Klarinet Archive - Posting 000185.txt from 1997/01

From: Daniel Abramovich <dabramov@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: antique clarinet :-)
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 1997 20:36:32 -0500

On Tue, 14 Jan 1997, Joie Canada , Jcanada713@-----.Cm wrote:

> Hi Lyndsey,
>
> I almost bought one of those myself--but I didn't really need another horn.
>
> Those metal clarinets were made some years back for playing in bands that
> worked in tropical climates and other rough outdoor conditions--they were

-cut-

I always thought they looked kinda neat, but every one always told me that
the only thing they were good for would be to make a lamp out of one. I
was never completely sure if they were joking or not, but sure enough in
my door room is a "clarinet lamp" (very nice if I do say so myself) I
found it as a visual display in the suit department of the local Macy*s
where I had a summer job. (need a full pad job) I bought it off them for
$25 dollars, went to the hardware store and bought a lamp kit and a nice
piece of wood for a base, and *poof*. They really do make nice lamps....

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