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Re: mysterious SML clarinet

Author: Vytas
Date: 2004-08-07 01:08

The same crown appeared on all "SML" clarinets distributed by King. The word 'King' was inscribed under the crown. Your clarinet doesn't have this marking. Model names (for SML) were: King Marigaux, King Lemaire and King Strasser.

Clarinets that were distributed through different channels were marked 'Made by SML' and the model name (Marigaux, Lemaire or Strasser). Some clarinets were simply marked "SML" without a model name indication. These usually were student level hard-rubber clarinets.

The "Marigaux" was a part of "SML" and the "Marigaux" was a pro model name in the SML line. 'Made by Marigaux' makes no sense to me.

IMO. "ROCHER THOMAS" is a model name and the "Made by Marigaux" is an indication that this is not a pro model. I might be wrong, but if I could see more than the logo (especially LH pinky-key linkage) I think, I could actually tell if this is a pro model or not.

Some members on this board have very high expectations for student level clarinets made by SML. They are nice but I'd think that E&S from the 60-70's or Yamaha 34 are better horns (IMHO of course). The King "Marigaux" is superb but their student line horns have completely deferent design.

Vytas Krass
Professional clarinet technician
Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker
Former professional clarinet player

Post Edited (2004-10-06 03:58)

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