Klarinet Archive - Posting 000054.txt from 2006/08

From: Laurence Beckhardt <lbeckhardt@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] clar pricing
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2006 11:07:54 -0400

at least two?

with the basset horn, that makes 3, costing over $15k
altogether.

and oboes and flutes don't have to buy expensive
mouthpieces, don't forget.

--- Reedsoaker@-----.com wrote:

>
> you wrote that the prices of oboes and flutes are
> much higher - but they
> need one instrument and we need at least two...
>
>
> Dear Sarah,
> With respect, I must agree with Walter on this
> point. Clarinets are a
> bargain compared to other woodwinds. I own four
> different sizes of Saxophones,
> three sizes of oboes, four sizes of flutes and five
> sizes of clarinets. To
> replace these: Saxes, about $21,000; oboes, about
> $23,000; flutes, about $27,000;
> clarinets, about $17,000 (for five). Fortunately, I
> don't play the bassoon. I
> will not be posting my address!!
>
> Take care,
> Phil Feather
>
>
>
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