Klarinet Archive - Posting 000355.txt from 1998/05

From: "Dan Leeson: LEESON@-----.edu>
Subj: [kl] Contrabass clarinet stand
Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 08:07:11 -0400

> From: MX%"klarinet@-----.34
> Subj: [kl] Contrabass Clarinet Stand

> I have recently acquired a Leblanc BBb Contrabass clarinet, Model 340, the
> curved one to low C. I'm making good progress with this monster in the
> blowing department -- my main problem is putting it down! This becomes a
> real problem when doubling.
>
> Can anyone recommend a suitable stand? The K&M bass stand could perhaps be
> modified if I could find someone to make a larger bracket. I have also seen
> mentioned in catalogues the "Classic" contrabass stand, but none of the
> dealers I have spoken to has actually seen one.
>
> Before ordering this stand I should like to know if it is suitable for my
> particular contra -- since all other models are a completely different shape
> I can't imagine it could hold them all. Does anyone have any experience of
> the Classic stand?
>
> Thanks, Alec Hill

The Blayman bass clarinet/bassoon stand should be perfect for your
needs. Besides holding the contra, it will also hold at least four
other instruments, all in the space of about 18 x 18 inches.

If you do order one from Blayman (lives in Belen, NM and is in the
phone book) be sure to tell him that you want to have the model
for doublers even if you are not going to get the doubling attachments
at once. This is because extra work is involved in preparing the
stand for eventual doubling.

At one time I had two such stands and I would use them in Mahler
symphonies that called for 2 bass clarinets and 4 clarinets. Never
had a problem.

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