Author: RTC3PO
Date: 2017-12-22 05:28
Hello,
I just inherited a matched pair of Herbert Wurlitzer clarinets, and I'm hoping that you all may be able to help me learn more about them. I am a musician, but I mostly play guitar and other stringed instruments and unfortunately I know next to nothing about clarinets, so please excuse my ignorance. I attempted to do a web search for information about these instruments, but I've had a hard time formulating the search because I don't know enough about clarinets to know what to search for.
The instruments were originally purchased in the late 60's or early 70's, as far as I know (unfortunately the man who purchased them recently passed away, so I can only speculate about some of these details). They are in good cosmetic condition, have not been played since the late 80's, and have been stored in their case. The instruments have relatively few markings on them - they both say "Herbert Wurlitzer Bubenreuth", and both bear the number "637". I'm guessing that's the serial number, but it seems odd to me that both of them would have the same serial number so maybe it's a model number?
The questions I'm hoping to get answers to are:
- Are these desirable instruments?
Based on the limited information I can find online, it appears that Wurlitzer clarinets are highly regarded, but there also appear to be a number of different makers with the name Wurlitzer and I'm not sure what to make of all of that.
- Assuming they are in good condition, what is the approximate value of these instruments?
I'm sure they will need to be taken to a technician for a tune up, but knowing the original owner I'm confident that they've been treated very well since he's had them.
- Can anyone recommend a good repairman / technician in either Los Angeles or Boston? I split my time between these two cities and would prefer to take them for a tune up in person.
Thanks very much in advance for any help you all can provide!
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