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Author: marguerite
Date: 2001-12-10 02:52
are there any stores in the NYC area that sell used or vintage R-13s? If I can get a new R-13 for about 1600 and say used ones are around 1000-1200...which is a better deal? Thanks in advance.
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Author: Dan Sexton
Date: 2001-12-10 15:58
In regard to your query about Buffet R13s. I bought my daughter a Festival last weekend and my wife said that the store had a new R13 for the range you cite for a used one. It might be worth your calling Nuncie's in Birmingham, Alabama.
The store is very reputable and I have done business with them for many years, as have other parents I know. Just tell them that Tameka Sexton (my daughter)'s dad referred you.
This will give them a frame of reference. I can't quote prices because I work out of state and was not with them at the time of the purchase. You may call my wife at 205-663-0856 for more information. Her name is Bonnie. Sorry, I do not have the store phone number at hand. The area code is 205 and Nuncie's will be listed as a Birmingham, Alabama or Hoover, Alabama phone number. The Hoover store is where we do all our business with them.
Regards,
Dan Sexton
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Author: David Kinder
Date: 2001-12-11 03:19
As for which is a better deal, you may want to think about the different years of production of Buffet R-13's. Some say that the 50's were the best years, some say early 80's, but I think they're making their best horns today. Always ask for the serial number so you can check the serial number archives here at sneezy or the boosey website.
http://www.boosey.com
It's not just the "price" of the clarinet, but the actual clarinet you're buying. If your clarinet requires $300 worth of work, but it costs $800, would $1100 be worth the clarinet? Or would a $1300 well maintained clarinet be more to your liking? What about future servicing? How is the tuning?
If you bought a brand new clarinet ($1500 to $2400 for a Festival), you'd get a 1 year warranty against any defects in workmanship (or just about any problem with it at all).
There are a lot more questions that come into the purchasing of a clarinet than just price.
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Author: willie
Date: 2001-12-13 20:29
Test fire it first! Some used clarinets can be a horn that is not quite right in tuning or tone, so the owner sold it and got another. It could well be a great one too. You won't know till you have tried it. Take some different mouthpieces and reeds with you.
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