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Author: Charles Kerr
Date: 1999-12-28 17:11
I enjoyed this instrument in the 60's now my 10 year old is interested in learning. As I dust it off it seems to be in great shape. Any info regarding its quality/value would be greatly appreciated.
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Author: Dee
Date: 1999-12-28 18:40
Pruefer was one of the better US makers (definitely better than Conn). I believe they quit making instruments in the 1960s or 1970s. Their general quality was sufficient to win them military contracts from time to time. I would say that it is a significant cut above what most students have to start with.
Have a technician go over it and check/replace pads, corks, and springs where needed.
While the quality is high, the resale value is apt to be quite low unfortunately. Buyers of used instruments either want to pay virtually nothing for them or they want to get one of the current "big names" such as Buffet.
I have a Pruefer Artist Model from 1940 and it is really a fine instrument.
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Author: Willie
Date: 1999-12-29 03:55
If it's an oldie, its probably pretty dry in the bore. Over the years your saliva may have washed away some of the oils in the wood, so it might be over due having some olive or almond oil run through the bore. Don't use any petroleum based oils such being sold in some music stores. Also, be careful not to get any on the pads.
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