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Author: perryd
Date: 2024-11-12 22:06
Hi, all. I have a Selmer 10G, serial Y9885, that I'd like to sell. I'm the original owner, the instrument was purchased in the 1976/77 timeframe as I recall. I bought it at the advice of my teacher Harry Gee.
It's been stored in a closet for thirty years and naturally has some condition issues, but the rings are tight and there's no cracking inside or out. There's a nearly unused HS* mouthpiece, as I was a Sumner guy. It looks playable as it sits.
My question is, am I better off in the resale market having the instrument set up with new pads, springs, and so on, or is it better for vintage models like this one to let the buyer decide how to do a restoration?
And if I might ask one more question, is the market for an instrument of this kind eBay or a local shop?
Thanks so much for any advice!
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Author: Ed
Date: 2024-11-13 17:09
I have seen various used instruments like this or others on ebay, Reverb, Facebook marketplace or Craigslist. I would guess that ebay may have the widest audience and Reverb would target musicians. Of course you could also use the "for sale" section of this site. There are also many shops, both local and online that will handle used instruments or on consignment.
As far as repairs, that is a tough call. Some might prefer an instrument that was overhauled, but then you would have to factor the cost into the sale which might increase the price considerably. Often players would like to have their own tech set the instrument up to their tastes and with their choice of pads- skin, leather, synthetic, cork, etc.
You could either sell as is or perhaps take it to a tech and have the person only do what is necessary to make the instrument playable. They can replace any bad pads, reseat some and make sure it is regulated enough that it is playable, assuming it does not need a ton of work.That might give you a spot somewhere in between.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2024-11-13 18:52
I'd recommend you leave it up to the buyer to decide to have it serviced or overhauled after they've bought it as they may want it done by their preferred repairer to their spec.
The main hurdle you'll have in selling it is the simple fact it's not a Buffet. People will blindly buy Buffet clarinets as that's what they've been told to buy and others makes like Selmer or Leblanc won't command as much interest, even if they offer something that Buffet don't. Sad but true.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: m1964
Date: 2024-11-16 06:02
I'd check eBay's past sales and price accordingly.
You probably would not recover the cost of an overhaul so I'd sell it as is.
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Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2024-11-26 09:30
All Harry Gee students went with Selmer!
I know a lot of them!
I personally owned a beautiful set (A & Bb) of 10G clarinets.
I wish I still had them. But, life goes on and other clarinets come!
I would recommend testing the waters with “As-Is” first. See what the market will do. You’re probably going to get offers from $300 to $900. Or you can spend $800+ To get it “right” - only to get offers for $1,100 to $1,500.
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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