Klarinet Archive - Posting 000306.txt from 1997/01

From: Paul Lindemeyer <paulwl@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: VINTAGE CONN Eb ALTO For Sale...
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 10:47:29 -0500

Scott D. Morrow 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.
> >
>
> What wattage light bulb does it take?
>
> -Scott :-)

Works best with 40 watts or below. Anything too bright will throw the
high notes sharp on those old horns. :-D (Just as with mouthpieces.)

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

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