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Congrats! Hubby played clarinet, bass and contrabass. He loved the instrument. I played tuba.
Honest to gosh, I never knew there were clarinets with upturned bells. That is such a sweet-looking instrument.
As a side note, this was originally written for the basset clarinet in A.
Wow! I know basically nothing about woodwinds, but it’s beautiful. Here’s hoping for a long and happy future between you two. 
Now, is it just me being more-than-slightly-crazy, or do other people name their musical instruments? It’s something I started doing when I was little with the cello, and still subconsciously continue today.
If so, it looks like an Angelina to me. 
Thanks, all.
I now have a recording of the instrument, but I need to figure out how to make a video out of it and put it on YouTube.
I’ve named my alto clarinet Minnie, after the town of Mineola where I bought it.
I finally recorded a video of my alto clarinet (audio only.) I hope it’s okay to post it here.
Talk about memories. When I joined school band in 6th grade, I signed up for alto clarinet because there were only two spots and no one else had. Fifty percent chance of being first chair!
I’m afraid my playing was perfunctory, and I didn’t practice much, but I have fond memories. In ninth grade, I switched at the director’s request from alto clarinet to bass because there just weren’t enough parts for alto clarinet, and honestly, playing alto sax parts missed the point. Now, bass clarinet, oh, how I loved playing those bass notes. The instrument I was given in ninth grade was brand new, and I named it Thor. The only downside was marching with Thor could be a challenge. One high stepping turn, and I hit the bell and nearly split my lip on the mouthpiece. He was also a lot heavier on the neckstrap. Still, I loved him.
I’m guessing that’s a Yamaha? Buffets certainly would fetch more than $2k new.
You’re right about there not being many parts for alto clarinet. I also have a bass clarinet, which I love as well.
It’s actually a Leblanc.