Klarinet Archive - Posting 000382.txt from 1998/05

From: Grant Green <gdgreen@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Contra Stand
Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 14:45:31 -0400

>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.

Congratulations!

>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.

Leblanc makes a stand specifically for the curved BBb contrabass and EEb
contralto (its adjustable to fit either one). It has a sturdy (and heavy!)
folding tripod base, with a separate bracket that holds the instrument.
The bottom loop is cradled, as well as one of the middle crossbars, with a
leather strap that snaps over the crossbar for extra security. The cradle
can be removed from the base, and you can actually play the horn with the
cradle attached. For that matter, the cradle height is adjustable, so you
could play the horn while on the stand, even standing if you like. I have
a few pictures of it, although not yet linked into a page. See
http://www.contrabass.com/pages/cbcl-std.jpg and
http://www.contrabass.com/pages/cbclstnd.jpg for pictures of the stand,
with and without the contrabass.

I obtained mine by ordering through the Woodwind & Brasswind. It isn't in
their catalog, but they sell them all the same. As I recall, WW&BW had it
drop-shipped directly from Leblanc in Kenosha WI. Fairly reasonably
priced, too.

Grant

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