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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000017.txt from 2007/03

From: Robert Barris <rab@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] BASSOON: wondering about the price of a used
Date: Sun, 04 Mar 2007 12:49:13 -0500

While the there's no avoiding questions about the specifics of the=20
instrument, assuming the bassoon has been well-cared for, that would be a=20
very good price - the 7000 series Puchners are generally outstanding=20
instruments. Naturally, some are better than others, but if it was an=20
instrument imported by Custom Music and serviced by Hugh Cooper (it will=20
say Cooper-Puchner on the bell) you can assume it met very high standards=20
out-of-the box. However, there are some 7000 series Puchners that were=20
bought abroad and not serviced by Cooper, in which case all bets are off.

Bob Barris

>Hi, everyone,
>
>Does anyone have an opinion on how much a 7000 series P=FCchner bassoon
>would be worth? Do you think a price of $8500 is to much, about
>right? I realize it's a bit of a generalized question without much
>knowledge of the bassoon, but any opinions would be helpful! Thanks.
>
>Richard
>
>Richard Ramey
>Professor of Bassoon
>University of Arkansas
>member, The Ramey Trio
>
>
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