Klarinet Archive - Posting 000813.txt from 2001/06

From: "Franklin Kercher" <kranwli@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Mouthpiece cap for Contra-Bass (BBb) clarinet needed
Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 21:21:18 -0400

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From: Scott Stevens <sast50183@-----.net>
Date: Sunday, June 24, 2001 6:31 PM
Subject: [kl] Mouthpiece cap for Contra-Bass (BBb) clarinet needed

In my quest for a Selmer C* for my contra, I believe I saw some contra
caps listed in the Selmer catalog. They should be listed by WW&BW and others
who carry Selmer goodies.

>Hello,
>
>I recently got my used LeBlanc contra-bass (BBb) clarinet. It came with a
>good mouthpiece and ligature, but the mouthpiece cap is small, and seems to
>be the one for a Bass Clarinet. It only partially covers and protects the
>reed, but in an awkward fashion and I don't like to have to force anything
>on my big LeBlanc. A mouthpiece cap is important, though, because of the
>maneuvering one has to do to get the big horn all set up to play (mine is
>the long straight version, not the 'paper-clip.')
>
>I am not aware of a source for such a cap. The places where I've found
>reeds and mouthpieces available have all been missing a listed cap. Any
>leads that can be provided on where I would find such a cap will be
>appreciated.
>
>Also, one other question: Is anybody aware of a stand that I can use to
>rest my horn when it's not in use. It's as tall as I am and ungainly to
>prop up against the wall (and I'm afraid it will fall). I realize there
>probably isn't much of a market for such a stand, but I hope one is
>available from somewhere. If plans have ever been published on
>constructing one, those would be appreciated as well.
>
>Scott Stevens
>sast50183@-----.net
>
>
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