Klarinet Archive - Posting 000257.txt from 1994/04

From: "L. W. WAYNE SHELL" <shellclass@-----.EDU>
Subj: Shopping for old instruments
Date: Sun, 24 Apr 1994 21:21:52 -0400

I've seen a few older instruments for sale (pawn shops and such) and
could use some help identifying them. Any direct help or references to
good sources?

1--> a bari sax, silver, engraving all but gone, stamped "12M",
serial ca. 670000. Is American made. What Brand, Model, How Old?
Any Good?

2--> an alto sax, brand Heimer. Never heard of it. Anyone more literate?

3--> soprano clarinet, Selmer "Centered Tone" serial ca. R4000.
How old; how to compare to newer models?

I appreciate any assistance. Thanks

Wayne
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA

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