Klarinet Archive - Posting 000422.txt from 1996/06
From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.EDU> Subj: Re: New York again Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 12:50:23 -0400
Tom,
I think that this shop is in fact the same Rod Baltimore's which
I was speaking of. They habve a BASS (or is it a CONTRABASS) sax in the
window and lots of oddball instruments around. It is on the second floor
of the building and it is across the street from Sam Ash, Ternimal Music,
etc.
Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory
On Tue, 25 Jun 1996, Tom Labadorf wrote:
> Fernando,
>
> I neglected to mention it earlier because I have little information. Perhaps
> someone familiar with NY can help me out:
>
> There is a shop a couple of blocks uptown of Times Square that sells used
> instruments which is one of my favorite places to visit while in the city.
> It's on the third floor corner of the same street as Sam Ash and 5th(?)
> avenue.
>
> They have many unusual instruments including: bass and contra bass recorders,
> serpents, sacbutts. They, also, have a few antique clarinets in various
> pitches and systems. I saw a bass saxophone for the first time in this shop.
> The list goes on and on. Anyone out there know the shop I speak of?
>
> I don't think you'll make any great deals there, but it's fun to visit, and
> you just might find something you're looking for.
>
> Tom L.
>
> ------------------------------------
> Hi, I would like to thank all of you that helped me on my question
> about New York. However, I have only one more questio:
> Somebody know which shop in New York sell and buy used instruments?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Best
>
> Fernando Silveira
> fersilv@-----.net
>
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