Klarinet Archive - Posting 000813.txt from 1997/07

From: littlehack13@-----.com (Tamra B Rusen)
Subj: Re: possible Noblet purchase
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 19:59:43 -0400

I'd like to know when you determine a good price for the Noblet. I'm
looking into both new and used horns and Noblet 45s have been mentioned
repeatedly. I will say that in the International Music Suppliers catalog,
a new Noblet 45 is $650. I hope that helps somewhat. Please let me know!
~Tamra

On Fri, 25 Jul 1997 18:23:25 -0400 jclark@-----. Clark)
writes:
>Hello, folks -- I have an opportunity to purchase a Noblet model 45 B
>flat
>clarinet, described as "recently refurbished," for my stepdaughter,
>who is
>a good high school player. According to its serial number, it was
>made in
>the early 60s. It appears to be in beautiful condition and Meredith
>likes
>its tone and feel. She has been playing a borrowed Buffet R-13 for
>the
>last year, and the Noblet compares favorably. It is perhaps not quite
>as
>full-bodied as the R-13 in the lower register, but seems superior in
>the
>higher register. (reads like a wine review, doesn't it?) I would
>appreciate if some knowledgeable folks could give me an idea of the
>approximate value of this instrument. Thanks for your help.
>
>Later, JFC
>
>John F. Clark jclark@-----.edu
>College Technology Coordinator
>College of Communications and Information Studies
>121 Grehan Building
>University of Kentucky
>Lexington, KY 40506-0042
>PH: (606)257-2810 FAX: (606)257-7818
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