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Author: Jon813
Date: 2016-12-30 03:15
I just received a vintage rene dumont clarinet but i cant find any info on it. I wanted to give it to my girlfriend but if it is crap i don't want to look like an a hole. I paid $200 i want to know if i got ripped off out not. Please help me
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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2016-12-30 04:00
Some info:
http://www.clarinetpages.net/vintage-odd-brands/rene-dumont
This is a fairly typical French stencil clarinet. Whether the price you paid was fair depends on a lot of factors:
•Is it in good condition?
•does it play?
•is it wood or hard rubber?
•does it have any cracks?
Assuming it is a wood clarinet that has recently been seviced then you spent what I would consider to be a fair amount for this instrument. If the instrument was bought "as-is" and needs work to play then this could turn into and expensive project instrument. Did you buy it from a music store?
-Jdbassplayer
Post Edited (2016-12-30 04:03)
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Author: Jon813
Date: 2016-12-30 04:18
It is wood. I bought it from a lady on craigslist she did play it for me however i don't know much about them i got it for a lady friend of mine
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Author: Jon813
Date: 2016-12-30 04:21
She said its from the 40s vintage no cracks in the original case in good condition
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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2016-12-30 04:46
Thats good news. I would say you've bought a nice gift for your girlfriend. Some french stencil clarinets can be really good players. Keep in mind that most instruments will benefit from a "tune up" so if you want to make sure it is in tip top shape you can bring the clarinet to a local repair shop to have someone check it out. Otherwise I would say you've made a good purchase.
-Jdbassplayer
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