Klarinet Archive - Posting 000886.txt from 1997/10

From: "P. A. Kent" <krownoss@-----.com>
Subj: Question
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 07:42:35 -0400

Thanks to all who responded to my sore lip problem. Its nice to be welcomed
as a newbie amongst so many professionals. I will try some of the advice
given, but I can see in the end that the only real solution is practice,
practice, practice.
On another note (pun intended) perhaps I can get some information about my
instrument. the clarinet I am using was given to me in trade for a large
microwave stand when I moved about two years ago. At the time a local
repair person who goes by the name of "The Horn Doctor" told me it seemed
to be in good condition, and that it was probably worth about $300. The
instrument is an Armstrong, made in Elkhart, Ind. there is a number on the
lower half (234819), and also another number on the upper half (4001). It
came with a H-COUF 2* special mouthpiece, metal ligature, and I use a Zonda
#3 reed. There was a good-size scratch in the lip of the mouthpiece which I
smoothed out with a very fine diamond file. Yes, I know, being a beginner I
shouldn't have even touched it, but being of meager means I cannot afford
another one at this time, so don't jump on me to hard. ;-]
I would like to know it's age and worth, and any other interesting
comments.
Thanks,
Dave