G'day Kelida and Jo Taylor:

The Clarinet that Jo describes is pretty much what I mentioned in my earlier (16 April) posting. It only needs 1 and 2 semitones for 'G' and 'D', respectively, so it isn't too hard technically ... (?).

I seem to remember coming across (in one of the Americam Musical Instrument sites - bookmarked on my home machine) a Turkish metal Clarinet in 'G' for ~US$450 new. Slightly tricky fingering (Albert's System) but a great key for folk sessions.

There is no reason to think that the cliché instruments of the typical "Folk Band" in any way limit the individual's choice of instruments to play their music. If yoy aren't a 'folk' - what are you?

Regards,

Bob Bolton