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Author: Bill61
Date: 2004-12-01 13:38
I have two vintage Selmer Clarinets, I am just getting started cleaning them up, one is a B flat, the other is an A clarinet. I am curious as to thier value, the serial numbers indicate they were made in 1929, or there about. anyone hav any ideas as to how much they are worth? I am a midling player, I have not played regularly since college in the early 80's, I switched to sax as my primary instrument then. I am certain they are good instruments, but not currently playable
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Author: John O'Janpa
Date: 2004-12-01 15:15
Condition is very important in determining the value of these old clarinets.
They go for anywhere from $100 - $1000 per instrument in internet auctions.
If they are fundamentally sound (no cracks, crisp logos, decent original case, etc.), you can get them a top quality overhaul for about $400 and they will then be worth approximately $800 to $1000 each in an auction.
Fundamentally sound, but need overhaul, about $200 - $400 each.
Cracked, worn etc. $100 - $200 each. (I picked up a cracked and banded K Series for $71 plus shipping)
If they are a matched pair sometimes this will bring a premium to certain buyers. Try to keep them together.
Disclaimer: I am by no means an expert, or an appraiser. These are strictly my opinions based on several years of auction watching.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2004-12-01 16:23
So am I NOT, J O J, I just subscribe to BLASH in stock trading, Buy Low And Sell High. In an up-scale pawn shop, I bot my uncracked Selmer R I, F B, 1932, for $150, its a "fair" player, my CT is better. Check EBAY , Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: Dee
Date: 2004-12-02 00:06
If made in 1929, check to see if the are High Pitch or Low Pitch (the latter is our modern pitch standard). High Pitch cannot be played in a modern ensemble. 1929 is in the time frame when both standards were in use.
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