Klarinet Archive - Posting 000933.txt from 1997/04

From: Mark Charette <charette@-----.com>
Subj: Re: LaMonte clarinet?
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 10:38:11 -0400

Christopher G Zello wrote:
>
> 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. . .

>From http://www.windworld.com/mccardle/t-names.htm:

La Monte ------------------------------------US Government - imported

Whatever that means. Anyone with The New Langwill Index out there? Nick?
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