Klarinet Archive - Posting 000422.txt from 2004/09

From: "Forest Aten" <forestaten@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] 1965 R13 Buffet
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 20:40:42 -0400


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From: "J W" <claireannette@-----.com>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 5:57 PM
Subject: [kl] 1965 R13 Buffet

>I happened upon this clarinet, the Buffet site lists its serial number as
>1965. Its main issue is that it looks like it was in storage and and will
>need a good careful cleaning of crud and dust. Otherwise in pretty good
>shape amazingly. It is Bb.
>
> I am curious where you folks would place its value?
>
> I know I got a deal. The individual was also selling a baritone and
> thought it was a trombone. It looks like the preverbial stored in the
> attic and no one played it since grandpa died.
>
> After I find out what you folks would estimate the value, I will tell what
> I paid:-)
>

JW,

As far as value, to a player who is selective....it depends on how it plays.
If in mint condition and a good player, I wouldn't pay more than $1000.
That's just me.
If it needs a lot of work....and it sounds like it does from your
description, it would be worth a lot less. "a good careful cleaning" usually
means a pad overhaul and you often find springs that are in serious need of
replacement. The instrument can't be put into regulation unless the springs
are in good shape...meaning that you can adjust spring tension and they will
hold it.....

Without cracks, with no bent or broken keys, I'd pay you $400 sight unseen.

Forest Aten

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