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Author: pdljmpr
Date: 2003-09-01 00:22
I need some info on this clrinet. From what I have found out it is old. circa 1925-1930 What would the value of this be. It has a mouth piece. Also a case but in poor condition. serial is 109983.
Thanks
Lynn
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Author: ron b
Date: 2003-09-01 06:15
Well, pdljmpr...
Does it look as good as Vytas' picture?
:)
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Author: Fred
Date: 2003-09-01 11:01
Maybe $250-300 in great cosmetic condition but needing pads, and $450 after restoration. But you still have to find the right person who wants one. These are not "mainstream" clarinets, and most players that have 1-2 clarinets will not own a Silver King. It's also critical that you have all the pieces. Some of these had attached barrels and some had separate barrels. Either way, the barrel's got to be there or you'll almost have to give it away.
The Silver King is one of the great metal clarinets, but make sure it says "Silver King" and it's not just a silver "King". A silver "King" might bring $75.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2003-09-01 13:34
Hi Lynn, P J, I've been hoping our BBoard metal clarinet expert-collector, Jim Lande, would read and respond to your questions. Per Vytas' good pic-ad, it looks [and reads] like an intermediate to good quality horn with good finishing AND an articulated C#/G# key mechanism, unusual for a metal cl IMHO, and that also speaks of quality! Ron's and Fred's questions are pertinent and advice from a repairer-restorer re: overhaul costs would be desireable. We presume it has its barrel, any markings on the mouthpiece?? Best wishes, Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: Fred
Date: 2003-09-01 14:33
The Silver King was actually available in a variety of permutations during its lifetime. It would be important to consider the horn in question rather than draw too many conclusions from an ad.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2003-09-01 15:08
At this point things are looking like it's becoming near an advertisement for a horn for sale. I hope I don't see this on eBay in a couple of days using this thread as a reference ...
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Author: pdljmpr
Date: 2003-09-01 15:16
"I hope I don't see this on eBay in a couple of days using this thread as a reference ..."
No need to worry just getting some idea of what it is worth. WE WILL NOT BE USING THIS THREAD AS REFERENCE!!!! There is little to none info about this instrument online, just asking questions.
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Author: ron b
Date: 2003-09-01 16:47
I tried to copy and paste the addresses into my browser's search function and got a "NO RESULTS". It's nearly impossible to guess-timate a horn's condition and/or worth without at least a decent picture (or, better, several). Maybe others will be more successful. At present, Fred's assessment is probably about the best you can hope for.
- ron b -
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2003-09-01 17:07
ron b wrote:
> I tried to copy and paste the addresses into my browser's
> search function and got a "NO RESULTS".
The pictures worked fine here ...
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2003-09-01 17:36
The pics came in fine for me also, however what Ron and Fred say is very true. I did try to ascertain if your cl had the artic. C#/G#, but a frontal view will be needed, possibly close-ups. As Mark C brought up, I also suggest any value etc discussions take place by private E-Mail, will be glad to help, but your best info will likely come from Jim Lande. You might search for his thread/posts re:metals, he did post a long list of models sometime back. His E-M address may be available for your direct questions. I hope our friendship won't suffer because of this, Jim!! Luck, Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: ron b
Date: 2003-09-01 18:58
Hmmm, where'd I go wrong yesterday? I tried to look at the pix again earlier today and, again, had no success. This afternoon when I checked in, the links were blue(they weren't blue before); I clicked on 'em and they came right up.
The horn looks to be in pretty good condition but I'd have to agree with above posts that suggest you seek further evaluation from the experts, Lynn. As Don says, Jim Lande is one of the most knowledgeable guys around and metal horns are his territory. He's pretty even tempered too, at least around here. I don't believe you guys' friendship'll be strained, Don 
- ron b -
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Author: john gibson
Date: 2003-09-02 01:29
Attachment: SILVER KING 3.jpg (123k)
Real quick assessment. Yours does not look to be the double walled variety of SILVER KING which is the more desirable. I'd take it to someone that really knows metal clarinets. Good Luck
John Gibson
attached picture of mine which is double walled
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2003-09-02 13:38
TKS for excellent pix, John. The articulated C#/G# is clearly evident, and there appears to be a ring [the 7th!] around the left little finger tone hole to provide a "fork" fingering for Eb/Bb !! Is this true, John?, if so its an early, metal, Pete Fountain type horn!! This should help your analysis of your cl's value, Lynn. Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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