Klarinet Archive - Posting 000028.txt from 1998/02

From: Steve Martmnez <hbmus166@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: D clarinet
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 14:28:34 -0500

ROBERT HOWE wrote:
>
> I must again raise cash for the purchase of an interesting old oboe, so
> I am selling my Buffet D clarinet. A very nice instrument, much sweeter
> than the Eb; Stravinsky, Mahler, Liszt and the Strausses knew exactly
> what they were doing when they wrote for D clarinet. Simplifies passages
> in "Daphnis" like you'll not believe. Serious inquiries, please ring me
> privately.
>
> And yes, it plays with a cut down Bb reed.
>
> Robert Howe

robert, is the D clarinet still available. If so, can you give me some
deatails about it, how old, conditions of pads, price, etc. I am
looking to buy either a D clarinet or flute, so I am definatle
interested.

Steve Martinez