Klarinet Archive - Posting 000237.txt from 1997/01

From: Paul Lindemeyer <paulwl@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: VINTAGE CONN Eb ALTO For Sale...
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 1997 23:27:06 -0500

FROM ME MAN wrote:
>
> My teacher, Herbert Handman, is selling a 1926 model Vintage Conn Eb
> Alto sax. m157--- is the serial number. It's nickname is the "Cheese
> Shredder Model".
>
> It has been beautifully restored recently! It is silver with a gold bell
> and comes with the original wood case. He is asking $1,250.
>
> Any questions or to get more information, please call his residence in
> New York and leave a message on his machine:
> (914) 256-0341
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> If anyone can post this to a "Saxophone Network" or if anyone can tell me
> how to post this to any "Saxophone Network" please let me know. Thanks!

Get up your newsreader and ask it for:

** alt.music.saxophone
** rec.music.makers saxophone

I play all '20s Conns and I never heard of the name "Cheese Shredder."
Could you possibly ask Herb where it came from -- it may be an
interesting piece of lore for our groups. Thanks.

--

Paul Lindemeyer (paulwl@-----.net)

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