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Author: diz
Date: 2001-12-17 22:43
For some wonderful pictures of various clarinets (including the fabulous contra-bass), go to this url:
http://hem.passagen.se/eriahl/clarinet.htm
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Author: IHL
Date: 2001-12-18 05:27
I got there before you! Good site though, isn't it?
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Author: Jim S.
Date: 2001-12-18 06:18
Here are some other sites for those who like big reeds:
http://hometown.aol.com/CGray32004/Contrabass.html
http://www.contrabass.com/pages/c-discog.html
http://www.nuclearwhales.com/music.htm
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Author: diz
Date: 2001-12-18 20:54
There is just something AWEsome about the sound of bass clarinets/contras - they're great, aren't they? I just wish "composers" of symphonic music would use the contrabass clarinet more. It seems relegated to the world of concert band music or clarinet choir.
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Author: diz
Date: 2001-12-18 20:55
Hey IHL
Yes - it's great to see this group and their beautiful instruments. How the heck they afford to buy a contra-bass is beyond my comprehension. In Australian dollars (roughly 2 for 1 US dollar) a "new" Leblanc contra costs around $35,000 to $45,000 - who on earth can afford this?
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Author: Wes
Date: 2001-12-19 07:17
One can find contra altos on ebay for $800 to $900 sometimes. The Selmer Bundy I bought is fabulous. Good Luck!
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