Klarinet Archive - Posting 000209.txt from 2007/10

From: "Raycrafts" <raycrafts@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] bass clarinets
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:08:01 -0400

I am looking at buying a mid-1960's low Eb Buffet bass clarinet from a
private party here locally (serial number is 19xxx) and I'd love to hear
of any personal experiences you all might have had with these older
Buffets..... I can't afford a new bass, and this one is available to me
for $1500.

It does have a pinned crack in the upper joint, but otherwise its in great
playing condition and fully regulated. Plus the tech who is selling it for
the owner is a friend of mine, and I know I can have it tuned up whenever
I need it and he won't charge me an arm and a leg for the work....that
alone is worth something too.

I don't anticipate playing the bass as my main instrument and I don't
even know for sure if I'm going to want to stick with it, which is why
I am not ready to put out several thousand dollars for one right now.
If any of you can share you experiences with the 1960's Buffet bass
clarinets, it would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Sue Raycraft

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