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From: "Tom Izzo"
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 01:17:38 -0600
Subject: Re: [CB] Contrabass tromboneNoel,
I forget if I've responded to this or not.> Hi all,
> I am a tuba player and new to the list. I have become interested in the
> contrabass trombone. I was wondering if anyone on the list has had any
> experience with it, especially how it compares to tuba (as far as
> mouthpiece size, embouchure, etc.) Also, is the only contrabass trombone
> currently manufactured the Miraphone contrabass found at the Woodwind and
> Brasswind? And is the Miraphone an F or a true BBb contrabass?There are about 9 companies making Contrabasses.
Originally Contras were pitched both in BBb, & AA. Then some CC's were made.
The most common Contras today are in F w/2 valves. The BBb's (and AA's &
CC's) were made both with one valve and valveless.Mirafone makes several models of Contra--BBb (no valve), BBb/FF, & the F/C.
Plus they also make a Cimbasso (valved Trombone in F) 4, 5, & 6 valve
models, most of those in F, but I have seen & played a Mirafone Cimbasso in G.Other companies making Contrabass Trombones:
to name a few.
- Edwards
- Thein
- Alexander
- Meinl
Tom
(owner of a Mirafone BBb/FF in .620 bore)---------------------------------------------------------
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 13:45:16 -0500 (EST)
From: Eric Mumpower
Subject: Re: [CB] [Contra Digest]> Another question: I have a Bundy 1440 contra-alto, and need
> some sort of stand. Can anyone point me in the right direction?A friend who has a Selmer large-bell contralto uses a bassoon stand. I use
the same model stand for my low-C bass. I don't remember offhand what
manufacturer makes the model we have, but I could look it up later if you
email me personally. I think it was a german company, name starting with
"M".
---------------------------------------------------------From: "George Wright"
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 13:58:29 -0500
Subject: RE: [CB] [Contra Digest]
> A friend who has a Selmer large-bell contralto uses a bassoon stand. I use
> the same model stand for my low-C bass. I don't remember offhand what
> manufacturer makes the model we have, but I could look it up later if you
> email me personally. I think it was a german company, name
> starting with "M".Blayman makes a bassoon stand that I use for a bass clarinet. Available
from WW&BW.Geo
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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 10:37:10 -0700
From: Grant Green
Subject: [CB] Tenor OboeThe following is forwarded from Peter:
=============================================
Dear Grant,A thousand thanks for re-formating the Heckelphone music list- a
huge job to be sure! Would you kindly change the e-mail address in the
article and list to my new address.
Also, could you perhaps undertake some editing to the list, such as
incorporating the works (3) which Drake Mabry submitted, the suggestions
which Francis Firth kindly sent, and also the Havergal Symphony #1 and #4,
which a subscriber sent in. People who help in the compilation process
should be acknowledged in a new contributors list at the end of the
repertoire list. Please post in "Contrabass digest" this letter and the
"lost" message following concerning the "Stengel (Bayreuth)
tenor-oboe" which may in fact be in intent a precursor to the Heckelphone
(Robert Howe knew of this...)
Also, anyone wishing to obtain Heckelphone reeds should contact me!
Do you wish to use the photos currently on Ebay with the
Heckelphone auction for your Heckelphone page? You me wish to download these
ASAP, as Frank needs the space on his site for other things in a day or two.
With absolutely best wishes,
Peter Hurd
==============================================Additions later today (work permitting...)
Grant
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---------------------------------------------------------Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 15:39:09 -0500 (EST)
From: Eric Mumpower
Subject: RE: [CB] [Contra Digest]Ah, the stand to which I refer is the K&M (Konig & Meyer) stand. It's quite
sturdy and heavy.It's easy to make a velcro strap (using adhesive-backed velcro strips,
available in crafts shops) that will secure your instrument in the top of
the stand, in case you're worried about it tipping out of its own accord.(item number KM15040 in the WW&BW catalog)
---------------------------------------------------------From: Jonathan Carreira
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 17:05:58 EST
Subject: Re: [CB] Hecklephone reedCertainly!
Jack Spratt can be contacted at:
Jack Spratt Woodwind Shop
11 Park Ave.
Greenwich CT 068701-800-626-9277
Fax: 203-637-7555jacksprattwoodwindshop@discovernet.net
www.jacksprattwoodwindshop.comI bought him out of his suply of Heckelphone reeds (only 6) in August.
Hopefully he has gotten some more in or knows where to get them. Good luck!Jonathan Carreira
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