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Author: George Stalle
Date: 2010-12-04 11:01
I've read many of the posts re: Amati but haven't found anything re: a good price to pay. I'm currently checking out an Amati A 675 full Boehm for $1,000. And the matching Bb for $900.
If I sell my wonderful Buffet R13 serial #108XXX, could I get $1500 for it? It's in top shape, worked on by Vince Marinelli in Wilmington.
Thanks all for your comments.
George Stalle
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2010-12-04 21:10
GLHopkins wrote:
> You're wanting to sell a wonderful Buffet R-13 and buy Amati?
Have you ever played one?
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Ben
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Author: Carol Dutcher
Date: 2010-12-04 23:36
Contact me off line if you would like to buy a used Amati Bb in good condition. Carol.
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Author: GLHopkins
Date: 2010-12-05 01:59
"Have you ever played one?" YES
I wonder why any clarinet player would sell a "wonderful" vintage R-13.
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Author: bmcgar ★2017
Date: 2010-12-05 02:46
You wanted an answer to a question.
You might be able to $1500 or more net if you sold your instrument on consignment with a well-respected dealer such as Walter Grabner, if it's in as great shape as you say it is. Or maybe Martinelli would take it on consignment, especially if he's already familiar with the instrument.
Selling on "that auction site" might be quicker, but instrument prices fluctuate widely there, so it will depend on when you offer it.
Whatever you do, make sure you find out what percentage you'll be expected to pay as commission, and factor that into your asking price.
B.
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Author: ISM
Date: 2010-12-05 02:54
George,
I can't answer your questions directly about the market value of Amati professional-level instruments or of your vintage R13. And, I have never played a professional-level Amati. However, I have an Amati ACL 314 which is an intermediate-level clarinet like your full Boehm but without the low Eb. I also have an Evette and Schaeffer Master Model and an R13. My experience with the 314 is that it is a good intermediate clarinet, but I just can't seem to get used to the left pinkie keys. Maybe if I had never played on the Buffet instruments, I would be able to deal with the pinkie keys on the Amati. I don't know. My point is that I advise you to try the Amatis before you buy to make sure that you will be able to make a smooth transition from the R13 to the Amatis.
Imre
Post Edited (2010-12-05 02:56)
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Author: Drakiej
Date: 2010-12-05 03:03
Its good to know there are other good brands out there besides buffet. I actually have been playing on an amati pro series for months now and when I had to chose between it and the buffets I tried, the buffets just did not speak as well in all registers as the amati.
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Author: George Stalle
Date: 2010-12-05 11:21
No, actually, I would probably never sell my R13. It IS a great horn and, besides, it has too much sentimental value for me!
Was really more curious about the pro Amatis and how they play.
Best,
George
George Stalle
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Author: George Stalle
Date: 2010-12-05 11:25
Thanks, Imre. . .
Amati is moving its warehouse in Mountainside, NJ, this month, so since I live in South Jersey, they said I could come up toward the end of the month and try some out.
I was very intrigued about the Amati A 675 at a thousand bucks. . . BUT, I'm going to play them first before I commit to something sight unseen!
Thanks, all.
George
George Stalle
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