Category Archives: Vintage

Clarinet Cadenza Goodness

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Gandalfe

Mark Walton proves in this recording what a fine clarinetist he was in this, Sid Phillips’ chart. Both the musician and Sid are so underrated. Sid, a British musician, played in the United States on radio and freelance in clubs … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Mazzeo “System” Explained

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Gandalfe

Here’s another fine post wherein from my friend Terry Stibal waxes poetic about a very unique clarinet system. He is a professional musician and band manager with his latest band, the Sounds of the South Dance Orchestra. This was first … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t You Do Right?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I spent a couple of months of practice and five weekend daze doing this year’s production of “In the Mood” with the Sky Notes Orchestra. How much fun is that! Suzy covered tenor sax and clarinet and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Band, Big Band, Community, Gigs, Holiday, Jazz, Music Instruments, Theater, Vintage | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Sold: Buescher TruTone Albert-keyed Bb Silver-plated Clarinet ‘28

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Gandalfe

I listed this instrument on eBay today. This treasure is a very hard to find professional metal Bb clarinet made by Buescher in 1928 (estimated). It has a tunable barrel and screw on bell. Anderson plating did the replating. Mills … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Erotica

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Gandalfe

“A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle.” ~ Gloria Steinem While researching military bicycles, I discovered the OldBike.eu site and an article called Bicycle Erotica. The collection is quite graphic and beautiful, but alas, it … Continue reading →

Posted in antique, Bicycles, Collectable, Erotic, Health and wellness, Nude, Panties, Style, Too Spicy for some, Vintage | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

The Vintage or New Musical Instrument Decision

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Gandalfe

I tried to like vintage instruments, the price was right and they are beautious to behold. I even saved some from the trash heap like my Conn C soprano that Sarge of Worldwide Sax was able to revive. Truth be … Continue reading →

Posted in Band, Clarinet, Flute, Hobbies, Music Instruments, Saxophone, soprillo, Vintage | 5 Comments

Allen Loomis C Melody saxophone

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Gandalfe

Scott Granlund of Granlund Woodwind Repair is a world class musician and repair tech. Recently he shared this story on Facebook and I wanted to get it out to my many friends who are not Facebook users. Those readers on … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectable, Facebook, Hobbies, Music Instruments, Repair, Saxophone, Vintage | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

My ‘79 Trek Needs some serious road time

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Gandalfe

Since I started using a scooter to go to work, I have not ridden my Trek 710 10-speed very much. So this Labor Day I’m thinking of taking a spin down the fabulous Burke-Gilman trail. Starting in Redmond, it’s a … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Design and Musings

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Gandalfe

“To some, ‘steampunk’ is a catchall term, a concept in search of a visual identity. To me, it’s essentially the intersection of technology and romance.” ~ Jake von Slatt Leon mentioned today on Facebook about a venture that he had … Continue reading →

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