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How much is this clarinet worth?

Author: StarmanUltra
Date: 2017-03-26 18:39
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I had just purchased a Selmer USA CL200 (c. 1990) for $40. It plays well and has no issues other than minor scratches.

How much is it actually worth?

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Re: How much is this clarinet worth?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-03-26 18:59

Has it got gold lacquered keys as opposed to gold plated keys?

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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Re: How much is this clarinet worth?

Author: StarmanUltra
Date: 2017-03-26 20:29

Let me check

It is gold plated

Post Edited (2017-03-26 21:12)

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Re: How much is this clarinet worth?

Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2017-03-26 22:32

Quote:

Has it got gold lacquered keys as opposed to gold plated keys?

How does a person determine this? (I've never known.)

Thanks,
Fuzzy

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Re: How much is this clarinet worth?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2017-03-27 00:40

Gold plate is conductive, gold lacquer isn't. Make a simple circuit with a battery, a small bulb and two bits of wire to test it.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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Re: How much is this clarinet worth?

Author: StarmanUltra
Date: 2017-03-27 00:58

The gold keys on the clarinet conduct electricity.

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Re: How much is this clarinet worth?

Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2017-03-27 10:15

Chris and Ralph:

Thanks! I never knew that!

Fuzzy

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