On this particular horn, the clarion matched the chalumeau better than many Buffet R-13s I've played. Still, it yields a good, solid sound with considerable body-more than I expected, but difficult to project. Comfortable, easy to blow, and somewhat open, the main problem is a lack of depth, power, and character to the sound when compared with a vintage Selmer or Fritz Wurlitzer (whose chalumeau is perhaps unsurpassed for power and timbral palette). Of all registers, the Edgware chalumeau betrays its "student" status most.
Having said that, the keywork was not the standard of a top professional horn. The keys were beautifully preserved, and my general impression was that this horn had either barely been played, or wonderfully restored recently-perhaps both. The particular model I played was in excellent condition. So it was with a predisposition towards dismissiveness that I recently played an Edgware dating from about 1949 (if the serial number chart I checked is to be believed). Top jazz players have always played top pro model horns, and the Edgware was a high end student model horn from the 50s-70s when Boosey & Hawkes were at their height.
I've always been a bit skeptical of this, thinking is says more of the player's poor understanding of jazz sound than the instrument. I'm quite sure it is the second, in no way does this feel like a student level instrument.Ĭase is original and in excellent condition, no odors and both latches spring.Ĭonsidering the kind of plastic junk that sells in this price range you'd be hard pressed to find a better value.There are many on the web who say the B&H Edgware makes a good jazz clarinet. One says they are student horns and the other says they are a pro line SML put out but made by their younger and developing staff rather than the senior workers. I've found two opinions about the Strasser's. The mouthpiece is a Woodwind Co Steel Ebonite that plays well. I can play it as is but I can tell it will benefit for being gone over. It plays top to bottom and the pads look good but I recommend you have it gone over by a good tech. I can't find a serial number chart for these but the number is 15xx and by appearance including the case I would estimate a 1950's vintage. Grenadilla wood in very good condition with no cracks.Īll parts original and stamped SML, matching serial number on both joints.
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