Klarinet Archive - Posting 000814.txt from 1997/07

From: fersilv@-----.net
Subj: Re: possible Noblet purchase
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 20:11:53 -0400

Dear John, on the Woodwind and Brasswind 97' Catalogue, they call,
for the Noblet 45 Bb clarinet(new), US$789,00.
Recently, I boght a Noblet Eb clarinet(model 40Eb), and I was
surprise with tone quality of that horn.
If you feel good playing that horn, buy it. Of course you can
bargain a good price for it( maybe around US$400,00??)

Good luck

Fernando Silveira
Principal Clarinet - National Symphony - Brazil
Chamber Music Professor - Rio de Janeiro Federal University

At 18:23 25/07/97 -0400, you wrote:
>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
>
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