm barrel.
The second test with #5838 was using the original 63.7mm barrel, pulled out 1.35mm. The intonation is excellent. One doesn't get better intonation without moving to a poly-cylindrical bore instrument.
High register | FMIT #399 | #5838 | |
F | -4 | -8 | |
E | 2 | 0 | |
D | 2 | 0 | |
C | 6 | 0 | |
B | 10 | 10 | |
A | 2 | 0 | |
Middle of treble clef | |||
G | 0 | 0 | |
F | -2 | 0 | |
E | 0 | 0 | |
D | -3 | 0 | |
C | -3 | 0 | |
B | -3 | 0 | |
Throat tones | |||
B-flat | 0 | -2/0 | |
A | -3 | -2/0 | |
G | 0 | 0 | |
F | 4 | -1 | |
E | 5 | -1 | |
Chalemeau | |||
D | 6 | 0 | |
C | 6 | 5 | |
B-flat | 8 | 13 | |
A | 10 | 13 | |
G | -10 | 0 | |
F | -10 | ||
E | -5 |
This is appropriate for intermediate to advanced players.
Sept2010, serial #5838. Complete pictures.
Jul2011, #15560. Came to me with 60mm way-too-short barrel. Works nicely with Ivorolon 65mm barrel.
Dec2011, #16994. Has diamond logo, straight trill keys, and two olive branches surrounding the logo on the bell. Crack in bell fixed, and fixed chipping at center tenon joint. 14.6mm bore. Pictures.
Jan2012, #
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