Klarinet Archive - Posting 000948.txt from 1998/12

From: Clarguy3@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Clarinet Problem
Date: Fri, 25 Dec 1998 04:19:29 -0500

In a message dated 12/24/98 6:44:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, HatNYC62@-----.com
writes:

<< < Hi, I have been looking for a Buffet R-13 for a reasonable price for a
very
long time. I have finally found it. Some guy is offering it for only
$335!!!
IT is in prefect conditon and plays very well. No cracks or anything. The
reason why he is selling it so cheap is because there is no serial number
on
it. Should I still be considering to buy it?
HI,
NO you shouldn't consider buying an instrument without serial number.It may
be
stolen and you could have problems.>>>>
Yeah, it might be mine!
David Hattner, NYC
>>
Maybe not. When a joint cracks and Buffet replaces it under warranty, the new
joint won't have a serial number on it. So the question is, does it look as
though the serial number was sanded off, or is it pristine? If so, they're
probably replacement joints (though I'd be a little surprised to see both
joints in such condition). I think it's worth a look, myself, and if you can
convince yourself that it's not hot, consider buying it. That is, if it's a
good instrument--a judgement you'll have to make.
Chuck West

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