Klarinet Archive - Posting 000320.txt from 1998/05

From: pjfnefro@-----.edu (Pat Flannery)
Subj: Re: [kl] Bassett horn
Date: Thu, 7 May 1998 13:16:57 -0400

Dick Damon said:
> I bought this instrument from a NW music dealer who had advertised it
>on Internet. I do not know much about Basset horns but thought it would
>be a great instrument to add to my modest collection of a Bb and A
>clarinet <grin>.
. . . . . . .
> Thanks to your replies, I have sent a message to the dealer appealing
>to his sense of fairness and will wait to see what his response is. I
>believe him to be an honest person and expect satisfaction in the
>matter. Hence, I will not divulge the particulars of the sale at this
>time.

Dick-

Perhaps you could find a buyer on this list (hint, hint). The Eb alto is
one of my favorite instruments. It's too bad it gets such a bad "rep" as
an exclusively "military band" instrument (even on this list). I *love*
the sound and range of the alto (not to mention the lack of resistance in
blowing). Cindy Field is right, it makes a great bassoon substitute when
one isn't available.

E-mail me (privately) and let me know what you paid for it and I might be
able to take it off your hands (this list could use a few more "clarinet
nerds").

-Pat Flannery

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