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RE: HELP!

Author: paul
Date: 1999-09-15 17:32

Tell the bozo to take "his" brand x horn and stuff it.

Okay, I'll tone it down a bit.

Even though I am more an owner than a player (reference the posting immediately above) and I happen to be very happy with my Buffet pro grade horn and set up, that doesn't mean that you would like it or anyone else would like it. The thing is I like it and I try to practice and learn music on it as much as my wife can stand.

Personally, I'd love to hear you play your Selmer 9 clarinet. There is nothing like a big bore Selmer for many types of music, especially jazz. I'm sure your Selmer horn and you make a great team in your community band. Practice keeping it in tune for all situations, and let the chips fall where they may on everything else. Remember, you are in the community band for fun first and competition last. Remind the other clarinet player of this fact and tell him that you will show up and play a cheap kazoo the next time he tries to put you and your horn down.

As for your insurance company paying only half for your stolen horn, something sounds a bit off key here. Many insurance companies will try to talk a person out of as much money as possible when it comes to a claim, yet stick it to them for the highest premiums. Check your terms and conditions of your policy as it was in effect at the time of your loss. Do your homework to make sure the insurance company honors its part of the contract for your loss. Many insurers have personal articles policies with full replacement price coverage for selected high value items, such as pro grade musical instruments. Typically, the insurance coverage for a good horn with an amateur player is fairly reasonable in price. I have my horn insured against any and all losses at full retail replacement price. Even if the dog chews on it, I will get a brand new horn. I believe that this kind of insurance is well worth checking out, especially if you have a significant investment in musical instruments as an amateur player.

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