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1999-01-20

 
Insert list                           Wed, 20 Jan 1999           Volume 1 : Number 90

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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 17:02:11 -0700
From: Craig Ruff <crruff@uswest.net>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: G. Peletti bass horn, the sequel

On Mon, Jan 18, 1999 at 11:24:13PM -0500, mgrogg@juno.com wrote:
> The nail holes I can patch, but anyone have a good idea on what solvent
> will remove hardened construction adheasive aka "Liquid Nails" from
> metal?  I don't dare resort to sanding or grinding, the brass is too thin
> for any abrasive contact at all.

I don't have a tube of Liquid Nails handy to check for removal recommendations,
but you could try acetone or methyl-ethyl ketone.  Note, the use of either
chemical should be done in a well ventilated area (i.e. outside).  Both
are very flammable.  A well stocked hardware store should have a selection
of organic solvents that may work.

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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 16:05:17 -0800
From: Grant Green <gdgreen@contrabass.com>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Weird horn...

Here's a strange one: a Gretxch "Saxonette" at
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=58410347.  Despite
the fact that the bell is engraved "Gretsch Saxonette", it really looks
like an alto clarinet to me.  Has anyone ever heard of these before -
saxonettes, NOT alto clarinets ;-)  ?

Grant

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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 16:22:21 PST
From: "Bret Newton" <jbnbsn99@hotmail.com>
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: 

Grant,
    Yes, that would be the University of North Texas.

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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 19:09:28 EST
From: Heliconman@aol.com
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: College instruments

In a message dated 1/19/99 6:41:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, list@contrabass.com writes:
> >BTW the college is good old UNT.
>  >Bret Newton
>
>  Is that University of North Texas, with the jazz ensemble?
>
>  Grant
>
North Texas State was the school with the great jazz bands.  I used to have an
LP of that band with Lyle Mays of Pat Metheny's band on keyboards. A really
great set of performances!!! This was the album with the lizard on the jacket.

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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 22:43:23 -0500
From: "jsilver" <jsilver@cpcug.org>
To: <list@contrabass.com>
Subject: Re: Weird horn...

The ever-popular Scott Robinson Showed me a saxonette he got recently.  It
ain't nothing but a clarinet in B flat with a curved mouthpiece end and a
tipped up bell at the other end.  Just a cute idea that Gretsch came up
with like the King Saxello.  I am told there was a time you could buy
upturned bells separately and some were called 'claribells'.

> From: Grant Green <gdgreen@contrabass.com>
> To: list@contrabass.com
> Subject: Weird horn...
> Date: Tuesday, January 19, 1999 7:05 PM
>
> Here's a strange one: a Gretxch "Saxonette" at
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=58410347.  Despite
> the fact that the bell is engraved "Gretsch Saxonette", it really looks
> like an alto clarinet to me.  Has anyone ever heard of these before -
> saxonettes, NOT alto clarinets ;-)  ?
>
> Grant

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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 23:14:27 EST
From: Erjemawa@aol.com
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: College instruments

THAT IS WHERE THE TERM "LOBBY LIZARD" STARTED REGAURDING CATS THAT HUNG OUT IN
BRUCE HALLS LOBBY(The Musicians Dorm) LAB 75 was the LP. NTSU has alot of old
horns used by the wind ensemble.  I played at least two different mark VI Bass
Saxes as well as a 56xxx Bari the school owned.

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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 00:06:19 EST
From: Fmmck@aol.com
To: crruff@uswest.net, list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: G. Peletti bass horn, the sequel

In a message dated 1/19/99 7:02:29 PM, crruff@uswest.net writes:

<< I don't have a tube of Liquid Nails handy to check for removal recommendations,
but you could try acetone or methyl-ethyl ketone.  Note, the use of either
chemical should be done in a well ventilated area (i.e. outside).  Both
are very flammable.  A well stocked hardware store should have a selection
of organic solvents that may work. >>

Craig-

Another common solvent is in fingernail polish remover, which also has some
kind of oil to prevent your fingernails from drying.

Whenever the problem is solved, I hope someone posts what solvent worked, and
can tell us what kind of material Liquid Nails is made of.

Fred McKenzie

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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 99 22:17:44 -0700
From: Richard Fenno <rfenno@earthlink.net>
To: <list@contrabass.com>
Subject: Re: Weird horn...

>The ever-popular Scott Robinson

He certainly is popular around MY house! (Except when my spouse
contemplates me bringing home a contrabass sax for my bass to play with.)

Richard Fenno * Austin, Texas
Saxophones, Woodwinds, Arranging, Music Prep
Author of Claris Home Page 3 for Windows & Macintosh, a Visual QuickStart Guide

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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 99 22:17:51 -0700
From: Richard Fenno <rfenno@earthlink.net>
To: <list@contrabass.com>
Subject: Re: College instruments

>North Texas State was the school with the great jazz bands.  I used to have an
>LP of that band with Lyle Mays of Pat Metheny's band on keyboards. A really
>great set of performances!!! This was the album with the lizard on the
>jacket.
 

Great band, great charts. I couldn't agree more.

Richard Fenno * Austin, Texas
Saxophones, Woodwinds, Arranging, Music Prep
Author of Claris Home Page 3 for Windows & Macintosh, a Visual QuickStart Guide

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Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 04:41:49 +1100
From: Dr Guy Grant <guygrant@tassie.net.au>
To: "'list@contrabass.com'" <list@contrabass.com>
Subject: RE: Weird horn...

Gday

May I have permission to post this to my Oddmusic list?

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From: jsilver [SMTP:jsilver@cpcug.org]
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 1999 2:43 PM
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Re: Weird horn...

The ever-popular Scott Robinson Showed me a saxonette he got recently.  It
ain't nothing but a clarinet in B flat with a curved mouthpiece end and a
tipped up bell at the other end.  Just a cute idea that Gretsch came up
with like the King Saxello.  I am told there was a time you could buy
upturned bells separately and some were called 'claribells'.

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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 23:52:36 EST
From: Albienor@aol.com
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: Bogasss

Why, I say, Sarrusaphones probably we not made nor sold by the common dealers
after the 30's, Junior colleges were not well funded untill the 60's ( from my
point of view) and jr collleges in general dont supply exotic instruments,
come on a Heckel contra bassoon cost 30k$+ in todays money,, Fox comon 12 k$+,
hoax, hype,you just wanted to stirr us up :)
al norman

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Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 23:57:15 EST
From: Albienor@aol.com
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: story it's a good one

My dad and i laughed  must be true
al

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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 09:29:34 EST
From: CALL4PARTS@aol.com
To: List@contrabass.com
Subject: double bell euphonium

Dear contrabass, I am interested in your double bell euphoniums, what are your
prices? I am a YANK living in southern California. Arangements can be made for
shipping. Please advise, Ron Moruzzi.

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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 17:28:28 EST
From: Ranchu242@aol.com
To: list@contrabass.com
Subject: newcomer

Hey
I am new on the list.  I am 17 and will be majoring in both music and biology.
I play Bass Clarinet in the high school band, and want to continue playing
music as long as I live.  I want my own Bass Clarinet, but I can't afford a
new one, so I need help looking for a good second hand instrument.  I want it
to be in ok condition, but not too expensive.  Preferably with the extra Eb/Ab
key, and if possible extended range to low C.

Thanks
Roger

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