Friday, December 29, 2017

Pedler Bb clarinet






Here's a Pedler Bb clarinet made in Elkhart In.
This was after Martin bought the Harry Pedler Co.
These are super common to find on Ebay or wherever,  and I picked one up to see what they're all about.  They can be had very very cheaply for a wood clarinet.
I refurbished this clarinet and installed new leather pads.  The verdict is:  its decent!  The keywork I would say is a little unrefined/crude, for sure it doesn't feel as nice under the hands as a nicer instrument would.  But the wood is of decent quality and it does play pretty well in all the registers.  I would say this is likely a student/intermediate clarinet at best,  but honestly I've played MUCH worse instruments for the price.  I probably would buy another one of these at some point.

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