Clarinet/Armstrong Clarinet

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Expert: - 11/9/2007


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I have a Armstrong and original carring case in great condition, it is an older one, I was wondering if you could tell me the value Please and thanks The serial is
780744

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Hi Rick,

You probably will not get much at a yard sale or at a pawn shop, and often schools are not able to purchase from individuals. Check out ebay.com or craigslist.com to see what similar instruments are selling for lately, and you may decide to use one of those sites to sell your instruments.  Typically a used student-model clarinet in good condition will sell for around $100. But I'm sure that they often go for more and also often sell for less.

Good luck,

Rebecca

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I am a former college music professor. I`ll be happy to discuss repertoire, set-up, music schools, technique, recordings, etc. If you have a question about the value of an instrument, please read this: Clarinets do not improve with age. The inside shape changes with use, making it more difficult to play in tune. A quality new clarinet can be purchased for $2000. I would generally not pay more than $300 for an older clarinet, and that is after an overhaul ($400) has already been done. That's just my opinion and I'm sure you can find someone who would pay more. If you want to know the year of your instrument, go to http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Equipment/HowOld/

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