Author: David Kinder
Date: 2015-11-28 11:46
I'd be willing to bet that's a real E-11.
First, the case is the one that Buffet used for E-11's beginning in the later 90's. It's highly doubtful that someone would replace a case with that style... but it's not impossible.
Second, it appears there are silver-plated keys that need polishing, and E-11's in those cases generally had silver-plated keys.
Third, just as Chris said, the logos easily wear off, so that would explain why you can't see any on the instrument itself.
Fourth, in the 2nd picture, the trill key is shaped as it is on the E-11.
Fifth... I'd give them the benefit of the doubt because the mouthpiece is worn, the ligature is a Rovner, and it looks like a box of Vandoren V-12 reeds in the case. As long as the person selling it to you is the original owner (and it's not stolen), then you should be getting exactly what they're telling you.
If it were me, and I was determined to buy this clarinet, I'd keep in mind the price of an overhaul service and/or repad... just to be sure it's properly aligned and pads seal properly.
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