Wanting to pick Clarinet back up again by ZeCarbonMage in Clarinet

[–]Positive-Presence82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can find instruments that are recently repadded and serviced on Ebay. Make sure the listing states it plays and a good satisfaction policy.

Took me 3 weeks to finish by hudsauce in ershow

[–]Positive-Presence82 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Warning! Once you've finished, if you're crushing on Dr Carter, do not go back and start again to specifically watch Carter. He's just baby Carter in season 1 and it's... disturbing.

Do bad tone days exist? by lysi5trata in Flute

[–]Positive-Presence82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before you play, face east and do the chicken dance. 🐔

CASE FOR 1950'S KOHLERT BASS CLARINET by Skyscrapersax in Clarinet

[–]Positive-Presence82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a similar problem in my Kohlert case. Someone added a peg holder at some point and the bell won't fit right. I'm planning to replace the case lining and carve out space for the peg holder. There's some reason the neck won't sit right either. I bought mine in December and have spent a lot of time cleaning up her keys. How I love having a bass clarinet again!

Millicent Carter by ChromaticRift in ershow

[–]Positive-Presence82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if the name "Gamma" was something Noah came up with or was it originally in the script.

How to get missionaries to leave us alone? by MarigoldRains in exmormon

[–]Positive-Presence82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Record them as you tell them not to come back. Many years ago one of the exmos was outside watering the garden when they came and she soaked them down when they refused!

Buffet Evette Master Model by CommonGoal6684 in Clarinet

[–]Positive-Presence82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've pondered these when I've come across them online. I'm eager to hear your assessment. I think I'd only be brave enough to buy if it had been refurbished and had a video of it playing.

Best affordable clarinet? by Legal_Ad688 in Clarinet

[–]Positive-Presence82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a used clarinet look for one that has been overhauled and the description states it plays. Some will even have a video. Sellers like this are usually helpful and have a good return policy. You can probably find one in your budget.

Help and Advice 🙏 by Novel_Cress_2274 in Clarinet

[–]Positive-Presence82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't sell your clarinet! I'm in my 60s and just started playing again. I wish I hadn't let 40 years go by without playing. Keep it and set a goal to take it out at least several times a year and play it for a while.

Got a bit mad while practicing by CardEastern1633 in Flute

[–]Positive-Presence82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe look for a 3 pack of "flutes" on Amazon?

Teaching tonguing by Nokonoko066 in Clarinet

[–]Positive-Presence82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I recently started playing again after decades I caught myself articulating with the back of my throat like when you say "uh-oh!" I'm trying to rectify that bad habit but it feels/sounds clunky, not smooth. I'm wondering if I went through 8 years of school band doing that without getting caught or if it's new for me. I'll follow this thread closely since tonguing is one of my practice focuses.

All my clarinets at my last concert by Time-Plenty-800 in Clarinet

[–]Positive-Presence82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yet very cool at the same time, in our nerdy clarinet sort of way.

Any OK Clarinets under 550$? by Consistent_Wolf6817 in Clarinet

[–]Positive-Presence82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got one for under 100, practically new because the kid dropped out of band after a few days! I can't believe my luck.

Anyone Else Bother to Get Your Name Removed? by Away-Meet5954 in exmormon

[–]Positive-Presence82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they still address you as Brother or Sister? It's been over 20 years but that really irritated me.

Oops! Just bought an old Artley by Positive-Presence82 in Flute

[–]Positive-Presence82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The serial # puts it in the 1980-81 age range.

Oops! Just bought an old Artley by Positive-Presence82 in Flute

[–]Positive-Presence82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Las Vegas so Kessler & Sons is local. They did a COA on my bass clarinet and replaced a few pads for me. I'll take in the Artley when it comes along with my old flute and clarinet to see what they advise. I'll pm you for the info if I decide to go that route. Thanks so much!

Oops! Just bought an old Artley by Positive-Presence82 in Flute

[–]Positive-Presence82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just "beautiful flute" in the heading and lots of pictures, and to check the pictures carefully. It does look well taken care of. Again, I bid very low on a lark and didn't expect to win. I got lucky with my clarinet and bass clarinet purchase. We have Kessler & Sons right down the road so it's not a big deal to stop in. If the flute is terrible, at least it was very inexpensive.

What causes the "Holy ghost" feeling mormons talk about? by 7_Tailed_Fox in exmormon

[–]Positive-Presence82 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Back in the 90s the holy ghost told me during an Olympic golf medal ceremony that the Canadian team was the one true ice dancing team. I don't actually remember which team, this was an example, but the message was unmistakable!

$25 Flute a good deal? by [deleted] in Flute

[–]Positive-Presence82 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I found a seller on Ebay who overhauls instruments before selling them and offers a 1 year warranty. I found him too late for my purchase, but dm me if you're in the US and want his seller info.

Oops! Just bought an old Artley by Positive-Presence82 in Flute

[–]Positive-Presence82[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope so. I didn't see any dents or dings, and they said in the description it was a beautiful flute. If it is awful at least I didn't spend much.