Klarinet Archive - Posting 000264.txt from 1998/05

From: "Dan Leeson: LEESON@-----.edu>
Subj: [kl] Re: Basset horn
Date: Wed, 6 May 1998 20:52:28 -0400

> From: MX%"klarinet@-----.83
> Subj: [kl] Bassett horn

> Can someone help me identify a Selmer Bundy horn S/N 6333? It measures
> 27" from the top of the body where the neck attaches to the bottom of
> the bell, which is shaped like an alto or bass clarinet bell. It was
> represented as being a bassett horn which I assumed was in the key of F.
> However, when playing a C on the horn the sound is an Eb. What do I have
> here?
> Respectfully,
> Dick Damon
> Port Townsend, WA
>

You have an alto clarinet in E-flat, not a basset horn.

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Dan Leeson, Los Altos, California
Rosanne Leeson, Los Altos, California
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