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1998-12-09

 
list                           Wed, 9 Dec 1998            Volume 1 : Number 49

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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 08:17:36 +0100
From: "Lownotes" <hraven@casema.net>
To: <list@contrabass.com>
Subject: Re: Bass sax

A friend of me has an old Selmer Bass sax from 1927. How are these
instruments qualified towards other bass saxes. The shape of the instrument
is the same as present model. To my own experience, the sound is less big
then the old Conn's but intonation is better.  If he sells it, what would
be a reasonable price to ask.
Henk from Holland.
hraven@casema.net

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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 09:31:22 +0100
From: "Lownotes" <hraven@casema.net>
To: <list@contrabass.com>
Subject: Old Selmer Bass sax

A friend of me has an old Selmer Bass sax from 1927. How are these
instruments qualified towards other bass saxes. The shape of the instrument
is the same as present model. To my own experience, the sound is less big
then the old Conn's but intonation is better.  If he sells it, what would
be a reasonable price to ask.
Henk from Holland.
hraven@casema.net

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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 11:46:14 EST
From: NINEWINDS@aol.com
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re:  Re: Bass sax

$6000 US would not be out of line and if it's in good shape probably a little
more maybe 7000-8000. The new ones are quite expensive.

Vinny

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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 11:49:43 EST
From: NINEWINDS@aol.com
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re:  Old Selmer Bass sax

The sound is much more focused on the Selmers although many people like the
Conn instruments. I find the fingerboard easier to get around on too, even
though it's a little small for my hands. I really think the Selmer sound is
much richer and sounds more like robust. The response is faster and pitch more
accurate in the lower registers.

Vinny

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Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 23:33:58 EST
From: Heliconman@aol.com
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Cleaning Case Lining

<< Regarding re-lining stained cases, Jack Silver wrote,
 >>Someone on the list mentionned a product called Febreze that is sold in
 supermarkets where the laundry stuff is.  Maybe it's worth a try first.>>
 
 I'm the one who mentioned Febreze.  It's a good product, if you don't mind the
 scent, but it's only a de-stinkifier.  It doesn't do anything to take out
 stains.  I've also tried spot-lifters such as Shout, but with poor results on
 black mold and mildew. >>

It's been quite a while since I've used any K2R Spot Remover, but I seem to
remember it worked pretty well on clothing. Anyone else have any experience
with this stuff? How about upholstery shampoo? I would think that a nylon
bristle brush would be the thing to use on this type of fabric.

Cheers!

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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 15:26:20 EST
From: Heliconman@aol.com
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: TubaChristmas of Keene & Boston

In a message dated 12/4/98 10:37:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
list@contrabass.com writes:

> Well, I'm happy to say I'm off to the tubachristmas in Keene, MA on
>  Sunday.  Anybody in the area, this promises to be a lot of fun.
>  Registration is at 12:30, and we play at 2:30.  It'll be a bit tiny, so
>  any support would make it that much better.  Hopefully, I'll see one of
>  ya there.  I'll be the 15-year-old playing the absurdly beat-up 3.5-valve
>  mirafone tuba.  Ah yes...
>
>
>   -Mike Effenberger

 So how was the Keene TubaChristmas? How many players? (I've heard there is
not the huge turnout of the big city events, but that's what makes New
Hampshire a nice place to live!) What unusual instruments turned out?
 We had about 130 musicians at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, including a
flugabone, a double belled euphonium, a Buescher Eb helicon (1920), my Carl
Fischer, NY/C.G. Conn helicon (1890) and even a serpent player! Didn't sound
half bad. I forgot to bring my tape recorder this year, but I had to hurry
from a Christmas parade in the morning about 5 miles away and then try to find
parking in Boston. That whole area is under construction. Anyways, it's better
to have a friend record the event who's not playing in it so your microphone
gets a better perspective.

Holiday Cheers!

Heliconman@aol.com
aka
Bonedaddy@Connections.ultranet.com

PS...Considering going to the TubaChristmas in NYC, but have no transportation
as             yet.

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Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 17:27:55 -0500
From: Emerald1 <emerald1@megsinet.net>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: RE: Re: Bass sax

Vinny,
 Woah!!!  Don't get outlandish with your figures there!  A NEW Selmer Bass
Sax with range to High F# is obtainable for $9,500.  A older Selmer; is, in
average condition (good pads and springs, some dent work) worht maybe $4000.
A Selmer in excellent condition is probably worth about $6000.  They are
slightly pricier than Conns; but are not worth as much as they could be
because of the availability of new models.  These prices are only estimates;
I'd have to get a good look to give an accurate guess-timate.
 Selmer Basses were, in my opinion, much better "classical" horns than the
Conns or Bueschers.  Their sound is quite similar to a Buescher; with maybe
a little more attack.  Their tunigh and ease-of-scale is excellent by
today's standards even.
Happy Bassin',
Tristan K Carpenter
Emerald1@megsinet.net
www.geocities.com/bourbonstreet/bayou/2048
 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: NINEWINDS@aol.com [mailto:NINEWINDS@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 11:46 AM
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re:  Re: Bass sax
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$6000 US would not be out of line and if it's in good shape probably a
little
more maybe 7000-8000. The new ones are quite expensive.

Vinny
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Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 19:09:21 -0500 (EST)
From: Jack Silver <jsilver@cpcug.org>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: RE: Re: Bass sax

Are you guys talking about recent Selmer Paris bass saxes or the older
Selmer New Yorks which were probably made by Conn?

Jack Silver <jsilver@cpcug.org>

On Wed, 9 Dec 1998, Emerald1 wrote:
 

> Vinny,
>  Woah!!!  Don't get outlandish with your figures there!  A NEW Selmer Bass
> Sax with range to High F# is obtainable for $9,500.  A older Selmer; is, in
> average condition (good pads and springs, some dent work) worht maybe $4000.
> A Selmer in excellent condition is probably worth about $6000.  They are
> slightly pricier than Conns; but are not worth as much as they could be
> because of the availability of new models.  These prices are only estimates;
> I'd have to get a good look to give an accurate guess-timate.
>  Selmer Basses were, in my opinion, much better "classical" horns than the
> Conns or Bueschers.  Their sound is quite similar to a Buescher; with maybe
> a little more attack.  Their tunigh and ease-of-scale is excellent by
> today's standards even.
> Happy Bassin',
> Tristan K Carpenter
> Emerald1@megsinet.net
> www.geocities.com/bourbonstreet/bayou/2048
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NINEWINDS@aol.com [mailto:NINEWINDS@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 11:46 AM
> To: list@contrabass.com
> Subject: Re:  Re: Bass sax
>
> ----------
> $6000 US would not be out of line and if it's in good shape probably a
> little
> more maybe 7000-8000. The new ones are quite expensive.
>
> Vinny
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>
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>

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