I recall reading somewhere that Heckel pre-war bocals (for bassoon) were stamped with the mark horizontal with the tube, while later ones have the mark...
Older Mollenhauer contra for sale for $11,000 (including delivery or shipping.) I can take credit cards through PayPal. I would prefer to deliver it rather...
I'm impressed your high school even had a contra. I wonder how many high schools in the country have or ever had one? Jim ... From: "merryoboe"...
Jim Franklin
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Jan 3, 2004 4:47 am
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Howdy, I heartily agree (-get 'em while they're young)...The first contra I ever played (25 years ago) was a Mollenhauer owned by the All-City (High School)...
I was considering the Amati Contra - I am a player in a couple of community orchestra's and currently I play on a Fox 601. Any thoughts on the instrument for...
I've heard good things about the newer Amati's.I played next to one in N.C. and was impressed. Dave Brook [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Dear Jeff: I am going to tell you what I was told when I was considering this a while back. I am not going to tell you what to do either way, you have to...
In a message dated 1/3/04 3:26:33 PM, titanrodick@... writes: << One thing I must state about all of this, though, is that I suggest you order fast and...
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Jan 3, 2004 8:44 pm
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Hello, I was just wondering something. I hear people all the time recommending Fox, Mollenauer, and of course Heckel Contras. I was just wondering, what's up...
In a message dated 1/3/04 4:48:28 PM, charliebsn@... writes: << Hello, I was just wondering something. I hear people all the time recommending Fox,...
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Jan 3, 2004 10:24 pm
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In a message dated 1/3/04 12:05:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, jeffanderic@... writes: << I was considering the Amati Contra - I am a player in a couple...
Hi Charlie, There are some interesting entries in the archive: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/contrabassoon/messagesearch?query=Puchner I, likewise, have only...
... Hey, Guy, I didn't know you were from NY. I've got a story about that instrument... In 1969 I was in high school and the All-City Orchestra. I was also in ...
Hello Harry, No, I'm from Connecticut, and studied with Weisberg at SUNY Stony Brook. All I recall is doing a job for Diane Flagello at Manhattan (with that...
Hey crowd, ... Why do this when you can get my two year old and essentially unplayed Mollenhauer contrabassoon for a few dollars more? Ciao Robert Howe...
Robert Howe
arehow@...
Jan 4, 2004 6:39 am
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Dear List, Puchner bassoons and contras are currently the 'rave' in Singapore right now. All the musicians in the Singapore Symphony Orchestra are using the ...
Lim Sze Ai, Esther
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Jan 4, 2004 3:46 pm
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Hi Robert, More for financial reasons - from WWBW I can get the horn and finance it for interest free up to a year. I would love to buy your instrument but ...
In a message dated 1/4/04 10:47:26 AM, esther@... writes: << The only major complaint that I've heard about the instrument so far is that it seems...
atljonchance2@...
Jan 4, 2004 4:02 pm
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Hey Jeff, You're making an enormous mistake, a crummy instrument at any price is never a bargain. Perhaps we can deal, talk to me. Robert...
Robert Howe
arehow@...
Jan 4, 2004 4:50 pm
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Well what about a bargain instrument at a crummy price? P. Kellach Waddle Musician/Writer/Blackjack Dealer-Roulette Croupier 1720 S. Lakeshore Blvd. #204 ...
Oh, I've bought PLENTY of those over the years! Ciao Howe...
Robert Howe
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Jan 4, 2004 7:30 pm
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hehe.. sorry .. this was all just getting so complex and agitated and huffy I had to insert something silly :) P. Kellach Waddle Musician/Writer/Blackjack...
Right you are, Esther, and this is not only in lovely Singapore. I happen to know from a friend of mine that the Finnish National Opera has sold their 1968...
Hello all, When I was looking for a contra to buy, I had the pleasure to try a brand new Puchner. It was a beautiful sounding instrument ( big tone, very ...
