Dresser-Cramp

Dresser-Cramp is a French Entreprise creates in 1825, specialized in the manufacture of instruments wind (Clarinette S) located at Mantes-the-City (Yvelines). The name of the mark is resulting from the patronym of the founder Denis Dresser-Auger, and of that of Zoe Crampon, wife of Jean-Louis Buffet, wire of Denis.

In partnership with the clarinettist virtuoso Hyacinthe Klosé, the house Dresser-Cramp is at the origin of the adaptation to the clarinet of the system of keys and mobile rings imagined by Theobald Boehm for the flute. This system, patented in 1843, is at the origin of the clarinet " Boehm" system; modern, which was essential in France and in the majority of the countries, except notable for Germany and Austria, faithful to the " Oehler" system;.

Dresser-cramp acquired a position of leader world of the clarinet, particularly recognized for the instruments of professional quality. In 2005, the company repurchased the company Courtois, French manufacture of coppers (Trompette S, tubas) located at Amboise.

External bond

Dresser-Cramp, official site

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