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May 2, 2008 4:56 pm
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Hi, I've got a question and no one else around to turn to for an answer. My college orchestra is performing Respighi's Pines of Rome this month, and I'm having...
Hi Keith, So, how'd this work out? A few people reading this were probably hoping it wasn't too serious a leaking condition, I think we've all been there to...
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May 12, 2008 2:34 pm
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I'm betting that many of you also got the email copied below but thought others might find these shot's of interest. I've included the sender's email if...
Seller is asking 19,000 EUR. Seems high. ... also got the email copied below but thought others might find these shot's of interest. I've included the...
... Not the same guy as the other certainly bogus auctions (recent old/new heckelphone, sarrusophone, etc.) But I'd still be careful. Already 12 bids! I too...
I reported this man to ebay about the Heckelphone when Heckel told me that he some how had taken a picture form their website and posted it as a Heckelphone...
atljonchance2@...
May 27, 2008 2:15 pm
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Hello everyone, I've just joined this group. I have recently taken up the bassoon again after several years. I was only sixth form/high school standard but...
I've played a few Amati contras, wouldn't have wanted to own any of them at list price myself, but I actually found some of them better than the Adler that I...
... I too have played on the Amanti/Adler and find them less than satisifactory. I play on a Moosmann bassoon and love it. I also owned a Moosmann Contra ...
atljonchance2@...
Jun 2, 2008 6:44 pm
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Hi Ray et al, I'm an amateur bassoonist primarily playing 1st bassoon, but occassionally 2nd or contra. I bought my Adler contra about 2 years ago. Its...
The Amati's made in the last few years have seem to be better than those made 10 years or so ago. I have a friend who is very happy with his newer Amati and...
Dave Brook
ab4zr1@...
Jun 3, 2008 12:48 am
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Adler/Moennig was taken over by a new CEO about 8 years ago and the quality has gotten MUCH better. I did lots of tuning work on a new AMATI contra a month ago...
Hello all, I know this is the contrabassoon list but I need some help finding a person to make a custom bocal for a French system bassoon. Can anyone recommend...
atljonchance2@...
Jun 3, 2008 2:34 pm
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Try Marvin Kranz at St Louis Woodwind and Brass 314-921-0012. Dave Brook ... From: atljonchance2@... To: contrabassoon@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June...
Dave Brook
ab4zr1@...
Jun 3, 2008 2:44 pm
3552
Has anyone ever seen an instrument like this? _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=3 30238822946_ ...
atljonchance2@...
Jun 4, 2008 4:46 am
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Jon, It is a musette, something between a shawm and an oboe. It is usually attached to a bag a la bagpipes. A French folk instrument. -Bill ... From:...
Thanks to everyone who gave advice on the Amati contra. I have also had several offline responses. Concensus appears to be that the new Amati management have...
In a message dated 6/4/2008 2:41:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bbuckner@... writes: Jon, It is a musette, something between a shawm and an oboe. It...
atljonchance2@...
Jun 4, 2008 2:34 pm
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hello Ray- I was visiting the area in Germany where my mother grew up last year, and since it is a short drive form the Moennig-Adler factory, I paid them a...
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Jun 5, 2008 5:55 am
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In a message dated 6/4/2008 7:08:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, SlimContra@... writes: Also, a Heckel bocal will greatly improve any inexpensive ...
atljonchance2@...
Jun 5, 2008 2:37 pm
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Thanks for pointing this out- I was not clear (it was late...). What I meant was, I believe that Frank & Meyer usually have Moennig and Adler contras in the...
Hello again everyone I have several bassoons (Schreiber 5071, Yamaha 812). Recently a plastic Linton came into my posession. It has High D, fully rollered ...