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Author: Synymous Botch
Date: 2002-07-23 12:35
Buying used gear (of any kind) from friends may not be wise.
If the instrument ends up costing you a great deal to overhaul, or disappoints you over the years it may have a negative result apon your friendship.
If your friend has taken to playing another clarinet, there is a reason that this one did not satisfy. You may reach that point as well.
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A complete overhaul will cost you between $100 and $225 USDollars, depending on needed repairs.
The mouthpiece is a pro model, which in no way guarantees playability for you. It's like buying dance shoes, there's a reason why so many sizes and variants are made.
Completely overhauled, in pristine (gently used) condition, the Amati is worth somewhere around $400 USD.
Offer no more than $150, with anticipation of repairs.
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I would sooner layout the $400 you are likely to spend on a Yamaha YCL-52 or Evette Master Model. The Amati line may play well, but they have poor residual value.
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MichelleWI |
2002-07-22 18:33 |
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ChattyClar |
2002-07-22 18:35 |
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clare |
2002-07-22 19:46 |
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Synymous Botch |
2002-07-23 12:35 |
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Susie |
2002-07-23 15:45 |
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Bob |
2002-07-23 16:21 |
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Gretchen |
2002-07-31 16:03 |
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Mark Charette |
2002-07-31 23:09 |
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