Hi, I am in New Zealand and have a Pedler Clarinet serial number P16925 and the original case.  I am no expert in instruments and it was my daughter who played both clarinet and bassoon at school, but no longer plays and has left home.  I am wanting to sell it but have no idea of its value.  I also would like it to go to someone who would appreciate its value and derive some pleasure from it.  I just thought you'd be interested since I came across this forum and saw that you've been compiling all the Pedler clarinets and their serial numbers.  I'll try to attach a couple of photos.

That extra key is very unusual and was not a standard McIntyre feature. That's a double register key, most often seen in very old 19th century alto and bass clarinets. There's not much reason for a double register in a smaller clarinet simply due to the physics of it all.

All modern alto and bass clarinets have a double register, but it's usually a much different module than the two keys next to each other, which I have never seen in any modern clarinet besides the example you posted.

And another bit of info about the McIntyre.  McIntyre System Clarinet (archive.is)


Note that near the Register key there's an additional key which I haven't seen on any other photo or document.


Perhaps someone who knows more about this forum than I could collect all these messages into a thread about McIntyre.


Thanks,

  Thanks Dave!


I had wondered about the valuation.  The more I delve into this world of vintage instruments, the more I learn just how little knowledge I have.  That's what makes it interesting to me - learning.


Gotta keep the grey matter active.


BTW, I'm 80 years old.

Well played!