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Re: Noblet Clarinet

Author: Tony F
Date: 2016-05-04 09:56

I've bought a lot of clarinets via EBay. Generally speaking you need to know what you're looking at and you need to establish that the seller accepts returns if something turns up that wasn't in the description. Even if the seller assures you that it is in excellent condition and ready to play allow yourself some degree of scepticism.

That being said, out of perhaps 150 instruments I've only had a handful of complete duds. I always figure to allow something over the purchase price to cover the cost of any adjustments or repairs, so factor this in. In my case I do these repairs and adjustments myself, but if you don't have the skills to do this then it's going to cost you.

Question the seller on such things as the presence or absence of cracks, condition of corks and pads, when was it last played and does it have any known problems. If the seller says that they don't know anything about clarinets then don't proceed further unless you're very sure of yourself. It's a standard method of distancing themselves from problems with the instrument.

If you have an instrument in mind, then get someone who knows their way around clarinets to check over the ad, they may spot something that you miss.

The Noblet 45 is an excellent intermediate instrument if in good condition. I've bought and sold several and they have all played well. Good luck

Tony F.

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