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Re: So many R13s on eBay with the seller in Japan

Author: Chris P
Date: 2024-06-22 23:52

I've worked on a couple of used older student level Yamaha saxes (a YTS-21 and a YTS-22) bought directly from Japan (off eBay) and they were in exceptional condition, even though they required a full overhaul due to their age and the fact they still had the original pads, key felts and corks which obviously deteriorated with age and use as those are the consumables.

All used instruments have to go somewhere and it's better they enjoy a second lease of life than just languishing in some cupboard, never to be played again.

Another Far Eastern country where used pro level instruments ought to be plentiful is Korea where parents often buy their kids top level oboes from the word go and they also opt for things like exotic woods and gold plated keywork. I'm sure there's also a similar thing with used pro and prestige level clarinets from the obvious makes, so I think this is also an avenue well worth investigating if you're in the market for a used pro/prestige level clarinet, oboe, sax, flute, piccolo, bassoon or whatever.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes

NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.

The opinions I express are my own.

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