Klarinet Archive - Posting 000629.txt from 1997/10

From: ROBERT HOWE <arehow@-----.net>
Subj: Re: C clarinet
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 1997 09:14:49 -0400

Such instruments are fairly common, I have bought them from dealers for
less than $200.

RObert Howe

Sally A Braun wrote:
>
> HI> I am a clarinet major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I
> have read many of the letters on klarinet, but this is the first one
> that I have written.
> My question:
> I have discovered an old C clarinet. It is a 15 key instrument, and
> uses the Albert fingering system. As far as condition goes, well, it
> works. I was wondering if it is worth anything? i.e. Would it be worth
> cleaning up? It was made in France. No serial numbers that I can find.
> Also on the bell there is a faint etch of the Arch de Triumph as well
> as the word Paris. (So I assume it was made in Paris, France:)
> Any comments would be appreciated.
> Thanks!
> --
> =^;^=
>
> Sally A. Braun
> 1210 Wells Court #10
> Lincoln, NE 68505
> e-mail: 00053386@-----.edu