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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2004-08-17 21:15
I just finished trying out what I believe to be a genuine value in beginner's clarinets; from Steve at www.yankelswarehouse.com of Manhattan.
It is an "Ernst Reidl" clarinet, selling for under $150!
These were made in the former Czechoslovakia, and I wonder if they may be precursors to the current Amati line?
Nickel plated keys, nice finish, decent sound.
Nice case, too.
Steve also has some inexpensive Tenor and Alto saxophone cases.
These items were apparently leftover from his late Father's import biz.
Nice guy and FAST, secure shipping.
This is a positive post from me, so it's notable stuff...
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Author: BobD
Date: 2004-08-17 22:10
What does this mean? If they were made in the former Czechoslovakia they are old horns......restored?! or what? I have an Ernst Reidl....it's no big deal. Even restored, certainly not worth $150. So, I'm wondering where you're coming from.
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Author: John_May
Date: 2004-08-17 22:33
You know, you can get things like wooden Noblets and Signet 100s, sometimes even Normandy 4s on Ebay in decent condition for about 100 dollars. Just a thought.
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Author: mkybrain
Date: 2004-08-17 23:34
when i mentioned buying a clarinet off e-bay, my parents didn't eve guve me a chance......some people aren't comfortable with buying things such as that off of e-bay, and, unlike when i mentioned it to my parents, i too would now feel a little uncomfortable buying something so important of off an auctioning website.
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Author: John_May
Date: 2004-08-18 00:13
When we're talking about a beginner's horn, though, it's not really as big a risk. I've said in the past that I'm kind of opposed to buying R-13s and the like off the internet, because you can't try them first. But when you're looking at a beginner horn, you can pretty much trust that a leblanc horn in decent condition is going to be adequate at the very least. And for 80$, it's really not a huge investment; if the horn isn't to your liking, you could probably sell it for about the same amount.
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2004-08-18 13:40
These are NEW instruments - not rebuilt beaters.
I'm suggesting these as a viable alternative to the stuff appearing in WalMart or the other boxlot stores.
If someone can find a better NEW instrument that is in need of nothing more than a reed for $150, let us hear about it...
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Author: BobD
Date: 2004-08-18 13:54
"I'm kind of opposed to buying R-13s and the like off the internet"
To each his own, as they say. "Internet",per se, is one thing and eBay(on the Internet) is another. I have purchased 3 R13 horns on eBay and all 3 have been excellent values.......and I'm confident I could resell them for at least what I paid including shipping costs. None required tweaking or repadding as purchased.
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Author: jmsa
Date: 2004-08-18 13:55
I purchased a Selmer Bundy with a fresh overhaul on e-bay for $130.00 including shipping. It was a fine instrument but was not exactly what I was looking for, so I went to my local music store and they gave me $130.00. So I tried the instrument for free. I would not hesitate to buy a beginner instrument on e-bay.
jmsa
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Author: johnsonfromwisconsin
Date: 2004-08-18 15:16
I bought a plastic bundy .577 for 60 bucks total off of ebay. It needed some adjustment (which I was able to do myself), but plays decently enough.
(thanks Mark)
-JfW
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