Category Archives: Vintage

Epic Libraries of the Rich and Famous

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

I am an avid bibliophile with books strewn all over my house. As we move towards the digital divide, I wonder if paper libraries will become just a memory like stone tablets. So when I saw this collection of “20 … Continue reading →

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SaxPic’s Calendar Project ~ 2012 Prep

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Gandalfe

Every year for a while now Pete, one of the admins on the Woodwind Forum, creates a wonderful and unique calendar for the avid woodwind musician. These are some of the pictures I sent for him to review.     … Continue reading →

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Vintage Pinup Art du Jour

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

My good friend Eolake points out this site of “exclusively Russian immigrant ladies in standard pin-up positions by Irina Davis. Irina is inventing her very own style of Russian pin-up.” “Because of the devastation of World War II, Russian “girls” … Continue reading →

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The Wit and Humor of Paul Desmond

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Gandalfe

“I would also like to thank my father who discouraged me from playing the violin at an early age.” ~ Paul Desmond Paul was such a humorous fellow in addition to being one of my fav musicians. I luv’d this … Continue reading →

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In Search of Saxophone Intonation

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Gandalfe

Always in search of that perfect voice for my various saxophones and clarinets, this post in the Woodwind Forum “True Tone Alto” from John Talbot really spoke to me. The photo to the right is from John too. Flexibility of … Continue reading →

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Harmonium Perch

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Gandalfe

        Harmonium defined.

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Pan American “Violin Finish” aka Propeller Wood Clarinet

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Gandalfe

I purchased this striking Pan American “Violin Finish” clarinet (made by Conn) that was mistakenly described on eBay as made from pear wood. It is more commonly known as the propeller wood clarinets. It was dirt cheap and at this … Continue reading →

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Jazzophone redux…

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Gandalfe

Click on picture for more info. I’m pullin’ this outta the closet and dustin’ it off for some gigs. 

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My Harmonium aka a Reed Organ

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Gandalfe

I love to purchase art that is working pieces of history. Around ten years ago I purchased a pump organ from our antique mecca, Snohomish, Washington. Shortly thereafter that I purchased Robert Gellerman’s fascinating “Reed Organ Atlas” which is a … Continue reading →

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The Typewriter: Icon or just Art?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

As I explore the world of WordPress I keep seeing pictures of old typewriters, just a shot of some of the keys, or even antique typesetting pieces. I purchased an old typewriter last year off eBay to use as a … Continue reading →

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