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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