Klarinet Archive - Posting 000268.txt from 1994/04

From: Bill Sempf <wsempf@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Shopping for old instruments
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 1994 11:35:28 -0400

Got some comments from Tim Becker, Coyle Music's crack antique
instrument specialist.

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

Sounds like an old Conn. Not bad stuff, should be cheap.

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

German made, OK quality, parts not readily available in the US.

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

Early 50's, large bore, my favorite model (Jazz horn then - he is a
jazz player)
Apparently it does not easily compared to newer models.... He'd know!

Hope this helps!

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