Instruments for SALE
Here is the most current list of NEW and Reconditioned instruments available for purchase-
French Horn - Besson Double *NEW* - $895.
I was a Besson/Buffet dealer and when starting up I
was asked to carry at least a few 'upgrade' instruments to go along with the
student instruments I mainly wished to sell. Quite honestly, I forgot I still
had this! For many years it sat in the closet while the single horns were rented
out. Most serious students made the big jump from my rentals to a purchase of a
Conn or Holton (and spent thousands of dollars to make that jump!).
In reality, this is not a horn for the professional, unless they are just
looking for an additional instrument to keep in their teaching studio, etc. And
it isn't the horn that I would recommend for the student who is serious about
playing the F Horn and taking private lessons for that.
But this IS the Horn for the student with an interest, but not going into
college as a Horn Major. This is the Horn for the student who doesn't want to
take their professional Horn back and forth to school each day. This is the Horn
for the adult who used to play and wants to get back into it again, perhaps even
play with the Community Band. This is the Horn for someone who doesn't have
thousands to spend on a double Horn, but really needs to make that switch.
There is someone for whom this Horn would be perfect!
Please keep in mind that this is a NEW F-Horn, even though it is not a current
model by Besson. I'm told that it is not for someone with very small hands, but
I've had instructors play it and say it is certainly worth at least $1k. The
original List price was about $1,895.
Flute - Armstrong
Model 104 Silver-plated - $250.
Cleaned/disinfected/reconditioned to 'play condition'.
Includes case and cleaning/tuning rod. This Flute plays great and is buffed and
shining with any leaking pads replaced and other pads are in good condition,
without any tears or scuffs, etc. No dents and the case is in very good
condition. Perfect for starter instead of renting, or for Marching Band or in
the bleachers at a game or just to have a backup Flute. At this price you can't
go wrong!
Clarinet- Buffet Model B-12 student model - $295. This Buffet student model B-12 ABS polished black with nickel keys Clarinet is in very good condition, having been completely reconditioned top to bottom. Includes case and mouthpiece. Plays GREAT!
Violin- 3/4 Size- student model - $195. Used body and bow, professionally fitted with a NEW heavy-duty thermoplastic/aluminum valence case, NEW Aubert maple bridge, NEW Super Sensitive/Red Label strings, and NEW real Ebony tailpiece with 4 Wittner fine tuners. This completely reconditioned instrument is tuned up and ready to go! Just the new parts alone are worth $200.
Viola- 14" Size- Schroetter Model 320 - $195. Very used but still in good condition for your string orchestra student. Instrument has been completely play-conditioned and includes case and bow. The body has some scrapes here and there, but it is perfect for a transitional instrument before moving to a full-sized (16") Viola. Although this instrument is a true 'Viola', it could be restrung to play as a 4/4 Violin, even though the body is a bit deeper than your traditional Violin.
Alto Saxophone - Conn 7M - $295.
This instrument was just play-conditioned, which included
total disassembly, cleaning the body and all pads, replacing any pads that were
going bad (about 6, as I recall), re-assembling/adjusting/seating pads, and
cleaning the case, etc. The old mouthpiece didn't look that great, so I included
a new one. Just the cost of this play condition would have been about $250, so
it is more about me not wanting the instrument to go to waste than making any
great profit.
For this price, this is a GREAT buy!
Flute - Gemeinhardt - Model 2SP - $295.
Arguably the most popular student Flute in
the World, this completely reconditioned instrument is as close to new as you
will ever find. Closed-hole, silver-plated head/body/keys, with offset G
key. The new list price is about $900, with the best prices on the
Internet around $400-500. At only $295 this is an EXCELLENT buy!
Trumpet- Besson - Model 2-20 - $250. This English Besson trumpet was made in 1965, and was considered a really nice 'Intermediate/Pro' horn. While I won't go so far as to say it is a 'vintage' horn (usually that means at least 50 years), it certainly plays great and has a nice 'heft' that you just don't see in today's horns. It has been lovingly restored to wonderful playing condition, with all slides, valves, and casings/bore cleaned. Case and workable mouthpiece included.
Cornet - Olds
Ambassador - $150. This Olds is, indeed 'old', but in great
shape. Completely refurbished, with all slides cleaned and polished, as well as
valves and casings cleaned (really FAST valve action!), and mouthpiece
cleaned/buffed. Case is in really nice condition, too. They just don't make them
like this any longer! See for yourself!
Cornet - Conn Director - $150. This older instrument has been
completely refurbished/cleaned/disinfected, with new water key springs and
corks, cleaned and polished slides, cleaned valves and casings/bore, as well as
dents raised to play condition. Includes original mouthpiece and case, both in
decent condition.
All instruments are subject to prior sale. For more information on
postings and current availability, please email
cramercenter@comcast.net or call
Mr. Cramer at (703) 887-7278.
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