Klarinet Archive - Posting 000807.txt from 1995/05

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: This Old Horn...
Date: Sun, 28 May 1995 18:05:49 -0400

Ltnn,
I was told by a very old man who used to work for Carl Fischer in
New York (yes, the music publishing company. They used to be an
all-purpose music company) that at one time Carl Fischer was the US agent
for Buffet clarinets. In fact, this guy used to be the head technician
there. Incidentally, his name is Bob Zang. So that's you're mystery. As
for the clarinet itself, it is indeed a collector's item and if it is
restored well I am aware that it is a relatively sought-after instrument.
I wouldn't be surprised if you get some inquiries on this listing from
interested buyers.

Fred Jacobowitz

On Sat, 27 May 1995, Lynn Thomas wrote:

> A friend of mine just bought an old Buffet A (Albert System) clarinet,
> serial #1731 in an "antique" store in Virginia...she paid around $100 for
> it. On the bottom of the bell it has, underneath the Buffet seal,
> "Fisher NY L___ ___" - anyone know what this means? And does anyone
> think she got a real bargain here? I think she thinks she'll be able to
> play on it some day... :D
>
> AND does anyone know anyone who would do some work on such a thing?
> (Someone with a high level of tolerance, perhaps?!)
>
> Lynn
>