Hello everybody!! I need to buy a contrabassoon, and because they are expensive, I hope I can find a second hand one. I work in Italy, but if it's a good ...
... from New Zealand--- I ... second with the Lyric ... Howdy, (I didn't know Larry was back in Chicago...Please give him my regards, and his Elgar "Romance"...
New eBay listing for "New Gorgeous Contra Bassoon Contrabassoon" (Item number: 250185789527). Looks like a stock photo of an Amati. Seller does not give any...
Here is the reply I received to a request for more photos (including one of the maker mark) and information. Looks pretty suspicious. "Dear friend, thanks for...
Yikes Chinese bassoons No deal no deal NO DEAL. My suggestion, ignore it-its too cheap to be anything worth buying (4 thousand for a contra is a joke...
If anyone is looking for a very nice contra, I may be selling my Fox with custon key work. I am moving back to take care of my mother who is suffering from a...
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Nov 10, 2007 4:58 pm
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The fact that he offers to deal outside of eBay and to pay with WU or wire transfer means this is almost assuredly a scam. I would suggest reporting the...
I also emailed this chap to ask if my friend could see the contrabassoon in person. He's very short-tempered - got upset because I asked too many questions...
Highly amusing-I'm surprised he doesn't have a worse rating on Ebay. As I said beforehand, ignore the turd. Carmela Doti <enoughtermagants@...> wrote:...
Hi, I'm helping with some research for one of our local band directors. He'd like to buy a kfg for their high school. Before I tell him he's crazy, I do need...
Hi Nora! I would consider how robust each make is. In my experience with contras at universities, some makes hold up better than others. I'm sure other players...
I taught Middle School for 34 years, so I am quite familiar with the abuse young kids can, and do, impose on school owned instruments. I would recommend a...
Yikes taht would be a tremendous amount of abuse. Hey mac, yea seriously, all hail that Wolf contra. I wish i could get one haha, but I need a regular before i...
... I owned both a Fox and a Moosmann and if you purchase a Moosmann contra and or bassoon that is a current production they play very well. I sold my ...
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Nov 14, 2007 5:13 am
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Hello every one. I would like to add my few cents to this discussion, too: all the recommendations whether Fox, Mollenhauer and/or Puchner etc. are very good...
Nora, Band directors are notorious for trolling federal surplus depots. Tympani, brass, winds, and even bassoons are castoffs from military bands. My Fox...
I'll start by saying I have a ProTec shaped case for my bari sax (the hard case was way to heavy and the gig bag made me feel like it was too vulnerable to...
I would be wary of these cases. In addition to the lack of a durable exterior shell (as noted in other message), the long joint is held in place by pressure....
I have used one for about five years now. It has held up quite well, is sturdy and protects the horn and two bocals nice and securely. Foam end pieces keep...
I have a New one, never used $75. Email me if interested. It is very 'lightly' built. Jon fiatpwr@... ... Get easy, one-click access to your favorites....
I have a Kim Walker backpack for my Moosmann. Can anyone suggest what type of case I should purchase for a Wolf and a Ross , both baroque bassoons? J Tim...
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Nov 14, 2007 9:06 pm
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JP: I would want to know the exact dimensions for each joint of the bassoon, and how much the case weighs. Laine Bryce 2 South Close Moorestown, NJ 08057 H:...
I have used many of these cases. In the US you can get them for much less than the price quoted. These are very flexible in design and work remarkably well....
... I have a Glenn Cronkhite gig bag, and it is much better than anything I have seen previously . . . and the price and delivery time is very reasonable ...
Two straps are good. I have yet only one, and the wife is constantly asking where I got the hickey (on the shoulder) from... -G. ... From: "heckel4565"...
Actually I've never seen Glen's Bassoon bag. I'll have to check one out. We sell a ton of his trombone bags, both in leather and fabric, and the workmanship...
