Klarinet Archive - Posting 000424.txt from 2004/09

From: Allen Levin <alevin@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] 1965 R13 Buffet
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:55:26 -0400

For what it's worth, $400. is pretty close to the 1965 volume-dealer price,
which was $400 in 1962 and closer to $500. in 1965.

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