Hello,
My name is Dan, and for the last decade, I have been involved with several colleagues in a music therapy project of sorts. As healthcare professionals for whom music has been a life-long avocation, this project was therapeutic both for us and for our patients. However, the time has come for other pursuits and initiatives, so this collaboration is ending. Consequently, I will no longer be needing or playing two wonderful clarinets.
The clarinets are a Selmer Paris Recital Eb and a LeBlanc Opus C. Both clarinets and their cases are in mint as-new condition no exaggeration as I am the original owner and only player of these fine instruments.
Here are the specifics: Selmer Paris Recital Eb, NO7456, ~2002-2003, and LeBlanc Opus C, model LE1190CS, 81587, ~2005. Both were typically played twice weekly for 60-90 minutes.
All cork, pads, and tenons in excellent condition, proper action, plating as-new without tarnish or discoloration, no cracks, splits, chips, nicks, or scratches. In short no issues whatsoever.
Now, I have no proper understanding of the current (resale) value of these clarinets. So, I am posting here with hopes that individual expertise and collective wisdom among this community may be able to assist me in determining a value that is mutually fair both to a potential buyer and to me as a seller.
It is my impression that these clarinets are now somewhat uncommon instruments if as I've been told it is true that there are actually no production pro-level C instruments being made these days (including the Opus C or a Selmer C) , and that a Selmer Eb is a rather pricey special order with a lengthy wait these days. Perhaps, this is or isn't the case. This type of uncertainty is indicative of why I have come here.
However, common or uncommon, I can't help but wonder if there are very many used ones in the fine condition that these are in.
I will very much appreciate anyone's willingness to share their perspectives, provide information, or offer advice with respect to the appropriate value of these clarinets and how to best inform potentially interested parties of their availability.
I believe that I have properly followed the guidelines, and have placed photos in the gallery under albums named Selmer Recital Eb and LeBlanc Opus C.
The result of my eBay search appear below
Be Well,
Dan
eBay Sold Search Results nothing of substance
Only one of potential comparable relevance.
BUFFET CLARINET- R-13- KEY OF C- OUTSTANDING, NEW CONDITION.
serial # 272489, BC-1631, Year of manufacture: 6/13/85, Key: C, R-13 Model.
Sold @ US$2875 with 43 bids and 16 bidders.
New Patricola C and Eb models, and a couple of lesser quality Eb's.
My name is Dan, and for the last decade, I have been involved with several colleagues in a music therapy project of sorts. As healthcare professionals for whom music has been a life-long avocation, this project was therapeutic both for us and for our patients. However, the time has come for other pursuits and initiatives, so this collaboration is ending. Consequently, I will no longer be needing or playing two wonderful clarinets.
The clarinets are a Selmer Paris Recital Eb and a LeBlanc Opus C. Both clarinets and their cases are in mint as-new condition no exaggeration as I am the original owner and only player of these fine instruments.
Here are the specifics: Selmer Paris Recital Eb, NO7456, ~2002-2003, and LeBlanc Opus C, model LE1190CS, 81587, ~2005. Both were typically played twice weekly for 60-90 minutes.
All cork, pads, and tenons in excellent condition, proper action, plating as-new without tarnish or discoloration, no cracks, splits, chips, nicks, or scratches. In short no issues whatsoever.
Now, I have no proper understanding of the current (resale) value of these clarinets. So, I am posting here with hopes that individual expertise and collective wisdom among this community may be able to assist me in determining a value that is mutually fair both to a potential buyer and to me as a seller.
It is my impression that these clarinets are now somewhat uncommon instruments if as I've been told it is true that there are actually no production pro-level C instruments being made these days (including the Opus C or a Selmer C) , and that a Selmer Eb is a rather pricey special order with a lengthy wait these days. Perhaps, this is or isn't the case. This type of uncertainty is indicative of why I have come here.
However, common or uncommon, I can't help but wonder if there are very many used ones in the fine condition that these are in.
I will very much appreciate anyone's willingness to share their perspectives, provide information, or offer advice with respect to the appropriate value of these clarinets and how to best inform potentially interested parties of their availability.
I believe that I have properly followed the guidelines, and have placed photos in the gallery under albums named Selmer Recital Eb and LeBlanc Opus C.
The result of my eBay search appear below
Be Well,
Dan
eBay Sold Search Results nothing of substance
Only one of potential comparable relevance.
BUFFET CLARINET- R-13- KEY OF C- OUTSTANDING, NEW CONDITION.
serial # 272489, BC-1631, Year of manufacture: 6/13/85, Key: C, R-13 Model.
Sold @ US$2875 with 43 bids and 16 bidders.
New Patricola C and Eb models, and a couple of lesser quality Eb's.