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1998-12-31

 
list                           Thu, 31 Dec 1998           Volume 1 : Number 70

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Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 21:28:32 -0500
From: "farfl's house" <farfl@idirect.ca>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Albert Alto Clarinet?

It doesn't look anything like the Albert alto I had!
My Albert alto was an Orsi, and looked just like a Boehm alto, except in Albert
configuration! I was the brunt of too many "nerd" jokes, so I sold it!
Steven

Grant Green wrote:
> Hi,
>
> eBay has another curious instrument for sale.  From the picture, it appears
> to be an Albert system alto clarinet.  See
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=52604894
>
> Looks pretty old....
>
> Grant
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Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 21:39:31 -0500
From: Emerald1 <emerald1@megsinet.net>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: RE: Albert Alto Clarinet?

Steven,
    I'm dissapointed; you should have stood up for all those Alto clarinet
players out there!  I happen to love my 1962 Selmer Paris Alto Clarinet...
in perfect shape  Sn. ?Q-981?.  Alto's a great instrument; I just think it
needs a second chance!
Bass Saxin',
Tristan

-----Original Message-----
From: farfl's house [mailto:farfl@idirect.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 1998 9:29 PM
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Albert Alto Clarinet?
 

It doesn't look anything like the Albert alto I had!
My Albert alto was an Orsi, and looked just like a Boehm alto, except in
Albert configuration! I was the brunt of too many "nerd" jokes, so I sold
it!
Steven
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Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 22:00:44 EST
From: CoolStu67@aol.com
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Albert Alto Clarinet?

My director will not allow alto clarinets in 'his' band... he says the main
problem is that companies don't make good ones (meaning bad sound and trashy
tuning)... although I think his request for an Eb soprano *might* have more
problems...

Stuart
 -Bb Soprano Sax
 -Eb Alto Sax
 -Bb Bass Clarinet
 -EEb Contralto Clarinet

>Steven,
>    I'm dissapointed; you should have stood up for all those Alto clarinet
>players out there!  I happen to love my 1962 Selmer Paris Alto Clarinet...
>in perfect shape  Sn. ?Q-981?.  Alto's a great instrument; I just think it
>needs a second chance!
>Bass Saxin',
>Tristan

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Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 22:16:18 -0500
From: Emerald1 <emerald1@megsinet.net>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: RE: Albert Alto Clarinet?

Buffet and Selmer professional models sound quite eloquent and little to no
tuning problems.  They are a very valuable addition to any band; as they
help to complete the lovely (can-be) clarinet choir sound!
Bass Saxin'
Tristan

-----Original Message-----
From: CoolStu67@aol.com [mailto:CoolStu67@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 1998 10:01 PM
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Albert Alto Clarinet?

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My director will not allow alto clarinets in 'his' band... he says the main
problem is that companies don't make good ones (meaning bad sound and trashy
tuning)... although I think his request for an Eb soprano *might* have more
problems...

Stuart
 -Bb Soprano Sax
 -Eb Alto Sax
 -Bb Bass Clarinet
 -EEb Contralto Clarinet

>Steven,
>    I'm dissapointed; you should have stood up for all those Alto clarinet
>players out there!  I happen to love my 1962 Selmer Paris Alto Clarinet...
>in perfect shape  Sn. ?Q-981?.  Alto's a great instrument; I just think it
>needs a second chance!
>Bass Saxin',
>Tristan
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Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 14:42:34 -0400
From: ROBERT HOWE <arehow@vgernet.net>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Albert Alto Clarinet?

This is most likely a clarinet in C, with a bent bell and barrel for
marching.  Body of boxwood, from the keys it looks circa 1900.  These
were common in Germany (not so common in France) at the time of the
first world war.

Robert Howe

Grant Green wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> eBay has another curious instrument for sale.  From the picture, it appears
> to be an Albert system alto clarinet.  See
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=52604894
>
> Looks pretty old....
>
> Grant
>

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Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 14:57:43 -0400
From: ROBERT HOWE <arehow@vgernet.net>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Albert Alto Clarinet?

Emerald1 wrote:
> Buffet and Selmer professional models sound quite eloquent and little to no
> tuning problems.  They are a very valuable addition to any band; as they
> help to complete the lovely (can-be) clarinet choir sound!
> Bass Saxin'
> Tristan

I concur with this.  I think the main problem with alto clarient is a
viola=player's syndrome; marginal players who can't move their fingers
fast enough to cover third Bb clarinet parts are given shitty
instruments (bundy, vito etc) with soft reeds and so they sound
like---alto clarinets.  A nice LeBlanc., Selmer, Buffet alto or bassett
horn is a full, lovely sound.  And deserves better.

But that awful thing on Ebay is still a marching C clarinet.

Robert Howe

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Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 02:10:52 -0500
From: pjsherman@juno.com (paul j sherman)
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: bass sax video

I've been off line for several weeks due to computer problems.  Would
someone send me the info. and price on where to order that video
featuring the bass sax.  Reply directly to    pjsherman@juno.com

Thank you in advance.
-paul

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Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 11:13:24 -0800
From: Grant Green <gdgreen@contrabass.com>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Albert Alto Clarinet?

>This is most likely a clarinet in C, with a bent bell and barrel for
>marching.  Body of boxwood, from the keys it looks circa 1900.  These
>were common in Germany (not so common in France) at the time of the
>first world war.
>
>Robert Howe
>
I believe you're correct, Robert.  I inquired as to the dimensions of the
horn, and received the following reply:

>Hi,  The measurement from the top to  where it  curved is 19 inches The
>yellow colored part measures  14 1/4 inches. The silver top mouth  piece is
>2 1/2 long. Hope this helps.

Looks just a little too short to be a Bb soprano.

Grant
 

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Grant Green            gdgreen@contrabass.com
                    http://www.contrabass.com
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Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 14:28:28 EST
From: CoolStu67@aol.com
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Leblanc Metal Contrabass Clarinet

eBay has a "like-new" straight contrabass up for grabs--- currently at $985

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=52798217
 

Stuart
 -Bb Soprano Sax
 -Eb Alto Sax
 -Bb Bass Clarient
 -EEb Contralto Clarinet

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Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 11:44:23 -0800
From: Grant Green <gdgreen@contrabass.com>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: More instruments FS...

OK, here's a couple more instruments:
 


Enjoy!

Grant
 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Grant Green            gdgreen@contrabass.com
                    http://www.contrabass.com
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Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 13:21:30 -0800
From: "Mark Beyer" <mbeyer@slip.net>
To: <arehow@vgernet.net>, <list@contrabass.com>
Subject: RE: Albert Alto Clarinet?

> .. shitty
> instruments (bundy, vito etc)

The newer Vitos are just fine. I think that the average band alto is just in
a poor state of repair.

$.02
Mark

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Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 17:11:09 -0500
From: RJ Carpenter <emerald1@megsinet.net>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: RE: Albert Alto Clarinet?

The new Vitos are great; since they're really just Yamahas with a different
name on them...  The old Vitos were crap, and that's what many schools have.
A new Vito is a god bet; especially when they're available for $600 (I
think!)!!!  I would avoid curved-neck altos though; in my opinion, they have
a much more oboe-ish  sound; which I don't find appropriate; though you
may...
Tristan

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Beyer [mailto:mbeyer@slip.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 31, 1998 4:22 PM
To: arehow@vgernet.net; list@contrabass.com
Subject: RE: Albert Alto Clarinet?

> .. shitty
> instruments (bundy, vito etc)

The newer Vitos are just fine. I think that the average band alto is just in
a poor state of repair.

$.02
Mark

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Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 17:14:08 -0500
From: RJ Carpenter <emerald1@megsinet.net>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: RE: More instruments FS...

Wow; according to the sellers comments; the bass sax is from the early 40's
or late 50's... is that possible???  I thought that bass saxes virtually
dissapeared during the 40's and didn't return until the Super Balanced
Action and Mark VI Bass Saxes of the 50's and 60's...  Please; someone
explain this period of Bass sax history to me...
Thanks
Tristan
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Grant Green [mailto:gdgreen@contrabass.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 31, 1998 2:44 PM
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: More instruments FS...

OK, here's a couple more instruments:

*Another* bass sax for sale, at http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=52669991

A Leblanc contrabass clarinet, at http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=52798217

Enjoy!

Grant


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