Klarinet Archive - Posting 000925.txt from 1997/04

From: Christopher G Zello <czello@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: LaMonte clarinet?
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 10:38:03 -0400

On Tue, 29 Apr 1997, David B. Niethamer wrote:

> Please pardon the cross post. The Richmond Symphony was left a wooden
> clarinet with the marking:
>
> LaMonte
> Paris
>
> Can anyone shed any light on the age and quality of this instrument? The
> wood and keywork were in good shape, though it didn't seem like a world
> class instrument. Any information greatly appreciated.
>
I own a LaMonte alto saxophone, and it is quite a dog. I have also seen
the brand "LaValle," and I'm wondering if there weren't a herd of these
French instruments produced for the student population. . .

Do you have a serial number on the clarinet?

Christopher Zello

czello@-----.edu
http://www.stritch.edu/~czello

   
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