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Author: CHUCKO
Date: 2013-10-25 15:01
Does anyone remember what new R13's were retailing for in the USA around the mid 80's ???
Any info would be appreciated.
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Author: Klarnetisto
Date: 2013-10-25 15:13
A decade before then they were $440. Sorry, that's the best I can do right now...!
Klarnetisto
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Author: rmk54
Date: 2013-10-25 17:58
My first Buffet R-13 B-flat from Kal Opperman cost $250 in the late 60's.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2013-10-25 18:05
rmk54 wrote:
> My first Buffet R-13 B-flat from Kal Opperman cost $250 in the
> late 60's.
That sounds about right, since my first R13 (96xxx) was also $250 in 1967.
I still have it and use it weekly. No cracks, great projection, slightly sharp in the upper register but totally manageable with a Backun MOBA 67mm barrel.
...GBK
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Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2013-10-25 21:22
In 1984, I attended a wedding in New York. Before returning home, I stopped by Leon Russianoff's shop on Broadway. I'd done a lot of business (mail order) with Russianoff Wind Instruments, Inc., and I wanted to meet Leon in person. I don't remember much, but I recall that he was very nice. He gave me a copy of the spring 1984 issue of ClariNetwork magazine, the official publication of ClariNetwork InterNational, Inc. For some reason, I stashed this magazine on a shelf in my basement, and didn't see it again until about a month ago.
On the inside of the back cover, there's a full page ad for Russianoff Wind Instruments. Here's a partial list of prices:
Korg Tuner Reg. Price--$114.50 Sale--$104.95
(Play any note and it immediately
tells you whether it is sharp or
flat and how many "cents"; built
in speaker sounds)
Buffet B-flat Reg. Price--$815 Sale--$765
Buffet A (with double case) Reg. Price--$915 Sale--$865
Buffet Option 3 Reg. Price--$850 Sale--$785
(with complete regulation,
some cork pads, by Murray
Snyder)
Evette B-flat model 11 Reg. Price--$269 Sale--$259.95
Russianoff Method Vol. 1, Vol. II $14.95 each
Both volumes for $27.90
Marcellus Mouthpiece Reg. Price--$38.50 Sale--$35.00
Larry Combs Mouthpiece Reg. Price--$35.00 Sale--$29.00
Russianoff Mouthpiece Reg. Price--$35.00 Sale--24.95
Pomarico Mouthpiece (Crystal) Reg. Price--$46.00 Sale--$39.75
Vandoren Mouthpieces Reg. Price--$28.75 Sale--$28.00
B-flat, E-flat, all facings
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Author: bill28099
Date: 2013-10-26 17:16
In 1954 my folks bought me a top of the line Buffet for $160. I remember how bummed out I was given Leblancs were the horns to own at that time.
A great teacher gives you answers to questions
you don't even know you should ask.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2013-10-27 18:59
Mid eighties you could get an R13 for around $900 with a Brannenization
..................Paul Aviles
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Author: ABerry
Date: 2013-10-30 20:42
In 1975. I bought my R13 150th Anniversary model from Ardsley Music $450. 1976, I bought my R13 A clarinet from Harold Freeman for $400.
Allan
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Author: CHUCKO
Date: 2013-11-08 17:43
Thanks to all who were able to navigate back to the 80's .
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2013-11-09 03:28
In the early 60s, you could go to the Buffet factory and pick out an R13 for $99, without a case.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Lee
Date: 2013-11-10 16:11
They must have seen me coming. In 1954 my R-13 (a master bore model) cost $295.00.
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