I was given this interesting information from a music dealer who sells on eBay: My Gretsch Commander is all Ebony and was manufactured in Brooklyn NY about 1940. I also
have a Silver Gretsch clarinet called the Pathfinder. I treasure both
of these instruments as they have good German craftsmanship. They are
made a bit heavier than the more popular French clarinets. 1955 print ad |