Klarinet Archive - Posting 000849.txt from 1997/10

From: "Dan Leeson: LEESON@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Looking for Bass Clarinet in A
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 22:04:23 -0400

> From: MX%"klarinet@-----.83
> Subj: Re: Looking for Bass Clarinet in A

> To my knowledge, Buffet does not manufacture an A Bass Clarinet. In fact,
> I am unaware of any professional clarinet manufacturer who is currently
> marketing an A Bass Clarinet. I could be wrong.....other opinions?
>
> Roger Garrett

I think I must agree. I bought and played and A bass for a number of
years and sold it when I retired. At the time I bought it, it was
a catalog item from Selmer (but only to low E-flat). I was advised
shortly after I bought it, that they stopped making them.

You might consider requesting if they will make one to order but
clearly that is not within your schedule. I loved the bass in
A. Every time I played it I thought itsounded like fudge.
(That does not mean it did sound like fudge, only that I thought
of it in that respect.)

>
> On Tue, 21 Oct 1997, Lou Polcari wrote:
>
> > I would be interested in finding a Buffet Bass Clarinet, preferably in A,
> > for a symphony gig. I am in California, near Santa Barbara and would be
> > willing to lease a professional model. Please email be privately at:
> >
> > polcari@-----.net
> >
> >
>
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Dan Leeson, Los Altos, California
Rosanne Leeson, Los Altos, California
leeson@-----.edu
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