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1998-11-05

 
list                           Thu, 5 Nov 1998            Volume 1 : Number 20

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Date: Wed, 04 Nov 1998 08:43:25 -0400
From: ROBERT HOWE <arehow@vgernet.net>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Instruments FS

Jesus Christ, why would anyone lacquer a 1919 Saxophone?  This utterly
changes the authenticity and historical value of the horn, and is much
less beautiful than silver coating (which is hardly more costly).  How
much metal was buffed away prior to lacquering?

Keep your old horns clean and well regulated and don't take off any
metal or put any lacquer on.  They will play better, keep their value as
antiques better and be of more value and interest to your grandchildren
that way.

Enough of my polemic,

Robert Howe

Grant Green wrote:
> And, from alt.saxophone:
> >Conn bass sax, circa 1919. Recently overhauled and relacquered. New
> >pads, springs, metal tone boosters. Custom case included. Price: $3,200.
> >Email ischorr@ibm.net  for more information.
>

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Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 08:29:02 -0600 (CST)
From: Jean Adler <jean@espressocom.com>
To: arehow@vgernet.net, list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Instruments FS

The other day I was speaking to some people about the instrument I
purchased last year. One of them commented, "How soon will you buy a new
one?"  I told her that taken care of my grandchildren could play the
instrument.  It never ceases to amaze me what a throw away society we are.
I dont think people realize that instruments do not depreciate in value.
These aren't cars or computer equipment after all.   And yes Robert,
people do some stupid things to instruments.
Jean Adler

On Wed, 4 Nov 1998, ROBERT HOWE wrote:

> THE CONTRABASS LIST
> Jesus Christ, why would anyone lacquer a 1919 Saxophone?  This utterly
> changes the authenticity and historical value of the horn, and is much
> less beautiful than silver coating (which is hardly more costly).  How
> much metal was buffed away prior to lacquering?
>
> Keep your old horns clean and well regulated and don't take off any
> metal or put any lacquer on.  They will play better, keep their value as
> antiques better and be of more value and interest to your grandchildren
> that way.
>
> Enough of my polemic,
>
> Robert Howe

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Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 14:57:07 EST
From: CoolStu67@aol.com
To: arehow@vgernet.net, list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Instruments FS

This is off topic, but was the double-octave key still common in the teens?

Stuart
 -Eb Alto sax
 -Bb Bass clarinet
 -EEb Contralto clarinet
 

>Jesus Christ, why would anyone lacquer a 1919 Saxophone?  This utterly
>changes the authenticity and historical value of the horn, and is much
>less beautiful than silver coating (which is hardly more costly).  How
>much metal was buffed away prior to lacquering?
>
>Keep your old horns clean and well regulated and don't take off any
>metal or put any lacquer on.  They will play better, keep their value as
>antiques better and be of more value and interest to your grandchildren
>that way.
>
>Enough of my polemic,
>
>Robert Howe

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Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 17:20:50 -0800
From: Grant Green <gdgreen@contrabass.com>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: More stuff FS...

Just surfing around, and ran across Custom Music Co.  Amongst other things
(like tubas), they carry a line of flutes called "Raphael" that makes alto
and bass flutes.  No prices listed on the website
(http://www.custommusiccorp.com/flute/index.html), but it does say that
they offer the altos and basses for 15 day trial.  The basses are available
with silver plate or solid head, and with C or B foot.

Anyone tried a Raphael?

Grant
 

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