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<p>[QUOTE="hotwheelsearl, post: 3916606, member: 75143"]That's NOT a saxophone. It's a metal Bb soprano clarinet, circa 1920-1950. 95% sure it's from the 1930s.</p><p><br /></p><p>It's silver-plated, which is nice. And it doesn't appear to be bent so it should clean up well and be able to play.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a one-piece instrument, meaning that the quality and value are generally going to be at the lower end. Expect $150 for a typical example in restored condition, with original case.</p><p><br /></p><p>As-is, you can probably get $30-$50 for it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Post a close-up picture of the bottom bell portion. Most metal clarinets are not worth too much, except for certain brands (Bettony, Selmer, King) that could be worth considerably more. Metal clarinets generally are only marked on the bell only.</p><p><br /></p><p>I repair clarinets for a living; PM me if you want me to take a closer look, appraise, or restore the clarinet for you.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="hotwheelsearl, post: 3916606, member: 75143"]That's NOT a saxophone. It's a metal Bb soprano clarinet, circa 1920-1950. 95% sure it's from the 1930s. It's silver-plated, which is nice. And it doesn't appear to be bent so it should clean up well and be able to play. This is a one-piece instrument, meaning that the quality and value are generally going to be at the lower end. Expect $150 for a typical example in restored condition, with original case. As-is, you can probably get $30-$50 for it. Post a close-up picture of the bottom bell portion. Most metal clarinets are not worth too much, except for certain brands (Bettony, Selmer, King) that could be worth considerably more. Metal clarinets generally are only marked on the bell only. I repair clarinets for a living; PM me if you want me to take a closer look, appraise, or restore the clarinet for you.[/QUOTE]
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