Klarinet Archive - Posting 000840.txt from 2001/01

From: "Clark W Fobes" <reedman@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Contra
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 17:28:12 -0500

David,

You have to decide whether you want a BBb or an EEb contra. The Leblanc BBbs
are not as rare as the Selmer EEbs, but it is hard to find one down to a low
C. There are many out there that go down to a Low D.

The Selmer Rosewoos EEb Contra is a marvelous instrument. They only go to a
low Eb. Howver they play much more like a real bass clarinet than the BBbs
and don't require as much maintenance.

I bought my Leblanc Low C from Taylor Music in North Dakota. They are on the
net. I purchased my Selmer Rosewood Series 9 from Charles Fail Music.
1-800-965-2263.

Both instruments needed complete overhauls, The BBb was $3,000 the EEb was
$2,000 and I had to make one key. The BBb took in excess of 25 hours to
overhaul and I was moving fast because I had a performance coming up! I sent
the EEb contra body to Larry Naylor naylorscwr@-----.com to have it soaked in
oil prior to assembly. I believe the fee was around $200.

If you decide to buy a Leblanc, send me an e-mail before you attack it. I
have a few tips.

Clark

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